Forest River is entering the Class B camper van market with the introduction of two new lines: Ford Lucent and Ram Sommar. A first for Forest River, the new camper vans bring approachable design, thoughtful craftsmanship and versatile features to a new generation of travelers, Forest River said in a recent release.
At launch, Lucent will offer the 2TBA and 5RLA floorplans on the Ford Transit chassis, while Sommar will debut with the 2TB and 5RL floorplans on the Ram ProMaster chassis.
Built for the Journey
While Lucent and Sommar offer distinct design identities, both lines share a comprehensive feature set designed for comfort, capability and flexibility on the road, Forest River said.
Both offer a technology package featuring a 2,800-watt flex-fuel generator, dual 12-volt house batteries, 170 watts of solar power, a 1,000-watt inverter, rooftop air conditioning with a heat strip and Timberline auxiliary heat and water heating.
A Timberline tankless on-demand hot water and coach furnace combination, radiant thermal barrier insulation and a fiberglass wet bath with shower, toilet and sink provide comfort across a range of travel conditions.
“Entering the Class B market is an exciting step for Forest River, and we saw an opportunity to bring our experience in RV manufacturing to a new generation of travelers,” said Jon Pagano, general manager of Lucent and Sommar. “Lucent and Sommar were designed to offer two distinct ways to experience van travel, while giving customers the comfort, flexibility and features they expect from a Forest River product.”
Flexible rear configurations, including twin beds, rear lounges and sofa beds, allow travelers to choose the layout that best fits their journey, with a power sofa available on the 5RL and 5RLA.
Together, Lucent and Sommar introduce a new generation of affordable camper vans from Forest River, offering two distinct interpretations of the journey, united by one foundation, the company said: Built & Backed by Forest River.
Lucent and Sommar will both debut at the Hershey RV Show, Sept. 16.
For more information on Lucent and Sommar, visit forestriverinc.com/rvs/lucent and forestriverinc.com/rvs/sommar.
