2018 Forest River Riverstone 5th Wheel reviews

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 bought a full time Riverstone. Absolutely the perfect layout inside, the beautiful look, BUT, peel back all that and it is nothing but poor quality after poor quality. This is our second Forest River and the same crap all over again. 1.Main living fireplace burns out 2. No hot water when we bought it. Had to argue to get some one from the dealer to come finish pulling the cable into the breaker panel. 3. pantry cabinets are on the smallest cheapest roller assemblies possible. Replacing them now. 4. Cabinets bottoms are nothing but cheap thin paneling put in. 5. Auto fan in main bath had to be replaced already. 6. Shower had to be recaulked to keep from leaking 7.Had to replace one wheel due to a crack in the wheel. 8. Main door side slide messed up and broke furniture. Still needs repair. AND THE LIST CONTINUES!!!!!! FOREST RIVER GOT ME THIS TIME BUT NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!! Show less