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Forest River RVs For Sale
Forest River motorhomes for sale at Motor Home Specialist, the #1 Volume Selling Motor Home Dealer in the World and the #1 Forest River dealer in the country. MHSRV stocks new Forest River Class A diesel pusher, Class A gas, Class C gas, Class C diesel, and Class B Sprinter motorhomes with industry-leading discount pricing on every Forest River for sale, well below MSRP, so Forest River buyers save thousands compared to other dealers.
Forest River, Inc. is one of the largest RV manufacturers in North America, with a build heritage spanning nearly three decades and a corporate structure that gives the brand unusual depth in the motorhome market. Forest River was founded in 1996 by Peter Liegl in Elkhart, Indiana with a vision to help people experience the outdoors by building better recreational vehicles. The company has grown from a small Indiana RV builder into a publicly held subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett's holding company, which acquired Forest River in 2005. Today Forest River builds Class A motorhomes, Class C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, destination trailers, camping trailers, pontoon boats, park models, buses, cargo trailers, and commercial trucks across more than 30 manufacturing facilities and dozens of brand divisions.
The Berkshire Hathaway backing matters for Forest River buyers. The corporate structure gives the brand long-term financial stability, a parts and service network that scales with the parent company's resources, and a quality-control discipline that runs through a dedicated 20,000-square-foot pre-delivery inspection (PDI) facility where random units from every Forest River brand undergo rigorous testing on top of the in-line inspections every coach receives during production. The Forest River Owners' Group (FROG), founded in 2011, has grown to more than 185,000 members and hosts rallies and tours across North America, giving Forest River owners a built-in community that few competing brands match.
The Forest River Motorhome Lineup
Forest River builds across five motorhome categories within the Forest River-branded coach lineup. The breadth is unusual in the current market and gives Forest River buyers a single-brand option from value-tier Class C through ultra-luxury Class B Sprinter conversion.
On the Class A diesel pusher side, the Berkshire family covers three configurations. The Forest River Berkshire XLT is the flagship of the lineup, the tag-axle configuration built on the Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR raised-rail chassis with the Cummins ISL 450 HP diesel, automotive 4-point hydraulic leveling with auto air dump, Multi-Plex lighting with smart app controls, high-gloss glazed hardwood cabinetry, polished solid-surface kitchen countertops with tile inserts, and a comprehensive energy management system. The Forest River Berkshire XL sits below the XLT as the upgraded non-tag configuration, with Neway air suspension front and rear, a heavy-duty stabilizer bar, and the residential interior finish set that defines the Berkshire family. The Forest River Berkshire is the foundation of the family at the more accessible Berkshire price point, with real porcelain tile flooring, hardwood cabinetry, multiple full-body paint options finished with Silkkens 4x clear coat, Diamond Shield front mask protective film, and the floor plan flexibility that established the Berkshire as one of the top-selling diesel pusher lines of the past decade.
On the Class A gas side, the Georgetown lineup spans two tiers. The Forest River Georgetown GT7 is the 7 Series flagship of the Georgetown family, built on the Ford F-53 Class A chassis with the MORryde steel truss upfit, full-body paint as standard, hand-crafted maple cabinetry, dual front and rear 15K BTU GE A/C units with heat pumps, four house batteries paired with a 3,000-watt pure sine inverter, the Tilt-a-View bed with memory foam mattress, the convection/air-fryer microwave, the Firefly multiplex system with touchscreen and mobile app, and an 84-inch soft-touch interior ceiling. The Forest River Georgetown GT5 sits below the GT7 as the 5 Series mid-tier, with two house batteries, a 2,000-watt inverter, the chrome package, automatic 4-point hydraulic leveling, the Firefly multiplex with mobile app control, and Thomas Payne power theater seating with heat, massage, and lumbar support across most floor plans. The Forest River FR3 Plus is the higher-trim of the FR3 Class A gas crossover lineup, with the MORryde chassis conversion upfit, dual Battle Born lithium house batteries, a 6.0 kW Yamaha PureSine generator, full-body paint as standard, and the residential king bed in a more compact Class A gas footprint. The Forest River FR3 is the value-tier configuration of the FR3 crossover lineup at the most accessible FR3 price point, designed for buyers who want the easier drivability of a Class C combined with the space and styling of a Class A.
On the Class C gas side, the Forest River Forester Classic is the upper-tier Class C gas configuration, built on the Ford E-350 or E-450 chassis with the EZRYDE upgraded suspension system, leather driver and passenger seats, a 10-inch CarPlay/Android touchscreen radio, the 10.7-cubic-foot 12V refrigerator, dual deep-cycle batteries, the 4 kW gas generator, and the option of full-body paint. The Forest River Forester LE is the value-tier Class C gas configuration of the Forester family, available on the Ford E-350, Ford E-450, or Chevrolet 3500 chassis depending on floor plan, with the brand's signature split-level interior design that maximizes interior headroom and pass-through storage capacity within the chassis frame. The LE lineup spans eight floor plans from 20 feet 6 inches to 32 feet 3 inches, giving Class C buyers a wider choice of footprints than most competing Class C lineups offer at the value tier.
