Forest River Berkshire XL
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Forest River Berkshire XL RVs For Sale
Forest River Berkshire XL Class A diesel pusher motorhomes for sale at Motor Home Specialist, the #1 Volume Selling Motor Home Dealer in the World and a full-line Forest River RV dealer.
The Berkshire XL sits at the mid-tier of Forest River's Berkshire lineup, one step above the standard Berkshire and one step below the Berkshire XLT. It steps up from the standard Berkshire's Cummins® ISB 6.7L 360-horsepower engine to the Cummins® ISL 9L turbo diesel at 380 horsepower, with a heavier 53,320-pound GCWR across every floor plan, a longer 266-inch wheelbase on three of the four floor plans MHSRV stocks, and three-slide bunkhouse configurations on the 40C and 40E. Like every Berkshire, the XL is built on a Freightliner® XCR raised rail chassis with an Allison® transmission, and ships with a 72-by-80-inch Tilt-a-View king bed, hand-laid porcelain tile flooring, hardwood cabinetry, residential furniture, and a residential refrigerator standard on every floor plan. Forest River markets the Berkshire under a "Limited Build, Limitless Quality" banner, with each coach hand-built and tested for 16 weeks before delivery. It's a strong fit for families who need a dedicated bunkhouse, buyers stepping up from the standard Berkshire for more chassis capability and tow rating, and full-time RVers who want Forest River's hand-crafted build quality with the longer-wheelbase ride of the 266-inch chassis.
The Berkshire XL is built on the Freightliner® XCR raised rail chassis paired with the Cummins® ISL 9L turbo diesel engine rated at 380 horsepower, and an Allison® transmission. The 37B rides on a 238-inch wheelbase. The 40C, 40E, and 40H all ride on a longer 266-inch wheelbase. Every Berkshire XL floor plan carries the same 53,320-pound GCWR with a 38,320-pound GVWR, a 14,320-pound front GAWR, a 24,000-pound rear GAWR, a 100-gallon fuel tank, 103 gallons of fresh water, 66 gallons of gray water, 42 gallons of black water, a 12-foot 9-inch exterior height, and a 100-inch overall width. The chassis carries Neway air suspension front and rear with a heavy-duty stabilizer bar for a smoother ride over uneven pavement. The 37B includes a 17-foot 6-inch patio awning, while the 40C, 40E, and 40H carry an 18-foot patio awning. Every floor plan also includes a 56-inch door awning.
Towing capacity on every Berkshire XL floor plan is approximately 15,000 pounds based on the GCWR-minus-GVWR delta, a step up from the roughly 10,000 pounds of capacity on the standard Berkshire. This covers most full-size SUVs, trucks, and small enclosed trailers owners use as a dinghy. For the exact hitch rating and tongue weight on any specific Berkshire XL in stock, contact an MHSRV salesperson.
Like every Berkshire, the XL is built by hand and runs through a 16-week build-and-test cycle before it leaves the factory. The longer lead time supports closer quality control than typical Class A production lines and contributes to the "Limited Build, Limitless Quality" positioning across the Berkshire family.
Inside, the Berkshire XL features hand-laid porcelain tile flooring throughout, hardwood cabinetry, and residential-style furniture, with the kitchen flowing into the open living area. Every floor plan includes a residential-style refrigerator, a convection microwave, an induction cooktop, a pantry, a fireplace, and a 43-inch or 49-inch interior LED TV in the living area (with a 32-inch LED TV in the master). Cockpit furniture includes a 360-degree-swivel passenger seat with recliner and the Forest River "Soft Touch" love seat in the living area. Theater seating is available as a factory option in place of the standard sofa or jackknife sofa on every floor plan. A table and chairs option is available in place of the standard dinette on the 37B and 40H.
On the outside, the Berkshire XL offers multiple full-body paint design options, finished with Sikkens 4x clear coat for long-term gloss retention and weather resistance. A Diamond Shield front mask protective film is available as a factory option to guard the front cap against road debris and bug spatter. A passenger-side laptop console is also available for owners who work from the road.
For sleeping, every Berkshire XL floor plan carries a 72-by-80-inch Tilt-a-View king bed in the rear master, with wardrobes and a dresser. The 40C and 40E both add a dedicated bunk room with side-by-side 30-by-73-inch bunk beds and a hinged top bunk for family travel. The 37B and 40H use convertible furniture in the main living area for additional sleeping, with a hide-a-bed sofa and a sofa-bed combination. The 40C also includes a hide-a-bed sofa in the main living area in addition to its dedicated bunks, and the 40E uses a jackknife sofa alongside its dedicated bunks. A stackable washer and dryer is standard in the master area on every floor plan.
