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Forest River Forester 2501TS

Class Cbuilt 2013– (in production)Mixed build tierCommon on the used market
WHAT ONE COSTS
$162,900MSRP today

Still in production — a used 2023 would run roughly $112,400.

THE SPECS
Length27.1 ft
Height (incl. A/C)11.3 ft
Width8.4 ft
GVWR14,500 lb
Dry weight11,873 lb
Sleeps6
Slide-outs3
Fresh water44 gal
Grey water39 gal
Black water39 gal
Air conditioning15,000 BTU
Solar (standard)200 W
Fuel55 gal
Generator4.5 kW gas

A missing row means the maker never published that figure — unknown, not zero.

WHERE PEOPLE SLEEP
  • Rear walkaround queen with wedge mattress(Permanent)60×80
  • Cab-over bunk(Permanent)60×80
  • Dining dinette converts to a bed (theater seating optional)(Convertible)41×76
HOW IT'S BUILT — 4/5
WallsLaminated fiberglass
FrameAluminum
RoofWalk-on
UnderbellyEnclosed

Forest River (Mixed tier): Forester is the odd-numbered twin of the Sunseeker off the same line - aluminum-framed laminated walls and composite substrate are above class average, but Forest River motorhome QC and the 12-month/12,000-mile coach warranty hold it at mid-pack.

YEAR BY YEAR — WHAT CHANGED
YEARSGVWRDRYMSRP
2013–1814,500 lb11,500 lb$162,889
2019–2014,200 lb11,910 lb$162,889
2021–14,500 lb11,873 lb$162,889
  • 2013Introduced; UVW 11,500 lb, GVWR 14,500 lb, 26ft 11in overall, Ford and Chevy chassis both offered
  • 2019Ford E-450 build at 27ft 1in / 11,873 lb UVW; Chevy 4500 variant listed at 14,200 lb GVWR
  • 2020Forester splits into Classic / LE / MBS sub-series
  • 2021Ford E-450 switches from 6.8L V10 to 7.3L V8
  • 202312V compressor refrigerator standard
  • 2025Third slide-out added
  • 2026200W roof solar standard
FINDING ONE

Common — usually several for sale within a day’s drive. Why: Forest River is a volume manufacturer; 14-year production run; still in production. Estimated from build volume and production span — not a count of live listings.

THE READ

Same coach as the Sunseeker 2500TS with a different badge - cross-shop both and take whichever dealer discounts harder.

OTHER FORESTER FLOORPLANS
Is the 2501TS your #1 — or just a spec sheet?

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Data compiled from manufacturer spec sheets, retrieved 2026-07.