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2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf Travel Trailer reviews

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LWJ

Texas

Reviewed on January 24, 2022

RV reviewed 2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf 26DBH view listing

5.0
We bought our Grey Wolf 27DBH BL in June, 2021. We have been on 12 camping trips that equal to 38 nights. Thank the Lord our camper has had no major issues. Our Ice maker went out after the second trip and was promptly replaced under warranty. Just recently I noticed that a screw was missing on the roller... read more
We bought our Grey Wolf 27DBH BL in June, 2021. We have been on 12 camping trips that equal to 38 nights. Thank the Lord our camper has had no major issues. Our Ice maker went out after the second trip and was promptly replaced under warranty. Just recently I noticed that a screw was missing on the roller bracket on the awning and our toilet had a fresh water leak. I made an appointment with my dealer and they are going to fix under warranty. My dealer has a great reputation and has me scheduled for pickup By mid-next week. So far they have been great. I really think that when buying a camper, one should buy from a dealer like Welcome Back in Athens, Texas. Before they deliver a trailer, they make sure it’s ready to go and all systems work. We have been very pleased with Forest River Grey Wolf and our dealer.
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Luke Ward

Texas

Reviewed on December 28, 2021

RV reviewed 2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf 27DBHBL view listing

5.0
We looked at RV,s for almost a year. We were disappointed in the build quality of many brands that were supposedly the “best seller” and high end brands. During our search we would find RV’s with loose walls, panels missing, bulging sides, and so and so forth. We had friends who had boug... read more
We looked at RV,s for almost a year. We were disappointed in the build quality of many brands that were supposedly the “best seller” and high end brands. During our search we would find RV’s with loose walls, panels missing, bulging sides, and so and so forth. We had friends who had bought RV’s from big name dealers and didn’t get to use them for several months waiting on repairs to brand new units. The Cherokee brand was the one that we found to have no issues and we liked the rear rack. We purchased ours from a local dealer who has been in business for years. Our new Grey Wolf has had no issues to this date and we are thankful for our decision on purchasing one. It is easy to pull, the layout is perfect for our use. If we ever move up to a larger RV, it will be one from the Cherokee family. Great job!
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Steven Elks

North Carolina

Reviewed on November 10, 2021

RV reviewed 2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf 23MK Limited view listing

2.8
Bought my 2021 model new in July 2020. Great dealer. Lots of little odds and ends I handled myself personally during the first year. Having a background is construction. It was easier to fix myself than schedule down time of unit and the concern of taking it in. Immediately after my warranty went out (less ... read more
Bought my 2021 model new in July 2020. Great dealer. Lots of little odds and ends I handled myself personally during the first year. Having a background is construction. It was easier to fix myself than schedule down time of unit and the concern of taking it in. Immediately after my warranty went out (less than 2 months) my slide stopped working. seemed to be in some sort of bind. I scheduled a time to get it looked at by the dealer. Long story short there is damage to gears and motor. $1800 to be exact. This slide had not been ran in and out 20 times. Forest River would provide no support for the junk they build. Also parts have been ordered to repair it for 2 months. Still not came in. Do yourself a favor and stay away from forest River!!!
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3.0
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2.0
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4.0
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4.0
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Cynthia Rice

Tennessee

Reviewed on October 22, 2021

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3.0
We purchased a 2021 Cherokee 294rr vin 4X4TCK32XMX147198 in January 2021. Upon purchase and use of the camper we have had issues. The first big issue was with the entry door. On our third use of this unit it began splitting at the bottom corner and would not close or open properly. It took 7 weeks for us to g... read more
We purchased a 2021 Cherokee 294rr vin 4X4TCK32XMX147198 in January 2021. Upon purchase and use of the camper we have had issues. The first big issue was with the entry door. On our third use of this unit it began splitting at the bottom corner and would not close or open properly. It took 7 weeks for us to get a new door put on under warranty. The week we got the door fixed, we took a trip and hauled our 853 lb 2020 Harley Davidson Roadglide special in the back. The toy hauler is rated to haul 2000lbs. Upon arriving home from the trip and preparing to unload the motorcycle, we discovered that the back tire of the motorcycle had broken through the subfloor. We immediately called camping world to initiate a warranty claim for this repair. After weeks of waiting we were contacted by our camping world tech and advised that Forest River had denied our claim. They stated that Forest River believes that the motorcycle was in motion when the damage occurred and it looks like someone “popped a wheelie” while trying to load the bike. (Yeah, they really said that) I took it upon myself to call Maddison at Forest River to explain what happened and find out why the claim was denied. She told me that the motorcycle was in transit when the damage occurred therefore it is the customers fault and no fault of the builder. I advised her again, the bike was stationary and the camper was in transit behind our Silverado, which was in motion. (Newtons laws of motion, seriously) Of course the bike was in transit! The 835 lb stationary motorcycle was strapped down in the back of the toy hauler, rated for 2000 lbs, being hauled by a Chevy Silverado! Anyways, after speaking to Maddison she agreed to resubmit my claim for approval after denial. One week later, our claim is denied again. This is no way fault of the customer and the subfloor of our toy hauler should have never broken through with an 835 lb Harley.
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5.0
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Dayna Coonce

