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3.6 (10 reviews)
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3.9
Overall quality
3.1
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4.3
Driving/towing
4.0
Factory warranty
2.6

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Teresa Wells

California

Reviewed on April 30, 2021

RV reviewed 2017 Forest River Cherokee 255P view listing

4.6
This is an exceptionally delightful Forest River fifth wheel because the two opposing slides open up into a spacious living room area. You can entertain friends or family comfortably because of all the space. I have never seen another fifth wheel like this! Also exceptional is the queen bed on the upper... read more
This is an exceptionally delightful Forest River fifth wheel because the two opposing slides open up into a spacious living room area. You can entertain friends or family comfortably because of all the space. I have never seen another fifth wheel like this! Also exceptional is the queen bed on the upper deck -- it has walk-around space on both sides of the bed. Many trailers require you to crawl over your spouse to get out of bed to use the bathroom. It also has a door between the upper bedroom and the lower living room area -- perfect for privacy if you want to read upstairs and hubby wants to play on his computer or watch tv. We have lots of storage room and comfortably made a six-week trip in this fifth wheel.
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Ron Clabaugh

Indiana

Reviewed on March 12, 2021

RV reviewed 2017 Forest River Cherokee 294BH view listing

4.8
We have spent three summers camping with this unit and is spacious with all the needs for a long camping weekend. I pull it with a F150 FX4 and have traveled a couple 5oo mile trips and it pulls well.... read more
We have spent three summers camping with this unit and is spacious with all the needs for a long camping weekend. I pull it with a F150 FX4 and have traveled a couple 5oo mile trips and it pulls well.
Livability
5.0
Overall quality
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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4.0
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Megan

Minnesota

Reviewed on March 2, 2021

RV reviewed 2017 Forest River Cherokee 274VFK view listing

4.2
We really enjoy this RV. It has been great for just my husband and myself. It was difficult to tow, but that had a-lot to do with the truck we were using; and it was a super windy day. We bought it brand new in 2016, and have had it ever since. One issue we have had is when you get out of the shower, any wate... read more
We really enjoy this RV. It has been great for just my husband and myself. It was difficult to tow, but that had a-lot to do with the truck we were using; and it was a super windy day. We bought it brand new in 2016, and have had it ever since. One issue we have had is when you get out of the shower, any water catches in the plastic at the base of the shower on the outside and runs down the little catch tray and off either end of the shower and has pooled between the shower and the cupboard under the sink and has caused the smallest bit of water damage to the wood. The A/C unit has had some flaws, and will randomly not want to work... but it hasn't caused any issues to the point where it has effected our comfort in the unit, and after a little online research we were able to find a way to pop off the face plate and reset it and it hasn't been an issue since (We did try calling customer service through forest river to get some trouble-shooting help, and their help was non-existent). The bedroom does have a tendency to get warm if the door is closed. But all-in-all it is a fantastic layout to live in, especially if you are looking for something for just two people. We love the way the floor plan has the kitchen and living room separated, it just makes it feel so much bigger. Only other issue we have had is the booth seats have began to wear on the fabric, and they are SO expensive to replace.
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5.0
Overall quality
5.0
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5.0
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4.0
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Lacey R

Missouri

Reviewed on July 7, 2020

RV reviewed 2017 Forest River Cherokee 274DBH view listing

5.0
This RV is clean and spacious and perfect for a big family! We have owned it for two years and each time we used it, we had zero complaints it truly felt like home away from home. We are u able to travel anymore and hope someone buys and enjoys it the way we did. <3... read more
This RV is clean and spacious and perfect for a big family! We have owned it for two years and each time we used it, we had zero complaints it truly felt like home away from home. We are u able to travel anymore and hope someone buys and enjoys it the way we did. <3
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5.0
Overall quality
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Phyllis Miko

Pennsylvania

Reviewed on May 20, 2019

RV reviewed 2017 Forest River Cherokee 304BH view listing

2.4
The floor plan is great the camper looks great but it is a piece of crap. I would not recommend anyone to ever buy a Forest River camper I have had problems since day one. My outside Kitchen door would not shut they sent a new door but it was the wall not the door the so called wiid is not wood it is flake bo... read more
The floor plan is great the camper looks great but it is a piece of crap. I would not recommend anyone to ever buy a Forest River camper I have had problems since day one. My outside Kitchen door would not shut they sent a new door but it was the wall not the door the so called wiid is not wood it is flake board cover with something that is cracking and peeling. The element in the water heater went the awning stopped working after just 5 and 1/2 month now there is a leak in my roof and Forest River does not care about the customer they give you a lousy 1 year warranty and my camper was only used 5 and 1/2 months they basically said your warranty is up to bad. Don't waste your money I will be still paying on mine and won't even be able to use it. I have a disabled husband and son this was supposed to be my get away place and it's a piece of crap . I would never recommend Forest River campers to anyone
Livability
3.0
Overall quality
1.0
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4.0
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3.0
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Sallie Stimmell

