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2017 Forest River Charleston 430BH Luxury Family Bunkhouse Coach

Price: $159,999

If you've been searching for the ultimate family Class A diesel pusher, look no further. This 2017 Forest River Charleston 430BH combines luxury, reliability, and practicality delivering all the premium features of coaches costing $50k more, at a value that's unmatched in today's market.

Key Highlights

Family-perfect bunkhouse layout sleeps the whole family comfortably.

Proven Reliability Freightliner chassis + Cummins ISL 450 engine + Allison 3000MH transmission.

Passive Steerable Tag Axle Highly desirable upgrade for tight turns and stable handling.

Open-checkbook maintenance on every system proactively serviced or upgraded.

Turnkey ready, just fueled, serviced, and detailed ready for your next adventure.

Major Upgrades & Recent Service (All Completed for You)

New 2023 Michelin Tires All the way around.

New 2023 AGM House & Chassis Batteries Top-of-the-line for lasting reliability.

Girard Gen 2 On-Demand Tankless Water Heater Endless hot showers.

New Water Pump & Transfer Switch Essential systems upgraded.

Upgraded LED Headlights Modern, bright, and efficient.

Critical Engine Components Replaced New belt tensioner, starter, alternator, radiator, and EGR system.

Slide-Outs Fully Serviced & Upgraded New seals (inside & out), heavy-duty UHMW slide roller skis, new cables, and a new hydraulic cylinder in dinette slide.

Generator (4000 hours) Fully serviced, runs flawlessly.

Freightliner & Cummins Certified Service Fluids, filters, and lubes all complete.

Peace of Mind

Skip the hidden costs most buyers face. This coach has already had the big-ticket maintenance done:

New tires (2023)

New AGM batteries (2023)

Full slide-out service & upgrades

Major engine components replaced

Generator fully serviced

Buy today, travel tomorrow without spending a dime on catch-up maintenance.

Specs 2016 Forest River Charleston 430BH

Chassis / Powertrain

Freightliner XCR Raised Rail chassis

Cummins ISL 450 HP Diesel Engine

Allison 3000MH 6-speed transmission

Passive Steerable Tag Axle premium stability + tighter turning radius

15,000 lb towing capacity

Generator & Electrical

Onan Cummins Quiet Diesel 10,000 kW Generator Fully serviced (4,000 hours), powers all onboard systems with ease

50-amp electrical system

Inverter with auto-gen start

Dimensions & Capacities

Length: ~43' 0"

GVWR: 44,600 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 150 gallons

Fresh Water: 95 gallons

Gray Water: 66 gallons

Black Water: 42 gallons

Propane: 38 gallons

Interior & Comfort

Quad Slide-outs (spacious floorplan)

Bunkhouse with individual entertainment screens

Tile flooring throughout main living area

Solid surface countertops, residential refrigerator, and premium cabinetry

King-size master bed + convertible sofa and dinette for extra sleeping capacity

Stackable washer/dryer

Entertainment & Tech

Multiple flat-screen TVs (living, bedroom, bunks, exterior)

In-motion satellite ready

Premium sound system

Multiplex lighting controls

Climate & Convenience

Triple 15K BTU A/C units with heat pumps

Aqua-Hot style hydronic heating (upgraded with Girard Gen 2 continuous hot water)

Automatic leveling system

Full pass-through basement storage with slide-out trays

Power awnings with LED lighting

Condition & Care

99,000 miles light use for a 2016 diesel pusher, with plenty of life ahead.

Non-smoking coach clean interior, no odors.

Upholstery in excellent condition. Shows true pride of ownership.

Meticulously maintained odds and ends continually upgraded to keep this Charleston in prime shape.

Why This Coach Beats the Competition:

Comparable luxury bunkhouse models like the Newmar Ventana 4326, Fleetwood Discovery 44B, Entegra Aspire 44R, or Berkshire XLT 43 list for $50,000 more.

Shares the same premium Freightliner chassis, Cummins power, Allison transmission, and Onan generator as the competition.

Charleston delivers 450HP vs. the Ventanas smaller 400HP Cummins, giving you more pulling power and confidence on grades.

Includes a passive steerable tag axle a feature usually reserved for higher-end rigs.

Already upgraded with new tires, batteries, slide-outs, and major engine components.

Competitors at this price point still need catch-up service; this Charleston is road-ready now.

Bottom line: You get the same foundation, more power, more upgrades, and less cost.

Why We're Selling:

We've loved this coach and spared no expense maintaining it. The only reason for selling is we're downsizing to suit more local travels.

If you want a coach that's been loved by our family, maintained with an open checkbook, and upgraded for peace of mind this is it. Don't overpay $50k or more for a comparable coach that still needs work.

Asking Price: $159,999 Serious buyers only. Contact today to schedule a showing.