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Forest River RV - Sabre

Forest River RV Sabre
Type/Class
Fifth Wheel
Sleeps
4 - 8
Weight
Length
40 - 43 ft. Long
Floorpans
7 options

The Forest River RV Sabre fifth wheel is a luxurious yet rugged RV designed for extended camping adventures. With its solid construction and premium amenities, the Sabre comfortably accommodates couples or families. Depending on the floor plan, it sleeps 4-6 people and ranges from 34-39 feet in length. Prices for the Sabre start around $65,000. It also boasts a high-capacity freshwater tank and a large bathroom with a porcelain toilet.

The bottom line: The Forest River RV Sabre fifth wheel offers a variety of well-appointed models with ample space and deluxe features for extended trips, best suited for families or groups.

Try Before You Buy

With its premium craftsmanship and upscale features, purchasing a new Sabre fifth wheel requires a significant investment, with prices starting around $65,000. Before committing to buy, consider renting one through RVshare for about $275 per night. This allows you to thoroughly experience the Sabre's spacious layout, deluxe amenities, and towing requirements firsthand.

Renting lets you determine if the Sabre's well-equipped kitchen, cozy fireplace, residential furniture, and quad slides in some models fit your camping needs and style. You can also assess the ideal tow vehicle required to safely pull this fifth wheel. For those new to towing, RV delivery right to your campsite is a convenient option many RVshare owners offer. Experienced Sabre owners can also provide helpful tips for hitching, towing and setting up at your destination.

Pros and Cons of a Forest River RV Sabre

Pros
  • Spacious interior with slide-outs for extra living space in most models

  • Can be detached from towing vehicle easily

  • Sleeps up to 8 people great for families

  • Large freshwater tank and holding tanks allow more boondocking

Cons
  • Higher price point compared to other fifth-wheel makes and models

  • Requires a larger truck to safely tow due to heavyweight

  • Can be challenging to maneuver into smaller campsites because of the length

Model Specifications: Forest River RV Sabre

Radiance Ultra Lite 21RB
Radiance Ultra Lite 25BH
Radiance Ultra Lite 25RB
Radiance Ultra Lite 26KB
Radiance Ultra Lite 27DD
Radiance Ultra Lite 27RE
Radiance Ultra Lite 27RK
Radiance Ultra Lite 28BH
Radiance Ultra Lite 28QD
Radiance Ultra Lite 30DS
Sabre 350BH
Sabre 350RL
Sabre 36BHQ
Sabre 37FLH
Sabre 37FLL
Sabre 38DBQ
Sabre 38RLH
Gross Weight
7,702 lbs.
7,736 lbs.
9,580 lbs.
7,750 lbs.
9,772 lbs.
9,592 lbs.
9,582 lbs.
9,670 lbs.
9,634 lbs.
9,775 lbs.
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n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Dry Weight
5,346 lbs.
5,727 lbs.
6,080 lbs.
6,152 lbs.
6,396 lbs.
6,792 lbs.
6,534 lbs.
6,788 lbs.
6,680 lbs.
7,427 lbs.
11,853 lbs.
11,558 lbs.
11,943 lbs.
11,948 lbs.
11,918 lbs.
12,493 lbs.
12,038 lbs.
Cargo Weight
2,324 lbs.
1,961 lbs.
3,452 lbs.
1,566 lbs.
3,344 lbs.
2,768 lbs.
3,016 lbs.
2,850 lbs.
2,922 lbs.
2,316 lbs.
3,042 lbs.
2,707 lbs.
2,472 lbs.
2,717 lbs.
2,972 lbs.
2,037 lbs.
2,347 lbs.
Height
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
Sleeps
3
8
5
5
9
6
6
9
9
8
6
6
8
6
8
8
4
Bunks
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Slide Outs
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
Fuel Type
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Towing Capacity
702 lbs.
736 lbs.
780 lbs.
750 lbs.
972 lbs.
792 lbs.
782 lbs.
870 lbs.
834 lbs.
975 lbs.
2,575 lbs.
1,945 lbs.
2,095 lbs.
2,345 lbs.
2,570 lbs.
2,030 lbs.
2,065 lbs.
Electrical Service
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
50-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp

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