Forest River Berkshire XLT
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Forest River Berkshire XLT 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 XLT sits at the top of Forest River's Berkshire lineup, above both the standard Berkshire and the Berkshire XL. It steps up to the Cummins® ISL 9L turbo diesel at 450 horsepower (up from 380 HP on the XL and 360 HP on the standard Berkshire), a much heavier 62,000-pound GCWR (up from 53,320 on the XL), a 294-inch wheelbase across the lineup, a 150-gallon fuel tank (up from 100 gallons on the XL), and a 44-foot 11-inch overall length. Every XLT floor plan ships with a 4-point fully auto hydraulic leveling system with auto air dump, MultiPlex lighting with smart app control, an energy management system, remote generator start at both the dash and the bedroom, an electronic safe, high-gloss glazed hardwood cabinetry, a 48-inch LED TV in the living area, a 32-inch LED TV in the bedroom, a Hi-Fi soundbar with Bluetooth, and a fireplace standard. Like every Berkshire, the XLT is built on a Freightliner® XCR raised rail chassis with an Allison® transmission and Forest River's 16-week hand-build-and-test cycle. It's a strong fit for buyers stepping up from the XL who want maximum chassis capability, families who need a dedicated bunkhouse with a heavier-duty foundation, and full-time RVers who want Forest River's flagship Class A diesel pusher.
The Berkshire XLT is built on the Freightliner® XCR raised rail chassis paired with the Cummins® ISL 9L turbo diesel engine rated at 450 horsepower, and an Allison® transmission. Every XLT floor plan rides on a 294-inch wheelbase and carries the same 62,000-pound GCWR with a 47,000-pound GVWR, a 17,000-pound front GAWR, a 30,000-pound rear GAWR, a 150-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-to-101-inch overall width. The chassis also includes a steel-constructed basement for full pass-through luggage storage and a 4-point fully auto hydraulic leveling system with auto air dump as standard equipment.
Towing capacity on every Berkshire XLT floor plan is approximately 15,000 pounds based on the GCWR-minus-GVWR delta. The higher-output 450-horsepower Cummins® ISL and the 62,000-pound GCWR give the XLT considerably more headroom under load than the XL or the standard Berkshire while pulling the same trailer. This towing capacity covers most full-size SUVs, trucks, and enclosed trailers owners use as a dinghy. For the exact hitch rating and tongue weight on any specific Berkshire XLT in stock, contact an MHSRV salesperson.
Like every Berkshire, the XLT 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. The XLT also adds the most extensive standard feature list in the Berkshire lineup, with the 4-point leveling system, energy management system, and MultiPlex smart-app lighting included from the factory.
Inside, the Berkshire XLT features hand-laid porcelain tile flooring throughout (electric heated tile flooring is available as a factory option), a carpeted living area, high-gloss glazed hardwood cabinetry with raised panel doors, polished solid surface kitchen countertops, a tile backsplash, a kitchen pantry, and residential-style furniture. Every floor plan includes a residential refrigerator, microwave, a fireplace, a 48-inch interior LED TV in the living area, a 32-inch LED TV in the master bedroom, a Hi-Fi soundbar with Bluetooth, and Blu-Ray and DVD players. An external entertainment center for outdoor viewing is also standard. Theater seating is available as a factory option in place of the standard sofa configuration on every floor plan, and a table and chairs option is available in place of the standard dinette on the 45A, 45E, and 45G. The 45G also offers a desk-with-fireplace configuration in place of the standard sofa-bed for owners who work from the road.
On the outside, the Berkshire XLT 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. The 45A includes a 12-foot 9-inch patio awning, the 45E a 16-foot 6-inch patio awning, and the 45G an 18-foot patio awning. Every floor plan also includes a 56-inch door awning, and a second patio awning is available as a factory option.
For sleeping, every Berkshire XLT floor plan carries a 72-by-80-inch Tilt-a-View king bed in the rear master, with wardrobes, a dresser, and a 32-inch LED TV. The 45A and 45E both add a dedicated bunk room with side-by-side 30-by-73-inch bunk beds and a hinged top bunk for family travel, plus a hide-a-bed sofa in the main living area for additional sleeping. The 45G uses a hide-a-bed sofa plus a sofa-bed combination in the main living area in place of a dedicated bunk room, and offers a desk-with-fireplace configuration for owners who work remotely. The 45G's master also includes a mirror vanity desk and storage behind the bedroom TV. A stackable washer and dryer is included in the master area on every floor plan.
