Forest River CAMPSITE ELITE 36RF reviews

This unit was a nightmare to start with. Lots of issues with the slide blowing fuses. Dealership was unable to figure out why but I did. It was adjusted wrong and dragging hard on one side. It is also cleverly designed to lock you out of the bedroom when it is in. Can you guess where the fuse box is. Yup, in the bedroom. Other issues were warping doors on the outside. Also the easy to change water filter is practically impossible to change due to being so deep into the compartment that you need 8 foot long arms. Have to take apart panels in the bathroom to get to it. Also the area if filled with sharp metal shaving and wood splinters. Just a lack of pride in workmanship. Show less

I just got my 2026 campsite elite 36ak. Beautiful trailer 5th wheel with a list of problems that everyone should run away from. Don't waste your money! 118000 worth of problems. Here is a partial list can provide pictures and emails to prove. Windows leak snow and cold, floor repai done bad, fridge bracket does not fit so can lock when in travel, toilet wobble, frost comes through the walls not proper insulation, snow drifts on the floor, windows trim to hold them in was falling off, ac heat strips not there as was part of the deal, furnace not working proper , snow comes through the windows, power running through the pull out to me.a big fire hazard,seal not proper around pull outs and the list keeps going. We bought this at the Calgary rv show where the reps from forest river and rangelad told us how good of a fit this would be for us seniors. How warm it would be for us . We were there to get a good rv fit as a.fire destroyed our rv so with insurance we needed a new one . they knew of our predicament and just wanted a sale full of lies and miss representing it. They have our money. That is all that matters to them. Shame on.all of them and the ones who build these need to put a bit of effort into their products. A beautiful trailer that is worthless! Show less

This has been the camper from he!!. We had it in for many stupid repairs that the manufacture could have done quality control. Screws sticking out, heater vent disconnected, under drawer dinette seating is horrible wood, The "camp king" bed is 72 x 66! That is not a king size bed. Try getting sheets for this! Openings that mice got in at. The entry door has been a nightmare. We couldn't close the door no matter how level the trailer was. We have to now get that replaced. The bathroom sink pipe is cracked, can't just replace they glued it all. The water filter is in a very bad spot. Once you bring in the slide out you can't get to any other area in the camper. Storage is a challenge, it wasn't thought out at all. So unhappy with this camper. Show less

This bunkhouse model is surprisingly livable for my wife, myself, and our dog. He has mad himself at home in the lower bunk. But the fit and finish of this unit leave a lot to be desired. Their audio system is supposed to be able to differentiate inside versus outside, but that does not work. The mattress quit after a week, and being a non-standard size, was difficult to replace (short-king 65”x72”). The drawers in the kitchen have pulled from their slides. Their Summit TV is not a smart TV, and is incompatible with some streaming applications if you happen to use an iPhone. You have to be certain to use a regulator with enough volume, or your showers with the tankless water heater will go cold often! And we’ve had intermittent alarm codes given from the water heater from shortly sherry seeing it up. Sooner of this may be due to it being new, but that seems odd. The deadbolt on the entry door is broken and needs replaced. And then there was manufacturing debris all over the unit. Metal shavings, saw dust, staples, and even the material from a hole saw. None of which were caught by the manufacturer or Camping World. Outside of these stresses, it has been a positive experience. I just don’t think I’ll go with Forest River going forward. Show less

This is a 1st generation camper ,with upgrades. A lot of issues with this unit upon with everything right front the start . Refrigerator noise, defects right front the factory counter top gouges, frost in glass missing, hinges not keeping cabinet doors closed , Refrigerator doors open when traveling, used the camper 3 weekends for the 1st year ,the hot water heater corrosion and the avoid was totally disintegrated. ( bought a new Jayco in 2014 and never had to replace it that quickly. And still after a 1 year and a half still trying to get everything fixed under warranty Show less

We enjoy all the space this fifth wheel has along with the large windows in the living area so you can see all around you. We camped with family of eight and with the help of a tent for sleeping we all ate and watched movies on the large 55’ tv. The unit is easy to pull and lite enough for a 3/4 ton truck. We love this fifth wheel but we are fully retired now and our needs have changed so we have decided to sell. Show less