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The 2861DS has 2 off-door side slide outs. Exterior features include and outside kitchen with refrigerator and cooktop, outside TV and 16 ft. awning. Interior layout from front to back includes a front 60 x 80 cab over bunk with 12V TV (optional Trekker cab with built-in entertainment center in place of bunk); off-door side slide out holding a stovetop with convection microwave, sofa and overhead cabinet (optional 12V power theater seat in place of sofa); door side dinette; front facing countertop with extension and kitchen sink; 12V refrigerator and pantry to the left of the entry door as you walk in; walk-through bathroom with off-door side toilet, medicine cabinet and vanity, door side 24 x36 shower; rear bedroom with 60 x 74 Queen bed in an off-door side slide out; wardrobes, linen storage and 12V TV across from foot of the bed.

The 2861DS is distinguished by its full outdoor kitchen, which includes a 12V refrigerator, 12V TV, induction burner, and sink with its own dedicated gray tank. Inside, there's a 60" x 80" mattress in the cab over bunk. There's a large couch and booth dinette, plus a well-equipped kitchen that includes a 12V 10 cu ft refrigerator. Past the split full bathroom, the rear master bedroom features large windows, a walkaround queen bed, and large wardrobe closet. Two slideouts ensure plenty of space.

Wheelbase: 202"
GVWR: 14,500 lb.
GCWR: 22,000 lb.
GAWR Front: 5,000 lb.
GAWR Rear: 9,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity: 55 gal.
LP Tank Capacity: 41 lb.
Exterior Length: 30' 9"
Exterior Height: 11' 3"
Exterior Width: 101"
Fresh Water: 44 gal.
Gray Water: 39 gal.
Black Water: 39 gal.
Awning Size: 14'

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): – is the maximum permissible weight of the unit when fully loaded. It includes all weights, inclusive of all fluids, cargo, optional equipment and accessories. For safety and product performance do NOT exceed the GVWR.

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - Is the maximum permissible loaded weight of your motor home and any towed trailer or towed vehicle. Actual GCWR of this vehicle may be limited by the sum of the GVWR and the installed hitch receiver maximum capacity rating; see hitch rating label for detail.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is the maximum permissible weight, including cargo, fluids, optional equipment and accessories that can be safely supported by each axle.

UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight)* - is the typical weight of the unit as manufactured at the factory. It includes all weight at the unit’s axle(s), including full fuel, all fl uids and LP Gas. The UVW does not include cargo, fresh potable water, additional optional equipment or dealer installed accessories.
*Estimated Average based on standard build optional equipment.

CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity)** - is the amount of weight available for fresh potable water, cargo, passengers, additional optional equipment and accessories. CCC is equal to GVWR minus UVW. Available CCC should accommodate fresh potable water (8.3 lbs per gallon). Before fi lling the fresh water tank, empty the black and gray tanks to provide for more cargo capacity.
**Estimated Average based on standard build optional equipment.

Each Forest River RV is weighed at the manufacturing facility prior to shipping. A label identifying the unloaded vehicle weight of the actual unit and the cargo carrying capacity is applied to every Forest River RV prior to leaving our facilities.

The load capacity of your unit is designated by weight, not by volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading your unit.

Actual towing capacity is dependent upon your particular loading and towing circumstances, which includes the GVWR, GAWR and GCWR as well as adequate trailer brakes. Please refer to the Operator's Manual of your vehicle for further towing information.