RV reviews

We have owned this RV for three years and have had NUMEROUS craftsmanship flaws: 1. Rear blackout shade will not extend or retract Frame around window vent into an “m” shape with a screw in the middle and ends 2. Water leak in bedroom ceiling on awning side during a storm 3. Awning ripped and had to replace because the material was defective 4. Paper peeling off the particular board 5. All hinges are coming loose from kitchen cabinet doors 6. Dining area under storage doors are completely falling off 7. Glue on trim around the ceiling has run down the walls in the bedroom discoloring the trim 8. LED lights in kitchen and bathrooms have failed 9. USB ports over the bed do not work 10. The backsplash on the kitchen is coming off the wall 11. The window holding the blackout shade in the living room is coming off 12. Windows aren’t sealed causing cold and hot air to come through the gaps. 13. The sleeper sofa’s springs and bracket broke at first use. 14. Kitchen countertop’s marble finish is peeling from the wood and the sink is falling out This RV cost $66,000 and we did not get any support from the dealership or Heartland. I DO NOT recommend this RV to anyone! We are now stuck with all of these unnecessary repairs. Show less

We love the floor plan and size of this 359. Where this unit loses its shine is in the poor workmanship. Missing or loose screws, the refrigerator poor mounted and supported by two screws and not leveled. Undercarriage has electrical wiring with no installation as they go through the chassis and wires have no excess wire for future repairs. Loose bolts on rear tailgate, missing screw on side latter and the list goes on. Im replacing steel screws that after just 4 months showing heavy rust and replacing them with stainless steel. Over the workmanship is just not there and sad we buy these things with regret months later. Show less

This camper is an excellent option for anyone looking for a practical, comfortable, and well-designed trailer, even for those towing with a minivan, as long as the proper precautions are taken. It is especially appealing for people who want something easy to store, simple to winterize and protect, and still spacious enough inside to feel truly comfortable. What stands out most is how well it uses its compact size. Even though it has a relatively small footprint, it feels much more like a larger camper once you are inside. The interior height is one of its best features. Because of the shape and layout, the space feels open, comfortable, and surprisingly easy to move around in. Another major advantage is that you do not have to deal with tarps or the usual hassles that often come with protecting and storing other trailers. It offers a very practical solution for winter coverage while still giving you the feeling of owning a more substantial camper. For a trailer of this size, the features are impressive. It has air conditioning, which can be difficult to find in smaller units, and it also includes a solid hot water tank. In my case, because of the high elevation where I live, a tankless water heater would not really be a practical option, so having a traditional hot water tank is a real benefit. If I could suggest one improvement, it would be the addition of an indoor shower. I believe that with just one or two extra feet in the floor plan, it could likely be incorporated. Even so, having an outdoor shower is still a valuable feature. I also think that adding a cassette toilet alongside a shower area would make this camper even more versatile and would be an outstanding upgrade. Overall, I think this is a wonderful camper. It offers a smart balance of size, comfort, and practicality, and for me, as a first camper, it has been a very satisfying purchase. I am genuinely happy with it. 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

We purchased this unit used last year. The toilet in the back dumps into the grey tank that is the same rear tank for the bath sink, the washer hookup and the kitchen sink. That is so nasty. We contacted Forest river and they said they didn't know about it as it was a long time ago. We did several flushes with colored water to confirm this was correct. What a health hazard. Needless to say we will not be using the rear toilet. We flushed it out till it was clear. If you purchase a camper with rear bath, make sure it has a rear black tank. Show less

We have owned our Weekend Warrior Road Warrior RWS-3400 for almost a year now, we camp in it on average 7 days of every month. We have put almost 7k miles on the rig, we purchased used and have had our share of service work, we were lucky to buy from a dealer and get an extended warranty, it is paying off. The construction is good, the quality of parts they put on and the design aspect was before its time. Weekend Warrior had dialed in on the Toy Hauler Trailers and picked an excellent platform for the motorhome, the Kodiak 5500. Show less

Review for the 2021 Thor Chateau 24F: We purchased our 2021 Thor Chateau 24F, brand new right off the show room floor from LA MESA RV in La Mesa California. We had just retired and planned to travel the United States. We have now had the Motorhome for five years and it has only 8000 miles on it. 2500 of those miles was from transporting it to California. Not for the lack of trying to use it but for the continuous MANUFACTURES defects. First test run the coach electrical system failed on the first night at 2AM. We took it in after a 2 month wait to get into service. We were told it was because we didn’t charge the battery all the way. The service manager stated it takes at least 48 hours of being plugged in. We plugged it in and took it out again. Again, the coach died the FIRST night at 2AM. Took it back after waiting for an appointment. This time we were told the battery that came with the coach was defective and needed to be replaced. This is not covered under the NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY. We replace the battery and still the coach would not make it ONE night. We finally replace the electrical system to the tune of $4000 and every worked great. Next, the motorhome was bottoming out on EVERY dip in the road. The service Manager at La Mesa RV told us it was because the plumbing for black tank was too low and this is not covered. I took the motorhome over to Weldtech and they explained to me and showed me that the entire suspension was inadequate for this motorhome. They replaced it for $7000 dollars and now no more bottoming out. Long story short it has been one thing after another. Thousands of dollars replacing parts and system on this Thor Motorhome. LA MESA RV AND THOR Motors are absolutely NO help and so far NOTHING has been covered under the new vehicle warranty or the $7000 dollar extended warranty. I hope this review will keep some of the couples who work all their lives and wish to travel the US in a motorhome to STAY AWAY FROM LA MESA RV AND THOR MOTORHOMES. Thank you for reading this review and have a blessed day. One last thing, We just return from a trip we had to cut short because the slide out came off the track and now the slideout is crooked. Show less

