ARE FOREST RIVER RV POORLY BUILT? - THINGS WE DON'T LIKE ABOUT GREY WOLF TRAVEL TRAILER

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[@salliannebrown8129]

Your videos on the Dometic toilet saved us. When we bought our Keystone, I discovered it had the problem. Because of you, I knew what to do. Dometic sent us the new redesigned toilet within 2 days. Problem solved! Thanks Eli!

[@betterwithrum]

Link?

[@jamesevans2316]

Great advice and perspective from the Weekend Warriors!

[@dennisg.7498]

It's 30 amps max on these trailers. A/C running= 14 amps., Electric water heater= 9 amps, Microwave= 10.2 amps, space heating fireplace= 12 amps, coffee maker= 8 amps. ( I measured this on my new RV) You can see how quickly these add up. You should not exceed 80% of the 30 amp RV power ( That's only 24 amps). Kind of like blowing a home breaker when using a hair dryer on a shared circuit. The only way to "fix" this is to watch what you use at one time or purchase an RV with 50 amp service and hope the campground has 50 amp sites available.

[@DOUGandNIKI]

Great job guys...your daughter is adorable! Your balanced perspective on the old adage "you get what you pay for" is spot on! You got a great value but there are some sacrifices that come along with that which is completely fair and balanced.

[@RVEastCoast]

Thank you ! Appreciate the feedback!!

[@Designer_TopG]

@@RVEastCoast Probably the reason there is a switch is because it's not enough power , to run microwave at same time as heater. This definitely needs upgrade. There needs to be enough power

[@Tom.and.Missy.Northam]

You guys are hilarious!! Love the editing, I died when you played careless whisper.. Love how you guys are real people. I’m thinking you are getting close to that Grand Design 5th wheel!! Maybe Santa is just running a little late.

[@monicat2459]

Very informative. Loved the flashback, so cute!

[@nclanos]

Just took my first trip in my travel trailer!!! Appreciate all the tips and tricks! Keep up the good content!!

[@RVEastCoast]

Yay!! Happy Camping!!

[@alanaspurling6469]

We just purchased a Grey Wolf 22RR toy hauler… we’re looking to use our trailer for both camping and race track use. No slide, and no fireplace… we’ll keep an eye out for the toilet issue. I’m glad you’re enjoying your trailer. Sounds like you’re getting lots of use from it.

[@mikeandre9027]

I 100% agree with her on the bedroom issue as far as getting dressed in the mornings there is literally no room at all if you do not have a slide out in the bedroom or it's just not roomy enough with out a slide out in the bedroom

[@UniCarCycles]

This was a very helpful video. Thank you guys!

[@georgecamacho4830]

We have the same trailer and the exact same complaints. But we love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@lorismith5369]

I watch your channel due to your great talent ! It is just FUN to watch. 👏 I was going to delete my subscription because we live in the south and are just weekend warriors- yet, you are very enjoyable .btw, we love our Grand Design Reflection 337rl... 2021! We hope you get a Grand Design !

[@Fernando_Woolybooger]

In our 2018 Forest river Cherokee DBH we put the Cover on the sink and put the TV on that counter to watch a movie. Works Great!

[@jimcurry5458]

That electrical issue with fireplace/microwave looks like a real pain. My wife and I just picked up a 2021 Forest River Alpha Wolf 26RL-L last week and camped at Virginia Beach. I had found out when researching the coach you couldn’t run the fireplace & microwave at the same time. But they do have a exposed switch for this rather than the hidden one you have. But I ended up getting a nice surprise. The unit I bought is set up for a second AC unit. This requires an upgrade from the standard 30 amp electric service to a 50 amp service. This extra capacity of a 50 amp service allows the fireplace & microwave to run at the same time. This came in really handy in the morning when I’d turn on the fireplace first thing and also make instant oatmeal in the microwave! This is my 4th trailer, all from different manufacturers. All had quality issues. RV’s are mass produced and in my opinion under engineered. You are doing the right thing in being open minded about learning as much as you can and fixing things yourself when possible. You guys have a nice down to earth attitude a fun demeanor and a beautiful family. Enjoy the kids while they’re young. They grow up fast. Camping is the best for quality family time. Keep it up!

