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Forest River FR3 32DS

Class Abuilt 2016–25Mixed build tierCommon on the used market
WHAT ONE COSTS
$126,800est. used (2025, 1 yr old)

Sticker was $143,186 in 2020. Out of production since 2025, so the used market is the only way to buy one. Estimate assumes a 2025 unit.

THE SPECS
Length33.9 ft
Height (incl. A/C)12.4 ft
Width8.4 ft
Interior height6.8 ft
GVWR20,500 lb
Dry weightnot published
Sleeps9
Slide-outs2
Fresh water52 gal
Grey water42 gal
Black water42 gal
Air conditioning28,500 BTU
Solar (standard)115 W
Awning12 ft
Fuel80 gal
Engine / chassisFord F53 chassis, 7.3L 445 cu in V-8 gas, 335 hp / 468 lb-ft, 6-speed TorqShift
Generator5.5 kW NPS Yamaha LP generator

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

WHERE PEOPLE SLEEP
  • Rear king bed with under-bed storage(Permanent)72×80
  • Flip-up top bunk in bunk area(Permanent)32×72
  • Jackknife bunk sofa / bottom bunk(Convertible)42×72
  • Wrap-around booth dinette(Convertible)48×84
  • Power fold-away overhead cab bunk(Stow-away)
HOW IT'S BUILT: 2/5
WallsLaminated fiberglass
FrameSteel
RoofStandard
UnderbellyOpen

Forest River (Mixed tier): Forest River

YEAR BY YEAR: WHAT CHANGED
YEARSGVWRDRYMSRP
2016–2020,500 lb18,522 lb$143,186
2021–2520,500 lb$143,186
  • 2016Introduced as the first bunk-equipped FR3
  • 2019UVW published at 18,522 lb
  • 20217.3L V-8 replaces the V-10
  • 2025Final model year; dropped for 2026
FINDING ONE

Common: usually several for sale within a day’s drive. Why: Forest River is a volume manufacturer; 10-year production run. Estimated from build volume and production span, not a count of live listings.

OUR TAKE

The FR3 family plan - bunk room with a flip-up top bunk and jackknife bottom bunk, so it genuinely sleeps nine.

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