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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. We stock new Forest River Class A diesel pusher, Class A gas, Class C gas, Class C diesel, and Class B Sprinter motorhomes. Every Forest River is priced well below MSRP with industry-leading discounts. That saves you thousands compared to other dealers.

Forest River, Inc. is one of the largest RV manufacturers in North America, with nearly three decades of build heritage. Peter Liegl founded Forest River in 1996 in Elkhart, Indiana. His vision: help people experience the outdoors by building better RVs. The company grew from a small Indiana builder into a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett's holding company, which acquired Forest River in 2005. Today Forest River builds 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. Production spans more than 30 manufacturing facilities and dozens of brand divisions.

The Berkshire Hathaway backing matters for you as a buyer. It brings long-term financial stability, a parts and service network with real scale, and disciplined quality control. That discipline runs through a dedicated 20,000-square-foot pre-delivery inspection (PDI) facility. Random units from every Forest River brand get pulled for extra testing there, on top of the in-line inspections every coach receives during production. There's also the Forest River Owners' Group (FROG), founded in 2011. It has grown past 185,000 members and hosts rallies and tours across North America. Few competing brands offer a built-in community like it.

The Forest River Motorhome Lineup

Forest River builds across five motorhome categories in the Forest River-branded coach lineup. That breadth is rare in today's market. It gives you a single-brand option from value-tier Class C all the way up to ultra-luxury Class B Sprinter conversion.

On the Class A diesel pusher side, the Berkshire family covers three tiers. The Forest River Berkshire XLT is the flagship. It's the tag-axle coach on the Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR raised-rail chassis with the Cummins ISL 450 HP diesel. Equipment includes 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 full energy management system. The Forest River Berkshire XL sits below the XLT as the upgraded non-tag coach. It adds Neway air suspension front and rear plus a heavy-duty stabilizer bar, with the same residential interior finishes that define the family. The Forest River Berkshire is the foundation of the family at the most accessible Berkshire price. You still get real porcelain tile flooring, hardwood cabinetry, multiple full-body paint options with Silkkens 4x clear coat, and Diamond Shield front mask protection. Its floor plan flexibility helped make the Berkshire 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, built on the Ford F-53 chassis with the MORryde steel truss upfit. Full-body paint comes standard. So do hand-crafted maple cabinetry, dual front and rear 15K BTU GE A/C units with heat pumps, four house batteries with a 3,000-watt pure sine inverter, the Tilt-a-View bed with memory foam mattress, a convection/air-fryer microwave, the Firefly multiplex system with touchscreen and mobile app, and an 84-inch soft-touch ceiling. The Forest River Georgetown GT5 is the 5 Series mid-tier. It runs two house batteries, a 2,000-watt inverter, the chrome package, automatic 4-point hydraulic leveling, Firefly multiplex with app control, and Thomas Payne power theater seating with heat, massage, and lumbar support on most floor plans. The Forest River FR3 Plus is the higher trim of the FR3 Class A gas crossover line. It adds the MORryde chassis conversion upfit, dual Battle Born lithium house batteries, a 6.0 kW Yamaha PureSine generator, standard full-body paint, and a residential king bed in a more compact footprint. The Forest River FR3 is the value-tier crossover at the most accessible FR3 price. It's built for buyers who want Class C drivability with Class A space and styling.

On the Class C gas side, the Forest River Forester Classic is the upper tier, on the Ford E-350 or E-450 chassis. It includes the EZRYDE upgraded suspension, leather driver and passenger seats, a 10-inch CarPlay/Android touchscreen radio, a 10.7-cubic-foot 12V refrigerator, dual deep-cycle batteries, a 4 kW gas generator, and optional full-body paint. The Forest River Forester LE is the value tier, on the Ford E-350, Ford E-450, or Chevrolet 3500 chassis depending on floor plan. Its signature split-level interior design maximizes headroom and pass-through storage. The LE spans eight floor plans from 20 feet 6 inches to 32 feet 3 inches. That's a wider choice of footprints than most value-tier Class C lineups offer.

On the Class C diesel side, the Forest River Forester MBS rides on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 diesel chassis. It includes power heated leather swivel driver and passenger seats, the 10-inch CarPlay/Android touchscreen radio, a 4,000-watt LP generator, dual deep-cycle batteries, and 15K BTU ducted A/C with heat pump. Three compact 25-foot floor plans include Murphy bed layouts that convert the living room into a bedroom at night. The MBS fits buyers who want the fuel economy, longevity, and global service network of the Mercedes diesel chassis in a small Class C.