[@Erutan409]

I've seen this stated before about being prepared to be handy. And I agree with this in broad strokes. But, this is starting to set a precedent that, in essence, is giving a lot of these manufacturers a pass on being accountable for substandard build quality. The heat needs to be turned up on these manufacturers for reinvesting their inflated profits into building a legacy of reliable production.

[@dianaclark2867]

Thank you for this info. Very helpful. I’m currently waiting for the Della Terra 312BH to arrive at my dealership. It is a Forest River RV, so I’ll keep an eye out for the items you suggested.

[@RVEastCoast]

Glad to hear it was useful. Thank you for watching!!!

[@calico2910]

We just watched this weeks video. Love watching your sweet family. Can’t seem to find the previous video where you mentioned which video equipment you prefer and/ or use?. Would you mind sharing again what you like? Thanks so much. Kim and Nancy Miller (Millers Living Their High Life)

[@Glock2201]

Good video. We have a 2020 Wildwood X-lite 263BHXL which appears to be very similar to yours and it is made by Forest River. Not sure about the toilet or the fireplace yet but the thermostat in ours is not in the same spot and can be reached with slideout in. The electric hookup is on the driver's side and the fresh water is the opposite side and the city hookup is in the back. A couple of design flaws I have seen with ours is that the bed is in a place where your head is all the way in the front of the RV where it is rounded which makes it a little tricky sitting up in bed. It is very minor but and not a huge deal. Another flaw which might be with a lot of other RV's is that is once you are hooked up you are unable to open the tailgate of the tow vehicle all the way because it hits the jack.

[@dru-annehartley279]

Some of these problems are the same as our camper. No room to sit up in the top bunk, no room to get dressed in the bedroom unless you lay on the bed. We put a TV mount swing arm on our TV so it's not a neck breaker. One issue we have that that you might not have is the airflow in the bottom bunk. Ours has a tip out window, so the air does not get in. We installed a portable battery operated fan in there. Our camper is a Springdale Summerland 28 BH SS. Greatt video as always 👍👍

[@jase4010]

Yeah we put a 32 inch with an arm on ours in our Salem lite

[@papasammeh]

Great video! I have a Greywolf 23 MK (2020) black label edition. First) The automatic fireplace/microwave died on me after first trip. I troubleshot it myself and got w/ the manufacturer of the unit (actually the replacement part is still sitting next to me - a "EM-15" by WFCO for nearly a year now). This basically allows for 13.5 amps to pull from one device before it prefers the second. (Microwave had a preference over the fireplace). I simply took this out and put in a junction box and tied the two lines together with a wire nut - solved in < $5 parts from any big box store. Now the risk with this is simply if you go above 15 amps (the breaker) then you trip the breaker. So if we run the microwave and fireplace at the same time - we risk tripping the breaker - which is literally within arms reach of the Microwave and fireplace - and you'd just flip it off then back on and realize what you did. Super simple fix. (Note: the fireplace on 'low' or 'light only' + microwave never trips it. Only when on high heat and microwave on as well.) Second) Had the dometic 300 toilet issue as well, Dometic replaced it- and offered an upgrade to porcelain cheap ($50-75) to the Dometic 310. Went that way and haven't had the issue. The Porcelain is a million times better. Third) I wouldn't worry too much about the power outlet being below the water line entry. In reality that is a waterproof/resistant casing and has to be for weather/rain anyway. So relatively moot. Overall - I know the Greywolf isn't the same quality as some of the higher units, but there are also much worse units out there and for the price they were 'good enough' for me. I'm overall pleased with my purchase and I've read online and seen many KZbin videos that show all brands (regardless of price) suffer from similar scenarios.

[@RVEastCoast]

Thank you for sharing your experience and advice! We are sure this comment will be helpful to other owners!

[@DavidHBurkart]

Well described, real issues and also fair to the manufacturers.

[@aksez2u]

Great video! Your sweet daughter did a great job - she's a natural. We recently purchased a Forest River Flagstaff 23', 2006, so it's old, but new to us. We will have some of the issues you have, but I am already aware of them and thinking of solutions, like putting the TV on some kind of arm for viewing, and extra padding for the jack-knife sofa, which I understand is not comfortable at all. Just yesterday I watched a channel where the couple was pointing out the pros and cons of their Airstream, so as I'm sure you know, no matter how much you pay, there will be things you wish were different! A plus about buying a used RV - Hopefully the bugs will be worked out!

