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3.7
Overall quality
3.0
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4.2
Driving/towing
4.0
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2.7

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Andrew Howe

Nebraska, USA

Reviewed on March 11, 2024

RV reviewed 2023 Forest river Palomino view listing

3.2
Love the design and setup of the trailer but good lord the quality of the plumbing and electrical is just horrible the electrical doesn't have enough power the kitchen and bunk is all run together I use the bunk room as an office so I can't run my computers and coffee pot at the same time or it pops the break... read more
Love the design and setup of the trailer but good lord the quality of the plumbing and electrical is just horrible the electrical doesn't have enough power the kitchen and bunk is all run together I use the bunk room as an office so I can't run my computers and coffee pot at the same time or it pops the breaker. But the real problem is the plumbing is just garbage if it has a o ring on it... it has leaked day 1 the shower leaked then the bathroom sink. Then both the toilets connectors leaked then if it hits 40 degrees the hot water heater tries taking a nap. I'm honestly going to trade this thing off I got a new one to avoid this stuff but it's a nightmare of water problems
Livability
2.0
Overall quality
2.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
4.0
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Bruce W Hughart

North Carolina, USA

Reviewed on March 2, 2024

RV reviewed 2018 Forest River Rockwood 2606WS view listing

3.8
This trailer was our first leap up from a pop up. We purchased spring of 2018 and have traveled extensively. Home based in NC we've made trips to Michigan's UP and and back down through Wisconsin. Another summer trekked to Maine and the Canadian border. A couple trips to Florida. And many trips to various de... read more
This trailer was our first leap up from a pop up. We purchased spring of 2018 and have traveled extensively. Home based in NC we've made trips to Michigan's UP and and back down through Wisconsin. Another summer trekked to Maine and the Canadian border. A couple trips to Florida. And many trips to various destinations 2 to 4 hours from home. So this trailer has been over some rough roads and seen a lot of use. It's held up very well in my estimation. We have had a few minor failures but considering it's a small home traveling down the road at 65 mph I would expect that. So we've had several minor failures that I've been able to repair requiring 2-4 hours of my time. We did have a catastrophic tire blow out in Maine a couple years ago on a tire that was properly inflated and showed no signs of impending failure. I think Rockwood is now equipping their RVs with Goodyear tires but the 2018 model came with China bombs on the wheel. We are in the market for a new rig but only because we now need a bunk house for grand children. Otherwise I'd probably keep camping in it for several more years. I hope our nex rig hold up as well as thin one has. To the best of my knowledge my rig came with a 1 year warranty. I have never contacted the dealer or the factory for warranty service or repairs. Anything that needed fixing was just easier and less expensive to do myself.
Livability
3.0
Overall quality
3.0
Floorplan
3.0
Driving/towing
5.0
Factory warranty/support
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Jennifer

Kentucky, USA

Reviewed on February 29, 2024

RV reviewed 2022 Forest River Cherokee 274BRB view listing

1.6
We bought our rv brand new and have had nothing but issues from the beginning. Our camper sat at the dealership for months after being bought to have manufacturer repairs made. Our Forest River camper is very poor quality and they refuse to fix defects that are their fault. I will never recommend or own anoth... read more
We bought our rv brand new and have had nothing but issues from the beginning. Our camper sat at the dealership for months after being bought to have manufacturer repairs made. Our Forest River camper is very poor quality and they refuse to fix defects that are their fault. I will never recommend or own another Forest River product.
Livability
1.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
2.0
Driving/towing
3.0
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1.0
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Gordon Rogers

California, USA

Reviewed on February 26, 2024

RV reviewed 2022 Forest River Vibe VBT27FK view listing

2.6
Our Forest River Vibe model is actually a VBT27FK-OR bit that choice was not available on this site. Our dealer declared bankruptcy soon after we purchased the unit. The next closest dealer is two hours away. Parts are not available through Forest River at all. On our first trip, we had a part break. We fi... read more
Our Forest River Vibe model is actually a VBT27FK-OR bit that choice was not available on this site. Our dealer declared bankruptcy soon after we purchased the unit. The next closest dealer is two hours away. Parts are not available through Forest River at all. On our first trip, we had a part break. We filed a warranty claim and were told the parts were on order. Now, nearly two years later we do not have the parts. We have noticed several quality defects since then. Our sliding door fell from the ceiling. The screws holding it up are secured to 1/8” ceiling panels. I would not recommend Forest River for your next purchase.
Livability
1.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
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1.0
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Tara S

Florida, USA

Reviewed on February 25, 2024

RV reviewed 2022 Forest River Salem 26DBUD view listing

3.2
If I could leave 1/2 a star I would. This camper is just like a stereotypical trophy wife in the movies. Pretty, but doesn't work. In 2022, we purchased a brand new Salem 26DBUD, that was delivered to our home. It has been nothing but problems from day 1. If the service department completed the "mandator... read more
If I could leave 1/2 a star I would. This camper is just like a stereotypical trophy wife in the movies. Pretty, but doesn't work. In 2022, we purchased a brand new Salem 26DBUD, that was delivered to our home. It has been nothing but problems from day 1. If the service department completed the "mandatory" 8 hour walk through, prior to delivery, they would've seen broken latches, blinds not installed, wood cracked, wall wasn't attached to frame, slide out leaked, and the water tank hooked up wrong. We had to turn it in for repairs, before it was even used! Since then, something has broken every time we used it. Indoor and outdoor kitchen fridge's didn't cool, master bed support beam snapped, underbelly tore off, kitchen sink collapsed, main door won't lock, trim/molding separating, slide out roof leaked, shore power inlet caught on FIRE TWICE while on vacation, developed hot foot, which shocked my dog every time he touched the steps. Poor guy is scared of the camper now and won't enter or exit. We had to carry him in and out, and he's 70+ lbs. All of the issues we've had are manufacturer defects due to poor workmanship and while most were covered under the initial warranty, it shouldn't be happening to a brand new camper! This is a complete lemon, and not worth the hassle to use! It's in the shop more than we've used it! We've spent a lot of money on something that falls apart every time we take it out of our yard! We even had to find a new dealer to complete the repairs, as our nearest one doesn't get paid in full from Forest River, and they refuse to work on them anymore. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone! Do not waste your money!
Livability
2.0
Overall quality
2.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
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Chelsea

