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  1. BR

    Considering the 2025 Forest River Surveyor Legend 202RBLE? Owner Insights & Experiences

    We are strongly considering a purchase of a 2025 forest river surveyor legend 202rble. What have other folks experienced? Thanks.
  2. KE

    Intermittent "FC" Code on Forest River Aurora Thermostat—Causes and Replacement Tips

    Not sure where to put this so I will start here. I have a Forest River Aurora 13rdx, 2025 model. I have an issue with the thermostat ie: When running either air or heat pump the thermostat is set at a specific temperture and the things runs fine. Then, and this is intermittant, the thermostat...
  3. CA

    Forest River 32BAM Sink Power Switch Function

    Can anyone advise what exactly tye power switch next to my dink water On/Off Temp control does? Thanks for any help!
  4. flyer15015

    2017 Forest River FR3: Key Issues, Upgrades, and Owner Experiences

    My sis in law and hubby are strongly considering buying a 2017 Forest River FR3 from a private seller. Price is 10K under what I see on RV Trader. It does have the original tires, so they are now due for replacement, and they are aware of that. Exterior is fine, and interior needs a deep...
  5. Noah Johnson

    Forest River Receives Industry Award Recognition

    Did you know???
  6. VI

    Is the 2018 Forest River Chaparral Lite 29BH a Good First 5th Wheel?

    I'm looking to buy a 2018 Forest River Chaparral Lite 29BH as my 1st 5th wheel RV. I have over 20 years of experience driving an 18-wheeler, so the 5th wheel is nothing new to me. I'd like anyone's thoughts and opinions on this RV. It is used and I understand it's not going to be perfect, but...
  7. KE

    Forest River 2608BS Inverter Prep: Wiring Identification and Installation Tips

    Hello everyone, Our new to us 2608bs did not have an inverter installed from the factory, wanting to confirm what wiring is for the inverter under the front left cabinets, there is a junction there with some thicker wiring. Thank you
  8. BU

    Forest River Forester vs Sunseeker: Key Differences, Reliability, and Buying Tips

    Considering the Sunseeker 3011 DS or 3010 in the Forester, we have never owned a class C and open to any thoughts and comments about the brand and reliability and any quality control or maintenance issues that may have come up. Thoughts on purchasing new vs used. We appreciate any...
  9. Wandering Sagebrush

    Dreaming of the Dean River: Legendary Steelhead and Remote Fishing Adventures

    I may never get to fish the Dean River, but it’s one of those places I’ve dreamed about for nearly fifty years. At about minute 8, I realized that the Spey Rod was bamboo… impressive!
  10. fudge_brownie

    2026 Mississippi River Rendezvous: Rally Details & RSVP Info

    Friday September 25 to Sunday September 27 We are coming off another successful rally in 2025; this year’s rally will be eleven years in the running. It is an enjoyable crowd; there are several attendees who have never missed. At the same time there are new guests every year. There were 48...
  11. FR

    Why Are Forest River Wiring and Pex Diagrams So Hard to Get?

    Does ANYONE have or know where to get pex and wiring diagrams for Forest River RVs?
  12. TC

    Forest River trailer hierarchy

    Forest River is obviously a giant organization in the travel trailer market. As I have started looking at trailers, I notice their name on all sorts of units and different model lines. One thing I haven't been able to easily discern with internet searches is what their hierarchy of quality is...
  13. tcab

    Replacing Rims on 2012 Forest River Forester: What Fits and When to Upgrade?

    Hey everyone who knows the rim requirements as I think the tires are okay but the rims are kinda old and should probably be replaced.
  14. Wandering Sagebrush

    A River Runs Through It

    Perhaps the greatest ending of any movie…
  15. ST

    Forest River Alpha Wolf Fresh Water Tank Only Fills Halfway—Anyone Else?

    I have a factory new Forest River Cherokee Alpha Wolf 25RB-L, build date 7/24/2025. It is advertised to hold 81 gallons of fresh water, but overflows at exactly 40 gallons measured. It does not level out into a second tank. Have others experienced this? How was it resolved? Thank you.
  16. Geotrash

    Our favorite Hipcamp site in central Virginia, near Scottsville

    My wife and I love to Boondock, but here in the east, dispersed camping on public lands is a little hard to come by, so we use Harvest Hosts and Hipcamp a lot. Since we live in Richmond, VA, we've been able to explore several locations around the state, and just wanted to share our favorite...
  17. Wandering Sagebrush

    Modifying A River? Legally?

    This is concerning… I’m going to mark this as a potential hot button topic. Please be thoughtful with your comments.
  18. Mike_28

    Why Won’t My Forest River RV Run on Shore Power Alone?

    I hooked up new Forrest river 20861DS to,my garage ..with shore cord stepped down to 110. Nothing works unless I have coach battery power on ? Any help would be appreciated. Couldn’t even tell if if had power,till I flipped on battery. Any help would be appreciated.
  19. LI

    DO NOT BUY

    I would reccomended to buy a different brand. Our Forest River toy hauler is the biggest piece of crap we have bought. 6 months old and falling apart. Been in the shop twice for warranty issues and going back into the shop again next week. DO NOT BUY A FOREST RIVER PLEASE
  20. RA

    New Forest River Furnace Not Blowing Warm Air—Troubleshooting Steps Needed

    I Just recently bought a 2025 Forest River Campsite Reserve 20AK. I opened one of the 20 gallon propane tanks and verified that the propane cook top works just fine. When I switch the t-stat up to HEAT and set the t-stat as high as it will go, no heat comes out of the vent. I've tried this on...
  21. RG

    Forest River Cedar Creek 35IK: Underbelly Insulation & Warranty Support Issues

    We have a 2018 cedar creek silverback 35ik. Had an issue with a leak from the galley holding tank. Purchased this fifth wheel new. We were in the boonies at trace lake and no one to come check. I got underneath and removed tow of the panels. There was a leak at the 90 degree elbow. There was...
  22. NO

    Winterizing Forest River Flagstaff: Antifreeze in Filter Holder & Battery Care

    First posting, please bear with me. I have a 2021 Forest River Flagstaff, micro Lyte 25 FBLS. When I winterized it last year, I removed the water filter, not a simple task, it is in a tight awkward to reach location. I then used compressed air followed by antifreeze. I used the winterize inlet...
  23. Mike_28

    New rig

    Hey from SC. I haven’t been on here in years. We sold our camper in 2021. And we’re looking to buy a new rig soon.we’re really thinking about a 2026 Forest river Forester 30 ft motorhome. Does anyone know how these fare compared to others ? This thing is loaded ! Thx in advance.
  24. JO

    Forest River Factory Repairs: Owner Experiences and Outcomes

    Hello, I have a 2025 Cherokee artic wolf 3250suite since 05-07-2025 and has last 60 days at 2 different dealers. I sent lemon buyback request to forest river and they are asking for to take unit back to Indiana for repairs. Has entry door that has never closed/latched properly even after...
  25. AC

    Brakes on Forest River 39RKRB Fifth Wheel (2024)

    Has anyone had trouble with the brakes on trailer towing this unit. No issues all last year and beginning of this year, started out didnt have breakes occasionally now no breaks at all.

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