[@RVEastCoast]

Thank you so much for commenting. You are absolutely right. A lot of people don’t realize that often used RVs are a great option because the previous owner fixed all the problems l!

[@lewchaney2138]

Great information. Thanks.

[@frankthedukes1564]

great video! thank you

[@michaelbreaux9164]

Great Video. Very Good Points. Electric hookup under the city water intake (what brilliant person thought of that).

[@RVEastCoast]

I know, right?!

[@butchs3190]

I love my 2022 29rrt I’m going to cheak out the tolit but so far the floor design and functionality was well thought out on my model the fresh water drain is a little hard to get to but all in all love my toy hauler

[@dominique___1980]

I bought my 2015 Grey Wolf used .. and got a massively good deal, so I think I'll be able to get out of it without losing $$$. But I'm with you, it's kinda cheaply built. Too many corners cut to make it "ultra-light".

[@catshorts7744]

Thank you!

[@mbaker1295]

Wow! Water over electric is a HUGE no no! Great video thanks for sharing.

[@jimmer5293]

OMG... Your trouble words. That made my day. Sooooo funny!

[@meganhargroves6602]

Tell your daughter I noticed her bunny ears on you guys and it made me smile. 🙃

[@RVEastCoast]

We certainly will let her know... it will make her happy 😊

[@hteel5598]

We had a number of problems with our Coachmen TT. Many of the issues were caused - but not acknowledged - by a dealer in Tulsa Oklahoma. We called Forrest River but they ignored nearly all of the complaints. Wiring was wrong in some areas, the stabilizers were damaged; the dip rail on the street side was damaged; We sent a power point with the pictures to the dealer who was worthless and Forest River was minimal. I have read reviews of bent (cheap) frames, bad awning motors, horrible fit-up of interior parts, cheap components and and time bombs on the axles. Tires are the first thing you need to replace and get reliable load ratings. If they are 14 inch - you are screwed since there isn't much availble in that size. The underbelly insulation? Ours pulled loose while driving down the road, due to a lack of adequate attachment and support. I spent three hours in an rv campground .make repairs. Since it was the front corner that tore loose, I could look to the back and see that there was zero underbelly insulation - anywhere. I just discovered this last trip where the gas smell was coming from the past three years. I had sprayed soapy water mutliple times but never could see what hose or fitting was leaking propane. My was helped this time and when some of the mix rain down on the propane bottle itself she notice little bubbles - from the weld on the tank. The cheap Chinese made propane tank had pinholes in the weld and was leaking gas - enough to create a very dangerous accumulation in the tank cover. The distributor couldn't care less and said the dealer had to handle it (the dealer that didn't care about anyone once they got the money.) I would never buy another Coachmen Manufacturing, cheap components or dealer - they are all the same. Leave the lot and it is your problem.

[@thetinysideoftiny7625]

Eli and Fawn, thank you for addressing this. I just bought a brand new Forest River Salem and the build quality and material quality are horrific...and by horrific I mean the roof actually separating from the trailer in two different locations and the tin sidewall separating from the trailer...creating gaping water intrusion points. I have had 4 water lines break at the PEX connection points causing water to flood across my floors, I have experienced multiple electrical short circuits, a dinette slide that continues to fall apart, both tank straps broke on the gray and black tank, a bottom-of-the-line Dometic refrigerator that is either warm (food spoils) or everything freezes solid with no way to adjust the temp. On the interior, I've had all but one of my pantry shelves collapse, both interior doors are mounted visibly crooked, all the drawer pulls are mounted visibly crooked, and fiberglass insulation hanging out of huge holes in the wall under the sink and and all the places you wouldn't normally look. I'm not a rich guy. I worked extremely hard to buy this travel trailer and it has been a massive let down. Trying to get warranty service has proved impossible. The local dealer was backed up for months and months. I shopped around for another servicing dealer and this interaction sums it up - Service writer: "Did you buy this trailer with a salvage certificate?" Me: "No Ma'am, this is a brand new travel trailer." I will never, ever buy another Forest River product.

