2018 Forest River reviews

We have had this RV for almost 2 years. It tows great and is very stable on the road. Over all quality is great and has held up well to me, my wife and our 18 year old daughter. Plenty of room and very very cozy. Four seasons package makes winter a breeze. Overall a great RV. We just bought a new house so priorities are elsewhere now. Show less

We purchased our 2018 Riverstone in Jan 2019, and headed out for a tour around the country for 1 1/2 years, then lived in it full time in Florida for 3 1/2 years The livability of the 39FL is fantastic. The kitchen layout is perfect for the amount of counter space (the island), allowing me to have everything I needed right at my fingertips, no walking across the room for supplies. Also, having a residential fridge gave me plenty of storage space to stock up, and the lower freezer drawer is large. We always traveled with the fridge on, never had any issues. The induction stove is just as good as having a gas stove, in terms of controlling cooking temperatures. The convection oven was large enough and cooked evenly, I could even bake muffins, cakes and bread. (We do not have a traditional oven). Dishwasher is small, but works great, nice to not have to wash dishes by hand! The front living room gives just enough separation, and I liked the built ins for storage (one side held all my crafting and sewing supplies), the TV flipped up and held all our books and DVDs and the other side held all our files and important household items. Having both bump-out couches turn into beds was also a plus for having family stay with us. Recliners are comfortable and the 60” TV made for great movie nights. We also have the dual shades, one for sun, and then full coverage. The bathroom is very functional given it’s size, again, plenty of storage. The bedroom, being in the rear makes it a quiet place to sleep, and with the bureau, over-the-bed cupboards and double closet, there is plenty of storage. Washer dryer location is easy to get to and the bed is a great place to fold laundry. Another feature that is key in the Riverstone is the 4” insulated walls. It is very quiet, and we have been in areas that were cold, around 30 degrees and we were warm and toasty with the heat on. The bedroom and Living Room fireplaces make it cozy and warm. Nothing like having the bedroom fireplace on before you get up on a chilly morning. The rig towed smoothly, turned well and made many it up may steep grades and switchbacks with ease. Now that we are done traveling, the layout of this 39FL is going to be the starting point for building a tiny home. I want to keep that kitchen! Show less

We have towed our R-Pod several thousand miles. Many enjoyable trips, but have had to do repairs after each journey. I continue to be amazed at the low quality of the construction of this unit. The typical drain pipe support breaking, twice now. We are lucky to not have had electrical failure by now, based on the experience other owners. Fixed some rain leaks and interior trim that needs to be refastened all too often. Now the final straw is that the poor design has inadequate support for the slide out wall, which is collapsing. No frame support built in, and the supporting wall is distorted to near complete failure. It seems that newer models have those frame supports built in, but that Forest River no longer provides the frame supports for this model for a mechanic to install. This unit will soon be unrepairable. So much for trusting Forest River products. From the first year, it was apparent that they care very little about customer satisfaction. Show less

Have owned this trailer for almost 4 years. I've been all over the country. Every time I go out something breaks. The wall unit that holds the TV bounced away from the wall , made a mess of the ceiling. Th e rear cap has seperated off the floor, the insurance co.will pay $5,000 for that and the wall unit. I first purchased the trailer the cheap Chines tire blew, tire warranty covered only the warranty on the tire $30. The damage was over $1,000. Forest River would not cover anything. I purchased the parts from them at full price. Water pump went out. I would not recommend a Forest River product. Show less

It is a great trailer, pulls nice and although light and seems small it’s actually pretty big once inside. Went camping with 4 adults and a golden retriever and not once we felt cramped inside. Very happy with it! Show less

Really like the floor plan of this 5th wheel. Tons of storage in the kitchen, bedroom closet, and underneath the RV. Have enjoyed the high top free standing table- don't see this style in other RV's. Living room area is nice and spacious and couches that came with the RV are quite comfortable. This RV is great for extended camping or living in. Spent time in the winter and was very warm without any freezing of any pipes with skirting. Would highly recommend! Show less

I received no warranty work in which I expected the warranty work to be completed within the first year and they closed their doors. I contacted forest river and received no help from them either. The sink cracked as the screws were put in too tight, the cushions came and never fit, I never received the remote for the awning and slides, I didn’t receive the self leveling that I ordered. And ever since everything keeps falling apart on this trailer I would not recommend Forest River to anyone :( Show less

Trailer floor plan is ok and pulls well. However, soft roof has leaked since it was 2 years old. Glue on roof came lose & roof started tearing. Factory would not cover under warranty because they blamed in on roof material & glue. Roof maker would not cover it and neither would dealer. Dealer reglued roof but $1800 & 2 yrs later roof ripped in same place & started leaking again. Very disappointed in manufacturer!! Was totally ripped off. Buyers beware. Show less

The floorplan is perfect, and the camper has plenty of room. However, for the cost, the product is made with poor quality material. Our camper is a 2018 and was not used very often until last year. The up/down (not rollout) windows came apart last year, they aren't covered by the extended warranty or the manufacturer. The skylight above the bathtub is cracked and water is leaking in, not covered because it's caused by the sun. How is it possible that a sky light isn't made well enough to standup to the weather. Show less

We purchased our Cedar Creek in 2018 and lived in it full time for a year and a half in 2019-2020 in western South Dakota, a portion of that time being the third coldest winter in South Dakota's recorded history! While other full-time RVers were dealing with frozen pipes, our unit handled the below zero temps successfully, thanks to the tank heaters, custom skirting, and other typical winterizing measures taken. We have two house dogs, one an 85 lb. black lab, and we didn't have any space issues having them in the RV. I worked remotely, so we replaced the tri-fold couch in the 2nd bedroom with a sit-stand desk for my computer workstation. I also used the 2nd bedroom/office as my vanity, clothes closet and dresser, and coffee nook. We also wintered in it for 6 months in Arizona, November through April, and the two A/C units kept up with the 80+ degree days. We were very comfortable. The electric fireplace in the living room helped warm the RV when nights were cool. The only reason we are selling is because we downsized to a Class C so we can make shorter trips and I am able to help drive. Although we like our new Class C, it does not carry the quality of workmanship, cabinetry, and furniture as our Forest River, so we will miss that. Show less