On the Class C diesel side, the Forest River Forester MBS is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 diesel chassis Class C configuration, with power heated leather swivel driver and passenger seats, the 10-inch CarPlay/Android touchscreen radio, the 4,000-watt LP generator, dual deep-cycle batteries, the 15K BTU ducted A/C with heat pump, and three compact 25-foot floor plans including Murphy bed configurations that convert the living room into a bedroom at night. The MBS targets buyers who want the fuel economy, longevity, and global service network of the Mercedes diesel chassis combined with the space of a small Class C.
On the Class B Sprinter side, the OGV V-RV is the ultra-luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Class B conversion within the Forest River motorhome family, with the OGV signature lithium-electric power architecture that eliminates propane entirely, the 540 Anywhere Package for extended off-grid operation, and a Class B Sprinter conversion build philosophy that targets the top of the Class B luxury market against competitors like Midwest Automotive Designs, Airstream Interstate, and Coachmen Galleria.
The Berkshire Hathaway Backing: Scale and Stability
Forest River's most consistent differentiator across the lineup is the Berkshire Hathaway corporate backing. Berkshire Hathaway acquired Forest River in 2005, giving the brand the financial stability, parts network depth, and long-term operational discipline of one of the largest holding companies in the world. The acquisition has allowed Forest River to grow into one of the largest RV manufacturers in North America without compromising the brand's Elkhart, Indiana roots or the build philosophy that founder Peter Liegl established when the company started in 1996. For buyers comparing manufacturers, Berkshire Hathaway ownership is a meaningful corporate-stability signal that few competing RV brands can match.
Quality Control: The 20,000-Square-Foot PDI Facility
Forest River operates a 20,000-square-foot pre-delivery inspection (PDI) facility where random units from every Forest River brand are pulled for rigorous testing on top of the in-line inspections every coach receives during production. PDI units are checked for electrical, plumbing, LP system, function, cosmetic, codes and standards, rain bay, and miscellaneous quality issues. The process feeds daily quality data back to each manufacturing plant to keep the build standards consistent across the entire Forest River brand portfolio. The dedicated PDI facility is a meaningful quality-control upgrade compared to manufacturers that rely solely on in-line inspections during the build process.
Why Buy a Forest River at Motor Home Specialist?
Motor Home Specialist in Alvarado, Texas is the #1 volume-selling Forest River motorhome dealer in the country and the #1 Volume Selling Motor Home Dealer in the World for 13 years running, with approximately $165MM in new and used RV inventory at a single location. MHSRV has been a Forest River dealer for many years across multiple generations of the Berkshire, Georgetown, FR3, and Forester lineups. MHSRV offers industry-leading discount pricing on every new Forest River for sale, well below MSRP, with in-house financing, trade-in evaluations, nationwide shipping, and a full-service department staffed by factory-trained technicians. Every new Forest River sold at MHSRV includes the RV Complete VIP Membership for the first year, 14 nights of free camping, fuel discounts, and a complimentary night in the MHSRV delivery park with full hookups after the coach orientation walkthrough.
Forest River RV FAQs
Who makes Forest River RVs?
Forest River, Inc. is a U.S. recreational vehicle manufacturer founded in 1996 by Peter Liegl in Elkhart, Indiana. The company has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway (Warren Buffett's holding company) since 2005. Forest River is one of the largest RV manufacturers in North America, producing Class A and Class C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, destination trailers, camping trailers, pontoon boats, park models, buses, cargo trailers, and commercial trucks across dozens of brand divisions and more than 30 manufacturing facilities.
Is Forest River owned by Berkshire Hathaway?
Yes. Berkshire Hathaway acquired Forest River in 2005, and the company has operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of the holding company ever since. Berkshire Hathaway is Warren Buffett's holding company and one of the largest publicly traded conglomerates in the world. The corporate structure gives Forest River the financial stability, parts network depth, and long-term operational discipline that few competing RV brands can match.
How old is Forest River?
Forest River was founded in 1996 by Peter Liegl, making the brand nearly three decades old. The company has grown from a small Elkhart, Indiana RV builder into one of the largest RV manufacturers in North America during that time, joining Berkshire Hathaway in 2005 and expanding the brand portfolio across motorhomes, towables, marine, and specialty vehicles.
What types of motorhomes does Forest River build?