[@RVEastCoast]

Yikes, you had a really bad experience! Much worse than ours. We are thankful and still happy with our trailer but we will certainly not buy another grey wolf or forests river. Thank you so much for sharing your experience in detail for others to read and learn!

[@thetinysideoftiny7625]

@@RVEastCoast I think it's really important for owners to talk about their ownership experiences. If customers are vocal enough about their problems in the age of the internet, maybe manufacturers will start to lose business and change their ways. Here's hoping.

[@smaizland1]

@@RVEastCoast I am looking at buying a forest river 2018 right now. Curious, when you say you wouldn’t buy another…..what brand would you go with?

[@splashluvallover]

I never realized we have basically the same rv! Mine is a 2014 grey wolf 26dbh and I love mine! Our thermostat is on the wall between the bathroom and pantry, so that isn't an issue. But the carbon monoxide alarm is located under the ladder and my kids constantly stepped on it when climbing up/down until it finally broke off 😩 I also wish our u shaped dinette came with built in drawers, or even just an access door! I know some other similar/newer models do, but we have to take all the cushions off our seats and lift up a heavy board to access ours and it's too much of a pain in the butt so we just usually don't put anything there. Eventually I'll talk my husband into building drawers there so my kids can put their clothes in it and we will have more storage space.

[@lizrohrig1724]

I have a 2014 FR o just bought several months ago. I'm totally ignorant and really need a manual but they cut off at 2015! Any ideas, or suggestions?

[@schlz69]

thank you for being realistic about the different levels of quality vs price, so many rag on Forest River, but if you want/can afford a low price point, you do get a lot for the money. Grey wolf is not intended to be a full timer rig, its for weekenders, and serves that segment well, Before we bought our Alpha Wolf 23 RDL, we were going to buy a Grey Wolf 23MK, for us it was all about the pantry in the Alpha Wolf, but I think the Grey wolf would have served us just as well.

[@mattemerine199]

We got 3 bran new at my work and 2 of them already have slide out problems

[@schlz69]

@@mattemerine199 yea their cable system is not fantastic. We have since upgraded to a Grand Design Imagine 3250BH, not even in a similar place when it comes to quality. I didn’t know what I was missing. #GD4Life

[@kevincameron8437]

Good video. We have a Jayco Jayflight 28BHBE with almost the same layout. Bunks are great , but short to sit in. Master bedroom too tight to dress. But it’s a good camper with very few issues so far. We feel we got a good camper for the price. And you are right, for the most part, price matches quality on these things.

[@RVEastCoast]

Thanks for the feedback! Sounds like you feel the same.

[@deepmountaingrass]

We had been debating between the Gray Wolf and the Jayco and ended up going with the Jayco. Seems slightly better put together.

[@julianvillegas9412]

Great Video, Gracias Señor 💙🦋 Díos Bendiga

[@thearmoniaband9189]

Great video! May I ask what year it is?

[@kenmaciel3128]

where on the east coast are you guys from we camp all over new england lookiing for good campgrounds

[@lisawaterman2737]

Nice job

[@BellaviaSigns]

Thank You

[@briangrilk2260]

Hey guys great video, as always! I just wanted to say...it was really hard to hear you when you were talking inside the Trailer about the electric...maybe too far from the microphone? Maybe my computer audio is terrible? LOL I dunno but I just wanted to share some feedback. Thanks for the information!

[@RVEastCoast]

Thanks for the feedback. We’ll check it out and see if it can be fixed.

[@thefieldphoneguy8254]

Went from a Grey Wolf travel trailer to a Grand Design Reflection Fifth Wheel. BIG improvement in design and quality. Your wife needs to let you upgrade!!

[@juancam648]

I just got a 2022 Vengeance Rogue 26VKS in November and found so many issues with the workmanship is very poor. I'm a mechanic by trade and I'm still correcting many issues. It's just too time consuming and fuel cost to drive for warranty repair. Wires loose all over the place, fuel lines are resting on the self tapping screws. Kitchen counter has several screws that have screws that almost went through the counter, that I will have them fix. These things are built to move at very little cost with the hopes that customer won't notice. We got this model cause it's what we was looking for and I will say unit is nice. I am however doing a full inspection before my first trio with it.

