For Sale by Owner · North Texas (DFW Area)

Pandora's Tent

A one-of-a-kind family motorhome, looking for its next dream
2012 Forest River Forester Ford E450 Chassis 28 ft · 2 Slides Under 49,000 Miles Class C
Asking Price
$54,900
Negotiable · Serious inquiries welcome
Driver side profile Front quarter angle Straight front view

Built for Alaska.
Ready for your dream.

We call her Pandora's Tent — a family name, and it fits. She came to us from a family member with one clear mission: drive her from Texas to Alaska. We took that seriously. We did a full dry run — Texas to California to Florida and back to Texas — proving she could handle the miles. She could. Life simply had other plans.

The Alaska trip isn't happening for us. So Pandora's Tent is now looking for her next family — ideally one with a big dream of their own and the road still ahead of them.

We are not in a hurry to sell. We will wait for the right people.

Not a stock RV.
A piece of furniture you sleep in.

This is where Pandora's Tent is truly unlike anything you will find on a lot. The floor plan was designed by us and built by hand — my husband and his father. It is set up for a family of four that loves open floor plans and full hookups.

The interior is 95% complete. A few trim pieces remain, and my husband will gladly help finish them for the new owner. Everything visible — every cabinet face, countertop, and surface — is 100% hardwood. No laminate. No shortcuts.

Anigre
Pouteria altissima · West Africa
Peruvian Walnut
Juglans neotropica · South America

The countertops feature hand-chiseled butterfly inlays in contrasting wood — a detail found in furniture studios, not RV factories. New botanical wallpaper throughout completes the renovation. There is not a single original visible interior surface remaining.

Full interior view from entry Interior looking from rear toward front
Peruvian Walnut desk surface Walnut table and botanical wallpaper detail Custom Anigre open shelving with LED lighting

Designed for living,
not just traveling.

The open layout replaces the typical dinette-and-sofa formula with something far more livable: power leather recliners as the centrepiece, a hardwood dining table, and a full-length view from kitchen to bedroom. The recliners sit on a custom-built Anigre and Walnut platform with a hidden drawer underneath — storage that disappears when you don't need it.

Living area — open floor plan with recliners Power leather recliners
Power recliners fully extended Hidden storage drawer under recliner platform

Residential size.
Road-ready details.

The kitchen features a residential-size stainless sink with a pull-down faucet, Peruvian Walnut countertops, and a quick-disconnect propane outlet outside for grills or pizza ovens. A tankless water heater means you never run cold mid-rinse.

Residential sink with Walnut countertop Kitchen view toward sleeping area

Every bunk a room of its own.

The layout was designed specifically for a family of four, with each sleeping area feeling intentional rather than crammed in. Custom curtains, botanical wallpaper throughout, and hardwood framing give each space a warmth you won't find in any stock RV. Under-bed storage is divided into individual compartments — one per person.

Rear bedroom Bunk nook with wallpaper and curtain
Cab-over bunk Sleeping area hallway and storage Divided under-bed storage compartments

Unremarkable outside.
Exceptional underneath.

Pandora's Tent is a stealth RV. On the outside she looks like any other Class C on the road. Mechanically, she has been upgraded systematically — the kind of investment that shows up every time you drive and every night you camp.

Suspension & Handling

  • Bilstein steering stabilizer
  • Bilstein front shocks
  • Bilstein rear shocks
  • Rear sway bar
  • Front sway bar
  • Rear suspension airbags
  • Front Sumo Stoppers

Fluids & Drivetrain

  • Brake lines flushed
  • Transmission fluid flushed
  • Rear differential fluid changed
  • Steering fluid changed
  • Cooling fluid changed
  • Spark plugs serviced
  • Ethanol-free fuel system

Comfort & Living

  • Tankless water heater
  • Rear AC added (plus original front)
  • Residential-size sink
  • Power leather recliners
  • LED lighting throughout
  • Android-based navigation
  • Quick-disconnect propane outlet

Towing & Utilities

  • Flat tow system rated for F-150
  • Patriot Brake brake controller
  • Composting toilet separator piped to grey tank
  • Roof resealed October 2025
Android navigation system Hardwood bed frame and bedroom detail

What needs
your attention.

We believe the right buyer deserves to know everything upfront. None of these are surprises — we would rather you find them here than after the handshake.

Front Windshield
Cracked — will need replacement. Typical repair on an E450 runs $400–$800.
Front AC
Original unit — fully functional, but aging. Will eventually need replacement.
Rear Lights
Fuse needs replacement — a simple, inexpensive fix.
Generator Pump
Needs replacement. These tend to go every couple of years regardless of brand or usage.
Awnings
Will need replacement at some point — currently functional but showing age.

The Basics

  • 2012 Forest River Forester
  • Ford E450 Chassis
  • 28 ft floor plan · 2 slide-outs
  • Under 49,000 miles
  • Class C motorhome
  • Sleeps 4 (family layout)
  • Full hookups setup

The Price

  • Asking $54,900 OBO
  • Priced below NADA high retail
  • Open to negotiating items you don't need
  • Clean title in hand
  • Stored covered in North Texas
  • Serious inquiries only, please
Rear quarter exterior Rear exterior with ladder Driver side exterior

For the family with
a dream still ahead.

Pandora's Tent is not the right motorhome for everyone — and that is fine. She is the right motorhome for a family that wants something genuinely different: hand-built hardwood cabinetry, a thoughtfully designed open floor plan, and a mechanical platform that has been seriously invested in.

If you see the potential here the way we do, we would love to hear from you.

To Inquire
Claire · 469-500-0812 · betik12@gmail.com