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Forest River Sunseeker 2860DS

Class Cbuilt 2006– (in production)Mixed build tierCommon on the used market
WHAT ONE COSTS
$171,800MSRP today

Still in production. A used 2023 would run roughly $101,400.

THE SPECS
Length30.8 ft
Height (incl. A/C)11.3 ft
Width8.4 ft
Interior height7.0 ft
GVWR14,500 lb
Dry weight12,500 lb
Sleeps6
Slide-outs2
Fresh water44 gal
Grey water39 gal
Black water39 gal
Air conditioning15,000 BTU
Awning14 ft
Fuel55 gal
Engine / chassisFord 7.3L V8 on E-450

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

WHERE PEOPLE SLEEP
  • 1× Rear queen in bedroom slide-out(Permanent)60×74
  • 1× Cab-over bunk(Permanent)60×80
  • 1× Sofa converts to a bed(Convertible)—
  • 1× Booth dinette converts to a bed(Convertible)42×68
HOW IT'S BUILT: 4/5
WallsLaminated fiberglass
FrameAluminum
RoofWalk-on
UnderbellyEnclosed

Forest River (Mixed tier): Forest River's Class C twins get above-average shell construction - 2in aluminum-framed laminated sidewalls, composite substrate, gel-coat fiberglass - but coach-side QC and a 12-month/12,000-mile warranty keep them mid-pack.

YEAR BY YEAR: WHAT CHANGED
YEARSGVWRDRYMSRP
2006–0914,500 lb12,500 lb$171,799
2010–1814,500 lb12,412 lb$171,799
2019–2514,500 lb12,500 lb$171,799
2026–14,500 lb12,500 lb$171,799
  • 2006Introduced; launch-era coach listed at 30ft 6in, sleeps 6
  • 2010UVW 12,412 lb, GVWR 14,500 lb, 30ft 10in overall, sleeps 5
  • 2019Length settles at 30ft 9in, UVW 12,500 lb, sleeps 6
  • 2020Becomes Sunseeker Classic 2860DS when the line splits into Classic / LE / MBS
  • 2021Ford E-450 switches from 6.8L V10 to 7.3L V8
  • 202310.7 cu ft 12V compressor fridge standard
  • 2026200W roof solar standard; theater-seat option added in place of the sofa
FINDING ONE

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.

OUR TAKE

The volume Class C of the line: 30 feet, rear queen, cab bunk, and room for a family without stepping up to a 32-footer.

OTHER SUNSEEKER FLOORPLANS
2030RP · 9,350 lb · sleeps 42150SLE · 12,300 lb · sleeps 62250SLE · 12,500 lb · sleeps 52290S · 14,500 lb · sleeps 723504X4 · 14,500 lb · sleeps 62350LE · 12,300 lb · sleeps 52350SLE · 12,500 lb · sleeps 52400B · 11,030 lb · sleeps 32400BDS · 11,030 lb · sleeps 62400M · 11,030 lb · sleeps 22400Q · 11,030 lb · sleeps 42400R · 11,030 lb · sleeps 52400S · 11,030 lb · sleeps 52400T · 11,030 lb · sleeps 4the whole line →
Find one for sale

Live listings for the 2860DS on the big marketplaces. Each search opens pre-filled with this exact floorplan:

RV Trader ↗Camping World ↗FB Marketplace ↗Google ↗

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