Forest River Enters Class B Camper Van Market with Lucent and Sommar
New camper van lines bring approachable design, thoughtful craftsmanship, versatile features, and two distinct ways to experience the journey
ELKHART, IN, September 14, 2026 — Forest River is entering the Class B camper van market with the introduction of two all-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 — both built and backed by Forest River.
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.
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:
Built and Backed by Forest River
Lucent and Sommar will debut at the Hershey RV Show, September 16, 2026.
For more information on Lucent and Sommar, please visit https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/lucent and https://www.forestriverinc.com/rvs/sommar
About Forest River, Inc.
Founded in 1996 by Pete Liegl, Forest River, Inc. has evolved into North America’s largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles, cargo trailers, pontoon boats, buses, vans, and commercial vehicles. Its portfolio includes market share leaders in every category, and it is the country’s leading manufacturer of buses and vans for both the private and public sectors. 11,000+ employees across 148 locations, including 141 manufacturing plants and 7 offices and warehouses, in more than a half dozen states. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on customer satisfaction, Forest River is proud to be a Berkshire Hathaway company.
