Forest River RV Forester MBS Motor Home Class C - Diesel
These Class C motorhomes from Forest River offer increased spaciousness. Each model offers a slide, which makes the motorhome feel more roomy and you will find each bathroom is spacious with an oversized shower, so you don’t feel like a circus performer just taking a shower. These and more are reasons to look closely at the Forester MBS Class C from Forest River if you are serious about traveling in comfort and style!
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Forester MBS 2401W
Forester MBS Class C-Diesel 2401W highlights: Large Slide Out Rear Bath Bunk ... more about Forester MBS 2401W
Specifications
Sleeps 5 Slides 1 Length 24 ft 11 in Ext Width 7 ft 11 in Ext Height 11 ft 3 in Int Height 6 ft 9 in Interior Color Mojave, Cobblestone, Chestnut Exterior Color Standard, Cobalt, Mocha Hitch Weight 4200 lbs Gross Weight 11030 lbs Dry Weight 9924 lbs Cargo Weight 1106 lbs Fresh Water Capacity 35 gals Grey Water Capacity 32 gals Black Water Capacity 32 gals Furnace BTU 30000 btu Generator 3.6 KW Onan LP Fuel Type Diesel Engine BlueTec 3.0 V6 Chassis Mercedes Benz Horsepower 188 hp Fuel Capacity 26.4 gals Wheelbase 171 in Number Of Bunks 1 Available Beds Queen Torque 325 ft-lb Refrigerator Type Double Door Refrigerator Size 6 cu ft Convection Cooking Yes Cooktop Burners 3 Number of Awnings 1 Axle Weight Front 4080 lbs Axle Weight Rear 7720 lbs LP Tank Capacity 16.6 lbs. Water Heater Capacity 6 gal. Water Heater Type DSI Gas/Electric AC BTU 13500 btu Basement Storage 50.3 cu. ft. TV Info LR LED TV, Opt. BR TV, Opt. Ext. 19" TV Awning Info 15'6" Power Gross Combined Weight 15250 lbs Shower Type Standard Electrical Service 30 amp Similar Floorplans
Forester MBS Features:
Warranty
- 12 Months/12,000 mile basic limited warranty
- Chassis warranty (see owners manual)
Systems
- Battery disconnect
- Water heater bypass
- (2) Deep cycle coach batteries (1 battery in LE and Transit Series)
- “Easy Access” battery in step-well
- 30 Amp service with detachable cord
- 60 Amp Progressive Dynamics converter
- 6 Gallon DSI gas/electric water heater (N/A Transit Series)
- 30,000 BTU furnace (N/A Transit Series)
- Truma Combi water heater/furnace (Transit Series Only)
- Emergency start switch (N/A Mercedes-Benz® Series)
- Satellite/cable connection
- 13,500 BTU ceiling ducted roof air
- 4.0 KW Onan Microquiet generator (N/A Mercedes-Benz® and Transit Series)
- 3.6 KW Onan LP generator (Mercedes-Benz® Series Only)
- 2.5 KW Onan LP generator (Transit Series Only)
- Automatic generator transfer switch (N/A LE Series)
- Firestone Ride-Rite air helper springs (N/A Mercedes-Benz®, LE and Transit Series)
- Hellwig sway bar (Mercedes-Benz® Series Only)
- Water filtration system (N/A LE Series)
- Heated, enclosed holding tanks and valves (N/A 2251SLE) (N/A Mercedes-Benz® and Transit Series)
- Optional Arctic Package (12V tank heaters) (Standard on Mercedes-Benz® Series Only)
- Optional 15K BTU A/C with heat pump (N/A Transit Series)
- CO, LP and smoke detector
- Jack digital antenna
Exterior
- 2” Aluminum framed laminated sidewalls (N/A Mercedes-Benz® and Transit Series)
- 1.5” Aluminum framed laminated sidewalls (Mercedes-Benz® Series Only)
- Azdel SuperLite composite substrate (N/A Transit Series)
- Gel Coat exterior fiberglass
- Block foam insulation
- Power patio awning with LED light strip
- Slide-out awnings (N/A LE Series)
- Fiberglass roof
- One-piece fiberglass front cap
- LED exterior lights
- Exterior skirt paint (N/A LE Series)
- Stainless steel wheel liners
- Valve stem extensions (N/A LE and Transit Series)
- Roto-cast storage compartments
- Driver side security light (N/A LE and Transit Series)
- Fiberglass running boards (N/A LE Series)
- 110V, GFI protected exterior receptacle
- Tinted sliding windows (N/A Grand Touring, Mercedes-Benz® and Transit Series)
- Tinted frameless windows (Grand Touring, Mercedes-Benz® and Transit Series Only)
- Heated, remote exterior mirrors (N/A LE and Transit Series)
- 7,500 Lbs. hitch, 7-pin connector (E450) (N/A Mercedes-Benz® and Transit Series)
- 5,000 Lbs. hitch, 7-pin connector (Chevy/E350) (N/A Mercedes-Benz® and Transit Series)
- 4,200 Lbs. hitch, 7-pin connector (Mercedes-Benz® Series Only)
- Spare tire