Bath configurations vary by floor plan: the 37B has a single full bath compartment with a shower, vanity sink, medicine cabinet, and a stackable washer and dryer. The 40C has a full rear bath plus a half bath across from the bunk room and wardrobe combo. The 40E goes further with two full baths, the rear bath with a shower, vanity sink with medicine cabinet, and stacking washer/dryer, and a second full bath across from the bunk room. The 40H has a single full bath compartment with a separate medicine cabinet and linen storage.
Motor Home Specialist stocks the Berkshire XL in four floor plans for the 2026 model year: the 37B, a 38-foot 8-inch coach on the 238-inch wheelbase chassis with a king master, a single full bath, and convertible furniture for additional sleeping; the 40C, a 41-foot bunkhouse coach on the longer 266-inch wheelbase chassis with a king master, a dedicated bunk room with side-by-side bunks, and a full rear bath plus half bath; the 40E, also a 41-foot bunkhouse on the 266-inch wheelbase chassis with a king master, a dedicated bunk room with side-by-side bunks, and two full baths; and the 40H, a 41-foot coach on the 266-inch wheelbase chassis with a king master, convertible furniture in the main living area, and a table and chairs option in place of the standard dinette.
Buyers cross-shopping the Berkshire XL often also consider the entry-tier Berkshire (Forest River's lighter Berkshire on the Cummins® ISB 6.7L 360-horsepower engine with a 42,600-to-47,320-pound GCWR) and the Berkshire XLT (the top-tier Berkshire with additional length and upgraded interior finishes). Browse the full Forest River RV lineup at MHSRV to compare the Berkshire XL against other Forest River motorhomes on the lot.
Forest River Berkshire XL FAQs
What is the Forest River Berkshire XL?
The Forest River Berkshire XL is a hand-crafted Class A diesel pusher motorhome built on a Freightliner® XCR raised rail chassis with the Cummins® ISL 9L turbo diesel engine rated at 380 horsepower and an Allison® transmission. It sits at the mid-tier of Forest River's Berkshire lineup, above the standard Berkshire and below the Berkshire XLT, and ships with a 72-by-80-inch Tilt-a-View king bed, hand-laid porcelain tile flooring, hardwood cabinetry, a residential-style refrigerator, a convection microwave, an induction cooktop, a stackable washer and dryer, Neway air suspension front and rear, and a fireplace as standard equipment on every floor plan. Forest River markets the Berkshire under a "Limited Build, Limitless Quality" banner, with each coach hand-built and tested for 16 weeks before delivery. Motor Home Specialist stocks the 2026 Berkshire XL in four floor plans: the 37B, 40C, 40E, and 40H.
What chassis is the Berkshire XL built on?
The Berkshire XL is built on the Freightliner® XCR raised rail chassis with the Cummins® ISL 9L turbo diesel engine rated at 380 horsepower, an Allison® transmission, and Neway air suspension front and rear with a heavy-duty stabilizer bar. The 37B rides on a 238-inch wheelbase, while the 40C, 40E, and 40H ride on a longer 266-inch wheelbase. Every Berkshire XL floor plan carries the same 53,320-pound GCWR with a 38,320-pound GVWR, a 14,320-pound front GAWR, a 24,000-pound rear GAWR, a 100-gallon fuel tank, and a 100-inch overall width.
Is the Berkshire XL a diesel pusher?
Yes. The Forest River Berkshire XL is a Class A diesel pusher motorhome with the Cummins® ISL 9L diesel engine mounted at the rear of the coach over the drive axle. Diesel pusher coaches typically offer a quieter cabin than front-engine layouts, better weight distribution for ride and handling, and higher towing capacity than typical Class A or Class C gas motorhomes, all of which apply to the Berkshire XL's Freightliner® XCR chassis.
How much can the Berkshire XL tow?
Based on the GCWR-minus-GVWR delta, every Berkshire XL floor plan has approximately 15,000 pounds of available capacity for towing a dinghy vehicle (versus approximately 10,000 pounds on the lighter standard Berkshire). This towing capacity covers most full-size SUVs, trucks, and small enclosed trailers owners use as a dinghy. The exact hitch rating and tongue weight on any specific Berkshire XL in stock can be confirmed with an MHSRV salesperson.
What floor plans does the Berkshire XL come in?
Motor Home Specialist stocks the 2026 Berkshire XL in four floor plans: the 37B (a 38-foot 8-inch coach on the 238-inch wheelbase chassis with no bunk room and convertible furniture for extra sleeping); the 40C (a 41-foot bunkhouse coach with a king master, a dedicated bunk room with side-by-side bunks, a full rear bath, and a half bath); the 40E (a 41-foot bunkhouse coach with a king master, a dedicated bunk room with side-by-side bunks, and two full baths); and the 40H (a 41-foot non-bunkhouse coach with a king master, convertible furniture in the main living area, and an optional table and chairs in place of the standard dinette).
