Class A
Forest River RV Charleston 430bh
Compare specs across all model years (2011–2016)
5
Model Years
9
Sleeps
42' 11"
Length
43,532
Avg GVWR
Our Recommendation
Which Year Should You Buy?
2011 Charleston 430bh
Best Choice
Highest Mint Score (28.4). Best living space layout.
What Changed Year-Over-Year
2012
2014
Capacity Upgrade
Sleeping capacity increased from 8 to 10 with layout improvements.
2011
2012
More Power
Horsepower changed from 425 to 450 HP.
All Model Years
2016
2016 Forest River RV Charleston 430bh
27.4
44,320 lbs GVWR
42' 11"
Sleeps 10
450 HP
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2015
2015 Forest River RV Charleston 430bh
27.9
44,320 lbs GVWR
42' 11"
Sleeps 10
450 HP
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2014
2014 Forest River RV Charleston 430bh
27.4
44,320 lbs GVWR
43' 0"
Sleeps 10
450 HP
↑ Sleeps 2 more than 2012
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2012
2012 Forest River RV Charleston 430bh
28.2
42,350 lbs GVWR
43' 0"
Sleeps 8
450 HP
↑ 25 HP more than 2011
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Best Value
2011
2011 Forest River RV Charleston 430bh
28.4
42,350 lbs GVWR
43' 0"
Sleeps 8
425 HP
Original model year
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