Forest River builds across five motorhome categories in the Forest River-branded coach lineup. The Class A diesel pusher lineup includes the flagship Berkshire XLT, the Berkshire XL, and the Berkshire. The Class A gas lineup includes the flagship Georgetown GT7, the Georgetown GT5, the FR3 Plus, and the value-tier FR3. The Class C gas lineup includes the upper-tier Forester Classic and the value-tier Forester LE. The Class C diesel lineup includes the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-chassis Forester MBS. The Class B Sprinter lineup includes the ultra-luxury OGV V-RV within the Forest River motorhome family.
Is Forest River a good RV brand?
Forest River has built a strong reputation across nearly three decades of recreational vehicle production. The brand's Berkshire Hathaway corporate backing, dedicated 20,000-square-foot pre-delivery inspection facility, FROG owners group with 185,000-plus members, and broad motorhome lineup across five categories make Forest River a credible choice for buyers who want long-term corporate stability paired with a wide product range. Cross-shop alternatives at the Class A diesel pusher tier include Tiffin Phaeton, Newmar Dutch Star, Entegra Reatta, Holiday Rambler Endeavor, and Fleetwood Discovery. Cross-shop alternatives at the Class A gas tier include Thor, Winnebago, Tiffin Allegro Open Road, Coachmen, Fleetwood Bounder and Fortis, Holiday Rambler Invicta, and Newmar Bay Star. Cross-shop alternatives at the Class C tier include Coachmen Cross Trail and Freelander, Thor Four Winds and Chateau, Winnebago Minnie Winnie and Spirit, Jayco Redhawk, and Fleetwood Altitude. Cross-shop alternatives at the Mercedes Sprinter Class C diesel tier include Coachmen Cross Trail XL Sprinter, Thor Compass and Gemini, Winnebago View and Navion, and Tiffin Wayfarer.
What's the difference between the Berkshire, Berkshire XL, and Berkshire XLT?
All three are Forest River Class A diesel pusher motorhomes within the Berkshire family. The Berkshire XLT is the flagship of the family, the tag-axle configuration ("T" for Tag) on the Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR raised-rail chassis with the Cummins ISL 450 HP diesel. The Berkshire XL is the upgraded non-tag configuration above the standard Berkshire, with Neway air suspension and a heavy-duty stabilizer bar package. The Berkshire is the foundation of the family at the most accessible Berkshire price point, with the residential interior finish set and floor plan flexibility that has established the Berkshire as one of the top-selling diesel pusher lines of the past decade. All three configurations share the Berkshire build philosophy and the Berkshire Hathaway corporate parent, with the XLT, XL, and base tier giving buyers three price-point entry options into the same diesel pusher family.
What's the difference between the Georgetown GT5 and GT7?
Both the Georgetown GT5 and Georgetown GT7 are Forest River Class A gas motorhomes built on the Ford F-53 chassis with the MORryde 1.5-inch steel truss upfit for improved ride quality. The GT7 is the 7 Series flagship tier with full-body paint as standard, hand-crafted maple cabinetry, four house batteries paired with the 3,000-watt pure sine inverter, the Tilt-a-View bed with memory foam mattress, the convection/air-fryer microwave, the 10-gallon hot water heater, dual GE A/C units with heat pumps front and rear, the 84-inch soft-touch interior ceiling, and the option of a second full bathroom on the 36K7 family-bunk floor plan. The GT5 is the 5 Series tier with dual house batteries, the 2,000-watt inverter, partial paint as standard (full-body paint optional), the 82-inch interior ceiling, hardwood cabinetry, and the 6-gallon hot water heater. The GT7 targets buyers stepping up to the top of the Georgetown range; the GT5 targets buyers who want Georgetown features at a more accessible price point.
What's the difference between the Forester Classic, Forester LE, and Forester MBS?
All three are Forest River Class C motorhomes within the Forester family, but they're built on different chassis platforms. The Forester Classic is the upper-tier Class C gas configuration, built on the Ford E-350 or E-450 chassis with the EZRYDE upgraded suspension, leather driver and passenger seats, the 10-inch CarPlay/Android touchscreen radio, dual deep-cycle batteries as standard, and floor plans from 27 to 32 feet long. The Forester LE is the value-tier Class C gas configuration, available on the Ford E-350, Ford E-450, or Chevrolet 3500 chassis with a more accessible feature set, the brand's signature split-level interior design for maximum headroom, and floor plans from 20 feet 6 inches to 32 feet 3 inches long. The Forester MBS is the Class C diesel configuration, built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 diesel chassis with power heated leather swivel driver and passenger seats, the 4,000-watt LP generator, and three compact 25-foot floor plans including Murphy bed configurations. Buyers choose between Classic (upper-tier gas), LE (value-tier gas), and MBS (Mercedes diesel) based on chassis preference, footprint, and price point.
