1 year old Geo Pro is falling apart

[yufanyufan]

My 2020 Geo Pro is falling apart after 1 year use.
Every screw on the trailer is now loose and won’t hold in one trip.
Microwave, bed rail, heater cover, wall strip, window curtain. Everything is hold by screw and is loosen. I tried ducktape, glue, yet nothing works.

Today, the inverter fell off the wall, and it is now broken. That is a $500 wf-5110r device.

How can Forrestriver let this happen, but do nothing to address the manufacturing?
If you want to buy an RV, you are warned.

[Ken-m]

Another satisfied customer. Screws can go back in with the right massaging . They aren't very well built to begin with . They need constant attention and repair . It is what it is with these things , shrug it off fix it and use it .

[lazyjj]

I am on my 4th self contained trailer. I have had one Keystone product and recently purchased my 3rd Forest River Product. My price points for these RV's has ranged from around $22,000 up to $45,000. There is some type of flaw in each of them and one unit I returned to dealer 7 times. Twice it was the AC that neither the dealer or trailer manufacturer can do nothing about except replace. Saying that, I know the road conditions here in SC are terrible and these units take a beating as we pull them place to place. I am on my 3rd 5vr which are heavier and IMHO are set up for a smoother tow with hitch placement, so it makes me wonder if road condition alone is not part of the issue with smaller, lighter weight units where more bounce and movement will take place. Like poster above said, repair, use and enjoy. I would rather have my rolling resort than stay in a hotel any day.

[NJKris]

My GeoPro (2019) also had many screws fall out. Microwave fell out (luckily not forward onto floor!), multiple screws holding range top, etc. Misaligned screws holding drawer beneath kitchen sink (some screws did not even go into their intended target, leaving drawer rails shaky and wobbly). You just try to find where the screws go. In most cases, I was able to re-sink the screw without an issue. They were not stripped out, just not adequately tightened. You learn to live with the poor workmanship and fix things a lot. Having an RV is not for the "un-handy".

[HangDiver]

Lol.... My wife use to think that I was some sort of hoarder because I'm that guy that picks something up off the ground and saves it, because "you never know when you'll need it." Screws, bolts, even a cardboard box because.... "its a really nice box."

Now that the TT needs constant repair, when she sees a screw on the floor, she's the one saying.. "we better save this."

[tomkatb]

One of the first purchases for the fifth wheel was a square screwdriver. Better one from Lowe’s.

Carpenter trick. Screws come out. We remove the screw. Put a dab of wood glue on the hole. Cram the hole full of wood toothpicks. Use a chisel to break the toothpicks off if necessary. Reinstall the screw...

We were pleased our bed was built with 2x2’s and staples. The bed fell apart. Four hours to repair with screws!

These rv’s are built to low standards. Gotta be handy!

The tv mounts broke off the “Jensen, rv tv”. New tv required.

Cabinet doors fell apart. Corplast blew off the underbelly in a storm. 50# piece of trim stapled above the closet doors fell off. Love them long staples!

We sort of plan the first day of our trips to fixing stuff.

[kcmusa]

You will find all kinds of reports like yours. Is this your first RV?
After owning a few rigs and finding the forums I understand any thing like the RV, boat, etc needs care. Most here will tell you these are minor annoyances and easy to fix.
If your not handy, maybe a friend can help.
Fix, camp, enjoy. Repeat as needed.

[Brewhedd]

Basically, RV's are overpriced under built rolling boxes with poor workmanship. That is one thing I can say about my last TT (Grand Design), nothing came loose except two door pulls on pocket doors which were never put in right to begin with. That's probably about the only thing I can say though as I had 30 problems taking over a year of warranty work to fix. Typical of today's large corporations focused on profit but the RV Industry has to be the worst. You either live with it or exit the experience, we chose the latter.

[D W]

Originally Posted by yufanyufan

My 2020 Geo Pro is falling apart after 1 year use.
Every screw on the trailer is now loose and won’t hold in one trip.
Microwave, bed rail, heater cover, wall strip, window curtain. Everything is hold by screw and is loosen. I tried ducktape, glue, yet nothing works.

Today, the inverter fell off the wall, and it is now broken. That is a $500 wf-5110r device.

How can Forrestriver let this happen, but do nothing to address the manufacturing?
If you want to buy an RV, you are warned.

My friend, you are preaching to the choir. Most of us on this forum have at least owned two RV's in the past and we've dealt with these problems before. It's the nature of the beast. We've learned that you have to routinely check things and be proactive with preventive maintenance. Having a screw come loose as your RV is flexing going down the highway is a normal thing and you learn to deal with it. Another thing, you'd be well advised to check the caulking of your seems on a routine basis and repairing as necessary. It's all part of ownership.

Like the comedian Red Green put so eloquently:

"If the women don't find you handsome, let 'em at least find you handy"

[Her and I]

If you go from a moist climate to a dry climate screws will loosen up in wood. If you mitigate moisture swings you will have better luck on keeping screws tight.

[GlennW]

Have you checked to see if your tires are balanced? Constant vibration will loosen screws and even bolts sometime. Don't believe the myth about trailer tires not needing balancing. Or maybe you do a lot of driving on washboard roads.

Check those tires.

Glenn

[rsdata]

You learn to live with the poor workmanship and fix things a lot. Having an RV is not for the "un-handy".

Amen for this wisdom...

also

Have you checked to see if your tires are balanced?

X2

[mikes86gn]

I'm on my fifth RV since 1977. You might think RV stands for Recreational Vehicle but I've found out it stands for Repairable Vehicle.

Mike

[CampinGpa]

Originally Posted by mikes86gn

I'm on my fifth RV since 1977. You might think RV stands for Recreational Vehicle but I've found out it stands for Repairable Vehicle.

Mike

This is very true. Stay on top of things and all is good have that tool bag ready fix the issue and all is good on to the next Camp spots

[DRogers]

We are on our 4th RV since 1998, and being able to do repairs yourself is a must. I have done everything from major electrical work, replacing seals on popouts, to simple fuse replacement. Normally common tools will get you where you need to be, as an aircraft mechanic, tools is not a problem for me, however those that don't own multiple rollaway tool boxes full of tools here is a short list of the tools you should have on hand at all times while camping or for repairs at home between trips.

1- multimeter
2- set of screwdrivers all four heads in both long and stubby handles
3- hammer (both rubber and normal)
4- caulking gun (never use silicone on an RV)
5- common wrench sizes (7/19, 1/2, 9/16 and 5/8)
6- a pair of linesmen pliers
7- a jack for flats (or a tire change ramp)
8- a lug wrench to fit your RV lugnuts
9- spare fuses
10- spare light bulbs if not full LED
11- knife (I carry both a leatherman, and a gerber multitools)
12-electrical tape
13- this one isn't needed as you most likely have flashlights already but I carry a head band light easier to direct at what I'm working on

I carry much more but this will get you out of most situations. People of course will always have other ideas and reasons, this is just my must have list of tools if you own an RV.

As others have said FIX, USE, REPEAT, welcome to the life of an RV owner.

Enjoy yourself.