Forest River Tow Behind Car reviews

We like all RV just had so many issues with it. Poorly built, won't last very long but we like the floor plan. The worst part was the Camping World in North Charleston South Carolina. They are absolutely the worst people to deal with capital RV for 7 months. Will never buy another camper from Camping World. If I would have looked at the reviews I would have saw that there are many bad reviews on Camping World. They don't return calls, they don't do what they say they're going to do. During sales they told me they would give me two 100 watt solar panels installed on the roof. After the sale they said they would only do one. And give me a suitcase solar panel. So watch them very carefully or rather don't do business with them at all. Don't know if any of the other RV dealerships or any better. But I definitely won't buy anything from Camping World again Show less

After owning a Starcraft Pop up for 12 years , a great beginner tow behind! We upgraded to a 3 year old Zinger Z1 and found out half way through a season it had mold issues. The dealership we bought from worked with us We decided to go with a brand new Wolfe Pup to avoid issues. Well.... it has been a piece of junk. From the start the water pump was never hooked up from the factory, along with the HDMI system for the junk media system. After 6 months all the lift support jacks rusted bad. All the decals started falling off. The shower surround was slapped in place, the fit and finishing is horrible! With in the first year the L.E.D light strip needed replaced. The tires needed replacement. They were cheapest poor quality made in china started cracking with in a year. The grey & black water level sensors work when they want. The A/C unit is extremely loud but is very cold, the heater is also noisy but heats well. little storage. Parts are hard to get Zero support from Forest River. I will say that it tows very well I don't need to use a ant-sway device. Cruising along @ 65 MPH can't even tell it's there. All & all I don't recommend this product. Do your research !!!! Show less

The worst 40 thousand dollars I spent on a trailer. Did have a day an all the outlets on the GFI circuit quit working, toilet leaking a month later the kitchen sink fell out,only 4 half inch screws holding it. GO BUY A JAYCO and save yourself from these POS's! Show less

Purchased RPod 171 new 1/21/19 camping in Sierras 6/7/19 Water heater won't light after 4 tries it caught FIRE , Called local dealer month wait to get in for service contacted Forest River and I'm getting the Email RUN A ROUND , ALSO Refrigerator on coodest setting is barely cold and 2 window blinds are broken .NOT at all happy with my new RPod Show less

We've had this 1.5 years now and have towed it all over the western US with a Nissan Frontier. We do enjoy the layout, but not the quality of materials or the craftmanship! I like the 'off-roadiness' but don't like the fact that the wheel width is super wide for dirt roads! We tend to get out about once every 3 months for a week or so and continually have to fix something; seats, wiring, plugs, water system (that freezes way too easily), Jensen stereo that's been warrantied and still seems to have issues among other items. I really wish it was made just a bit better! As noted in other reviews, be careful when filling the water tank to full capacity as it can change the towing dynamics! We've also changed to 2 6v deep cycle batteries as we camp mostly off grid in remote areas. This said, there are things I like, the slide out (but watch the seal to make sure it doesn't leak!), the bed is nice, and the size and weight are good. Yet it would be nice to have additional inside storage instead of a microwave, and a lower overall weight and lower height by having no air conditioner or exterior TV antennae. We have never used these item nor will use them. It seemed that every R-Pod on the lot had these items installed, but yet listed them as optional. Frustrating! Oh yes, the graphics...how many can you really put on a trailer!?! We have taken off most of them and have ran across many other owners who have done the same. It's a bit too many stuck all over! So when all's said and done, we paid for a lot of items we don't like or use that are evidently 'standard options' and the quality is lower than we would like. That said, we do like the trailer as it's a great size for the 2 of us and the layout, and slider are really nice! Show less

I was traveling around 55 on interstate 5 in the trucking lane just outside of Roseburg, Or. I had been driving for over 100 miles with no problem when all of a sudden the trailer fishtailed, threw my Subaru backward and against the guard rail. The rPod tipped over totaling my car. I don't think they are safe. Show less

We started 57 years ago camping in a tent and since have gone to a "c" class, then to a "A" class, to a fifth wheel 40' Teton, down to this 31' travel trailer...for our lives each one served a great piece of the puzzle! The only reason we are stepping down from camping is our age with physical challenges that makes it unsafe to be on the road pulling the unit. The unit is in great shape and ready to GO! Show less

We started 57 years ago camping in a tent and since have gone to a "c" class, then to a "A" class, to a fifth wheel 40' Teton, down to this 31' travel trailer...for our lives each one served a great piece of the puzzle! The only reason we are stepping down from camping is our age with physical challenges that makes it unsafe to be on the road pulling the unit. The unit is in great shape and ready to GO! Show less

First time RV owners purchased this RV in 2015. First trip out the slides ripped out our drawers in the bunkhouse as they did not stay closed during travel - that was the beginning of our journey. I have to think this unit was the training unit for staff. Since we have had it in the shop 10 weeks in 2 years. Siding has come off twice, microwave fell out of the wall, drawer fronts fall off when we open them, speakers don't work, LED outside lights broke, water pouring in the bunkhouse during a storm, stabilizer jacks broke, antenna for TV reception doesn't work if the air/heat is on. The service shop doing the repairs have found all the wiring in the unit was not properly installed. I have tried calling Salem, no one answers or responds to my messages. My local dealer is trying to take care of me but they are at a lost - and are tired of seeing me. I just want to go camping one time with no issues! Show less