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3.6 (187 reviews)
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3.7
Overall quality
3.0
Floorplan
4.2
Driving/towing
4.1
Factory warranty
3.1

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Bruce W Hughart

North Carolina, USA

Reviewed on March 2, 2024

RV reviewed 2018 Forest River Rockwood 2606WS view listing

3.8
This trailer was our first leap up from a pop up. We purchased spring of 2018 and have traveled extensively. Home based in NC we've made trips to Michigan's UP and and back down through Wisconsin. Another summer trekked to Maine and the Canadian border. A couple trips to Florida. And many trips to various de... read more
This trailer was our first leap up from a pop up. We purchased spring of 2018 and have traveled extensively. Home based in NC we've made trips to Michigan's UP and and back down through Wisconsin. Another summer trekked to Maine and the Canadian border. A couple trips to Florida. And many trips to various destinations 2 to 4 hours from home. So this trailer has been over some rough roads and seen a lot of use. It's held up very well in my estimation. We have had a few minor failures but considering it's a small home traveling down the road at 65 mph I would expect that. So we've had several minor failures that I've been able to repair requiring 2-4 hours of my time. We did have a catastrophic tire blow out in Maine a couple years ago on a tire that was properly inflated and showed no signs of impending failure. I think Rockwood is now equipping their RVs with Goodyear tires but the 2018 model came with China bombs on the wheel. We are in the market for a new rig but only because we now need a bunk house for grand children. Otherwise I'd probably keep camping in it for several more years. I hope our nex rig hold up as well as thin one has. To the best of my knowledge my rig came with a 1 year warranty. I have never contacted the dealer or the factory for warranty service or repairs. Anything that needed fixing was just easier and less expensive to do myself.
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3.0
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3.0
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3.0
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5.0
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KYLE SMITH

Michigan, USA

Reviewed on December 29, 2023

RV reviewed 2018 Forest River Salem 27REI view listing

2.2
This trailer was a disaster from day one I would never get another forest river salem never after delivering the driver slide out came loose and to dealership the fix 300 mile no vacation july 29th November through smokies mountain 27 Drgree stop to sleep close hot water tank Lp gas leak un... read more
This trailer was a disaster from day one I would never get another forest river salem never after delivering the driver slide out came loose and to dealership the fix 300 mile no vacation july 29th November through smokies mountain 27 Drgree stop to sleep close hot water tank Lp gas leak under bed we almost die. Fitting lose . Fix fitting on to NC and t still here still here setting here looking at sealing tile bubble making notes for lawyer when we return to Michigan in spring
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1.0
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1.0
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3.0
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3.0
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Jerry H

Reviewed on September 18, 2023

RV reviewed 2018 Forest River R-Pod RP-190 view listing

2.8
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 o... read more
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.
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2.0
Overall quality
2.0
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4.0
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5.0
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Don Cherry

Reviewed on September 6, 2023

RV reviewed 2018 Forest River Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8329SS view listing

3.0
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 ... read more
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.
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1.0
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1.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Astrid Hanser

Reviewed on August 22, 2023

RV reviewed 2018 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf 17BHSE view listing

4.6
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!... read more
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!
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Chelsey Grunewald

Reviewed on July 16, 2023

RV reviewed 2018 Forest River Wildwood X-Lite 273QBXL view listing

1.6
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 remo... read more
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 :(
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1.0
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1.0
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2.0
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3.0
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Gary Hall

Reviewed on April 24, 2023

RV reviewed 2018 Forest River R-Pod RP-179 view listing

4.4
A big thank you to Amanda at the warranty Dept. She took care of having our warranty work done in a timely manner and to our satisfaction.We were treated with respect and all of our issues were resolved. Thank you ,Amanda... read more
A big thank you to Amanda at the warranty Dept. She took care of having our warranty work done in a timely manner and to our satisfaction.We were treated with respect and all of our issues were resolved. Thank you ,Amanda
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4.0
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4.0
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5.0
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Steven

Reviewed on April 9, 2023

RV reviewed 2018 Forest River Salem 30QBSS view listing

1.6
We bought a 2018 Forest River Salem 30QBSS this last summer we noticed the ski on the slide out was coming off because water was getting in behind the medal that was attached to it. After going through my insurance to get it fixed it was deemed to be poor craftsmanship/factory default and after numerous attem... read more
We bought a 2018 Forest River Salem 30QBSS this last summer we noticed the ski on the slide out was coming off because water was getting in behind the medal that was attached to it. After going through my insurance to get it fixed it was deemed to be poor craftsmanship/factory default and after numerous attempts to contact forest river via phone and email they have not responded! This is a industry wide thing from what I have seen!! This will cost me over 7k to fix! This is not something I could have prevented as it was an issue that I couldn’t see coming!!! I’m extremely unhappy with Salem right now! Maybe posting here will get them to respond to me!
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2.0
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2.0
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1.0
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2.0
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Lynne Fedorick

Reviewed on March 30, 2023

RV reviewed 2018 Forest River R-Pod RP-180 view listing

4.6
I have traveled in my 2018 Forest River rPod 180 HRE for 4 years now. I bought it new. It's been an amazing little unit, easy to tow, fun to live in. Unfortunately, there was a recall on it to replace an axle. Forest River has been absolutely stellar about doing the recall work. Not only did they come a... read more
I have traveled in my 2018 Forest River rPod 180 HRE for 4 years now. I bought it new. It's been an amazing little unit, easy to tow, fun to live in. Unfortunately, there was a recall on it to replace an axle. Forest River has been absolutely stellar about doing the recall work. Not only did they come and pick up my rPod on Vancouver Island to take it to the plant in Oregon for repairs, when I sent an email to enquire as to its status after 5 weeks, they responded almost immediately. And then the head service technician working on it phoned me with a detailed update. It's been an amazing littler rig and they've been amazing to deal with.
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4.0
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Lynne Fedorick

Reviewed on January 13, 2023

RV reviewed 2018 Forest River R-Pod RP-180 view listing

3.0
I have had my 2018 Rpod 180 since 2018. The frame on my Rpod was showing rust in the first year, the dealer wouldn't fix it under warranty. I had to go under it and painted the whole frame with a rust converter then painted it to prevent more rust damage. Apart from things like trim falling off, cabine... read more
I have had my 2018 Rpod 180 since 2018. The frame on my Rpod was showing rust in the first year, the dealer wouldn't fix it under warranty. I had to go under it and painted the whole frame with a rust converter then painted it to prevent more rust damage. Apart from things like trim falling off, cabinet doors breaking and the bathroom door no longer closing, it was pretty good until last year. Last year, I noticed the driver's side wall appeared to be sinking. I contacted Forest River in October and was put on a list to have my rig returned to the factory for a new axle, and repairs to the frame and cabin that resulted. It's now mid-January, and still, no date has been given to me for the repairs to take place. There was some mention of them taking it in June, right when I would be using it, but nothing is written in stone yet.
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5.0
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