2005 Forest River Forester Specs, Towing Weight, Floorplan + Features
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Year: | 2005 |
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Manufacturer: | Forest River |
Model: | Forester |
RV Type: | Class C |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Condition: | New |
Price Range: | $48,000 - $76,000 |
Description
The Forester Class C motorhome offers comfortable floor plans with spacious interior living, well-appointed decors, and several slide-out floor plan options. Elegant designer fabrics in the furniture and window treatments accent the rich, hand-crafted maple cabinetry.
Features
EXTERIOR
- 2" Laminated Gel-Coat Sidewalls, vacuum bonded with aluminum frame structure, steel backers & block foam insulation
- A&E Slide Out Awnings
- All Radius Style Exterior Doors
- Entry Door with Screen Door & Dead Bolt Lock
- Lockable Rotocast Pass Through Storage Compartments with Lights
- Patio Light
- 110 Volt, GFI Protected Exterior Recept
- Entry Assist Handle
- "Easy-Dump" Valve Dump Stations
- "Easy-Fill" Exterior Water Fill Stations
- Entry Step Light
- Chrome Hub Caps
- Tinted Sliding Windows
- Fiberglass Running Boards
- "Scare" Light
- Tow Hitch
CAB AREA
- Deluxe Maple Dash Board
- AM/FM CD Player
- Upgraded Driver & Passenger Seats
- Cab Area Privacy Curtains
- Dual 12 Volt Power Points
- Cruise Control
GALLEY AREA
- Sink Cover
- Single Lever Chrome Faucet
- Three Burner Range with Oven
- Flush Mount Two Door Refrigerator/Freezer w/ Brushed Nickel Fronts
- Solid Maple Edge Countertops & Dinette Tables
- Range Hood with Fan & Light with Bi-Fold Range Cover
- Residential Style Drawer Construction with Oak Face Fronts and Metal Guides
- Microwave Oven
- Flip Up Counter Top Extensions
BATHROOM AREA
- Large Medicine Cabinet with Mirrored Oak Cabinet Doors
- Deep Sink with Dual Control Faucet
- Porcelain Toilet
- Frosted Glass Shower Door with Heavy Duty Brass Frame (2901,2861DS, 3101S)
- Raised 6 Panel Oak Doors
- Brass Bath Amenity Package (Towel Bar, Tissue, Tooth Brush, & Soap Holder)
- Electric Roof Vent Fan
- Wall Mount Mirror
- Molded ABS Shower Pan & Surround
- Shower Head with Flexible Hose Extension
- Shower Sky Light
- Light Switch
BEDROOM AREA
- Innerspring Mattresses
- Bedspread with Pillow Shams
- TV Shelf with AC Receptacle & Cable TV Jacks
- Adjustable Brass Reading Lights
- Night Shades with Upscale Window Treatments
- Bedroom Stereo Speaker Package
- Bi-Fold Privacy Door
- Light Switch
LIVING ROOM AREA
- "Soft Touch" Vinyl Padded Ceilings with Ducted Air
- Maple Wood Cabinetry Throughout
- Brushed Nickel Grab Handles & Hinges
- 2-Way Sofa with Convertible Sleeping/Removable Arms/High Rub Fabrics
- Day/Night Shades with Deluxe Window Treatments
- Upgraded Deluxe Lighting Fixtures
- 7' Ceiling Height
- Fantastic Roof Vent
- Seat Belts At Every Sofa & Dinette Location
- Light Switch
OPTIONS
- 2nd Auxiliary Deep Cycle Coach Battery
- 4.0 Onan Generator
- 15.0 BTU Ducted Roof Air Conditioner
- Platinum Exterior Paint Package
- Deluxe A&E Awning
- Deluxe Break Away Heated/Remote Mirrors
- Electric Entry Step
- Stainless Steel Wheel Liners
- Spare Tire
- Cab Over Bunk Window
- Roof Rack & Ladder
- Outside Shower
- Power Windows & Locks
- Refrigerator w/ Raised Maple Door Panels
- Twin Beds with Innerspring Mattresses (NA on 2861DS)
- Bunk Beds with Innerspring Mattresses (NA on 2861DS)
- Rear Bedroom Window
- Raised Maple Panel Doors
- Cab Over Entertainment Center with 25" TV and Single Slide Out Bunk
- Deluxe TV with Built in VCR
- Cab Over Bunk in Window
- Vinyl Floor Throughout in Place of Carpet
Model | 2651S | 2861DS | 2901 | 3101SS |
Interior Height | 84 in. (2.13 m) | 84 in. (2.13 m) | 84 in. (2.13 m) | 84 in. (2.13 m) |
Interior Width | 96 in. (2.44 m) | 96 in. (2.44 m) | 96 in. (2.44 m) | 96 in. (2.44 m) |
Exterior Height w/... | 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m) | 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m) | 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m) | 11 ft. 6 in. (3.51 m) |
Length | 27 ft. 7 in. (8.41 m) | 30 ft. 4 in. (9.25 m) | 29 ft. 9 in. (9.07 m) | 31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m) |
Exterior Width | 101 in. (2.57 m) | 101 in. (2.57 m) | 101 in. (2.57 m) | 101 in. (2.57 m) |
Fresh Water | 38 gal. (143 L) | 44 gal. (166 L) | 40 gal. (151 L) | 40 gal. (151 L) |
Gray Water | 27 Gal. (102 L) | 47 gal. (177 L) | 47 gal. (177 L) | 47 gal. (177 L) |
Black Water | 27 Gal. (102 L) | 27 Gal. (102 L) | 27 Gal. (102 L) | 27 Gal. (102 L) |
LP Capacity | 9.8 gal. (37 L) | 9.8 gal. (37 L) | 9.8 gal. (37 L) | 9.8 gal. (37 L) |
A&E Awnings | 14 ft. (4.27 m) | 16 ft. (4.88 m) | 14 ft. (4.27 m) | 16 ft. (4.88 m) |
DSI Water Heater | 6 gal. (22 L) | 6 gal. (22 L) | 6 gal. (22 L) | 6 gal. (22 L) |
6.0 L Powerstroke ... | Yes | N/A | Yes | N/A |
GAWRF | 4,600 lbs. (2087 kg) | 4,600 lbs. (2087 kg) | 4,600 lbs. (2087 kg) | 4,600 lbs. (2087 kg) |
GAWRR | 9,450 lbs. (4286 kg) | 9,450 lbs. (4286 kg) | 9,450 lbs. (4286 kg) | 9,450 lbs. (4286 kg) |
GCWR | 20,000 lbs. (9072 kg) | 20,000 lbs. (9072 kg) | 20,000 lbs. (9072 kg) | 20,000 lbs. (9072 kg) |
GVWR | 14,050 lbs. (6373 kg) | 14,050 lbs. (6373 kg) | 14,050 lbs. (6373 kg) | 14,050 lbs. (6373 kg) |
UVW | 11,660 lbs. (5289 kg) | 12,630 lbs. (5729 kg) | 11,440 lbs. (5189 kg) | 12,660 lbs. (5742 kg) |
NCC | 2,390 lbs. (1084 kg) | 1,420 lbs. (644 kg) | 2,610 lbs. (1184 kg) | 1,390 lbs. (630 kg) |
Wheel Base | 188 in. (4.78 m) | 202 in. (5.13 m) | 188 in. (4.78 m) | 220 in. (5.59 m) |
Fuel Capacity | 55 gal. (208 L) | 55 gal. (208 L) | 55 gal. (208 L) | 55 gal. (208 L) |
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