TRAVEL SMART.
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DRIVE IN COMFORT.Charleston’s space-age ergonomically designed cockpit puts everything within arm’s reach. A tilt/telescopic “Smart Wheel,” upgraded stereo CD and rear view monitor with side view cameras are just some of the convenient features.
UNIQUE STYLE.Professionally designed interiors are
a hallmark of the Charleston, each room is well planned and carefully
constructed, leaving nothing to chance.
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Welcome to the Charleston TAG Axle. This spacious Charleston 430 RB features our stately Executive Cherry cabinetry , one of three
custom crafted hardwood interiors to choose from – each offering Corian™ countertops, elegant lighting
and upgraded flooring.
INNOVATIVE.The Charleston’s ManaBloc™ central water distribution system eliminates elbows throughout the water system and provides a direct line to fixtures with individual shut-off control.
CAVERNOUS.Charleston’s side opening exterior storage doors allow for greater accessibility and easy access to insulated, steel-cage protected cargo areas. Our above-floor slide-out systems allow for increased storage space below.
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Combining incredible style with expansive living space, the galley of the Charleston offers more
than enough room to prepare even the most elaborate meals. The spaciousness of the kitchen transforms
this coach into a true home away from home.
Setting New Standards in Affordable Luxury.
AN INVITING RETREAT. (left)Charleston’s double slide-out bedroom design offers a king bed option rarely seen in a coach of this size.
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BUILT FOR COMFORT.(right)
Charleston’s modern shower comes complete with a seat and a large
skylight. Also shown is the convenient optional combination washer/dryer.
LUxURIOUS.Charleston’s innovative design includes such features as this automatic flip-up TV. A true luxury feature.
VACUUM-BOND LAMINATED SIDEWALLS
18. Gelcoat Fiberlglass Exterior
19. Lauan Plywood
20. Thick Block Foam Insulation
21. Tubular Aluminum Framing
22. Lauan Plywood
23. Decorative Interior Panels
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
24. Residential Carpeting
25. Thick Foam Padding
26. Bus-Style, Side-to-Side Opening Storage Compartment Doors
27. Sleek Automotive Styling with Automotive Headlamps
28. 8.0K Diesel Generator on Automated Slide-Tray
29. Dual-Climate Automotive Environmental Controls
30. Panoramic Windshield
31. Space-age Cockpit Design
VACUUM-BOND LAMINATED ROOF SYSTEM 1. One-Piece Molded Fiberglass Crowned Roof (Seamless)
2. Lauan Plywood
3. Structurally Engineered Block Foam Insulation
4. Lauan Plywood
5. Tubular Aluminum Framing with Block Foam Insulation
6. Lauan Plywood
7. Foam Padding
8. Vinyl Interior Headliner for Easy Maintenance
VACUUM-BOND LAMINATED FLOOR SYSTEM
9. Sturdy Plywood Flooring
10. 3” Thick Block Foam Insulation
11. 3” Tubular Steel Floor Framing
12. Lauan Plywood
13. Fiberglass Underbelly
LAMINATED STORAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR
14. Galvanized Steel Underbelly
15. Oriented Strandboard Decking
16. Thermo Plastic Compartment Liner
17. Tubular Steel Framing
CHARLESTON’S COMMITMENT TO QUALITY.
It is both quality of construction materials and innovative engineering techniques that have set
the Charleston apart from the competition. Charleston’s extraordinary amount of strong, tubular steel
is integrated with the chassis to form the basis of our uni-body, “steel cage” construction. With this ultra-strength steel
skeleton as a foundation, Charleston’s engineers have utilized superior vacuum-bond lamination
processes that make our floor, sidewall and roof systems the strongest, most durable in the industry.
