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tom311
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Mar 06, 2015

forest river,,,sunseeker or forester 2300 ,,any difference

seeing the forester 2301 I think it looks a bit better but wondered if there is any real difference in the materials between it and its sister the sunseeker 2300??want a chevy!
  • The structure might be the same, but I believe the overall content of the Sunseekers is less than the regular Forester.

    Itasca / Winnebago is more along the lines of what you are thinking. They are exactly the same save color scheme and badging.
  • From what I read on FROG, the two lines are like Winnebago and Itasca now... same grade all around. I would say that they are decent, but I wouldn't be surprised if you encounter a rough edge or two that might need tuning. For example, first thing I'd do is tack an accumulator tank like the ShurFlo 182-200 model right after the water pump, which will go far in evening out the pressure. Before the pump, I'd tack a particulate strainer like the Shurflo 255-315 model, which can be easily cleaned without removing it.

    FR does a lot of improvements over the model years, so be prepared for small upgrades dropped in to make life a lot easier.
  • tom311 wrote:
    really wondered about how roof was made on either.be nice if they gave a picture of their roof from above to see the joint between the front cap and the main roof.is it nexus roof quality??


    Nexus people say theirs is different and better, even in your quote you imply this.


    I have the Sunseeker, and like the main fiberglass roof, thought is to be a benefit I wanted. Yes there are still seams, where you need to keep seals maintained. Availability & price-point of Sunseeker, was more in my range. Nexus not widely available to check out, in the Southeast.

    After having a non-fiberglass roof on a TT, still think these are a better setup. Rubber roof, had bubbles and settled differently, also friend with a fiver, has had lots of issues with a rubber roof, not staying down, tearing, and leaking.

    Not sure if you meant outside pics, but here are some.

    2014 Sunseeker -->


    Front Cap Seam



    Side



    Seals


    Happiness --->



    Markiemark:C
  • really wondered about how roof was made on either.be nice if they gave a picture of their roof from above to see the joint between the front cap and the main roof.is it nexus roof quality??
  • Sunseeker - more bare bones. Rental grade.

    Forester - what you probably think you should get standard in the first place.

    Same thing with my current rig. Without the premier package, mine is more in the Sunseeker league.
  • From Forest river rep on the Forest River forum.
    "same coach, no difference other than features. they are built on the same chassis down the same line."

    A few of the features Forester:
    • Skirt Paint (Standard)
    • Raised Wood Refer Panel (Standard)
    • Vinyl soft-touch ceiling
    • Recessed glass LED light fixtures
    • Fiberglass running boards
    • Memory Foam Mattress (Standard)
    • LED Floor Lighting
    • Hidden Hinges
    • Cedar Lined Closets
    • Outside Security Light
    • Solid Surface Galley
    • Fantastic Fan w/ Rain & Temp Sensor
    • Upgraded Sprayer faucet

    Visit this forum, for lots of Forest River support & information:
    FROG


    We looked at both, went Sunseeker.

    Markiemark:C