Does the Berkshire XL come in a bunk model floor plan?
Yes. The Berkshire XL offers two dedicated bunkhouse floor plans: the 40C and the 40E. Both add a dedicated bunk room with side-by-side 30-by-73-inch bunk beds and a hinged top bunk for family travel. The 40C pairs the bunk room with a full rear bath and a half bath. The 40E pairs the bunk room with two full baths. The 37B and 40H do not include a dedicated bunk room, but each uses convertible furniture in the main living area for additional sleeping.
What is the difference between the Berkshire and the Berkshire XL?
Both the Berkshire and the Berkshire XL are Forest River Class A diesel pusher motorhomes built on the Freightliner® XCR raised rail chassis with Allison® transmissions, and both ship with a 72-by-80-inch Tilt-a-View king bed, hand-laid porcelain tile flooring, hardwood cabinetry, residential furniture, and a 16-week hand-build-and-test cycle. The XL steps up from the standard Berkshire's Cummins® ISB 6.7L 360-horsepower engine to the Cummins® ISL 9L turbo diesel at 380 horsepower, a heavier 53,320-pound GCWR (versus 42,600-to-47,320 pounds on the standard Berkshire), an approximately 15,000-pound tow capacity (versus approximately 10,000 pounds on the standard), Neway air suspension front and rear, and a longer 266-inch wheelbase on three of the four floor plans MHSRV stocks. The XL also adds a convection microwave and induction cooktop as standard kitchen equipment. The standard Berkshire is the entry tier with a more manageable footprint starting at 35 feet 5 inches and a more accessible price point; the XL is the upgrade for buyers who want more chassis capability, more tow rating, and access to the dedicated bunkhouse floor plans.
What is the bedroom like in the Berkshire XL?
Every Berkshire XL floor plan carries a 72-by-80-inch Tilt-a-View king bed in the rear master, with a slideout for additional floor space, wardrobes, a dresser, and a 32-inch LED TV. Hand-laid porcelain tile flooring and hardwood cabinetry continue from the living space into the master. The master compartments include an adjoining full bath with a shower, vanity sink with medicine cabinet, and a stackable washer and dryer on every floor plan. The 40C and 40E add a dedicated bunk room with side-by-side 30-by-73-inch bunks and a hinged top bunk for family travel.
How much does a Forest River Berkshire XL cost?
Motor Home Specialist offers industry-leading discount pricing on every new Forest River Berkshire XL for sale, well below MSRP, so you save thousands compared to other Forest River dealers. The Berkshire XL is positioned between the standard Berkshire and the Berkshire XLT in price and chassis capability. For current pricing on the 37B, 40C, 40E, and 40H in stock, see the listings above or contact an MHSRV salesperson directly.
What standout features come on the Berkshire XL?
The 2026 Berkshire XL comes standard with the Freightliner® XCR raised rail chassis, the Cummins® ISL 9L turbo diesel engine at 380 horsepower, an Allison® transmission, Neway air suspension front and rear with a heavy-duty stabilizer bar, a 72-by-80-inch Tilt-a-View king bed in the rear master, hand-laid porcelain tile flooring throughout, hardwood cabinetry, residential-style furniture with the Forest River "Soft Touch" love seat, a 360-degree-swivel passenger seat with recliner, a residential-style refrigerator, a convection microwave, an induction cooktop, a stackable washer and dryer in the master area, a fireplace, an 18-foot patio awning (17-foot 6-inch on the 37B), a 56-inch door awning, full-body paint with Sikkens 4x clear coat, and a 16-week hand-build-and-test process before delivery. Available factory options include a Diamond Shield front mask protective film, theater seating in place of the standard sofa or jackknife sofa, a table and chairs option in place of the standard dinette (37B and 40H), and a passenger-side laptop console. Dedicated bunk rooms with side-by-side bunk beds are exclusive to the 40C and 40E.
Where can I buy a Forest River Berkshire XL?
Motor Home Specialist in Alvarado, Texas is a full-line Forest River dealer and stocks one of the largest selections of new and used Forest River Berkshire XL Class A diesel pusher motorhomes for sale anywhere in the country. MHSRV ships Forest River Berkshire XL motorhomes to customers nationwide and offers in-house financing, trade-ins, and full-service support after the sale.
Manufacturer options, features, colors, etc. can all change without notice and MHSRV assumes no responsibility for the changes or possible errors in information provided by the manufacturer. All weights and measurements are approximate and not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. For the latest information be sure to check with your salesperson and/or the coach manufacturer and verify before purchase.