Which Forest River motorhome should I buy?
For buyers stepping up to the flagship Forest River diesel pusher with the tag-axle configuration, the Cummins ISL 450 HP, and the most comprehensive standard equipment in the Berkshire range, the Berkshire XLT is the top of the lineup. For diesel pusher buyers who want the Berkshire build philosophy at a more accessible non-tag price point with Neway air suspension, the Berkshire XL is the upgraded mid-tier. For buyers stepping into the Berkshire family at the most accessible diesel pusher price point, the Berkshire is the foundation of the family. For Class A gas buyers stepping up to the Georgetown flagship with full-body paint as standard, maple cabinetry, and dual A/C with heat pumps, the Georgetown GT7 is the right line. For Georgetown buyers at a more accessible price point with hardwood cabinetry and the chrome package, the Georgetown GT5 is the 5 Series tier. For buyers stepping into the Class A gas crossover segment with upgraded standard equipment, dual lithium house batteries, and full-body paint as standard, the FR3 Plus is the higher-trim crossover. For value-tier Class A gas crossover buyers, the FR3 is the more accessible configuration. For Class C gas buyers stepping into the upper-tier Forester family with leather seats and the EZRYDE chassis upgrade, the Forester Classic is the right Class C. For value-tier Class C gas buyers who want the broadest range of floor plans from compact 20-foot configurations to family-bunk 32-foot configurations, the Forester LE is the value tier. For Mercedes diesel Class C buyers who want the Sprinter chassis with Murphy bed configurations, the Forester MBS is the diesel Class C in the Forester family. For ultra-luxury Class B Sprinter buyers who want propane-free lithium-electric power architecture and the Anywhere Package for extended off-grid operation, the OGV V-RV is the Class B Sprinter within the Forest River motorhome family. Your salesperson at Motor Home Specialist can walk through the specific differences to match the right Forest River to your travel use case.
Does Forest River make Class B camper vans?
The OGV V-RV is the Class B Mercedes-Benz Sprinter conversion within the Forest River motorhome family, positioned at the ultra-luxury tier of the Class B Sprinter market. The OGV V-RV uses a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter base vehicle with the OGV lithium-electric power architecture that eliminates propane entirely. Other Class B options outside the Forest River motorhome brand family exist within MHSRV's broader inventory of Sprinter conversions from competing manufacturers, including Midwest Automotive Designs, Airstream Interstate, and Coachmen Galleria.
What is the Forest River Owners' Group (FROG)?
FROG is the Forest River Owners' Group, founded in 2011 as a free membership community for Forest River RV owners. Membership has grown to more than 185,000 members across North America. FROG hosts rallies and tours throughout the year where Forest River owners share travel stories, technical knowledge, and community across the brand's product lineup. Membership is free for any Forest River owner who submits a sign-up form at the FROG website. The owner community is a meaningful brand-loyalty differentiator that few competing RV manufacturers match at this scale.
How much does a Forest River motorhome cost?
Motor Home Specialist offers industry-leading discount pricing on every new Forest River for sale, well below MSRP, so Forest River buyers save thousands compared to other dealers. Pricing varies widely across the lineup, from the entry-level Forester LE Class C and FR3 at the most accessible end through the mid-tier Forester Classic, Georgetown GT5, and FR3 Plus, the premium Georgetown GT7 and Berkshire family, and the flagship Berkshire XLT at the top of the diesel pusher range. Pricing on the OGV V-RV Class B Sprinter sits at the ultra-luxury end of the Class B market. Contact MHSRV for current pricing on in-stock units across the lineup.
Where can I buy a Forest River motorhome?
Motor Home Specialist in Alvarado, Texas is the #1 volume-selling Forest River motorhome dealer in the country and stocks one of the largest selections of new and used Forest River motorhomes for sale anywhere, including the Berkshire XLT, Berkshire XL, Berkshire, Georgetown GT7, Georgetown GT5, FR3 Plus, FR3, Forester Classic, Forester LE, Forester MBS, and OGV V-RV. MHSRV offers in-house financing, trade-in evaluations, nationwide shipping, and a full-service department staffed by factory-trained technicians. Every new Forest River sold includes the RV Complete VIP Membership for the first year, 14 nights of free camping, fuel discounts, and a complimentary night in the delivery park with full hookups after the coach orientation walkthrough.
Manufacturer options, features, colors, etc. can all change without notice and MHSRV assumes no responsibility for the changes or possible errors in information provided by the manufacturer. All weights and measurements are approximate and not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. For the latest information be sure to check with your salesperson and/or the coach manufacturer and verify before purchase.
