I only rate RV's that I have owned and used for personal recreation! The Forest River FR3 25 DS has been perfect for my wife and me and sometimes a couple or three grandkids! Easy to device and park Show less

I have a 2016 forest river fr3. Besides some minor issues, slide and step gear, I love my RV. From Ohio and been across country twice, California. Love the layout. My only regret is only 1 air conditioner. In Florida now and very comfortable but in the summer I'd like to have the extra AC. Put a curtain rod across the cockpit and it cools down but I like it cold in the summer. Will upgrade to a forest river Georgetown in the future because I love the layout Show less

Drove my new-bought FR3 30DS from Key West to San Diego and loved every mile of it. Plenty of storage inside and out, unique sofa with integrated foot rests, huge dinette, king bed, etc. The floor plan met our high expectations, and this motorhome was up to the task given it’s modest class A gas-powered price. Newer 6-speed transmission helped. Initial quality issues were faulted equally between Forest River and Ford, but both Camping World and Ford dealer were eager to please us. Biggest issue is Forest River’s plodding warranty procedures, effectively slowing parts delivery and therefore warranty service to a snail’s pace. Buying a newer, well-kept used model is probably the way to go. Show less

Since buying my new 2019 FR3 30X3 IT IS PLAGUED BY MANY PROBLEMS 1 wrong couch used when made into a bed the bottom of the bed is 4 inches lower than the front with a 2 inch gap between cushions Mike Hale from Forest River was going to replace it .After two weeks he reneged on this and gave me an option of theater seating which is of no use for my application .Extending the legs and a air mattress . All i want is the right couch for this unit .Was told that it would hit the counter top when extended which is hard to believe as there is over 8 feet from slide out to counter top .This couch has no tags as to manufacturer or content as required by law Not to pleased when this is the way they treat customers. 2 Roof damaged and patched now showing cracking .Will see what my dealer will do . 3 Floor in shower cracked 4 water pump cracked 5 Decal split since last review couch replaced still waiting on shower repair to get finished had to have entry door replaced was damaged and kept opening while driving still opens wile driving bottom of slide split from roller biggest disappointment for a new unit must say dealer has been ok but forest river a complete disappointment as this unit has only been used twice rest of the time at dealer. Do yourself a favor and run don't walk away from anything Forest River makes. Show less

Since buying my new 2019 FR3 30X3 IT IS PLAGUED BY MANY PROBLEMS 1 wrong couch used when made into a bed the bottom of the bed is 4 inches lower than the front with a 2 inch gap between cushions Mike Hale from Forest River was going to replace it .After two weeks he reneged on this and gave me an option of theater seating which is of no use for my application .Extending the legs and a air mattress . All i want is the right couch for this unit .Was told that it would hit the counter top when extended which is hard to believe as there is over 8 feet from slide out to counter top .This couch has no tags as to manufacturer or content as required by law Not to pleased when this is the way they treat customers. 2 Roof damaged and patched now showing cracking .Will see what my dealer will do . 3 Floor in shower cracked 4 water pump cracked 5 Decal split Show less

I live in South Florida and purchased an 2019 FR3 30DS in late 2018. Since purchasing, I've put over 27000 miles and visited over 33 states in the US and Canada. My experience has been wonderful with my purchase. Never owning an RV previously, I researched online to learn about pricing and brands, as well as, the unit that worked best for me. This RV has performed incredibly well...There were issues during the first year (factory warranty covered) and all were resolved through Georgetown/Forest River warranty department. I've never experienced a problem with heating inside cabin during winter trips and love the drop down bed over the driver and passenger seats in front of RV. My RV I ordered with a Washer/Dryer which is located in the master bedroom in the the back of the coach. Its awesome for tailgating and football games and performs excellent while dry camping (large generator that runs all electrical with no problem) and it has two (2) A/C's which has been really nice. I cant say enough about my purchase and performance of my FR3 as well as the service issues and getting them resolved during it's first year of the warranty. As with the purchase of any new RV (depending on the owner especially if they are new to class A RV's), the learning curve can take some time and you'll most likely have a few issues that need to get resolved or corrected (it's a like a break in period). I also had 2 large solar panels added to my roof and after purchased I paid to have the entire RV re sealed with clear sealant around every window and cracks around entire RV from top to bottom. This is a great entry level Class A, that is on the low end for a purchase price but has many features of much higher priced class A RV's. I've been extremely satisfied with the purchase and performance and would highly recommend this RV to any small family looking to purchase and travel in a Class A RV who may have no previous experience with owning, driving, and living in a 30 foot Class A RV. Show less

