Forest River CHEROKEE 274VFK reviews

Nothing not to love about the floor plan, Tows like a big TT, not bad if you keep your speed down, big trucks or high crosswinds will definitely let you know its back there however! We have had a few new trailer bugs but nothing that hasn't been fixed fairly quickly. Show less

We really enjoy this RV. It has been great for just my husband and myself. It was difficult to tow, but that had a-lot to do with the truck we were using; and it was a super windy day. We bought it brand new in 2016, and have had it ever since. One issue we have had is when you get out of the shower, any water catches in the plastic at the base of the shower on the outside and runs down the little catch tray and off either end of the shower and has pooled between the shower and the cupboard under the sink and has caused the smallest bit of water damage to the wood. The A/C unit has had some flaws, and will randomly not want to work... but it hasn't caused any issues to the point where it has effected our comfort in the unit, and after a little online research we were able to find a way to pop off the face plate and reset it and it hasn't been an issue since (We did try calling customer service through forest river to get some trouble-shooting help, and their help was non-existent). The bedroom does have a tendency to get warm if the door is closed. But all-in-all it is a fantastic layout to live in, especially if you are looking for something for just two people. We love the way the floor plan has the kitchen and living room separated, it just makes it feel so much bigger. Only other issue we have had is the booth seats have began to wear on the fabric, and they are SO expensive to replace. Show less

We paid close attention to the reviews before purchase, having been RV'rs for 40 years. We were a bit concerned about the towing properties after reading several reviews on older models, but we loved the floor plan and windows (let alone the incredible kitchen). The 374 mile trip home was uneventful at 65-70 mph contrary to the reviews, changes may have been made to the design. Our only trip so far was only 972 miles. Loaded to a total trailer weight of 8870lb's again uneventful, it even pulled well through the Ozarks. We tow with a 2015 Ford F-150 with the 5.0 liter engine and even in the hills no problem. Show less

The kitchen in this coach is amazing. Lots of counter space. Huge sink. Plenty of cabinets and drawers. 2 over and under cabinets in living room. Large cabinets under dining booth. Jack knife sofa and reclining rocker that swivels. Nice bathroom with large shower. I really like the big bathroom sink. Handy for washing out a t-shirt or underwear if needed. Love the walk around queen bed. 2 doors open up to roomy storage over bed. Wish these doors had shocks to hold them open .. Closet with mirrors on each side of the bed with a “built in “night stand..Basement storage is decent. Nice cargo rack on bumper. The super slide out in mid coach opens up the living area. We tow this travel trailer with a 2018 Ram 2500 diesel. Towing setup is blue ox 1500 weight distribution and sway control with the chain on link 10. This is the combo that seems to work best with our rig. Gets rid of the squirrelly stuff. Show less

I really like my camper mover really had anything go wrong but I thing tows like s*&t can’t get over 55 with out sway and I have a dodge 2500 so it’s not the truck and I have sway bars and wight sway bar also and it’s still tows bad Show less

We purchased this RV in late November so we've only stayed in it for 5 nights so far. Overall, we love this travel trailer! We really like the floor plan with the kitchen in the front v-nose which really opens up the living area in the trailer. The v-nose also encases the LP tanks and the battery which keeps them secure and out of the weather. It also reduces wind resistance when towing. I get about 1 mpg better mileage towing this trailer as compared to our previous smaller and lighter Starcraft 2500rks. The shower enclosure with curved-glass doors is really nice. I like the 5/8" marine glued, tongue-in-groove flooring, the heavy axles and the E load-rated tires that came on the unit. The electric brakes work great. The electric tongue jack and electric stabilizers make setup a breeze. I like the outside bonded finish that looks like maintenance is going to be very easy. The cabinets are well made, the furnishings are the same Thomas Payne used in higher end fifth wheels, and the overall fit and finish quality is excellent. The only fit and finish problem we've had with the trailer is a loose piece of trim on the bathroom ceiling that was easily repaired with a little bit of adhesive. The biggest negative is that towing it can be a little squirrelly unless the equalizing hitch is properly adjusted and sway bars have been installed. We also had to add foam bumpers to pad the sharp cabinet corners over the kitchen counter nearest the entry door. While it's advertised as a "half-ton towable" travel trailer, I think this trailer might be a little much for a half-ton pickup. (We tow with a 2015 Ram 2500 diesel) So far, we're really pleased with our purchase. (I gave Factory Warranty/Support only 4 stars because we haven't yet used it but this site required a selection before allowing a post) Show less

This was our first RV- loved it! I lived in it full time for about 4 months, no problems. The newer floor plans are improving the bedroom area and adding the additional a/c was smart! Lots of space in the kitchen, would love to see more storage in the bathroom- but hey it is an rv! The outdoor LP connection is awesome as is the rear fold down storage. Show less