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2018 Forest River Sabre 5th Wheel reviews

3.4 (6 reviews)
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3.8
Overall quality
2.3
Floorplan
4.5
Driving/towing
4.3
Factory warranty
2.0

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Rod

Alberta

Reviewed on March 20, 2021

RV reviewed 2018 Forest River Sabre 30RLT view listing

2.8
We have regretted buying this RV from the day we purchased it. First time out the trailer filled up with dust dust and more dust. Slide seal was missing from factory build. Had to show dealership where seal was missing as they couldn’t figure it out. We’ve had cabinets fall apart drawers slides lo... read more
We have regretted buying this RV from the day we purchased it. First time out the trailer filled up with dust dust and more dust. Slide seal was missing from factory build. Had to show dealership where seal was missing as they couldn’t figure it out. We’ve had cabinets fall apart drawers slides loose from poor workmanship. Very crude building of this unit as there were all the wall cutouts and sawdust for wiring left laying behind. Holes were cut with an axe or chisel instead of a hole saw. Disgusting. Most appliances have failed and needed replaced. Microwave was thrown in a hole with four screws and not supported underneath. I wonder why it fell apart. After all this we only have a one year warranty for a $70,000 RV. All I can say is Buyer beware.
Livability
4.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
4.0
Driving/towing
4.0
Factory warranty/support
1.0
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bob

Florida

Reviewed on October 29, 2020

RV reviewed 2018 Forest River Sabre 36BHQ view listing

1.6
If you are considering buying one of these units I would suggest that if you are bound and determined buy it used after all the issues have been resolved.One of my ac units quit {not even sure it ever worked] Automatic jacks quit Can't hook up to city water as it fills up water holding tank and overflows. Now... read more
If you are considering buying one of these units I would suggest that if you are bound and determined buy it used after all the issues have been resolved.One of my ac units quit {not even sure it ever worked] Automatic jacks quit Can't hook up to city water as it fills up water holding tank and overflows. Now the refrigerator has died and the manufacturer is an absolute joke.Don't depend on Forest River for support as they are Mia .Funny part of the refrigerator is you can't remove it without taking out the back window as it's too wide for the door. Good Luck
Livability
1.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
3.0
Driving/towing
2.0
Factory warranty/support
1.0
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Donna Gray

Florida

Reviewed on September 10, 2020

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4.8
The living quarters are very comfortable with plenty of room. Lots of storage inside and out. The bedroom is well laid out, great closet space with a hook up for washer/dryer. The bathroom allows for privacy and has a large shower. The 50 amp electrical service is more than sufficient. The inverter allows th... read more
The living quarters are very comfortable with plenty of room. Lots of storage inside and out. The bedroom is well laid out, great closet space with a hook up for washer/dryer. The bathroom allows for privacy and has a large shower. The 50 amp electrical service is more than sufficient. The inverter allows the refrigerator to run while traveling, which is nice to have fresh supplies when arriving at your destination. The original tires were not reliable and we had two blow outs in one trip. We have replaced all four with 14 ply reliable tires. The hookup is very easy and the auto leveling is fantastic. It travels (pulls) with our F250 with no swaying. The awnings over the slide outs help to keep things clean. The entry steps are stout and adjustable to the ground with no rocking upon entering or leaving. We have lived in the camper for three months at a time and have had very wonderful times. Please email with any questions you may have.
Livability
5.0
Overall quality
5.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
Factory warranty/support
4.0
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Roger

Wyoming

Reviewed on June 20, 2020

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4.8
This has been a great RV, for us. We have had no problems at all. We have towed it through Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and of course Wyoming. Have enjoyed it and hope that the future owners will enjoy it just as much. Its been the perfect size for the two of us.... read more
This has been a great RV, for us. We have had no problems at all. We have towed it through Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and of course Wyoming. Have enjoyed it and hope that the future owners will enjoy it just as much. Its been the perfect size for the two of us.
Livability
5.0
Overall quality
5.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
Factory warranty/support
4.0
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Recent purchaser of 36BHQ