We love are Fleetwood Flair 31W! Before buying we thoroughly researched Winnebago Vista LX 27X, Itasca Sunstar, Forest River FR3, Fleetwood Flair 29T and the 31W. We fell in love with the layout and the numerous extra options in the 31W. Huge storage throughout this RV with full basement storage. A real porcelain toilet with water sprayer. Three tv's with an outdoor entertainment system. Two a/c's with two zones. Automatic hydraulic leveling system. Large holding and fresh water tanks. Electric down drop queen bed above the cockpit. Electric powered front shade. Onan 5.5 kw generator. Rear camera, also side view camera's when directionals are used. Cruise control on the steering wheel. Convection microwave oven. Awnings over all slide outs. Powered awning that has LED lights on the full length of awning. There are to many options to list on this Class A RV. The only things we don't like about the 31W is the rugs on the front cockpit area. It is only in the cab area. I wish the tile floor went all the way to front on the cab. It has a small bathroom and shower area. Wish it had a full size fridge and freezer. No navigation on screen. Other than those minor things that we wish it had, we truly love this RV!!! Show less

I never thought I could get in a motorhome for $80K walkout price. This does not include the $2-3K Motorized and retractable DTV-capable Satellite nor the 84 month Good Sam Silver Extended warranty (about $4-5K) Pros: General: I'm overall happy with just about everything except my list of Cons, which could be better with a little effort by the manufacturer (Forest River) and the seller (Camping World). - Auto Stablizing Jacks - Radio - 3 TVs although the ability to get a DVR behind the TVs located inside the FR3 is a chore. - Flooring is laminate, but pretty nice. - Chairs, seating all nice. If they're not leather, they sure feel like it. One of the dining table chair-backs wasn't stapled properly and becomes unattached. One of the Quality Control issues, but not indicative of the overall chair comfort. - King size bed is very nice. Bedding that comes with it is very nice. - Appliances are nice. They're not top of the line by any means. - Outside storage is very good. - Great generator - Interior Panel with all your buttons. Cons: - Service, service, service. My FR3 28DS was in the shop for over 15 weeks for small stuff imo. Mostly QC stuff. One year later, I still have warranty work to be completed. You better ask around about the service that your seller has. - Quality is of lower grade. You can see this in the trim, appliances, fixtures, ect. That said, for $80K I still believe I got a good deal despite a few warts. A motorhome is kinda like a cheap trailer that many people live in. The higher-end quality yoy desire, the more you will pay. My countertops are solid, none of my appliances are stainless, and my kitchen, bathroom, and shower fixtures are really low-end. So if you want granite, stainless, etc., then shop a higher-end motorhome. In hindsight, I would probably shop much higher quality in any future trade-purchase. It's not the end of the world though. - Interior Craftsmanship. Pretty bad and I blame the managers who supervise the workers and the QC inspectors who check the motorhome before it leaves factory. - I saw the upper bed magnet problem listed. It was and is a problem, but I'm told the parts are in to fix the issue where the bed falls from the stored position (being held by these magnets), down about 6" or so, before you use the motorized lowering. I can tell you that this is a very poor design and a huge safety issue when the bed drops while you're driving. Very bad engineering. - My automatic steps failed to retract and got scraped up. Electrical problem and the steps were replaced. I will say this; slam that door shut; otherwise you may find yourself in a similar situation. - I guess the final con is stability while driving. It is scary to drive this because it sways a lot. Forget smoking and joking while driving. One of the other reviews said he installed something to the rear differential or axel to the frame and it helped manage his sway problem. I'm gonna check that out. Show less