Missouri

Reviewed on July 20, 2021

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4.0
I have a MAJOR problem with a design flaw. Has no one ever noticed the water inlet is directly above the electric hookup? I understand the electric is suppose to be waterproof BUT!!!!!! Let’s face it things happen. I first noticed this the first time I took my camper out. I was new just learning how t... read more
I have a MAJOR problem with a design flaw. Has no one ever noticed the water inlet is directly above the electric hookup? I understand the electric is suppose to be waterproof BUT!!!!!! Let’s face it things happen. I first noticed this the first time I took my camper out. I was new just learning how to hook things up. I connected water, electric then when walking around double checking I realized water was not connected correctly and it was running down side of camper. I immediately shut elec and water off and reconnected the water and made sure it was all good before turning electric back on. I’m writing this review because I think something needs to be changed. Who on earth designed this? Very unhappy with that.
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4.0
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Matt

Nebraska

Reviewed on July 14, 2021

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3.8
We picked up our RV at a dealer in late May of 2021 at Lake of the Ozarks (AOK RV) as we couldn't find this model any closer to us at the time. The dealer did a fantastic job walking us through the unit, showing us how everything worked, sharing common problems, etc. We were a little concerned when he told ... read more
We picked up our RV at a dealer in late May of 2021 at Lake of the Ozarks (AOK RV) as we couldn't find this model any closer to us at the time. The dealer did a fantastic job walking us through the unit, showing us how everything worked, sharing common problems, etc. We were a little concerned when he told us that we should invest in a good staple gun to put things back together because we would need it (pulling your "house" through a hurricane during an earthquake). We thought this was sage advice but figured we could wait at least a season to pick one up. Well, we should have went right to the hardware store because by the time we got home with the unit the door below the fireplace was in two pieces and there was loose trim throughout the unit. I contacted Forest River and received NO help at all. I took the door apart, glued and clamped it back together and, viola; better than new. Also began gluing all trim back on. The next time out, we opened one of the drawers under the slide-out and the stop that keeps the drawer closed was lying on the floor. I didn't even waste my time contacting Forest River, I simply removed the drawers, added glue to the bottom of the stops, and WOOD SCREWS (not staples) from the inside of the drawer into the stop. Our next project is to figure out where/why the shower leaks onto the floor. Also, for the first couple times out in the unit we strongly recommend traveling with a Shop Vac to clean up all the saw dust and metal pieces from rivets left over from manufacturing. Poor attention to detail and craftsmanship at the factory is apparent. Also, be careful lifting the cover to the storage under the bed. We lifted ours and the rough plywood caught the mattress and tore a hole in the mattress! After all these issues, would we recommend this trailer? In a word, yes. We love the floor plan with the bedroom that can be "isolated", the fireplace, the outdoor fridge, and the kitchen in general. There is a LOT of storage and this unit has many features that make it an attractive option. It is a very comfortable travel trailer to spend a rainy day or three in (yep, been there done that already too!). So far we have not had any issues with any appliances and we have thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor stereo speakers. At this price point, this trailer provides a great platform for your first trailer or a nice step back into campers, which is were we are at. To date we have towed the unit over 1,000 miles and our F-150 pulls this trailer aptly with no complaints. A few things that would be nice are bubble levels on the unit, a ladder on back to the roof, better door seals, relocated freshwater tank drain, ability to change the LED light colors on the canopy (blue light attracts bugs...think bug zapper), cylinders to hold up the storage cover under the bed...we could go on, but they are all small things that the factory could add for minimal cost. As a matter of fact, we have a list and have begun our "upgrades". Finally, we have thoroughly enjoyed getting back into "camping" and this unit is a big reason why.
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2.0
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5.0
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Shawn Copp