[@goody869]

Thank you for your video review and your honesty. My wife and I are starting to look at travel trailers. We have a 2017 Pathfinder with 6000lb towing capacity. Would love to know the length and weight of your trailer and how your pathfinder does towing it. We don’t want to get something too large and have difficulty towing it but don’t want to get something too small that we won’t be happy with the space. Thank you in advance for your help.

[@RVEastCoast]

Hi, the Pathfinder is not capable of towing this RV, We use a RAM!

[@jase4010]

My forest river Salem cruise lite had a design flaw with the hot water heater system. The system tripped and I couldn’t figure out why I couldn’t get hot water our first night ever using it. The design flaw was the rubber cover where you are supposed to push the rubber button in to reset it didn’t come close to lining up with the reset button behind the cover once I removed it I reset the system and we had heat...

[@RVEastCoast]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with your Forest River Salem for other to read and learn!

[@anthonykidd3906]

Off topic a little but I would like to know. What do you tow your greywolf with? The tongue weight is pretty heavy but everything I was told said 1/2 ton towable. That is why I got it. I can’t afford an upgrade for a 2500. Lol, wish I could. If you are towing with a 1/2 ton did you add anything for suspension support?

[@selfaware9266]

I also tow with a 1/2 ton. A distribution hitch and EBC yellow brake pads make a world of difference.

[@GergC0521]

Thanks the wife and I are looking for our first travel trailer, so we we take this info under advisement. It would be great if you start off by saying what year/make and model you have either in the video or in the info below the video.

[@leannnethers9357]

Enjoyed your video. Your daughter did a great job. !

[@RVEastCoast]

Thank you! She appreciates the comment.

[@vap0rtranz]

The toilet issue is GROSS. But Dometic is used by basically ALL manufacturers, so the toilet issue could affect any RV that sources from Dometic. That's nothing to do with Grey Wolf. Forest River is basically a holding company owned by Warren Buffet. It's headquarters is just too far from the factory to make this better. Rockwood is built same as Flagstaff but not built the same as Grey Wolf; and Wulf Pup is not built the same as Salem but Salem is built same as Wildwood. Each of the brands have their own factories. Forest River just oversees the money. If Forest River opts to starve Grey Wolf of funding, well yea you can blame Forest River beancounters; otherwise, it's really each brand for themself. Each brand's factory does its own thing with many of the same parts and processes. I've watched a TON of factory tours and there's a lot of similarities. Cherokee / Grey Wolf has a huge RV factory in Elkhart, so they can churn out the most units. That's why Grey Wolfs & Wulf Pups are everywhere. So some of this will be mass production issues.

[@CCKnight]

Forest River has great inside design but toxic formaldehyde in their blinds. And how do I get on top without a ladder on back?

[@smiller6238]

Great video about setting expectations. We have a very similar trailer by Jayco; we selected it because of weight. It has been wonderful, but I also have to say that only the amenities improve as you scale up in most lines. I totally agree on the placement of the thermostat. Every TT I have had has had that problem. OMG, you are so right about the water being placed above the electric, WTF were they thinking. Jayco did the exact same things.

[@Shrimpwinglet]

The shore power cable gets wet whenever it rains anyway so I think you will be ok with that one.

[@stevenbrogna1100]

Floorplan issue is main concern. Never impulse buy. Kids have no clothes storage, bathroom hurting on towels storage, lack of privacy.

[@pault4313]

our DVD player never worked in our forest river. I replaced the toilet with a porcelain style.

[@Designer_TopG]

So if they are not good, which brand is good, in your opinion ?? Thank you Anyone else can answer too

[@thedodgefather3078]

Don’t buy heartland products

[@Designer_TopG]

They are gonna use what you say in their design upgrades for the next model

[@user-fd6hx4io6q]

Hello, I found a Forest River for cheap, should I buy ? Thanks.

[@LifeonOURtime]

Great video. I remember the toilet holding urine video. 🤢

[@RVEastCoast]

Yep, it was horrible 😂

[@peterbloss4707]

I would not move your thermostat. They are positioned on an interior wall so that they are not impacted by outside conditions and more accurately reflect the inside conditions. I am sure under most conditions of use the slide-out is open such that you can gain access. The other thing I do is look through the window on the side of the slide-out to check the thermostat off before travel. Not sure if you have a window in that area of your trailer.