Safety and security equipment is built into every XLT, with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, LP gas detectors with auto shutoffs, and an electronic safe standard. The MultiPlex smart-app house control lets owners operate lighting, slides, awning, and the energy management system from a smartphone or tablet.
Motor Home Specialist stocks the Berkshire XLT in three floor plans for the 2026 model year: the 45A, a 44-foot 11-inch bunkhouse coach with a king master, a dedicated bunk room with side-by-side bunks, a hide-a-bed sofa, and a 12-foot 9-inch patio awning; the 45E, a 44-foot 11-inch bunkhouse coach with a king master, a dedicated bunk room with side-by-side bunks, a hide-a-bed sofa plus a sofa-bed in the main living area, and a 16-foot 6-inch patio awning; and the 45G, a 44-foot 11-inch non-bunkhouse coach with a king master, an optional desk-with-fireplace configuration, a mirror vanity desk in the master, a 101-inch slightly-wider footprint, and an 18-foot patio awning. Forest River also builds a 45CA bunkhouse XLT that Motor Home Specialist does not currently stock.
Buyers cross-shopping the Berkshire XLT 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 XL (the mid-tier Berkshire on the Cummins® ISL 9L 380-horsepower engine with a 53,320-pound GCWR). Browse the full Forest River RV lineup at MHSRV to compare the Berkshire XLT against other Forest River motorhomes on the lot.
Forest River Berkshire XLT FAQs
What is the Forest River Berkshire XLT?
The Forest River Berkshire XLT is the top-tier model in Forest River's Berkshire lineup, 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 450 horsepower and an Allison® transmission. It sits above both the standard Berkshire and the Berkshire XL, with a heavier chassis (62,000-pound GCWR), a longer wheelbase (294 inches), a larger fuel tank (150 gallons), and a longer standard feature list that includes a 4-point auto hydraulic leveling system with auto air dump, MultiPlex smart-app lighting, an energy management system, remote generator start at both the dash and the bedroom, an electronic safe, and Forest River's 16-week hand-build-and-test cycle. Motor Home Specialist stocks the 2026 Berkshire XLT in three floor plans: the 45A, 45E, and 45G.
What chassis is the Berkshire XLT built on?
The Berkshire XLT is built on the Freightliner® XCR raised rail chassis paired with the Cummins® ISL 9L turbo diesel engine rated at 450 horsepower, and an Allison® transmission. Every Berkshire XLT floor plan rides on a 294-inch wheelbase and carries the same 62,000-pound GCWR with a 47,000-pound GVWR, a 17,000-pound front GAWR, a 30,000-pound rear GAWR, and a 150-gallon fuel tank. A 4-point fully auto hydraulic leveling system with auto air dump and a steel-constructed basement for full pass-through luggage storage are also standard.
Is the Berkshire XLT a diesel pusher?
Yes. The Forest River Berkshire XLT 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 XLT's Freightliner® XCR chassis. The XLT's higher-output 450-horsepower Cummins® ISL also offers more headroom under load than the lighter Berkshire and Berkshire XL.
How much can the Berkshire XLT tow?
Based on the GCWR-minus-GVWR delta, every Berkshire XLT floor plan has approximately 15,000 pounds of available capacity for towing a dinghy vehicle. While the math works out close to the same as the Berkshire XL's tow capacity, the XLT's higher-output 450-horsepower engine and heavier chassis give it more headroom under load while pulling the same trailer. This towing capacity covers most full-size SUVs, trucks, and enclosed trailers owners use as a dinghy. The exact hitch rating and tongue weight on any specific Berkshire XLT in stock can be confirmed with an MHSRV salesperson.
What floor plans does the Berkshire XLT come in?
Motor Home Specialist stocks the 2026 Berkshire XLT in three floor plans: the 45A (a 44-foot 11-inch bunkhouse coach with a king master, a dedicated bunk room with side-by-side bunks, a hide-a-bed sofa, and a 12-foot 9-inch patio awning); the 45E (a 44-foot 11-inch bunkhouse coach with a king master, a dedicated bunk room with side-by-side bunks, a hide-a-bed sofa plus a sofa-bed, and a 16-foot 6-inch patio awning); and the 45G (a 44-foot 11-inch non-bunkhouse coach with a king master, an optional desk-with-fireplace configuration, a mirror vanity desk in the master, and an 18-foot patio awning). Forest River also builds a 45CA bunkhouse XLT that Motor Home Specialist does not currently stock.
Does the Berkshire XLT come in a bunk model floor plan?