Oregon

Reviewed on June 29, 2021

RV reviewed 2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf 26DBH view listing

4.0
This was my families first RV, and I can say we did some extensive research into floorplans, models, and manufactures. We also did our homework into reviews and took into consideration customer satisfaction. We eventually settled on our Cherokee Alfa-Wolf 26DBH-L. Not being able to find it anywhere in Ore... read more
This was my families first RV, and I can say we did some extensive research into floorplans, models, and manufactures. We also did our homework into reviews and took into consideration customer satisfaction. We eventually settled on our Cherokee Alfa-Wolf 26DBH-L. Not being able to find it anywhere in Oregon for under $47K, we bought it from a wholesaler in Ohio for $31K delivered, which we had a good experience with. The first day we received the trailer we knew we were going to be dealing with material durability and quality control issues. The trailer is visibly appealing, we really like the look of the trailer, have had no issues towing it, and it has many options we could not find with other trailer manufactures. It comes with junk tires (Castle Rock), with many reporting tire tread separation under 1000 miles. Consider putting on good quality tires to avoid blow outs and damage to your new trailer. Delivery: The trailer skirt on the left side had minimal support so upon delivery we had a cracked side skirt from top to bottom. One marker light was never connected to the wire loom, another marker light on the back did not work. Upon inspection under the front storage compartment there was a cracked support beam where they screwed threw a knot in the wood and did not replace. Throughout the trailer was sawdust, metal shavings, and extra screws all throughout the trailer. The bathroom wall panels were separating from one side of the shower. There was a stripped support bolt under the couch which was just left and not replaced. When you spend $31K on a trailer, you expect to receive a clean trailer with no damages. The above issues were clearly obvious and had there been quality control (QC) in place or had the dealer actually walked through to perform trailer prep, these issues would have been plainly obvious to the eye. This was a reputable dealer. Maybe this is normal for RV dealers, don’t know, not impressed. All issues have been addressed with the dealer and are in the process of being repaired. Warranty: What I have noticed with Forest River after reading their warranty is they are trying to avoid any responsibility with their trailers. They will require you to go through the warranty process with the manufacturer of the specific appliance/ part. (This might be normal for RV manufacturer's, do not know since this is our first). They only warranty their seals for 90 days. This didn't sit well with me, so I went and purchased the Good Sam extended Service plan for peace of mind, well worth it. We did hear in other reviews the biggest issues such as the plumbing leaking, fridge leaking/ being noisy, microwave/ fireplace fuse blowing. We have not experienced these issues. Although the fridge is not quite by any means, it does not keep us up at night. The support flanges on the refrigerator were too long and prevented the door seal's from a full seal. This may cause leaking, it’s easy to grind them down. (Another quality control issue in my opinion). The shower/tub pan does not feel very sturdy to me. Although I don’t plan on showering in it other than the children. I’m going to look into how to add support to it. It also looks like you will need to seal the wall panels to the tub pan with silicone or caulking, or there will be certain water leakage. Overall, my family is pleased with the trailer, we are optimistic that we will have years of fun traveling with it. But it is clear Forest River is interested in slapping these trailers together as fast as they can with minimal/no QC in the process. If there was QC, they need to be fired and the company needs to improve their product delivery to its customers who pay good money for their product. While your warranty is ticking away, I would recommend you familiarize yourself, run all components, and use the trailer hard to recognize any future issue, then replace and/or fix the issue under warranty. It was explained to me that trailers are basically made from the same materials and made to be extremely light, because if they were home quality materials, you'd be pulling a house, so true. I would also suppose if you were living in the trailer full time you would have issues with longevity (These RV's are not intended to be lived in full time). These are recreational trailers intended to be used for recreational purposes! I guess we need to keep that in mind when we are reviewing these RV's. Overall we are satisfied with the RV, our only concern as stated above is the QC and the durability of some materials. Shawn
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5.0
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Evan. M

Alberta

Reviewed on May 18, 2021

RV reviewed 2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf 23MKBL view listing