[@RVEastCoast]

Thanks for the tips!

[@richardbishop9768]

Yes

[@Frankieb1966]

Your daughter is precious !! She the spokesperson for your channel

[@RVEastCoast]

Thank you... She is our little angel!

[@roseambrose7971]

So funny because we suffered with all of these issues with previous campers.

[@barmstrong77]

I took a tour of the Cherokee Grey Wolf factory in 2018. I have pictures of the 26DBH build as that was the floor plan for that day’s production. DM me and I can send you a link to view the pics. I think you would find the interesting as I did ! I own a 2017 26DBH and love mine other than the material the cabinets are made of. Very poor quality materials used in the cabinet construction.

[@southerngentleman2516]

YES THEY ARE POORLY BUILT. I work on them every day. At work We get them in brand new do our inspections find all kinds of problems . Then go to fix issues some already a sold units and these days forest river tries hard as they can to get out of paying or approving a warrenty fix. making it a freaking nightmare for techs. I sent them over 75 pics of water Damage from a staple not counter sunk on roof poking hole in membrane. And they needed a few more then a few more. I've seen holes drilled in drains pipes under sink for wires to run and out let. Fuck forest river. Either hire some better factory workers or pay the techs at the dealers to fix them and quit making getting a warrenty issue approved more complicated than that the issue

[@terrysmiles8599]

Bunk beds seem fine to me there to sleep in laying down guess i don't see the problem but that's me....As far as next to the bed each side that also is about normal in all rvs.....I have a fifth wheel 2005 Forest River 24 foot Sierra silver eagle.....It depends on the design of your fifth wheel that is why it takes so much time finding one you like...The end of my bed is in the bathroom where there is tons of privacy and space to get dressed plus there is a pocket door that separates my bedroom and the bathroom and shower from the kitchen...You need a Kitchen in the back of the rv type....I do agree that the craftmanship is horrible and that is why i have went thru this fifth wheel started to upgrade everything replace and correct the screw ups instead of buying a brand new one single guy perfect for me only way i buy another is if i needed more room...smaller the better....Plus that rv you have is way to small for you three you need more space so you can hang in the rv more comfortably...Remember buying different because you need more space makes sense but if you do have enough and you just dont like what you got you could think about restoring the one you have upgrade it to what you like thats what i did....I had a 24 foot fifth wheel luxery trailer to start with upgraded it how i wanted it to be just like they build them you can do the same..... I been living in it full time 2 years now and love it....I do find forest river does crappy work found lots of mistakes all over nails shot threw siding threw the trim i mean when they shot a pin nail threw the trim and it would split the trim they just hide it there is lots of hidden mistakes everywhere shotty work from forest river for the amount of money they charge people it should be perfect....to me your trailer is a 2 person trailer!!!if you want entertainment you need way bigger....remember there is used like i said you can remodel if your into your trailer that much like myself....my fifth wheel is my home....

[@djinncat]

You do know the power connection you are worried about the water dripping on, also gets rained on, right? 😂

[@MySon89]

Literally who thought of putting the power under the water !!??

[@Designer_TopG]

Holy moly ! Heater is important. So is microwave! These things cannot stop working!

[@John_Troch]

I will NOT ever buy another Forest River RV. Within six months of purchasing a new Forest River 5th wheel the Livingroom floor turned into mush. We got the run around for a year and the problem was never resolved.

[@jamesbrady1448]

Yep poorly assembled Must be no quality control My shower unit is cracked by over tightening a screw One of the screws on the vent doesn’t hold anything Water tank release valve leaks UGH

[@treefiddy2470]

Good videos and beautiful family. I have two sons, your girl makes me want to try for a daughter. Also are you dominican? Noticed the Presidente sticker on the wall.

[@RVEastCoast]

We’ll be happy to send you videos of her daily dramatic meltdowns to make you happy to have boys 🤣 And yes- Eli is from Dominican Republic and loves his Presidente.

[@treefiddy2470]

@@RVEastCoast my boys have crazy melt downs as well. Always fighting over the same toys. I'm also from from DR. Haven't had a presidente in a while, think I'll buy a few for this weekend. Have a good weekend!

