Forest River Extended Warranty (New Owners Read!)

[bob213]

Originally Posted by Gilm2113

I am picking up my new Forester MH on Thursday. Of course after reading the forum I asked about 2nd year warranty for $150. I was told by the first person that she didn't know anything about that. I would like to initiate a call to FR to get a form coming my direction. Is it okay to call the numbers above even though they do not cover the Forester line?
Looking at the FR web site there isn't a number to be found to start out with!

Many thanks.

Don't believe the MH's qualify for the 2nd year warranty.

[Kevin & Judy]

They do not cover the Motorhomes, Only TT and 5vers.
I really cant see why they dont but Mr Clemens has pushed for it but they wont do it, Raise the fee up a bit, $300.00 would still be a good deal,

[Gilm2113]

Thanks everyone. Mr. Clemens PM'd me and let me know. I am exploring my other options. Thanks again.

[VT Skier]

Glad that I came upon this thread! We purchased our first TT in November and am storing it at the dealer for the winter, when I asked the owner about when the warranty would kick in he said as soon as I pay for the trailer meaning it would sit for 5 months and not have been used, when asked about other warranty's he tried to sell me a 3rd party one.
WELL thanks to this forum I contacted FR and Rhonda sent me an email saying that the new warranty will kick in as soon as I TAKE the TT OFF the dealer lot no sooner and the second yr is available for $150.00


Thanks for this information......Starting to suspect what I already knew that RV dealers can be a bit like used car lots......Just saying after all we looked at TT for 2 yrs and sometimes we felt like we needed a shower after leaving certain dealers

[geotex1]

Just in case it's not mentioned, you need to make sure you get the completed form back from Forest River for the warranty to be authorized. On our last camper, it more than paid for itself with an issue we had with our superslide.

[MMattox]

Yep, the second year for 150 is a no-brainer and for those with fiberglass front caps watch for oxidation or fading, a major expense to get it painted, get it in for before the warranty expires....

[DXSMac]

And, for anyone who missed it earlier, the second year warranty only applies to TRAILERS, not to MOTORHOMES.

[the8re]

Add Flagg RV in Massachusetts to the list of dealers who won't tell you about the extended warranty in the hopes you will buy their expensive plan.

[mustardbucket107]

Originally Posted by tri5ford

Hi All,
My dealer, Ted's RV Land, Paynesville MN, told me about the factory extended warranty right up front when I bought my '14 Villa Estate 394 FKDS.
Gary

This is good news, I'm going to pickup our sierra 380bh5 this coming Monday

2008 Chevy Dmax CCSB
2015 Sierra 380bh5

[vinmaker]

I directly asked my dealership if there was a second year warranty that I could buy from Forest River and they said they never heard of it. They did not try to sell me anything either. So I just walked out with the 1 year only.

Vin.

[jjrrtt]

Originally Posted by vinmaker

I directly asked my dealership if there was a second year warranty that I could buy from Forest River and they said they never heard of it. They did not try to sell me anything either. So I just walked out with the 1 year only.

Vin.

The Forest River 2nd year warranty is pretty much a waste of $150.00. Most of the items covered by the 2nd year warranty are covered by the manufacturers warranty for at least 2 years or more. Example , Coleman Ac comes with a 2 year

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by jjrrtt

The Forest River 2nd year warranty is pretty much a waste of $150.00. Most of the items covered by the 2nd year warranty are covered by the manufacturers warranty for at least 2 years or more. Example , Coleman Ac comes with a 2 year

I respectively disagree.
2nd year coverage should be bought.

[jjrrtt]

Originally Posted by TURBS

I respectively disagree.
2nd year coverage should be bought.

Could you explain why it should be bought ?

I actually bought the warranty myself. But after really looking at the coverage I regret it .

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by jjrrtt

Could you explain why it should be bought ?

I actually bought the warranty myself. But after really looking at the coverage I regret it .

I bought the 2nd year and to me it was the same as the first year. I had a TV replaced, a convertor, slides adjusted, resealed windows and roof area, replaced my sirius xm and repaired some trim. I would buy again in a hot second......

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by jjrrtt

Could you explain why it should be bought ?

I actually bought the warranty myself. But after really looking at the coverage I regret it .

Originally Posted by gljurczyk

I bought the 2nd year and to me it was the same as the first year. I had a TV replaced, a convertor, slides adjusted, resealed windows and roof area, replaced my sirius xm and repaired some trim. I would buy again in a hot second......

What he said ^^^^^^^^

[Toby]

I didn't buy the warranty on mine and only had the furnace repaired after the first year. It was covered under it's respective warranty. It went out after 1 year and 360 days. The warranty is a gamble. In my case I don't have slides or TV or sirius XM. Other people might be handy enough to make other repairs to it or store it inside. It's a personal preference based on your needs. That's my two cents.

Either way I don't think it's a total waste but it may work out that you spend the cash and never get a return on it. That's not really a bad thing when you consider you spent thousands of dollars buying the trailer.

[geotex1]

Originally Posted by TURBS

I respectively disagree.
2nd year coverage should be bought.

I'll second that! The second year warranty covers all those things outside of appliance manufacturer's warranties... I can list off a dozen campers I know personally who really were lucky they spent the $150. Let's see, one electric stabilizer assembly $550 + labor - covered; faded front cap - prep, repaint and finishing for $868 - covered; roof deck board curled at edge requiring complete new roof for over $1k - covered; Roo 23SS bunk door issue required new front cap, new doors, new heated mattresses and rebuilt cabinetry - covered and performed at factory; delamination of one side requiring slide room removal and replacement of whole side - covered and completed at factory; and, since you are new, just search the forum and you will see what's been covered.

$150 is nothing compared to these. If you were talking about the aftermarket warranties dealers push for $1000 and up, I'd agree. However, $150 can pay for itself with simply having two cabinet doors come apart along with a piece of photolam countertop bubble up. Ask me how I know...

[jjrrtt]

Originally Posted by geotex1

I'll second that! The second year warranty covers all those things outside of appliance manufacturer's warranties... I can list off a dozen campers I know personally who really were lucky they spent the $150. Let's see, one electric stabilizer assembly $550 + labor - covered; faded front cap - prep, repaint and finishing for $868 - covered; roof deck board curled at edge requiring complete new roof for over $1k - covered; Roo 23SS bunk door issue required new front cap, new doors, new heated mattresses and rebuilt cabinetry - covered and performed at factory; delamination of one side requiring slide room removal and replacement of whole side - covered and completed at factory; and, since you are new, just search the forum and you will see what's been covered.

$150 is nothing compared to these. If you were talking about the aftermarket warranties dealers push for $1000 and up, I'd agree. However, $150 can pay for itself with simply having two cabinet doors come apart along with a piece of photolam countertop bubble up. Ask me how I know...

How long ago was this warranty work done?

The extra warranty that they offer now does not cover most of what you just listed.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by TURBS

I respectively disagree.
2nd year coverage should be bought.

DITTO!
we had a number of things fixed under the 2nd year warranty, that were not things that had its own separate warranty.
It was tongue to bumper, just like the first year warranty.

[asquared]

Originally Posted by jjrrtt

How long ago was this warranty work done?

The extra warranty that they offer now does not cover most of what you just listed.

I have the second year warranty purchased in July 2014. It is same as first year warranty.