By taking the time to integrate each structural component with both the chassis and each other, we are drastically
improving the Charlestons’s ability to take the wear and tear of road travel. This means that each
Charleston is built to stand the test of time – from the inside out! 18
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chassis-freightliner XC raised rail chassis: standard engine·CumminsISLTurboDiesel8.9liter · 425HP@2200RPM(450HPoptional) · 1200Ft.Lbs.Torque@1300RPM
brakes·Fullairw/autoslackadjuster·ABS·Two-StageCompressionenginebrake
transmission·Allison3000MH ·6Speedautomaticw/lockup ·Electricpushbuttonshift ·Transyndtransmissionfluid
suspension·Newayairsuspensionfrontandrear·Sachscustomtunedshockabsorbers·Heavydutystabilizerbar·55degreewheelcut·“I”beamsuspensionw/bellcrank·Airsuspensiondeflationsystem
tires·MichelinXZEP275/80R/22.5
wheels·(6)Polishedaluminum·(2)Steeloninsiderearaxle·22.5x8.25
cooling system·Crossflow,rearmountedradiator·Transmissionoilcooler·Electronicfanclutch·5year/100,000milecoolant(some maintenancerequired)
steering wheel·LeatherwrappedVIPSmartWheel ·Washer/wiperw/intermittentfunction ·Electroniccruisecontrolw/highidle ·FCC“Courtesy”flashers
other chassis standards·100Gallon,dualfillfueltank·TRWtilt/telescopicsteeringcolumn·Suspendedandadjustablepedals·LCDenginemessagecenter·Daytimerunninglights·7-Pintowpowerconnector·18.7CFMaircompressor·FarrEco-aircleaner·Airfilterrestrictionindicator·Fuel/waterseparator·Haldexpurestheatedairdryer·Automatic,heatedmoistureejectors·Powersteering·Leece-Neville160ampalternator·(2)950CCA@0°F,maintenance freebatteries
structural standards·Steelbasementconstruction ·Automotive&foamsealundercoating ·Vacuumbondedfloor ·Tubularsteelframe ·Structurewoodflooring ·2lb.density,blockfoampolystyrene insulation·Vacuumbondedsidewalls ·Tubularaluminumframe ·2lb.density,blockfoampolystyrene insulation ·Gel-coatedfiberglassskin ·Dualpane,darktintwindows(including (2)exitwindows)·Crownedandlayeredvacuumbondedroof·Fiberglassroof·Tubularaluminumframe·2lb.density,blockfoampolystyrene
insulation·ChanneleddrainsforAC’s·Steelfirewallwithpolystyreneinsulation·Tubularsteelfrontbulkhead·Fiberglassfrontandrearcaps
exterior standards·One-piecepanoramicwindshield·Fullbody(4)colorpaintlayoutwith automotivepaint·Side-hingedexteriorcompartmentdoors w/fullpassthroughstorage·(4)pt.Fullyautomatichydraulic levelingsystem·2000Wattinverter/converter·(4)Sixvolthousebatteries·(2)Masterelectricshutoffswitches·50Amp120Vdistributionpanel·Electricalpanelw/lightedindicatorsfor fuses·Individualzonedmanifoldwatersupply system·Variablespeedconstantpressurewater pump·Allcoachwaterfiltrationsystem(FO)·(2)ThermostaticallycontrolledFantastic roofventsw/rainsensors·(1)3Speedremotepoweredlavatory roofvent·15,000BTUlowprofilefrontroofA/C withheatpumpandceilingductswithdrain·13,500BTUlowprofilerearroofA/Cwith heatpumpandceilingductswithdrain·Two(2)20,000BTUFurnaces·10GallonGas/Electricwaterheaterw/DSI·24.5Gallonpropanetank·Blackwatertankflushsystem·Powerentrancestep·Patiolight·Lightedentryassisthandle·Frontentrancedoorw/screenanddeadbolt·Powerfrontdoorawning·Patioawning
·Slideoutroomawnings·Fulllengthdripandawningrail·10,000lbreceiverhitch·BasementTVCoaxw/110Vrecept·Airand“citymode”horns·Heatedpowersideviewmirrors·TVantennaw/signalbooster·Showerskylight·Dockinglights·Heatedblanketsforallwater&holding tanks·Adjustablerearvisioncamera·AuxiliaryLPHookUp-PassengerSideAuxiliaryAirChuck-FrontFirewall·Remotepowerpatioawningw/spring kneelingandelectronicwindsensor features·3Mfrontfilmmask·Slideoutstoragetray·Fulllengthmudflapw/chrometrim·(2)Piecerearladder·RVSanicon“nomess”termination·Sidevisioncameras·Automaticgeneratorstart·ChromeExteriorMirrors·Batteryslideouttray·Automaticdigitalsatellite
exterior options·Secondslideoutstoragetray·Exteriorentertainmentcenter(32”color LCDTVonaswivelarm,AM/FM/CD/ DVDplayer&speakers)
driver/passenger area standards·Wraparoundcockpitwith(9)gauge instrumentcluster·LCDenginemessagecenter·LeatherwrappedVIPsmartwheel·Telescopic/TiltsteeringwheelUpgradedpilotseatw/adjustable armrests,360degreeswivelandrecliner·6-Waypowerpedestalunderpilotseat