- Roof ladder (N/A 2401R, 2801QS) (N/A Grand Touring and Transit Series)
- Integrated entry step (N/A Mercedes-Benz® Series)
- Power entry step (Mercedes-Benz® Series Only)
- Outside shower (N/A LE Series)
- Optional Automatic leveling system (4-point) (N/A Mercedes-Benz® and Transit Series)
- Stabilizer jacks (2-point) (Mercedes-Benz® Series Only)
- Optional Full body paint (N/A LE Series)
- Optional Outside 12V. LED TV (See floorplans) (N/A Grand Touring, LE and Transit Series)
- Optional LP quick connect (N/A LE and Transit Series)
- Black tank flush (N/A LE Series)
Cab Area
- 7” Touch screen radio with USB and Bluetooth (N/A Transit Series)
- Cab area privacy curtain (N/A Mercedes-Benz® Series)
- Magnetic privacy shades (Mercedes-Benz® Series Only)
- Ultra leather driver and passenger seats (N/A LE Series)
- Power windows and door locks
- Keyless entry (N/A Chevy)
- Color back-up camera with rear view monitor
- Side view cameras (N/A LE Series)
- Wood grain dash (N/A LE and Transit Series)
- Removable cab mat (Mercedes-Benz® Series Only)
- Optional Swivel driver seat (N/A Chevy, Power) (N/A LE and Transit Series) (Standard on Mercedes-Benz® Series Only)
- Optional Power driver seat (Ford only) (N/A Mercedes-Benz®, LE and Transit Series)
- Optional Swivel passenger seat (N/A Chevy) (N/A LE and Transit Series) (Standard on Mercedes-Benz® Series Only)
Kitchen
- Recessed 3-burner range with flush glass cover (N/A Transit Series)
- Stainless steel appliances (N/A LE and Transit Series)
- Range hood with fan and light (N/A Transit Series)
- Optional Oven IPO drawer (Mercedes-Benz® Series Only)
- Microwave oven (N/A Grand Touring, Mercedes-Benz® and Transit Series)
- Convection microwave (Grand Touring, Mercedes-Benz® and Transit Series Only) (Optional on Forester; N/A LE Series)
- 6 Cu. ft. double door refrigerator (N/A Transit Series)
- Optional 12 Cu. ft. four door refrigerator with ice maker (2861DS, 3011DS, 3051S, 3271S)
- 5.3 Cu. ft. lightweight LP/Electric 110V refrigerator (Transit Series Only)
- Full extension ball bearing drawer guides (N/A Transit Series)
- Flip-up countertop extension (N/A Transit Series)
- Solid surface galley (N/A LE and Transit Series)
Bathroom
- Lightweight composite toilet with hand sprayer
- Glass shower door (N/A Mercedes-Benz®, LE and Transit Series)
- Lightweight Arcadia shower door (Mercedes-Benz®, LE and Transit Series Only)
- Towel bar, tissue, toothbrush and soap holder (N/A LE Series)
- Electric roof fan
- Shower head with flexible extension
- Shower skylight
Bedroom
- Upgraded memory foam mattress
- Bedspread
- Optional Bedroom TV with DVD (N/A LE Series)
- Cedar lined closet (N/A LE and Transit Series)
Living Room
- Dream dinette (N/A with U-shape dinettes) (N/A LE and Transit Series)
- Visionary pull out sofa (60” x 74”) (3011DS)
- Black-out roller shades (N/A Transit Series)
- Surround sound (N/A Transit Series)
- Child seat head tethers in dinette (N/A Transit Series)
- Maxx Air fan with rain/temp sensor and power dome (N/A LE Series)
- LED floor lighting (N/A LE and Transit Series)
- 12V USB charging station (N/A LE Series)
See us for a complete list of features and available options.
All features and specifications are subject to change.
Manu-Facts:

In 1996, Forest River founder Peter Liegl had a vision. He foresaw an RV company dedicated to helping people experience the joy of the outdoors by building better recreational vehicles. Today, we have grown to become one of the largest RV manufacturers in North America, producing class A and C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, camping trailers and destination trailers. From the new family just starting out in the world of RVing to the experienced full-timer, we offer something for everyone.
Forest River RV is a division of Forest River, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, which produces recreational vehicles, pontoons, park models, buses, cargo trailers and commercial trucks. The diversity of Forest River, Inc., enables us to approach the RV industry with a unique perspective, incorporating lessons learned at each one of our divisions. Operating with openness across a wide range of products is what makes us stand apart from the competition. At Forest River, Inc., quality and dependability are a necessity in everything we make.