Missouri, USA

Reviewed on February 25, 2024

RV reviewed 2023 Forest River Salem 29VBUD view listing

1.0
Run! Do not buy this brand at all! We loved the floor plan which is why we bought it to begin with but had I read reviews I would have ran. We spent $40,000 on a brand new camper that we have had 0 successful trips in where something wasn’t Broken. To start, NONE of the electric worked. The pocket doo... read more
Run! Do not buy this brand at all! We loved the floor plan which is why we bought it to begin with but had I read reviews I would have ran. We spent $40,000 on a brand new camper that we have had 0 successful trips in where something wasn’t Broken. To start, NONE of the electric worked. The pocket door has fallen off 6 times, thankfully my husband is a custom home builder and could fix it. The shower leaked all over the bathroom floor our very first time using it. Again he fixed that. The belly pans to make the camper a “ 4 seasons camper” all flew off on the highway putting us at risk to cause an accident. We winterized our camper for the first time, and a month later we went inside only to find the faucet sink was completely broken in half! ( HOW DOES THAT EVEN HAPPEN?!) the master bedroom crossmember boards for the bed completely broke in half the very first time even laying on the bed, ( I am 120 lbs and my husband is 160 lbs so that should have not happened at all. So on top of the 40,000 we have spent we have spent a ton of time and more money fixing the thing that we can’t even enjoy. It’s a piece a junk. Do not buy this camper. Find another brand that hopefully is put together better than this.
Livability
1.0
Overall quality
1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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Mary Moeller

Missouri, USA

Reviewed on February 19, 2024

RV reviewed 2020 Forest River Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8326BHS view listing

5.0
This camper has been a great camper for us. It is big enough with enough storage we have stayed in it for weeks at a time, it is just like a home away from home. It is also easy to pull, it has been through the mountains with no problems, just a dream to pull and stay in. There are no issues with it, the tire... read more
This camper has been a great camper for us. It is big enough with enough storage we have stayed in it for weeks at a time, it is just like a home away from home. It is also easy to pull, it has been through the mountains with no problems, just a dream to pull and stay in. There are no issues with it, the tires are new and the automatic stabilizers and jack make set up a dream. I love using the outdoor kitchen when it is hot to keep the inside kitchen clean. Absolutely nothing I would change about it.
Livability
5.0
Overall quality
5.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
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Richard Lanyon

British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed on February 11, 2024

RV reviewed 2015 Forest River Vibe 268RKS view listing

2.0
Would not recommend Forest River to my worst enemy.i have had nothing but problems with this trailer since purchase in 2015; This is not my first review, however last June one of the windows in the slider literally exploded into a million pieces . When we returned from our holidays took it to be replaced al... read more
Would not recommend Forest River to my worst enemy.i have had nothing but problems with this trailer since purchase in 2015; This is not my first review, however last June one of the windows in the slider literally exploded into a million pieces . When we returned from our holidays took it to be replaced along with a few other problems. Forest River discontinued that design and the windows are not available. Apparently the windows have to be custom made at a cost of $2000. 00. It is now The middle of February and still no windows. So after market sales Forest River just takes the money and run. I have spent so much in the last 9 years I cannot do anything with this trailer
Livability
1.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
4.0
Driving/towing
3.0
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Billy D Griffin

Alabama, USA

Reviewed on February 8, 2024

RV reviewed 2023 Forest River Clipper BH view listing

1.0
Bottom line... Forest River failed to honor their warranty, lied about shipment of replacement parts, and sells a truly defective piece of junk! if you buy anything other than a Forest River, consider yourselves lucky! Avoid this brand / manufacturer with every ounce of your soul !!!!!!!!!! You have bee... read more
Bottom line... Forest River failed to honor their warranty, lied about shipment of replacement parts, and sells a truly defective piece of junk! if you buy anything other than a Forest River, consider yourselves lucky! Avoid this brand / manufacturer with every ounce of your soul !!!!!!!!!! You have been warned !!!
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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Orlando Martinez

Georgia, USA

Reviewed on February 8, 2024

RV reviewed 2022 Forest River Salem FSX 170SS view listing

4.6
We purchased new with extended warranty. Great for a couple, or family with young kids. Easy to tow, and comfortable. I did many simple upgrades myself to make it more homely. We sis have an issue with the slide out the second year but was repaired under warranty. They also did a couple of recalls, so it feel... read more
We purchased new with extended warranty. Great for a couple, or family with young kids. Easy to tow, and comfortable. I did many simple upgrades myself to make it more homely. We sis have an issue with the slide out the second year but was repaired under warranty. They also did a couple of recalls, so it feels really solid (ours is 170SSX Platinum with fiberglass walls). Wish it had more outdoor compartments, but it is very practical.
Livability
4.0
Overall quality
4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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