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·Clothco-pilotseatw/adjustablearmrests, 360degreeswivelandrecliner·Pilot&co-pilotseatsw/3-pointintegrated seatbelts·Porcelaintilew/carpetedfloormatfordriver·Airactuatedporcelainstepwellcover·Lightedstepwell·Rearvisioncameraw/adjustablecolor monitor·AM/FM/CDplayerw/hide-a-way monitorandtimedisplay·Siriussatelliteradiocapable·(8)Stereospeakersthroughoutcoach·32”colorLCD/HDTV·SatelliteTVprep·Distributioncontrolboxforentertainment electronics·(2)Defrosterfansw/highandlowsettings·Remotegeneratorstartswitch·Auxiliarystartswitch·Pilot/co-pilotmaplights·Pilot/co-pilotcupholders·AutomotivedashAC/heaterw/deluxe controls·Electronicbatterydisconnectswitch·One-piecepowerprivacy/sunscreenshade·Solidwoodco-pilotconsolew/110 receptacleandpull-outlaptopdesktopwith fulllengthentryassisthandle·Upgraded6-waypowerco-pilotseatw/ adjustablearmrests,360swiveland recliner·Upgradedextrawide6-way powerco-pilotseatw/adjustablearmrests, 360swivel,reclinerandpowerfootrest·Hometheatresurroundsoundw/sound bar,mid-rangetweeter,andBlue-RayDVD player·Driversideshade·Passengersideshade·Sidevisioncameras
living/dining/galley standards·(4)interiordécorchoices·84”ceilingheight·Boothdinettewithseatbeltsanddrawer·Clothdriversidesofabed·Clothloveseatsofa·Clothpassengersidesofa(certainfloor plansonly)·Antiquefinishcabinetdoors·Brushednickelcabinethardwarewith hiddenhinges·Overheadcabinetsinslideoutrooms·Porcelaintileinentryway,galleyand bathroomarea·Fulltileforwardofbedroom·Carpetedlivingroomanddiningarea·Individualreadinglightswithdimmer·Dimmercontrolledfluorescentlightingthroughout·Fulllengthmirror·Softtouchpaddedceiling·Day/Nightshades·Metalblindsingalleywindow·Solidsurfacecountertopsthroughout(n/a onnightstands)·Solidsurfaceresidential,twinsinkbasins withsolidsurfacecovers·12”highdesignercounterbacksplash·Singleleverfaucetwithsprayhead·Convection/Microwaveoven·12cubicfoot,stainlesssteelrefrigerator withicemaker·3-burnerrecessedcooktopwithsolid surfacecover·Chinacabinetwithdecorativeglassdoors, insidelightingandadjustableglassshelfFullextensionmetaldrawerguidesw/ball bearingsthroughout
living/dining/galley options·Upgradedhide-a-bed sofasleeper(driversideonly)·Clothhide-a-bedsofasleeper(driver sideonly)·Maple/SymphonyCherry/ExecutiveCherrywoodoptions·Lockable4’counterextensioningalley withdrawersandpantry·Solidsurfacedinettetablewithsolid surfacehutchandfourchairs
bath area standards·PorcelainTileForwardofBedroom·Solidsurfacesinkswithsolidsurface countertops·Doubleleverlavatoryfaucets·Onepiecemoldedfiberglassshowerwith contouredglassdoor·Porcelainchinahandflushtoilet·Mirroredmedicinecabinets·Towelbars·Metalblindsinlavatory·Fiberglasstub/shower
bedroom area standards·72”x80”islandkingBedw/bedspread·Bedsidewardrobe·Dresserdrawersandwardrobe·Overheadcabinets·Fluorescentlighting·Individualreadinglights·Washer/Dryerprep·Carpetwithpadding·Nightstands·Egresswindow·Cedarlinedcloset·19ColorLCD/HDTV·SelectComfortmattresswithcontrols
bedroom area options·Stackablewasher/dryer(430QS,430BH)·Combinationwasher/dryer(430RB)
safety standards·110GFIprotectedcircuits(galley,bath andbasement)·Surfacemountedfireextinguisher·(2)exitwindows(bedroomandliving room)·Carbonmonoxidedetector·LPgasdetector·Smokealarm
CONVENIENT.Charleston’s engineers carefully designed this easy-to-get-to electrical compartment, complete with wiring diagram.
EXTERIOR OPTIONScharleston standards & options
LIQUID MEASURES* Black water tank ~ 44 Gallons, * Grey water tank ~ 60 Gallons, * Fresh water tank ~ 86 Gallons, * Water Heater ~ 10 Gallons, * LP Tank ~ 24.50 Gallons, * Fuel Capacity ~ 100 Gallons
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MODEL Ext.Width Ext.Height Int.Width Int.Height Ext.Length
430QS/BH/RB/425HP 100inches 12’2” 95.5” 84” 43’0”
430QS/BH/RB/450HP 100inches 12’2” 95.5” 84” 43’0”
CHASSIS AxleRatio FuelCapacity WheelBase FrontGAWR RearGAWR TagAxleGAWR GVWR GCWR
425HP 4.78 100gal. 266+Tag 12,350lb. 20,000lb. 10,000lb. 42,350lb. 52,350lb.
450HP 4.63 100gal. 266+Tag 12,400lb. 20,000lb. 10,000lb. 42,350lb. 52,350lb.
EXTERIOR OPTIONS
specifications
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BOOTH DINETTE OPTION
OVERHEADMICROWAVE
SLIDE OUT PANTRY OPTION
LOVE SEAT
BUNK OPTION410LR ONLY
430QS
OVERHEAD
CHEST OF DRAWERS
OVERHEADFLIP DOWN LCD TV
32 X 74BUNK BEDS
26" LCD TV OVERHEAD
430QS
BOOTH DINETTE OPTION
OVERHEADMICROWAVE
SLIDE OUT PANTRY OPTION
LOVE SEAT
BUNK OPTION410LR ONLY
430QS
OVERHEAD
CHEST OF DRAWERS
OVERHEADFLIP DOWN LCD TV
32 X 74BUNK BEDS
26" LCD TV OVERHEAD
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Forest River has yet another exclusive feature to
offer: One year of free roadside assistance will
be given to every new Charleston customer. This
is just one more way to say “Thank you” and to
ensure an enjoyable traveling experience.
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