3101ss

Jalpa_Mike · 10-03-2010, 12:06 AM

Hello:

My wife and I have been out looking at class "C" motorhomes, and really liked the Forester 3101SS.

Not sure if we want to purchase a brand new 2011 model, but there seem to be some real good deals on used (very low mileage) 2009 and 2010 models.

I was reading in an RV buyer guide that 2008 an earlier Foresters suffered from Quality Control issues. Just curious what other owners thought of theirs and how happy the 2009 and 2010 owners have been with theirs.

Thanks for any tips, advice, etc.

Mike
"Aerodynamics are for people who can't build engines." -- Enzo Ferrari

Mike001 · 10-15-2010, 05:11 AM

I have a sunseeker 2900, 2011. i like my rig, but there is some quality issues. I had a wall panal come loose, it was too tight so no room for expansion. Some caulking issues and i took my furnace panal off to repair a wall panal, and there was all kinds of "garbage" from the build ( wire scraps, ties, and even a plastic bag near a heat duct). CO2 detector was faulty and I have had 2 tail lights burn out. My dealer (Albany RV) has been good, fixing my problems. Make sure you have someone with you to help inspect any used RV, two heads are better than one.

Jalpa_Mike · 10-15-2010, 07:58 AM

Mike:

Thanks so much for reply and advice! I'll make sure we go everything with a fine tooth comb! :-)

There is a 2011 model of the 3101ss that is a couple hundred miles from me. I'd love to have a newer model, but this one has 14K on the clock already. we were hoping to find one (2010 or 2011 models) with less than 10K miles.

The hunt continues!

Mike

Mike001 · 10-15-2010, 08:12 AM

Not sure where u are located, but there is a nice one for sale in my area(Albany NY) here is a link to the post. good luck.

04 Sunseeker Camper LE 22k Miles

Jalpa_Mike · 10-15-2010, 08:21 AM

Thanks. We pretty much have our heart set on a "Forester" (something 2009 and newer) that is 31'. Still trying to decide between the 3101ss and the 3121ds.

Decisions....decisions...

We are on the "left" coast of the USA (Washington State)

peel · 10-17-2010, 03:53 PM

I've heard the decor has changed for 2011 Foresters.

Does anyone know where I can find the colors (decor) of the 2011 Forester?

Jalpa_Mike · 10-17-2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peel

I've heard the decor has changed for 2011 Foresters.

Does anyone know where I can find the colors (decor) of the 2011 Forester?

I've heard the same thing. I've also been looking for them as well.

When you go to RV-Direct and "build your own" they show colors for the Forester that don't appear in the 2010 brochure (Sand, Stone and Cypress are now the only 3 choices that show).

amarettl3 · 10-18-2010, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike001

I have a sunseeker 2900, 2011. i like my rig, but there is some quality issues. I had a wall panal come loose, it was too tight so no room for expansion. Some caulking issues and i took my furnace panal off to repair a wall panal, and there was all kinds of "garbage" from the build ( wire scraps, ties, and even a plastic bag near a heat duct). CO2 detector was faulty and I have had 2 tail lights burn out. My dealer (Albany RV) has been good, fixing my problems. Make sure you have someone with you to help inspect any used RV, two heads are better than one.

Could you elaborate on the wall panel issue? Anything else beside the wall panel and lights issues? Thanks

peel · 10-19-2010, 12:28 PM

I called RVDirect to ask about 2011 Forester Decor changes. The decor colors have changed for 2011 Forester. RVDirect was able to send me 3 jpg images of the colors; sand, cypress and stone (attached pictures are in same order).

I attached the files for you viewing.

Jalpa_Mike · 10-19-2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peel

I called RVDirect to ask about 2011 Forester Decor changes. The decor colors have changed for 2011 Forester. RVDirect was able to send me 3 jpg images of the colors; sand, cypress and stone (attached pictures are in same order).

I attached the files for you viewing.

Thanks much Peel!!!

jaxfl · 10-19-2010, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peel

I called RVDirect to ask about 2011 Forester Decor changes. The decor colors have changed for 2011 Forester. RVDirect was able to send me 3 jpg images of the colors; sand, cypress and stone (attached pictures are in same order).

I attached the files for you viewing.

WOW, that is really busy colors..... hope your eyes don't hurt.

Jalpa_Mike · 12-24-2010, 01:26 PM

We finally pulled the trigger!

We ended up getting a very nice "used" 2011 model from RV Northwest in Beaverton, OR. Very nice folks to work with and HIGHLY recommend them!!!

The unit was pretty loaded too! Upgraded Onan Generator, heated mirrors, backup camera, extra coach battery, Inverter, woodgrain dash, 22" & 19" LCD TV's, Water filtration, fantastic fan, etc..

With only 17K miles, it even smells new!!

I flew down to Portland (RV Northwest picked me up at the airport) and drove it the 150 miles back to Seattle.

Really looking forward to using it now!!! Here is a photo just after I got it home.

jk31668 · 12-24-2010, 02:44 PM

we have a 2010 sunseeker 3100ss and love it. bought it new in NJ. the only issue was the 12v outlet by the galley table. the hole in the wall was cut too big to allow the mounting screws to attach to anything. i fixed it myself. the dometic roof ac power panel went out at 6 months but was fixed under warranty by a local dealer & dometic.

MtnGuy · 12-25-2010, 01:44 PM

Mike, congratulations !! That is a really nice Christmas present.

davepcpowernet · 12-25-2010, 02:25 PM

Congratulations also. We really like our Forester also.

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