On the Class B Sprinter side, the OGV V-RV is the ultra-luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter conversion within the Forest River motorhome family. Its signature lithium-electric power setup removes propane entirely. The 540 Anywhere Package extends off-grid run time. The V-RV targets the top of the Class B luxury market against the Midwest Automotive Designs, Airstream Interstate, and Coachmen Galleria.

The Berkshire Hathaway Backing: Scale and Stability

Forest River's most consistent advantage across the lineup is its Berkshire Hathaway backing. Berkshire acquired Forest River in 2005. That brought the financial stability, parts network depth, and operational discipline of one of the largest holding companies in the world. Forest River grew into one of the largest RV makers in North America without losing its Elkhart, Indiana roots. The build philosophy founder Peter Liegl set in 1996 still holds. If you're comparing manufacturers, Berkshire Hathaway ownership is a corporate-stability signal few RV brands can match.

Quality Control: The 20,000-Square-Foot PDI Facility

Forest River runs a 20,000-square-foot pre-delivery inspection (PDI) facility. Random units from every Forest River brand get pulled for extra testing there, 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 other quality issues. The results feed daily quality data back to each plant. That keeps build standards consistent across the entire Forest River portfolio. A dedicated PDI facility is a real quality-control upgrade over manufacturers that rely only on in-line inspections.

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. We've also been the #1 Volume Selling Motor Home Dealer in the World for 13 years running, with about $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. Every new Forest River is priced well below MSRP. You also get in-house financing, trade-in evaluations, and a full-service department with factory-trained technicians. Every new Forest River includes the RV Complete VIP Membership for the first year, 14 nights of free camping, and fuel discounts. After your coach orientation, you'll enjoy a free night in the MHSRV delivery park with full hookups.

Forest River RV FAQs

Who makes Forest River RVs?

Forest River, Inc. is a U.S. RV manufacturer founded in 1996 by Peter Liegl in Elkhart, Indiana. It has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett's holding company, since 2005. Forest River is one of the largest RV makers in North America. It produces 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 facilities.

Is Forest River owned by Berkshire Hathaway?

Yes. Berkshire Hathaway acquired Forest River in 2005, and it has operated as a wholly owned subsidiary ever since. Berkshire Hathaway is Warren Buffett's holding company and one of the largest publicly traded conglomerates in the world. That structure gives Forest River financial stability, parts network depth, and long-term operational discipline few competing RV brands can match.

How old is Forest River?

Peter Liegl founded Forest River in 1996, making the brand nearly three decades old. In that time it grew from a small Elkhart, Indiana builder into one of the largest RV manufacturers in North America. It joined Berkshire Hathaway in 2005 and expanded across motorhomes, towables, marine, and specialty vehicles.

What types of motorhomes does Forest River build?

Forest River builds in five motorhome categories. Class A diesel pushers: the flagship Berkshire XLT, the Berkshire XL, and the Berkshire. Class A gas: the flagship Georgetown GT7, the Georgetown GT5, the FR3 Plus, and the value-tier FR3. Class C gas: the upper-tier Forester Classic and the value-tier Forester LE. Class C diesel: the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-chassis Forester MBS. Class B Sprinter: 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. The Berkshire Hathaway backing, the dedicated 20,000-square-foot PDI facility, the FROG owners group with 185,000-plus members, and a five-category motorhome lineup make it a credible choice for buyers who want corporate stability plus a wide product range. In Class A diesel pushers, shoppers often compare the Tiffin Phaeton, Newmar Dutch Star, Entegra Reatta, Holiday Rambler Endeavor, and Fleetwood Discovery. In Class A gas: Thor, Winnebago, Tiffin Allegro Open Road, Coachmen, Fleetwood Bounder and Fortis, Holiday Rambler Invicta, and Newmar Bay Star. In Class C: Coachmen Cross Trail and Freelander, Thor Four Winds and Chateau, Winnebago Minnie Winnie and Spirit, Jayco Redhawk, and Fleetwood Altitude. In Mercedes Sprinter Class C diesel: 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 Class A diesel pushers in the Berkshire family. The Berkshire XLT is the flagship: the tag-axle coach ("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 coach, adding Neway air suspension and a heavy-duty stabilizer bar package. The Berkshire is the foundation of the family at the most accessible price. Its residential interior finishes and floor plan flexibility made it one of the top-selling diesel pusher lines of the past decade. All three share the same build philosophy. The three tiers simply give you three price points into the same family.