Yes. The Berkshire XLT offers two dedicated bunkhouse floor plans that Motor Home Specialist stocks: the 45A and the 45E. Both add a dedicated bunk room with side-by-side 30-by-73-inch bunk beds and a hinged top bunk for family travel, plus a hide-a-bed sofa in the main living area for additional sleeping. The 45E also adds a sofa-bed alongside the hide-a-bed sofa. The 45G is the non-bunkhouse option in the XLT lineup, replacing the dedicated bunk room with a mirror vanity desk in the master and an optional desk-with-fireplace configuration for owners who work remotely.
What is the difference between the Berkshire, the Berkshire XL, and the Berkshire XLT?
All three are Forest River Class A diesel pusher motorhomes built on the Freightliner® XCR raised rail chassis with Allison® transmissions and Forest River's 16-week hand-build-and-test cycle. The standard Berkshire is the entry tier, with the Cummins® ISB 6.7L 360-horsepower engine, a 42,600-to-47,320-pound GCWR, and lengths from 35 feet 5 inches to 41 feet. The Berkshire XL is the mid tier, stepping up to the Cummins® ISL 9L 380-horsepower engine, a 53,320-pound GCWR, Neway air suspension, and lengths from 38 feet 8 inches to 41 feet (including dedicated bunkhouse floor plans). The Berkshire XLT is the top tier, with the Cummins® ISL 9L at 450 horsepower, a 62,000-pound GCWR, a 294-inch wheelbase, a 150-gallon fuel tank, and a 44-foot 11-inch length. The XLT also adds the 4-point auto hydraulic leveling system with auto air dump, the MultiPlex smart-app lighting system, an energy management system, remote generator start at both the dash and the bedroom, an electronic safe, a 48-inch LED TV in the living area, a Hi-Fi soundbar with Bluetooth, and Blu-Ray and DVD players standard.
What is the bedroom like in the Berkshire XLT?
Every Berkshire XLT floor plan carries a 72-by-80-inch Tilt-a-View king bed in the rear master, with 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. Every floor plan also includes an adjoining bath with a shower, vanity sink, and a stackable washer and dryer. The 45A and 45E add a dedicated bunk room with side-by-side 30-by-73-inch bunks and a hinged top bunk for family travel. The 45G adds a mirror vanity desk and storage area behind the bedroom TV in place of a dedicated bunk room.
How much does a Forest River Berkshire XLT cost?
Motor Home Specialist offers industry-leading discount pricing on every new Forest River Berkshire XLT for sale, well below MSRP, so you save thousands compared to other Forest River dealers. The Berkshire XLT is the top tier of Forest River's Berkshire lineup, positioned above both the standard Berkshire and the Berkshire XL. For current pricing on the 45A, 45E, and 45G in stock, see the listings above or contact an MHSRV salesperson directly.
What standout features come on the Berkshire XLT?
The 2026 Berkshire XLT comes standard with the Freightliner® XCR raised rail chassis, the Cummins® ISL 9L turbo diesel engine at 450 horsepower, an Allison® transmission, a 4-point fully auto hydraulic leveling system with auto air dump, a steel-constructed basement, a 72-by-80-inch Tilt-a-View king bed in the rear master, hand-laid porcelain tile flooring, a carpeted living area, high-gloss glazed hardwood cabinetry with raised panel doors, polished solid surface countertops, a tile backsplash, a kitchen pantry, a residential refrigerator, a fireplace, a 48-inch LED TV in the living area, a 32-inch LED TV in the master, a Hi-Fi soundbar with Bluetooth, Blu-Ray and DVD players, an external entertainment center, an HD digital TV antenna, the MultiPlex smart-app lighting system, an energy management system, remote generator start at both the dash and the bedroom, an electronic safe, a stackable washer and dryer, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, LP gas detectors with auto shutoffs, a 56-inch door awning, full-body paint with Sikkens 4x clear coat, and Forest River's 16-week hand-build-and-test cycle. Available factory options include electric heated tile flooring, a second patio awning, a Diamond Shield front mask protective film, theater seating in place of the standard sofa configuration, a table and chairs option in place of the standard dinette (45A, 45E, 45G), and a desk-with-fireplace configuration (45G). Dedicated bunk rooms with side-by-side bunk beds are exclusive to the 45A and 45E.
Where can I buy a Forest River Berkshire XLT?
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 XLT Class A diesel pusher motorhomes for sale anywhere in the country. MHSRV ships Forest River Berkshire XLT 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.
