Forest River Cargo Trailer reviews

One would have thought that for the price, it would at least live somewhat comfortably but it's really the opposite. We are going through a tank of propane in less than 2 days because of this crappy design. It's supposed to be an all season camper but on a cold night, the furnace is worthless. I've yet to find the temperature that makes the living space warm, however, the bedroom and bathroom are saunas. With the thermostat on 80, the furnace runs literally full time, hence the waste of propane, and the bedroom and bath are 80+ degrees but the living room won't even reach 70. The bath and bedroom are so hot that both my husband and I have sustained burns from stepping on the floor vent in the middle of the night Don't waste your money. And that doesn't even get in to the oven that takes half an hour to reach 350 or the door that won't close square or the outlets that trip if you use something as power draining as a phone charger. Very disappointed Show less

We are so far impressed with the Floorplan with bunkroom and 2nd bathroom (1/2 bath ) This is the second Flagstaff we've owned, and I see a lot of quality built into this trailer. So many tech upgrades since 2021 until now. We have only had this rv for a few weeks. I will update if things change, but at this point I feel that this is real quality and we're happy. Show less

This camper is a complete nightmare. We purchased it brand new in 2022 and were blinded by how "beautiful" it was. We were naive new camper owners who did not know what to look for. Every time we go camping, something breaks or falls apart. Tons of trouble with electrical components in the camper, none of the USB ports work on the inside, and some of the outlets do not work. The buttons for the electric jacks have broken 3 times in the 3 years we've had the camper. The awning is coming unattached on one side. The shower has leaked out the corner of the floor since the first time we used it. The biggest issue that we have run into is that the storage compartment door on the underbelly storage was installed incorrectly from the manufacturer (according to a service tech who looked at it) which caused a leak. The leak has now caused floor rot. We got a quote to fix this and it was quoted to us at $8000. This is INSANE! When I reached out to Forest River about getting this replaced as it was due to faulty install/manufacturing, they stated that because the warranty was over there was nothing they can do. They do NOT back their brand and they do NOT care about customer service. Run far, far away before ever purchasing a Forest River. Show less

Model: 2024 Forest River Salem Cruise-Lite 28VBXL Pros: Family‑friendly floorplan with bunkhouse and king bed Good storage and outdoor kitchen setup Manageable towing weight Cons: Slide‑out malfunctions (multiple failures) Bed collapse and soft spots in flooring Microbial contamination concerns Six extended repair shop visits, leaving us with less than 15 days of use in over a year Warranty and Forest River communication dismissive and misleading Bottom line: The layout is appealing, but the execution has been a major disappointment. Reliability issues and lack of accountability have overshadowed the positives. We cannot recommend this model based on our experience. Show less

We spent a good year researching and looking at all the floor plans, hauling, and features to find this toy hauler. It offered the length & weight we wanted, the interior height to make it feel larger, the right amount of sleeping capacity with two kids, and a decent size bathroom so we weren’t squeezed in. The added generator was a huge plus that extended our camping season through winter months for hunting off grid. The garage bay doubled as the perfect travel storage for bicycles, tables, chairs, floats, and all the stuff. We have really enjoyed all the features of this camper!! Show less

We were initially drawn to this RV by its great floorplan. The front kitchen with a huge counter, large pantry, and big refrigerator were all huge selling points for us. We also loved the tons of seating, with bar chairs, a comfy couch, and a bench table. However, despite these positives, our experience with this camper has been far from ideal. First, the outside storage is surprisingly small for an RV of this size. While we were willing to make it work because we loved the layout, it's been a real challenge, especially for long-term travel. Additionally, while we liked the idea of the fireplace in the bedroom, we would have preferred more storage space in that area instead. The biggest issue, though, is the poor build quality. After only a few months of ownership, we already have over 15 items on our warranty claim list. The barn door to the bedroom and the pocket door to the bathroom both came off their tracks. The medicine cabinet is falling off the wall, and several other items were either installed poorly or have broken altogether. It’s clear that the construction quality is cheap and not built to last. We were really disappointed by how quickly things started to fall apart. On top of that, towing this RV has been a nightmare. We've tried two different trucks, both with the capacity to pull its weight, but towing is still a major challenge. The camper has too much weight in the front, causing it to sway dangerously—even with a weight distribution hitch and sway bar. You have to be extremely cautious when towing, driving slower than usual and constantly keeping a close eye on the trailer. We've owned four different campers, so we're no strangers to towing, but this one has been a struggle from day one. We purchased this RV with the hopes of using it for travel during our retirement, but it has turned out to be more work than fun. The constant issues with towing and the poor build quality have made it far less enjoyable than we had hoped. Sadly, based on our experience, we would not recommend this camper to others. Show less

Love our 2022 Super lite 29RLBS RV. We purchased new . Only problem was a loose water line under kitchen sink that just needed tightened. Once the living slide was stuck. We manually opened ot then has worked with no problem extending or retracting. . Definitely recommend Flagstaff Show less

You can't go wrong with this TT. We loved it but have traded up for a motorhome. This smoke-free, gently used travel trailer is the perfect size for a couple or small family. It's easy to tow and easy to set up. All appliances are like-new and in perfect working order. The Q mattress is clean, no spots, stains or odors. There is ample storage for all of your necessities in the cabin area as well as lots of basement storage accessible from both sides. It has an Arctic Pkg, which means extra insulation and better windows for cool weather camping.; and it keeps out the bugs and mice! Also has outside speakers and additional outside shower. Show less

We bought the 2025 model 180 with the 15th Year Anniversary Package. Extras in that package included a backup camera, tire pressure monitoring system, a solar system. and a gas griddle which you can hang on a rail on the exterior of the RV. Additionally, ours has upgraded Good Year Tires for additional safety. The refrigerator is a 12 V two door model which is quite large for a trailer of this size. We know that a lot of trailers built during the Covid epidemic were found to have poor quality this year's model seems to be quiet well built. Show less

We purchased out of state for a large discount on a Unit that we ordered from a customer wholesale dealer. We had it delivered to our property for a reasonable $. When I went in to sign off I found the stackable WD tilted on the bed. Being out of range I found an Authorized repair shop I had them inspect it to find dryer hose snapped, improper clamp down, pulled out hoses. Opening bed platform to storage pass thru holding cylinders won’t hold it up Severe injury possible. One of the slides will not seal when out. Mattress is 2 two inch fiber pads which collapses when you use it TV picture dead showing colored stripes, ac vent door fell off screws missed frame to attached, Sliding windows need the Hulk to open and close ,Shower roll up door leaks all over floor and the UNDERBELLY IS. NOW FILLED WITH BLACKWATER REPAIR SHOP COMING THIS WEEK There was no way of finding these items on delivery, real good at putting lipstick on the pig Show less