What's the difference between the Georgetown GT5 and GT7?

Both are Class A gas motorhomes on the Ford F-53 chassis with the MORryde 1.5-inch steel truss upfit for better ride quality. The GT7 is the 7 Series flagship. It comes standard with full-body paint, hand-crafted maple cabinetry, four house batteries with a 3,000-watt pure sine inverter, the Tilt-a-View bed with memory foam mattress, a convection/air-fryer microwave, a 10-gallon hot water heater, dual GE A/C units with heat pumps, and an 84-inch soft-touch ceiling. The 36K7 family-bunk floor plan even offers a second full bathroom. The GT5 is the 5 Series tier: dual house batteries, a 2,000-watt inverter, partial paint standard (full-body optional), an 82-inch ceiling, hardwood cabinetry, and a 6-gallon hot water heater. Pick the GT7 for the top of the Georgetown range. Pick the GT5 for Georgetown features at a lower price.

What's the difference between the Forester Classic, Forester LE, and Forester MBS?

All three are Class C motorhomes in the Forester family, on different chassis. The Forester Classic is the upper-tier gas coach on the Ford E-350 or E-450 chassis. It adds the EZRYDE upgraded suspension, leather seats, the 10-inch CarPlay/Android touchscreen, and dual deep-cycle batteries, with floor plans from 27 to 32 feet. The Forester LE is the value-tier gas coach on the Ford E-350, E-450, or Chevrolet 3500 chassis. Its split-level interior design maximizes headroom, and floor plans run from 20 feet 6 inches to 32 feet 3 inches. The Forester MBS is the diesel coach on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis, with power heated leather swivel seats, a 4,000-watt LP generator, and three compact 25-foot floor plans including Murphy bed layouts. Choose by chassis, footprint, and price: Classic (upper-tier gas), LE (value gas), or MBS (Mercedes diesel).

Which Forest River motorhome should I buy?

It depends on how you travel. Want the flagship diesel pusher with the tag axle, the Cummins ISL 450 HP, and the most standard equipment? The Berkshire XLT. Want the Berkshire build at a lower non-tag price with Neway air suspension? The Berkshire XL. Entering the diesel pusher world at the most accessible price? The Berkshire. Want the Class A gas flagship with standard full-body paint, maple cabinetry, and dual A/C with heat pumps? The Georgetown GT7. Georgetown features at a lower price? The Georgetown GT5. A Class A gas crossover with lithium batteries and full-body paint standard? The FR3 Plus. The value-tier crossover? The FR3. An upper-tier Class C gas with leather seats and the EZRYDE upgrade? The Forester Classic. The widest choice of value-tier Class C floor plans, from 20-foot compacts to 32-foot family bunks? The Forester LE. A Mercedes Sprinter diesel Class C with Murphy bed layouts? The Forester MBS. An ultra-luxury propane-free Class B Sprinter with extended off-grid capability? The OGV V-RV. Your salesperson at Motor Home Specialist can match the right Forest River to how you travel.

Does Forest River make Class B camper vans?

Yes, through the OGV V-RV, the Class B Mercedes-Benz Sprinter conversion within the Forest River motorhome family. It sits at the ultra-luxury tier of the Class B Sprinter market. The V-RV pairs a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter base vehicle with OGV's lithium-electric power setup, which removes propane entirely. MHSRV also stocks 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. It has grown past 185,000 members across North America. FROG hosts rallies and tours all year, where owners share travel stories, technical knowledge, and community. Membership is free for any Forest River owner who signs up at the FROG website. Few competing manufacturers offer an owner community at this scale.

How much does a Forest River motorhome cost?

Motor Home Specialist prices every new Forest River well below MSRP with industry-leading discounts. That saves you thousands compared to other dealers. Pricing varies widely. The Forester LE Class C and FR3 sit at the most accessible end. The Forester Classic, Georgetown GT5, and FR3 Plus fill the mid-tier. The Georgetown GT7 and Berkshire family are the premium tier, with the Berkshire XLT at the top of the diesel range. 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.

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. We stock one of the largest selections of new and used Forest River motorhomes 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, and a full-service department with factory-trained technicians. Every new Forest River includes the RV Complete VIP Membership for the first year, 14 nights of free camping, fuel discounts, and a free night in the delivery park with full hookups after your coach orientation.

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.