2015 Forest River RV Charleston 430fk Specs
Know Before You Drive
Key specs for safe motorhome driving
⚠️ Height Alert: Over 11' tall. Watch for low bridges and overhangs!
Compact
<14k
Mid-Size
14-20k
Large
20-26k
XL
26k+
DRIVING QUICK FACTS
GVWR
44,320 lbs
License
May require CDL
Type
Class A
License Requirement
May require CDL
Standard
Check State
CDL May Apply
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 44320 lbs | - | - | - |
| Length | 515 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 100 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Interior Height | 84 in | - | - | - |
| Towing Capacity | 15000 / 6804 lbs | - | - | - |
| Exterior Height | 153 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
44320 lbs
Length
515 in
Width
100 in
Interior Height
84 in
Towing Capacity
15000 / 6804 lbs
Exterior Height
153 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | - | - |
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 | RV Batteries | Top 5 |
| Solar Pre-Wired | Optional | - | - | - |
| Inverter | Optional | - | - | - |
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Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 86 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 60 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 44 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 103.9 lbs | - | Propane Tank Capacity | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
86 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
60 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
44 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
103.9 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Width | 8.25 in | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 22.5 | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Width | 8.25 in | - | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 266 / 6756.4 in | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Width | 295 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | Michelin® 295/80R 22.5 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 295 | - | - | - |
| Front Tire | Michelin® 295/80R 22.5 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Tire Brand | Michelin® | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 80 | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 80 | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 22.5 | - | - | - |
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Rear Wheel Width
8.25 in
Rear Wheel Diameter
22.5
Front Wheel Width
8.25 in
Wheelbase
266 / 6756.4 in
Front Tire Width
295
Rear Tire
Michelin® 295/80R 22.5 Full Spec
Rear Tire Width
295
Front Tire
Michelin® 295/80R 22.5 Full Spec
Tire Brand
Michelin®
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Drum
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Wheel Diameter
22.5
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Type | Automatic | Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner | Shop All RV AC | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
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Number Of Recliner / Rockers
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Master Bedroom Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Sofa Material
Leather
Living Area Location
Center
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Tile | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Chairs | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Front
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Tile
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Tile | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Tile
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Bathroom Location
Center
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Power / Rear Power | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 3 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
3
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supercharged | No | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Swivel Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Adjustable Seat | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overdrive | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Seat Armrests | Yes | - | - | - |
| Turbocharged | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
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Supercharged
No
Heated
No
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Screened Room
No
Swivel Seats
Yes
Reclining Seats
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Adjustable Seat
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Surround Sound
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Seat Armrests
Yes
Turbocharged
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Cabin Specs
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Seats | 2 | - | - | - |
| Seat Type | Bucket | - | - | - |
| Seat Specifications | Standard | - | - | - |
| Number Of Rows | 1 | - | - | - |
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Seat Material
Vinyl
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Type
Bucket
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Rows
1
Chasis
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Brand | Freightliner | - | - | - |
| Chassis Model | XC-Series | - | - | - |
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Chassis Brand
Freightliner
Chassis Model
XC-Series
Drivetrain
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Speeds | 6 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Driveline Type | 4X2 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Brand | Allison | - | - | - |
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Number Of Speeds
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Driveline Type
4X2
Transmission Brand
Allison
Engine
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carburetion | Standard | - | - | - |
| Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
| Torque RPM | 1400 | - | - | - |
| Torque | 1695 Nm | - | - | - |
| Engine Brand Name | Cummins | - | - | - |
| Horsepower RPM | 2100 | - | - | - |
| Horsepower | 450 bhp | - | - | - |
| Cylinders | 6 | - | - | - |
| Engine Type | I6 Diesel Pusher | - | - | - |
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Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque RPM
1400
Torque
1695 Nm
Engine Brand Name
Cummins
Horsepower RPM
2100
Horsepower
450 bhp
Cylinders
6
Engine Type
I6 Diesel Pusher
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 3 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Television Brand Name | Sony | - | - | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Televisions
3
Television Brand Name
Sony
Number Of Discs
1
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Fuel & MPG
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 150 / 567.8 gal/l | 5Gal Gas Can | - | - |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Fuel Treatment | - | - |
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Fuel Capacity
150 / 567.8 gal/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 2 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
2
Interior
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| Material | Leather | - | - | - |
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Material
Leather
Quick Overview
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Year | 2015 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Charleston 430FK | - | - | - |
| Class | Class A | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 4 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2014 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River
Year
2015
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Charleston 430FK
Class
Class A
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
4
Introduction Year
2014
How We Scored This RV
Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this class a.
Drivability & Handling
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.5
Final Drivability & Handling
5.5
Living Space & Layout
8.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+3.3
Final Living Space & Layout
8.3
Comfort & Features
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+1.3
Final Comfort & Features
6.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
7.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+2.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
7.3
About Our Rating Methodology
MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →
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Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2015 Forest River RV Charleston 430fk, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 44320 lbs. With a dry weight of lbs and hitch weight of lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Class A has a dry weight of lbs and a GVWR of 44320 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 515 in., width 100 in., and height 153 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Charleston 430fk includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Charleston 430fk owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.
With a GVWR of 44320 lbs and dry weight of lbs, the Charleston 430fk is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.
This floorplan sleeps up to 4 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Class A.
The Charleston 430fk features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 44320 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!
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