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Old 08-23-2015, 07:53 PM   #1
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Ok I'm sure everyone is sick to death of all the negative posts. It's human nature to complain I guess but it really does absolutely no good. So with that in mind lets revive an old post that went around last year and let everyone know what you love about your FR product. No complaints only positive.
I was on another forum and someone said that they changed there mind about a FR MH after reading a long negative post. I just don't think that is fair or totally deserved. There is always two sides to a story.
I have a 2011 FR Berkshire and bought it April 2012. We love it. It is a pleasure to drive and the view from the drivers and passengers seat is stunning. We have seen so much in the last three years.
I feel we got a lot of bang for the buck and honestly could not be happier. FR stands for quality and customer service and I for one am a lifetime customer.
Let's see if we can get past a hundred posts.



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Old 08-23-2015, 08:03 PM   #2
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I have always been of the mind to read reviews, take them with a grain of salt and then see what experience(s) I have myself. It's like doctors, restaurants, etc.... everyone has their opinion depending on their experiences.

LOVE our Flagstaff 27BESS! A few minor issues, which I corrected. That's it. Our dealer has been fantastic - all in all, we've had a great experience with the TT and dealer (and their service department).
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Old 08-23-2015, 08:11 PM   #3
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Love my 3170DS Sunseeker. Took it on a 7k trip from VA to TX to MT back to VA and not a single problem. Had a great time. Everything worked without a hiccup! Think we have a great MH and will have many, many happy memories to come.
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Old 08-23-2015, 08:14 PM   #4
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I have owned a FR popup for 5 years without problems, and now have a FR A frame and really have no complaints.
All was good from pickup at dealership to now for each, and now 3 years later.
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Old 08-23-2015, 08:17 PM   #5
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I love my 2014 Georgetown 335DS!
Problems, yes a few, have a good dealer who looks after any issues.
Would i buy again, yes absolutely!
Would i recommend to others, for sure!
I regret nothing, including the issues i have had.
I love this Forum as well, great place to get good information when troubleshooting.
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Old 08-23-2015, 08:28 PM   #6
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We started our camping lives with a FR TT and after a year we traded it in for a Rockwood 5er . We stayed with FR because because of the quality . They both had a couple of very minor items that the dealer took care of . We have been traveling all over New England and after my wife retires this year we will expand our travels . I would recommend a FR product to anyone and we have done so .
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Old 08-23-2015, 08:49 PM   #7
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Val and I love our Surveyor 5th wheel. Minor issues that were quickly fixed and we are enjoying as many day as we can. Only complaint, not enough days camping this year
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Old 08-24-2015, 05:28 AM   #8
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Val and I love our Surveyor 5th wheel. Minor issues that were quickly fixed and we are enjoying as many day as we can. Only complaint, not enough days camping this year

We had that same complaint so we went full time. Now every day is a camping day.



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Old 08-24-2015, 06:23 AM   #9
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We sold our last motorhome a couple of years ago and bought a 2014 29' Wildcat MAXX TT. After using it for a year, we decided we wanted 2 chairs in addition to a couch in the living area. We traded the 24RG for a 2016 RKX (33') Wildcat MAXX in April. We have had only excellent results with both of our Cats! They are the best bang for the buck as compared to any of the 12 Rv's we owned over the past 30 years. My son's 22' Rockwood TT has also been a treat to own for the past 5 years without ANY problems of any kind. Are we very happy and would we buy FR again--ABSOLUTELY!!!!!
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Old 08-24-2015, 06:39 AM   #10
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Old 08-24-2015, 07:12 AM   #11
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We love our Catalina! Just wish we could use it more!

And as you can tell...the Kids Are pretty happy with it other than wanting a bigger couch!
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Old 08-24-2015, 07:38 AM   #12
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My heritage Glenn 282bhis has had no problems since Dec/2014when bought new.lots of problems with dealer but that's a story I'll tell when all is settled.lucky for me CW of nj is more.than happy to do any work I need even warranty.
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Old 08-24-2015, 07:46 AM   #13
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Love our tiny 2300. No issues. Heading out again in a few days. Can't wait.
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Old 08-24-2015, 07:52 AM   #14
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We love ours and our little girl loves the recliner also. I really like it now that I put the Solar system in 520 watts of solar panels, 435ah AGM battery bank, 2000 watt Coteck true sine wave inverter. We can boondock anywhere without using the generator unless we need to run the a/c units.
Just add 130 gallons of water and go boondock.
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Old 08-24-2015, 07:57 AM   #15
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Your post has good intent and merit as there are two sides to everything, but if you would pause the "tamborine and drums" a moment to realize bunches of us have cause to be disappointed ... simple lack of quality of construction now days. However, Cedar Creek doesn't have a corner on this market. SOB's have similar test scores.
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Your post has good intent and merit as there are two sides to everything, but if you would pause the "tamborine and drums" a moment to realize bunches of us have cause to be disappointed ... simple lack of quality of construction now days. However, Cedar Creek doesn't have a corner on this market. SOB's have similar test scores.

My post is for the vast silent majority that doesn't complain about issues. The folks that just get them fixed and have fun.
There are lots of negative posts this is for all happy campers.



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Old 08-24-2015, 10:50 AM   #17
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I like our cherokee 274 a lot, sure there where minor issues, but nothing that I couldn't fix in five mins. Now on the flip side, I feel for anyone who doesn't have 'handyman' skills, those are the people who have to depend on their dealers to fix any and all their problems, so I can see their frustrations, "but it's just like owning a stick and bricks", always something needs to be fixed.


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Old 08-24-2015, 11:01 AM   #18
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My post is for the vast silent majority that doesn't complain about issues. The folks that just get them fixed and have fun.
There are lots of negative posts this is for all happy campers.
Concur 100% Thanks for starting the thread!
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We have the 235 Air that works well for the 2 of us. We did remove the dinnette and put in 2 recliners but other than that, everything is fine. Of course, most trailers will have something "just not quite right". For us its the bathroom. Just not enought room. Oh well.
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