Forest River Forester 2861DS
Still in production — a used 2023 would run roughly $117,800.
A missing row means the maker never published that figure — unknown, not zero.
- 1× Rear walkaround queen in bedroom slide-out(Permanent)60×74
- 1× Cab-over bunk(Permanent)60×80
- 1× Large couch converts to a bed(Convertible)—
- 1× Booth dinette converts to a bed(Convertible)42×68
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.
| YEARS | GVWR | DRY | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–18 | 14,500 lb | 12,412 lb | $170,665 |
| 2019–25 | 14,500 lb | 12,500 lb | $170,665 |
| 2026– | 14,500 lb | 12,500 lb | $170,665 |
- 2006Introduced as the odd-numbered twin of the Sunseeker 2860DS; earliest independently verified Forester 2861DS spec capture is MY2010
- 2010UVW 12,412 lb, GVWR 14,500 lb, 30ft 10in overall, sleeps 5
- 2019Length settles at 30ft 9in, UVW 12,500 lb, sleeps 6
- 2020Forester splits into Classic / LE / MBS sub-series
- 2021Ford E-450 switches from 6.8L V10 to 7.3L V8
- 202312V compressor refrigerator standard
- 2026Full exterior kitchen standard; 200W roof solar standard
Common — usually several for sale within a day’s drive. Why: Forest River is a volume manufacturer; 21-year production run; still in production. Estimated from build volume and production span — not a count of live listings.
The Forester twin of the 2860DS, and the one that gets the full outdoor kitchen - the practical family pick in the line.
These are the facts. Whether it beats the other six thousand rigs for you depends on what you care about — set your priorities as sliders and watch the whole market re-rank around them. Nothing gets hidden, everything gets explained.
Rank it against your setup →Data compiled from manufacturer spec sheets, retrieved 2026-07.