3.0
Bought our 2021 Cherokee Grey Wolf 23MKBL in March of 2021 and we had problems before we even left the dealership. The rear frameless window "popped" requiring a full window replacement. The next problem we encountered is our fresh water tank monitor not working, this lead to confusion when what... read more
Bought our 2021 Cherokee Grey Wolf 23MKBL in March of 2021 and we had problems before we even left the dealership. The rear frameless window "popped" requiring a full window replacement. The next problem we encountered is our fresh water tank monitor not working, this lead to confusion when what we assume the tank breather stared flowing water. Upon inspection of what normally is a vent next to the water connection it was found to be full of sillicone. Next on the list: The dangerously low black and grey water drain. It's only a matter of time before it gets wrecked. We measured it at 5 inches from the ground. I honestly don't know if it can be fixed. On the topic of drains, the fresh water drain valve requires reaching through the leaf springs and frame to access. Hot water tank bypass valves. Get your splunking gear ready. I have to crawl through the cargo area to turn these valves. Not user friendly, thankfully I am slim. While you're under there vaccumm up the sawdust from manufacturing. Minor details, not a deal breaker by anymeans but makes a person question the manufacturing process and quality control. I get it these trailers are produced as cheaply and quickly as possible but that shouldn't be an excuse. The lack of model specific owners manual is a huge let down. I get it, it's the 21st century, everything is digital these days. At the very least being able to download a .pdf model specific manual would be a significant improvement in our expirece. If any of the problems I have encountered are user errors I'm sure they could have been resolved with a proper manual. Our sales person didn't give a great orientation either. The rear awning arm disconnected from the trailer on our return trip on our maiden voyage. Turns out it was just stuck on with an adhesive. Fortunately I had an assortment of bungee cords in my pickup truck and was able to bungee it in place and make a safe return home. You would think something like an awnining would be bolted to the trailer. The location of the thermostat can make the bedroom a lot hotter than expected. If you are camping in cool weather consider leaving the interior doors open. The trailer isn't all bad. We really like the lay out and styling of the trailer. The kitchen is luxurious and honestly more fancy than the kitchen in my own home. The bed is surprisingly comfortable for an RV mattress. Mind you we like our mattresses firm. The trailer tows nicely. My 1/2 ton GMC with a 5.3L V8 has no problem towing it. We like the LED lighting under the awning and on the slide. The electric fireplace is a nice touch. The D ring for chains and the holder for the plug on the toungue are simple and are very welcome features. The leash latch is handy and a nice touch. The outside fridge and ice maker is also very welcomed and will serve as a bar. The exhaust fan in the bathroom is impressively powerful. The fridge is huge for a holiday trailer. Just wish it could be run on LPG as well. I'm sure we will love this trailer once we get the bugs worked out but for now it has been more stress than relaxation.
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5.0
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John Wilkie

Washington

Reviewed on May 8, 2021

RV reviewed 2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf 26DBH view listing

2.8
This is our first travel trailer and we bought it for the floor plan and features which are good for the price range. We've had many quality issues including; head liner came loose, bedroom doors failed and could not be closed. Lighting was wired to wrong switches, panels were broken on installation and po... read more
This is our first travel trailer and we bought it for the floor plan and features which are good for the price range. We've had many quality issues including; head liner came loose, bedroom doors failed and could not be closed. Lighting was wired to wrong switches, panels were broken on installation and poorly covered with trim. Silicone sealant was not complete. Dealer fixed these items under warranty. (Warranty is void if you do any work yourself) Bottom line, the factory rushed this through and the QA department didn't catch obvious issues.
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William E Curler

Iowa

Reviewed on April 10, 2021

RV reviewed 2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf 23MK Limited view listing

3.6
Bought this Unit 1/23/21, Brought it home. 1 week later we were inside with the slideout out, tried to bring it in with no avail. Found a wire several weeks later with a screw in it from the factory. We called the dealer with little help, the Manufacturer was no existent. I fixed it myself. Took the unit out ... read more
Bought this Unit 1/23/21, Brought it home. 1 week later we were inside with the slideout out, tried to bring it in with no avail. Found a wire several weeks later with a screw in it from the factory. We called the dealer with little help, the Manufacturer was no existent. I fixed it myself. Took the unit out 4/9/21. The back up camera did not work(installed by the dealer because they sold it with one that was missing). Pulled the camera and marker light that it was connected to. Found a loose wire. I also found that the marker lights have a 3/4" hole behind them without sealant. When I got home, I removed every light and filled the holes with silicone. I will look everything else over to make sure it is sealed. These units look awesome and have a great floor plan. THE QUALITY OF MANUFACTURING IS PATHETIC! Not a good representation of The Investors!!!!!!!!!!
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