Is this the quality we should expect from Forest River?

[rpmcnulty]

Trailer is seriously a little over two months old and when I go up to inspect my slide before we get a storm I come across this absolute mess.

Slide weatherstrip is dry rotted and torn at the top corner, and someone from the factory thought it was a good idea to just zip a screw from the weatherstrip into the side of the trailer exterior with no sealant or waterproofing.

Cmon guys…

https://imgur.com/a/iJm1in7

[Mr. Dan]

Originally Posted by rpmcnulty

Trailer is seriously a little over two months old and when I go up to inspect my slide before we get a storm I come across this absolute mess.

Slide weatherstrip is dry rotted and torn at the top corner, and someone from the factory thought it was a good idea to just zip a screw from the weatherstrip into the side of the trailer exterior with no sealant or waterproofing.

Cmon guys…

https://imgur.com/a/iJm1in7

It is seriously a little over 2 months old?
You wrote “Cmon guys…” as if you’re writing to the Cedar Creek division or even Forest River. Do you assume they will see this?

[DeanV]

On our recent trip to Amish Family RV, I had a torn bulb seal on my main slide that they noticed. Apparently my slides were too tight and this will tear up your bulb seals. They readjusted all of them so that there is some flex left in the seal. Made sense once it was explained to me.

[rpmcnulty]

Originally Posted by Mr. Dan

It is seriously a little over 2 months old?
You wrote “Cmon guys…” as if you’re writing to the Cedar Creek division or even Forest River. Do you assume they will see this?

Who knows, I’ve been in other forums where people from the actual company check these things out.

And if you have similar experiences it could help others.

[rpmcnulty]

Seems to be common about that place. Sounds like they do really good work and have attention to detail.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by rpmcnulty

Who knows, I’ve been in other forums where people from the actual company check these things out.



And if you have similar experiences it could help others.

Unfortunately tnere are no FR reps here, from any of the Towables divisions. So very unlikely that anybody from FR will see your post.
It's best to ask for contacts in the Cedar Creek division.

[Iwritecode]

I just changed my seals a few months ago and they all had screws in that exact spot.

[Jim34RL]

Originally Posted by rpmcnulty

Trailer is seriously a little over two months old and when I go up to inspect my slide before we get a storm I come across this absolute mess.

Slide weatherstrip is dry rotted and torn at the top corner, and someone from the factory thought it was a good idea to just zip a screw from the weatherstrip into the side of the trailer exterior with no sealant or waterproofing.

Cmon guys…

https://imgur.com/a/iJm1in7

Why wasn't this mentioned at the PDI that you should have done at the dealer. The dealer would have fixed this before this was delivered to you.

I know I had a couple of small items that needed to be fixed when we did the PDI on our Cedar Creek.

Just asking?

[rpmcnulty]

Originally Posted by Jim34RL

Why wasn't this mentioned at the PDI that you should have done at the dealer. The dealer would have fixed this before this was delivered to you.

I know I had a couple of small items that needed to be fixed when we did the PDI on our Cedar Creek.

Just asking?

At our PDI I did bring some items to their attention. To see this I would have needed to get a ladder and look under my slide topper

[NCBBA11043]

Originally Posted by Iwritecode

I just changed my seals a few months ago and they all had screws in that exact spot.

Same here. They keep the bulb in place in the wiper track. The screw goes through the rubber portion of the bulb seal - kind of seals itself, doesn't it?

[Splashes3]

rpm....I recently had Orvan (Amish Family RV) replace several of my slide seals as they were splitting....he has some new style that is designed not to compress as tight, which should prevent splitting. And yes, his work is fantastic.

I have also seen (not too often) a rep from FR respond to somebody's post.

[shadows4]

Originally Posted by rpmcnulty

At our PDI I did bring some items to their attention. To see this I would have needed to get a ladder and look under my slide topper

If you have slide toppers you shouldn't have a problem. But if the trailer is only 2 months old, take it back to the dealer and have them address it.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by Splashes3

I have also seen (not too often) a rep from FR respond to somebody's post.

Was it from a rep from a Motorhomes division or a Towable division?
We have a number of reps here, from various Motorhome divisions. I've never seen one here from the Cedar Creek division. Have seen numerous members post the names and contact information on various CC reps though.

[RookieRV]

From what I understand from reading posts since the pandemic, most quality has gone to crap; not just FR but all. Profits over quality. And, another post says this site is not monitored. Don’t you think it would go a long way if the mfg knew what people were saying about their “quality” campers?

[GFD47]

If they didn't damage the seal by torqueing the screw too tight what you have is a rubber grommet between the screw head and the wall of your trailer...the same thing we'd think of as good workmanship if the item being attached and the grommet weren't the same thing. You have a lot more places on your rig that will leak before that does.

[Mr. Dan]

Originally Posted by RookieRV

From what I understand from reading posts since the pandemic, most quality has gone to crap; not just FR but all. Profits over quality. And, another post says this site is not monitored. Don’t you think it would go a long way if the mfg knew what people were saying about their “quality” campers?

Yes, we think that… but you’re preaching to the choir. We’re not Forest River. See if you can convince FR to monitor the forum. I tried to get the Service Manager of my selling dealership to monitor the forum to pick up some service hints but no dice.

[Sgtmac]

That’s what you get from Forest River. I bought a 2014 FR3 brand new and made the mistake of my life. You name it, it went wrong, slide motors x3, stair motor, generator, awning, black holding tank, and the leveling jacks. Never again.

[Cowboyheart45]

I have had the worst experience with forrest river . 2019 Sierra 5th wheel. 2 weeks old toilet just kept backing up, same problem with screws in the weather strip. Slide leaking water because the roof is warped, that happen 2 and trip out and wasnt even a month old. Residential refrigerator feel completely out of the wall 3rd trip out because never even bolted in in to the back wall. The list goes on and on. Forrest river still wont fix the leak in the roof on the slide out. They tell me that just a RV. AFTER 4 time out with a toilet backing up. The dealer found the tube in the black water tank was to long and almost touching the bottom of the black tank. After forest river accused me of not knowing how to use it. Really after owning 10 RV'S. I have had to repair so many things myself and clean up there poor build job. I will never by another forest river RV again. And I have bought 3 of of the m in the last 9 years.

[AnnieScott]

The short answer is “Yes”! Many people experiencing problems with Forest River products these days. No quality standards or regulations, and a push to put out record volume to capitalize on record interest, means customers are getting screwed! Want our list of problems? We’re at over 30 and counting! Major and minor issues. And worse yet, dealerships aren’t doing a good job at fixing things right, so problems reoccur and continue! Welcome to the club. 😖

[wrmyers3]

As far as I'm concerned, they have no quality inspection. They claim that the units are "Amish Built Quality." I'm pretty sure that no Amish person would put their name on them.