The New 2025 Forest River Sabre 38DBL is an exciting new fifth wheel designed specifically for families, offering an exceptional blend of comfort, functionality, and outstanding value. As a premier model in Forest River's popular Sabre line, the 38DBL floor plan is a standout, featuring a dedicated double bunk loft layout that maximizes sleeping capacity and provides flexible living spaces for your entire crew.
If you are searching for a brand new fifth wheel that provides ample sleeping options, modern amenities, and is designed for comfortable family adventures, the 2025 Forest River Sabre 38DBL presents an excellent opportunity to embark on your RV journey with the latest model year.
2025 Forest River Sabre 38DBL Specifications: Your Ultimate Family Fifth Wheel
Overview & Key Features:
- Dedicated Double Bunk Loft (38DBL): The "DBL" signifies its signature feature: a dedicated rear bunkhouse or loft area, typically with double bunk beds and often a loft bed above. This provides massive and private sleeping space for kids, teens, or guests, making it a primary selling point for family RVs.
- Multiple Slide Out Design: Equipped with multiple significant slide outs (likely three or more), which dramatically expand the main living area, kitchen, and bunkhouse, creating an incredibly open and comfortable environment.
- Private Front Master Bedroom: Features a dedicated private front master bedroom with a comfortable queen bed (often 60" x 80", with king options available), ensuring a restful night's sleep.
- Spacious Living & Dining: Designed with generous living and dining areas, including a well appointed kitchen and seating options like a dinette and sofa.
- Outdoor Kitchen: Many units include an outdoor kitchen with a a griddle and mini fridge, perfect for al fresco cooking and entertaining at your RV campsite.
- Value Oriented Luxury: Sabre offers many features typically found in higher end fifth wheels, but at a competitive price point.
Dimensions & Weights (Anticipated based on similar 2024/2025 Sabre models):
- Exterior Length: Approximately 41 ft 0 in.
- Exterior Width: 8 ft (96 inches).
- Exterior Height: 13 ft 6 in.
- Dry Hitch Weight: Approximately 2,400 lbs to 2,800 lbs.
- Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW): Approximately 11,500 lbs to 12,500 lbs.
- Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): Approximately 2,000 lbs to 3,000 lbs.
- GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): 14,500 lbs to 15,500 lbs.
- Axle Count: 2 axles (often heavy duty 7,000 lb axles, providing excellent stability during towing).
- Tire Size: Typically 16 inch radial tires (often E rated or G rated).
Tank Capacities:
- Fresh Water Capacity: 49-60 gallons.
- Grey Water Capacity: 60-90 gallons (often split into multiple tanks).
- Black Water Capacity: 30-45 gallons.
- LP Tank Capacity: 60 lbs (two 30 lb tanks).
- Water Heater Type: 6 gallon Gas Electric DSI Water Heater (or Tankless On Demand Water Heater as a premium feature on newer models).
Appliances & Utilities:
- Refrigerator: Large 10 cu ft (12V) or 8 cu ft (Gas Electric) Refrigerator. Some may have 16 cu ft residential option.
- Cooking: 3 burner gas range with oven. Microwave.
- Furnace BTU: 35,000 BTU.
- AC BTU: Dual 15,000 BTU Ducted Air Conditioners (total 30,000 BTU cooling, with 50 Amp service).
- Electrical Service: 50 Amp service.
- Awning: Power Patio Awning with LED Lighting. Slide out topper awnings.
- Entertainment: LED TV (size varies) in living area. AM FM CD DVD Bluetooth Stereo. Outdoor speakers. Electric fireplace (optional).
- Solar Prep: Roof Mounted Solar Prep (often with 200W solar panel and 30A charge controller as a standard package).
- Power Jacks: Electric front landing gear. Electric rear stabilizer jacks.
- Backup Camera Prep: Yes.
Construction & Exterior:
- Construction: Welded aluminum frame construction. Laminated sidewalls, floor, and roof.
- Insulation: Designed for four season camping with enhanced insulation (Arctic Package or similar), including heated and enclosed underbelly.
- Exterior Finish: High gloss fiberglass exterior. Aerodynamic front cap.
- Roof: One piece TPO Roof. Fully walkable roof.
- Towing & Suspension:
- EZ Lube axles.
- Rubberized Equalizer Suspension (MORryde® CRE3000 or similar).
- Spare tire.
- Storage: Large pass through storage compartments.
- Other: Outside shower, black tank flush.
Interior Features:
- Flooring: Durable residential vinyl flooring throughout.
- Cabinetry: Hardwood cabinet doors. Full extension ball bearing drawer guides.
- Living Area: Sofa or dinette (converts to extra sleeping). Roller shades. LED Interior Lights.
- Kitchen: Functional kitchen with sink, faucet, and ample storage. Seamless countertops.
- Bedroom: Private front master bedroom with queen or king mattress. Wardrobes. Under bed storage.
- Bunkhouse/Loft: Dedicated bunk beds with loft area, often with its own entertainment or seating.
- Bathroom: Full bath with tub shower combo or large walk in shower, toilet, and sink. Skylight over shower. Power roof vent.
