FSX 260 RT by Forest River. The Good, The Bad, and the down right dangerous!

Today I the things about the FSX 260RT that are good, not so good, and down right dangerous.

[@kyleklicker74]

We have the same camper. I'm in the process of getting 15inch aluminum rims and the next load range Carlisle/Carlstar tires. Thanks for the tips on the AC and foam inserts.

[@ricwilcher3460]

I’m going to buy this trailer but it’s the 2022. Your input eased my mind and if the ‘22 has the same issues your video will help me address those.

[@yippinyahoiionetnnedrager3398]

Thanks for the A/C. Tips that was great. Thanks for sharing.

[@zachthepickleking4793]

Great vid bud

[@m1ellison38]

Great video. I have the 2022 FOREST RIVER RV WILDWOOD FSX 280RTX Platinum and on my maiden voyage it literally fail apart. Like you, I love the floorplan and the trailer, but the quality of these things is just absurd. Our slide out somehow keeps jumping its tracks. When it is repaired we test at the dealer and it works fine. Then as soon as we take it out to a destination, it acts up again and gets out of its track and starts chewing up the gears. I even use a level to make sure it is levelled properly. Only thing I can think of is that minor bumps are causing it to bounce out of its track. Had to fix water leaks around the pump and the check valve etc. The worst part was the "AccessiBelly" panels underneath the trailer all blew off somewhere on my road trip. In asking the MFG about this, they simply acknowledged the issue as being known and didn't seem to care that these large pieces of fiberglass like material was being slung off their trailers while in motion. Guess they will care when one hits a pedestrian, motorcyclist, or causes an accident and they get sued. Thanks again for the suggestions on the wheels and tires.

[@randycessna4403]

Truckers know best!! Great info.14s suck. Too many revolutions = massively more heat.

[@normanwyatt1170]

Hey friend, thanks for the heads up on this trailer. I'm Norm, I have been looking at the FSX 290RTK model. You got thinking about the safety issues and keeping up with the cooling system.

[@foleylaplume]

Thanks for the tire info. I purchased a FR Salem FSX 210RTX back in September. It has the Castle Rock tires on a 14" rim. I've been debating on changing tires but like you said very limited on better tires. My question is changing rims to a 15" will that affect your wheel well clearance much or really no difference?

[@Dreamz3000]

Can you share exactly what wheels and tires you bought? I just picked up this trailer.

[@MDalton10]

Great videos. I'm looking at getting this exact trailer. Would love to see another update. Still digging it?

[@denisedoucette7533]

Great video! Love the shelf. We had some trouble with a rodent chewing wires. We have it fixed but some of the lights still aren’t working. We were wondering if there is another fuse box on the trailer other than the one under sink cupboard. The lights over the table work and inside the man’s door work. All the other light you push to turn on are not working! Any suggestions?

[@flattiredan56]

Hey bud. Just bought the same camper. Where did you source the new wheels and were there specific specs you needed to provide them about lug patterns, offset, etc?

[@samueldelozier2227]

Iam new to the RV world and just got my first ever rv. Coachman Catalina 184bhs by forest river. I have concens about my tires because the RV has a weight limit but the tire weight rating is less than the RV weight rating seems a little crazy to me and I hear the term china bomb . So what is the best tire to run on this RV. Thank you

[@kurtleifken6460]

I'm like you I can't leave anything alone if I see it. Everyone says leave it stock I'm like no way. I'm looking at campers an my first thought is to change rim an tires. You wanna ruin your Vaca ..change a tire on side of highway.

[@brianpalmer5518]

The tires Forest River uses really are bad. Many incidents discussed on the FROG site. I will be replacing mine after about a 1000 miles.

[@windy77011]

What's the biggest tire that will fit under this trailer?? I take my trailer hunting and ground clearance is a huge concern for me. Every inch matters. Thanks

[@jamesmoles]

Nic video…can you give rim specs or link to where you bought them?

[@connorlewis8547]

How did you install the plastic? Did you just do one peice at an angle to the duct? My 260rt has one duct hole and its across from the fan

[@prestonlong8204]

The nook you built in front of the picture window is great. I'm going to build something very similar but unsure how to attach or secure to the wall. How did you secure yours to the wall?

[@RankinetotheRescue]

Hey, thanks for watching! There are 2x2 studs in the wall. I located them with a good stud finder. However you can tap the paneling and find the m relatively easily. Hope this helps.

[@johneverling5766]

What size was the tires??? On your new 15” rims??

[@GTPCarpy]

215/75 R14 is 400 pounds higher load rating