I purchased a ~$200,000 Storyteller Overland van from La Mesa RV (Fremont), built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, and this has been one of the most frustrating ownership experiences I’ve ever had. Even the purchase process should have been a warning sign. While finalizing paperwork, the finance manager at La Mesa RV openly acknowledged that issues often “fall through the cracks” between Mercedes and Storyteller, and then aggressively pushed an extended warranty—going so far as to say it was “stupid” not to buy it after spending this much on a van. At the time, it felt inappropriate. In hindsight, it feels like a clear warning of what was to come. From the very first drive home, I started getting battery warning lights. Within a month, the van broke down completely on a trip to Los Angeles and had to be towed after going into limp mode. I was told the battery was replaced and everything was fixed. It wasn’t. Since then, the van has repeatedly failed to start, including being completely dead after sitting unused. I’ve now had to call Mercedes roadside assistance multiple times, most recently being told to let the engine run to recharge the battery—only for it to die again immediately after turning it off. At one point, even roadside support noted flickering interior lights suggesting deeper electrical issues. What’s most frustrating is that none of this was disclosed upfront: • La Mesa RV never mentioned these known battery drain issues • Storyteller Overland never explained that the vehicle cannot sit unused for more than 1–2 weeks without requiring a battery tender or disconnect system • Mercedes-Benz has not taken ownership of diagnosing or resolving what now appears to be a systemic electrical problem Only AFTER I started digging did I hear from a Storyteller representative that these issues are widely known and tied to vans sitting for extended periods before sale. So let me summarize: • I paid ~$200K for a vehicle I cannot rely on • I’ve spent 20+ hours troubleshooting and coordinating service • I’ve had to tow it and call roadside assistance multiple times • I still do not have a functioning, dependable vehicle • And no one—not La Mesa RV, not Storyteller, not Mercedes—has taken responsibility or offered a real solution Instead, I’ve been bounced between companies, each implying it’s someone else’s problem. This feels like a system where the dealer sells it, the manufacturer builds it, Mercedes supplies the chassis—and when something goes wrong, nobody owns the outcome. At this point, I genuinely believe I was sold a defective vehicle without proper disclosure. If you’re considering buying from La Mesa RV, a Storyteller Overland van, or anything built on a Mercedes Sprinter platform, do your homework on these battery and electrical issues first. I wanted this van for adventures with my family. Instead, it’s been a time-consuming, expensive, and deeply disappointing experience. Show less

We initially loved our 321, and have been in the Jayco family with several coaches over 17 1/2 years. We just traded, after several trips to get second slide issues addressed - our opinion and that of other 321 owners we encountered was this main slide is too heavy overwhelms the mechanism causing it to fail. The woodwork inside of the coach is particle board at best, and has been wrapped to make you think it is a quality build - it is cost cutting - shame on you Jayco! Any moisture will cause it to swell and look horrible! Our son if having similar issues with his 23 Travel Trailer - we are completely cutting ties with Jayco. Support was horrible - Jayco had no regard for a legacy customer - spoke to us like everything was our fault, and took no ownership. Buyer beware - it is sad to see such a dramatic decline. They absolutely do not care about a quality product that lasts beyond initial first year - longevity and financial disasters for their customers are not a concern - seems to be business as usual. Absolutely lot listening to feedback, or showing signs to make things better. If anything, looking at a26 model at an RV show - it is worse! Show less

The 2019 Heartland Big Country 3560SS 5th Wheel is an outstanding example of what modern RV living should feel like—refined, spacious, and incredibly comfortable. From the moment you step inside, it’s clear that this unit was designed with both quality and livability in mind. The craftsmanship throughout the RV is impressive, with solid materials and thoughtful construction that give it a residential feel rather than a typical camper vibe. The layout is exceptionally well-planned, offering a wide-open living space that never feels cramped. High ceilings and large windows flood the interior with natural light, making it feel bright and inviting. One of the standout features is the living area. The seating is plush and perfectly positioned for relaxation, whether you’re watching TV, reading, or entertaining guests. The kitchen is equally impressive—spacious, functional, and beautifully styled with modern finishes, ample counter space, and high-quality appliances that make cooking on the road a pleasure rather than a chore. The bedroom continues the theme of comfort and convenience, with plenty of storage and a cozy, residential-style bed that ensures a great night’s sleep. The bathroom is well-appointed, offering generous space and a clean, upscale design that rivals many home bathrooms. Styling throughout the unit strikes a perfect balance between modern elegance and warm comfort. Neutral tones, tasteful accents, and quality furnishings create a welcoming environment that feels like a true home away from home. Overall comfort is where this RV truly shines. Whether you’re parked for a weekend getaway or living in it full-time, the 3560SS provides a relaxing, functional, and stylish space that makes every trip more enjoyable. It’s clear that Heartland put a lot of thought into every detail, resulting in a fifth wheel that exceeds expectations in both form and function. This is a top-tier RV that delivers on quality, livability, and comfort—an excellent choice for anyone looking to travel without sacrificing the feeling of home. Show less