2017 Forest River RV Forester 2431s-gts Specs
Know Before You Drive
Key specs for safe motorhome driving
Compact
<14k
Mid-Size
14-20k
Large
20-26k
XL
26k+
DRIVING QUICK FACTS
GVWR
14,500 lbs
Tow-Behind
500 lbs
License Requirement
Standard driver's license
Standard
Check State
CDL May Apply
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 14500 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 10920 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 500 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 3580 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | - | - |
| Length | 309 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 97 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 128 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 81 in | - | - | - |
| Towing Capacity | 7500 / 3402 lbs | - | - | - |
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GVWR
14500 lbs
Dry Weight
10920 lbs
Hitch Weight
500 lbs
Payload Capacity
3580 lbs
Length
309 in
Width
97 in
Exterior Height
128 in
Interior Height
81 in
Towing Capacity
7500 / 3402 lbs
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 60 | - | - | - |
| 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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Battery Converter Amps
60
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 | 42 gal | 40 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 39 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 39 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 41.6 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
42 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
39 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
39 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
41.6 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Width | 6 in | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Speed Rating | E | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | LT225/75R 16E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Front Tire | LT225/75R 16E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | E | - | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 176 / 4470.4 in | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Width | 6 in | - | - | - |
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Front Wheel Width
6 in
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Tire Speed Rating
E
Rear Tire Width
225
Rear Tire
LT225/75R 16E Full Spec
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire
LT225/75R 16E Full Spec
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Tire Speed Rating
E
Wheelbase
176 / 4470.4 in
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Tire Width
225
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Wheel Width
6 in
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Type | Automatic | Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner | Shop All RV AC | - |
| Water Heater Tank Capacity | 6 g | RV Tank Water Heater | RV Water Heaters | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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 Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Accordion | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
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Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Front
Master Bedroom Door Style
Accordion
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Master Bedroom Location
Rear
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | U-shaped Dinette | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Rear
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 15.5 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Manual / Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
15.5 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Turbocharged | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overdrive | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Seat Armrests | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Supercharged | No | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
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Overhead Fan
Yes
Screened Room
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Turbocharged
No
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Reclining Seats
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Seat Armrests
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Satellite
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Supercharged
No
Heated
No
Cabin Specs
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Seat Specifications | Standard | - | - | - |
| Number Of Seats | 2 | - | - | - |
| Seat Type | Bucket | - | - | - |
| Number Of Rows | 1 | - | - | - |
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Seat Material
Leather
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Type
Bucket
Number Of Rows
1
Cargo
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Capacity | 37.8 / 243 / 1070.3 cuft/gal/l | - | - | - |
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Storage Capacity
37.8 / 243 / 1070.3 cuft/gal/l
Chasis
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| Chassis Brand | Ford | - | - | - |
| Chassis Model | E450 | - | - | - |
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Chassis Brand
Ford
Chassis Model
E450
Drivetrain
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Driveline Type | 4X2 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Brand | TorqShift | - | - | - |
| Number Of Speeds | 6 | - | - | - |
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Transmission Type
Automatic
Driveline Type
4X2
Transmission Brand
TorqShift
Number Of Speeds
6
Engine
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 305 bhp | - | - | - |
| Cylinders | 10 | - | - | - |
| Torque | 569.4 Nm | - | - | - |
| Engine Type | V10 | - | - | - |
| Carburetion | Standard | - | - | - |
| Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
| Torque RPM | 3250 | - | - | - |
| Engine Brand Name | Triton® | - | - | - |
| Horsepower RPM | 4250 | - | - | - |
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Horsepower
305 bhp
Cylinders
10
Torque
569.4 Nm
Engine Type
V10
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque RPM
3250
Engine Brand Name
Triton®
Horsepower RPM
4250
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Televisions
1
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Fuel & MPG
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Gas | Fuel Treatment | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 / 208.2 gal/l | 5Gal Gas Can | - | - |
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Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Capacity
55 / 208.2 gal/l
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Forester 2431S GTS | - | - | - |
| Class | Class C | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2016 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River
Year
2017
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Forester 2431S GTS
Class
Class C
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2016
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 c.
Drivability & Handling
7.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+2.3
Final Drivability & Handling
7.3
Living Space & Layout
7.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+2.3
Final Living Space & Layout
7.3
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+0.3
Final Comfort & Features
5.3
Storage Space
7.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+2.0
Final Storage Space
7.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
7.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+2.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
7.8
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 2017 Forest River RV Forester 2431s-gts, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 14500 lbs. With a dry weight of 10920 lbs and hitch weight of 500 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Class C has a dry weight of 10920 lbs and a GVWR of 14500 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 3580 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 309 in., width 97 in., and height 128 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Forester 2431s-gts includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Forester 2431s-gts 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 14500 lbs and dry weight of 10920 lbs, the Forester 2431s-gts 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 C.
The Forester 2431s-gts features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 14500 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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