Tennessee

Reviewed on July 8, 2018

RV reviewed 2017 Forest River Cherokee 274RK view listing

2.0
We have owned our camper for a little over a year now. This is the first brand new camper we have owned.this is also the poorest built camper we have owned. Save your money ($30,000.) for us.this is to be our forever home for retirement,and it looks so tacky with all the decals bubbling and peeling off,,,,ver... read more
We have owned our camper for a little over a year now. This is the first brand new camper we have owned.this is also the poorest built camper we have owned. Save your money ($30,000.) for us.this is to be our forever home for retirement,and it looks so tacky with all the decals bubbling and peeling off,,,,very embarrassing.the layout is quite nice,but the quality of the workmanship on the inside is very cheaply done ,falling apart,,,etc. I would highly recommend not to buy a Forest River camper.From one very unhappy customer..
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2.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
3.0
Driving/towing
3.0
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1.0
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Sallie Stimmell

Tennessee

Reviewed on July 8, 2018

RV reviewed 2017 Forest River Cherokee 274RK view listing

2.0
We have owned our camper for a little over a year now. This is the first brand new camper we have owned.this is also the poorest built camper we have owned. Save your money ($30,000.) for us.this is to be our forever home for retirement,and it looks so tacky with all the decals bubbling and peeling off,,,,ver... read more
We have owned our camper for a little over a year now. This is the first brand new camper we have owned.this is also the poorest built camper we have owned. Save your money ($30,000.) for us.this is to be our forever home for retirement,and it looks so tacky with all the decals bubbling and peeling off,,,,very embarrassing.the layout is quite nice,but the quality of the workmanship on the inside is very cheaply done ,falling apart,,,etc. I would highly recommend not to buy a Forest River camper.From one very unhappy customer..
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2.0
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1.0
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3.0
Driving/towing
3.0
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Ronald

Wisconsin

Reviewed on June 20, 2018

RV reviewed 2017 Forest River Cherokee 255P view listing

2.6
What we like: Faucet in kitchen sink, flooring, aesthetic look, bathroom toilet What we don't like: Supports for kitchen table into a bed broke on first, wires not functional for rear camera, TV antenna not working, entire valence and drapery unit actually fell off the wall of the camper on 2nd time out, w... read more
What we like: Faucet in kitchen sink, flooring, aesthetic look, bathroom toilet What we don't like: Supports for kitchen table into a bed broke on first, wires not functional for rear camera, TV antenna not working, entire valence and drapery unit actually fell off the wall of the camper on 2nd time out, we noticed entire valence unit on another window was also pulled away from the wall, doors and walls seem to be just covered with a paper like covering and everything chips and scratched extremely easily, refrigerator does not run on gas, it does run on inverter but gas is not an option. We had a previous camper for 11 years and have never had problems like we have had with this camper. The inside looks nice, but it is appearing that this camper is put together very cheaply and is not going to last.
Livability
4.0
Overall quality
1.0
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3.0
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3.0
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2.0
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Kurt

Oregon

Reviewed on February 20, 2018

RV reviewed 2017 Forest River Cherokee 244JRW view listing

3.6
I like the floor plan for my self and my wife. i found the workmanship a bit lacking. the wall panel in the bedroom area kept popping off the wall. I suggested that the panel was perhaps a bit long. The warranty work was to pull the seam tape and re-tack the panel. It popped lose again. then the warranty work... read more
I like the floor plan for my self and my wife. i found the workmanship a bit lacking. the wall panel in the bedroom area kept popping off the wall. I suggested that the panel was perhaps a bit long. The warranty work was to pull the seam tape and re-tack the panel. It popped lose again. then the warranty work was to take off the seam tape, and re-tack the panel again. The replacement tape is wrinkled and I am not happy. The trailer came with some third market batteries. Dealer replaced them with Excide batteries upon my insistence. There was a loose wire in the wiring for the airconditioner unit. had to have it researched and repaired took weeks. the floor in the shower was not supported and it felt like the vacuum-form plastic floor was going to break. had to have a wooden block installed under the floor. The shade retainers were installed into the wall panel without regard as to how they would line up with the bottom of the window shades. about two inches too narrow. The night stand area in the sleeping quarters is so flimsy that the plug outlet came loose the first time I used it. The O-2 sensor is constantly on and drained the batteries flat. When I was charging the batteries, the alarm went off. I now have it on constant charge. The hardware on the screen door was misaligned so that the screen would not stay closed. The medicine cabinet catch was bent in an attempt to make it work even though it was misaligned with the catch on the door. The shower heads inside and outside were badly plugged with what is reportedly anti-freeze residue. All these things were discovered while we were on our first RV campout with friends and their units. They laughed at me for having purchased a pig wearing lipstick. Now I am NHTSA Recall for a wire that may be pinched against the chassis and trailer body. A possible fire hazard. and to have the paneling joint re-taped. Hopefully the abundance of bugs will have been worked out very soon. I come from a manufacturing background. There seems to have been little or no consideration for Quality Control in the manufacturing of this unit.
Livability
4.0
Overall quality
3.0
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5.0
Driving/towing
4.0
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2.0
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Robert Scouler

California

Reviewed on January 17, 2018

RV reviewed 2017 Forest River Cherokee 204RB view listing

4.6
Have Used this RV on Several occasions. Enjoyed our camping in it very much. To the point that we want to go Full Time. We are now looking for a towable to do just that. Bigger. More storage for extended traveling. This Trailer is perfect for shorter outings and getaways.... read more
Have Used this RV on Several occasions. Enjoyed our camping in it very much. To the point that we want to go Full Time. We are now looking for a towable to do just that. Bigger. More storage for extended traveling. This Trailer is perfect for shorter outings and getaways.
Livability
5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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