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04-24-2015, 12:18 AM
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Junior Member
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Forester 2401W MBS in GTS?
I'm looking at the new W floor plan in diesel, but I really want the grand touring cab style similar to the 2801. I don't need or want a large cab over. Any chance this will be an option in 2016 model?
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04-24-2015, 11:27 AM
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I think there is something in prototype stage right now.
BClemons said he would post up when he can.
Not sure if it will be a wall slide but that is the assumption.
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04-24-2015, 12:09 PM
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Junior Member
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I read another post that mentioned a pro type in the Ford chassis, but it couldn't be done on the Chevy. There was no mention about the MBS. Also hoping it might be available in this next coming year. I'll hold off if that's the case. Hopefully BClemons will have some promising news! Thanks.
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04-25-2015, 10:59 AM
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Commercial Member
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Location: Bristol, IN
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I hope to post a video of the W in a GTS style (Will be a 2430) shortly. It will only be available on a Ford at this time. The fiberglass work just takes way too long and we already had that done for the GTS.
We will look at a GTS style cap on the Mercedes floor plans, but again, the cap work is 6-12 months.
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04-25-2015, 11:15 AM
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Nice to know the GTS for the Mercedes will be looked at. I really only want the sprinter diesel. I will hold another year. Thankfully there is an Oregon dealer, not too terribly far, who rents the Solera 24R. I can use them for the trips I have planned this year. Plus a great chance to really check out the FR 24 series!
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05-07-2015, 10:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Any more news on the new model?
Been waiting since March 25th.
Patience is not a virtue for me.
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05-07-2015, 10:16 AM
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Commercial Member
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Location: Bristol, IN
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Waiting for one to get back from paint so I can take some video.
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05-07-2015, 02:38 PM
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Wait till next year...
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Southern Worcester County
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Wow... Really like the W on the Ford chassis. Havent seen a W in any of the New England dealers any chance of letting us know if any one has one on their lot?
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05-07-2015, 05:00 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bclemens
Waiting for one to get back from paint so I can take some video.
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Thanks.
Seems longer and wider than I expected.
The MBS box width is 94- this shows 97 total width.
Is that total with the awning?
I expected a similar length to the MBS since the Ford cab is shorter.
I do like the long wheelbase and the 450 chassis though.
Not sure if I can fit it in my RV pad though.
Will need some exact measurements.
Will wait for the vid.
We are looking at July to order one of these or the MBS.
Now we may have a choice.
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05-07-2015, 07:53 PM
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Commercial Member
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Location: Bristol, IN
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It's only 10" longer than the Sprinter version. We needed that to get past the wheel wells. True width should only be 1" wider.
MBS actually shows 94.5".
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05-18-2015, 06:34 PM
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Site Team
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Location: North Georgia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bclemens
Waiting for one to get back from paint so I can take some video.
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Wow! That is the floor plan we want on the chassis I want!  When will it be available for order?
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2024 Sunseeker 2150SLEF / Ford E-350
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05-19-2015, 10:25 AM
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Commercial Member
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Location: Bristol, IN
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Available to order now. The first few have shipped. The bulk of the orders won't be shipping for another 30 days or so.
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05-19-2015, 11:19 AM
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2015 Forester MBS 2401W
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: San Diego
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bclemens
Available to order now. The first few have shipped. The bulk of the orders won't be shipping for another 30 days or so.
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How is it different from W? I don't see the floorplan on the FR website.
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2015 Forester MBS 2401W
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05-19-2015, 11:24 AM
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Commercial Member
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Location: Bristol, IN
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not on the website yet.
1. it's on a Ford not a Mercedes.
2. No cab over
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05-21-2015, 10:02 AM
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Senior Member
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video or photos?
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05-21-2015, 10:19 AM
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Commercial Member
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Location: Bristol, IN
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I did a video walk through of the 2401W. Same floor plan, just on a Ford.
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05-21-2015, 10:35 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
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Hope to see this soon, thanks for the update BClemnens. Now I'm on the fence weather to hold off for the MBS version. You guys are giving us lots of great options!
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05-21-2015, 04:27 PM
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Site Team
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Location: North Georgia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bclemens
not on the website yet.
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We gave our local Camping World salesman a copy of the flyer this afternoon. Since it isn't on the FR website, and this store doesn't normally carry the Forester line up, I suspect this may get "interesting"...  So a couple of questions to help move this along:
1. Are there any other models numbers, series numbers, or anything else he will need?
2. What options are available? The same ones as other Ford chassis Foresters?
Thanks!
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2024 Sunseeker 2150SLEF / Ford E-350
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05-21-2015, 05:55 PM
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Commercial Member
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Location: Bristol, IN
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1. Nope. It's a 2431 Forester GTS
2. Correct. Just no cab over bed available. Other than that same features as Foresters on a Ford.
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06-03-2015, 06:57 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
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What is difference between build quality between Solera and Forester MBS?
What is difference between build quality between View/Navion from Winnie and Forester MBS?
Other than price, why would I buy a Forester MBS over a View/Navion?
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