Forest River HEMISPHERE LITE 282RK 282RK reviews

Our Salem hemisphere has been a great camper for me my wife and our grandkids when they visit. The kitchen area is huge for a camper of this size. More than adequate cabinet space in kitchen bathroom and even the bedroom. Bedroom has a large three drawer dresser and wardrobe closet hard to find in a travel trailer. Outside frig and sink a bonus when outdoors. Only issue was the recliners starting to peel (which has been a problem with all types of campers made from 2015-present) We put covers on the backs so not a big deal. Everything else has been perfect. Pulled great with my 1500 ram. Show less

This RV has been such a pleasure to own. The floor plan is perfect for 2-4 ppl, with complete privacy for 2 in the master bedroom. Lots of storage throughout makes this model very livable. The outdoor kitchen makes it so convenient for outdoor cooking/grilling. Show less

This thing has been a “hanger queen”! Too many problems to write about. Currently dealing with in all probability a power converter gone bad. If you don’t need a 10.6 cu ft fridge, buy some other brand. Our dealer nearby no longer buys Hemispheres due to incredibly poor quality control at the plant that assembled them. You need to be a licensed mechanic to own a Hemisphere. What can go wrong DOES go wrong. About 25 things needed repairs in first year including A/C, water heater, and plumbing. First six months of second year six things so far. 4 months still remaining. Show less

Extremely poor workmanship and zero quality control. That’s why the dearly near us no longer carries the Hemisphere line. They’re all made at one plant. Obviously the plant and how it runs is horrible. First year following problems: Bath sink cracked in 3 places. Most of the valances came off the wall. BR window no longer would open. Entry stairs fell IN during travel ruining bath door. Entry door, bath door, and BR door wouldn’t stay closed. BR door entry not square to the point door wouldn’t even close. None of the drawers would stay closed throughout. Screw in kitchen cabinet drilled right through the exterior skin of the RV. Spare tire was one turn of a screw from detaching from its mount. Overhead speakers became detached from ceiling. Drawer bottoms began to fall out since the staples missed going into the actual bottom of the drawers. City water port began leaking inside the RV. Water began running onto the floor. All 3 seals around slideout came off the vehicle. Speakers for TV mode of entertainment center have never worked. A/C fan in BR was loose and made a horrible racket. Water heater internal gizmo for electric mode went bad. Second year: We are now stranded at a campsite during a 3 day weekend due to power converter failing. At least that’s what I believe has happened. Still 6 months to go in second year. The first 6 months our Hemisphere was in the shop. Show less

Bought brand new because we didn't want problems from an older one.....yeah right. Drove it home, opened it up, window decor was laying on couch, cupboard door under sink was apart and laying on floor ( my husband used liquid nails to put it back together), then the whole door fell off the hinges, Put fresh water hose on to get ready to go camping, came back out of house, and apparently there was no valve on the fresh water hose and all the water was running out. (Husband had to run around and get a valve and fix so we could go to our destination), under their protective rug in the doorway was a slit in the flooring. Didn't see until I put our rug down and took theirs out. Lifted the storage door over the bed to get a game out, and the door fell off the hinges and hit me in the head leaving a dent and a mark it hit so hard! Buyer beware! Cheap, Cheap, Cheap! I would of kept my older camper if I knew I would have to pay 15 years for such a cheap built, fall apart, parts missing, broken kitchen light camper!!! It won't last 15 years!! Show less

We have gone on 2- 2 month trips and have found the trailer to be very comfortable. It tows well since I added the second stabilizer bar. The tow vehicle was a 2010 F150 with the full tow package. It did quite well even in the mountains of Tennessee, West Virginia and North Carolina. We have had no problems with the Hemisphere. Show less

So far this travel trailer is very comfortable for my wife, tea cup Yorkie and myself ! The fireplace is a must. Travel trailers have come a long way. The style inside and outside fits us, very stylish! Quality seems to be top notch but is still new Show less

This is a great RV. I purchased it Dec 2015 and have used it several times this spring/summer. It is very comfortable for 4 and easy to tow. I have had NO issues at all with the Unit. The quality is superb. Show less