[@pkell7315]

Lancaster County pa AMISH COUNTRY ! SHADY MAPLE SMORGASBORD ! 😋

[@RVEastCoast]

We live shady maple!!! 😝

[@jasonstoltzfus6540]

I live less then a mile from Shady Maple!

[@Joyzee86]

We have a Forest River Work and Play Toy Hauler. We agree with you on the poor workmanship of Forest River in general. We had trouble from the start, literally the trip home from the dealer. If ...hopefully when .... we trade it in, we will look at other manufacturers first.

[@RVEastCoast]

Yep, we feel your pain 😝 hopefully you are making good memories with the family regardless of the technical problems!

[@thetinysideoftiny7625]

Sue, I've had an equally bad experience with my new Forest River travel trailer. Absolutely abysmal workmanship. I've come across multiple build issues that were so bad they literally made my jaw drop. A local service writer ask me if I bought the trailer with a salvage certificate...that's how bad the build quality is with my brand new trailer. Keep vocalizing your displeasure with FR. Potential customers need to know how bad these trailers are.

[@terrycarlson568]

The plain fact that they do not put window's in the door's should tell you everything cheep

[@juliennebrendadevos6004]

15,000 is not cheap and regardless what you pay it should be made properly .

[@codysine2419]

my forest river sucks the suspension broke and they dont want to do anything about it do not buy any forest river they are junk me and 5 of my buddys is goin through a bunch of problems ac not working doors come open when driving propane leak refrigerator did not work went through three of them and many more problems

[@xjobiex]

These are typical issues on low end campers.

[@oldmanoffroad]

The Forest River RVs are very poorly made. We have a 2021 325PACK13 toy hauler and have had it back to the dealer three times. The fuel station has had one tank through it and quit working.

[@dawg7915]

Its not just FR. its all of them... They are all built to the Specs of Crap.... ive owed several...

[@PabloB89]

De lo mío 🇩🇴

[@Sentras2011]

Yes they are! Had nothing but problems with our 21. Just traded it last week for a grand design and couldn’t be happier. Quality is night and day difference.

[@stephenshelley7930]

I’m looking at mine rn and I can tell you they are poorly built. They hide it good but it’s horrid. Cheap low grade wood

[@ronpoppe6517]

the forest river wild cat t247 rkx is poorly built the 2021 model

[@jamesbrady1448]

Ugh blocked by the tube again

[@allanfink7782]

Seems to me that all of these things are petty. And all rv's have problems

[@bigmassivecock]

These trailers are built very very poorly. They will constantly cause you issues. If you are single and it's just you and your very gentle and easy with stuff as well as handy so you can fix stuff, then fine. Save the cash and get these. BUT, if you have kids and friends and are normal regular people, get ready for constant issues. It's actually a joke how flimsy these things are.

[@joemcbride3564]

...by cheap get cheap...Flagstaff, Rockwood, Georgia & EPro are outstanding TTs from Forest River...

[@MrRobLacroix]

My Rockwood had way more issues than the FR I traded it in for but results may vary I guess.

[@jase4010]

That thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb , let me see that thumb 🎶🎵🍑🍑

[@RVEastCoast]

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[@richardkelly2047]

All RVs are poorly built. Surprise 😊

[@CliffordTheBigRedBronco]

Forest river is one of the worst RV brands. RV tech here...

[@kennethrogers3687]

So let's see. Your hauling a poorly designed rv that smells like crap, has poor design and quality and it a threat to your personal safety. Water and shower both by electricity! Did china develop these monstrosity? Hope your little girl doesn't hit her head during the night. Unbelievable! Stay safe man and watch out for your tires blowing out. Cheap chinese rubber! Seen this happening alot! Danger! Stay safe folks! Ps, complaints of mice and spiders getting in too!

[@gmrick1412]

It is shockingly disappointing that Forest River would find it acceptable to build RVs with the water hookups directly above the electric. The location of the thermostat is also inexcusable. This demonstrates an obvious lack of care for safety and customer satisfaction. Rest assured that if this RV has such easily visible, questionable design flaws that there are many more that are concealed and out of eyesight. They can look at the American auto industry to see what that kind of mindset leads to. They deserve to go out of business. I also have a Forest River RV.