Arizona

Reviewed on June 12, 2018

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3.4
A lot of NO craftsmanship has been used to build this unit. Very poor quality build. Everything falling apart due to no reenforcement where needed to support couches, refrigerator, doors etc(items are screwed into thin walled paneling with not back support). I would not recommend to purchase this RV. If y... read more
A lot of NO craftsmanship has been used to build this unit. Very poor quality build. Everything falling apart due to no reenforcement where needed to support couches, refrigerator, doors etc(items are screwed into thin walled paneling with not back support). I would not recommend to purchase this RV. If you want this floor plan, shop around and pay more for quality. I have owned this RV for 2 1/2 months. It has been in the shop for 1 1/2 months due to very slow warranty support. Getting ready to bring it back again for a list of more items.
Livability
5.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
Factory warranty/support
1.0
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Hollie

Missouri

Reviewed on March 9, 2018

RV reviewed 2018 Forest River Sabre 36BHQ view listing

3.0
We purchased this camper about a month ago for my husband who travels for work. He is 700 miles from home, so we purchased brand new, to make sure he had a nice home away from home, with minimal issues. Since day one we have had nothing but issues. When he went to pick the camper up the bar that holds the bed... read more
We purchased this camper about a month ago for my husband who travels for work. He is 700 miles from home, so we purchased brand new, to make sure he had a nice home away from home, with minimal issues. Since day one we have had nothing but issues. When he went to pick the camper up the bar that holds the bedroom closet door had come out of the wall. The way they slide freely, doesn't stand up to the movement of the camper. The doors look great, but this is definitely a design flaw. Other than that, which was fixed before taking it off the lot, we didn't see any immediate problems, until reaching the campsite the next day where we found these issues: -The plumbing underneath wasn't properly hooked up. Had my husband not noticed this when he went to hook up the hoses, it would not have been pretty. -The auto leveling system is terrible. We tried several times, it said the camper was level, however, it was clearly not. Even in manual mode (which requires the use of two jacks at a time) we could not make the camper level. After calling the dealership, they informed us they have so many issues with the auto-level, they actually have an on site person who only works on these systems. -The thermostat on the wall in the kitchen was not mounted properly, so the slide out for the kitchen table rubbed against the front of it. This caused the touch screen feature not to work, and we had to remove the cover in order to get the furnace turned on. -The mattress they put on the built in bed frame was about four inches to big, both length and width wise. Thankfully we had another on hand to replace it with. -The mid bunk slide out didn't slide all the way out, which meant it didn't seal correctly. We assumed this simply needed adjusted, but when we got it back in the shop, they said the whole wall was coming apart, causing it not to seal. We are awaiting word from the manufacturer on how this is going to be fixed... -When we took the first shower, it flooded the bathroom floor. They didn't seal the door up correctly so it was leaking. We purchase a tube of silicone and tried to seal it from the outside, but it didn't work. We couldn't get to the spot that needed sealed without taking it apart. -Nothing in the camper is straight. Things like the curtains and backsplash above the stove are noticeably crooked. (I did not get out a level and pick things apart) -Refrigerator works, but there is a beep to it we cannot figure out. Everything 30 seconds it beeps. Fortunately we eventually tuned it out, but it's obnoxious enough that people were on the phone with notice it. -The LED strips along the ceiling give a nice ambiance, however, it looks like they weren't stuck down good. When you stand in the bedroom and look down, you can see where parts of the LED strip are sticking up a couple inches. -The cupholder light in the couch stopped working the second day. Obviously not a deal breaker, but makes me worry the heat and such are next. -The screws used to install strips on the edge of the stairs going from the bedroom to kitchen area were way too big and stuck up too high. The first time I went through barefoot, I cut my toe open pretty good. This was an easy fix, as we made a trip to the hardware store and swapped them out, but it was still an inconvenience (and quite painful). I recognize many of these things are minor. I would not have given a bad review if it had simply been bad screws and a couple crooked fixtures. But the lack of attention to detail that went into putting this camper together is appalling. I realize it isn't a top of the line camper, but when you spend the money for something brand new, you expect things to work. It has been in the shop for the past week, and anticipate it will be there for a while, as they are waiting on the manufacturer to get back with them on approval and advice for warranty repairs. Bottom line, I would never recommend anyone waste their money on a Sabre.
Livability
3.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
Factory warranty/support
1.0
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