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Forest River Inc, a US-based manufacturer of a diverse line of primarily recreational vehicle products. The company operates 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the mid-west and west coast. At the present time, the corporate office of the company is located in Elkhart Indiana. Peter Liegl incorporated the company in 1996.

Forest River specializes in all classes of RV's, utility trailer, cargo trailers, pontoon boats, light and medium-duty buses (primarily shuttle buses, not inner-city transit buses), as well as portable offices, and structures. Forest River also maintains a manufactured housing business, Hart Homes. In June, 2005, Berkshire Hathaway Company completed the acquisition of Forest River Inc.
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Blue dog
Forest River 5th wheel RV has vinyl odor
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

Our 2008 model Cedar Creek fifth wheel manuf. by Forest River is transferring the extreme vinyl odor from the walls into food products such as pasta, cereal, peanut butter, potatoe...

#318046
May 12, 2012
14

Briantfo...
Forest River Shasta RV sold me a lemon
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

In March of 2011 I Purchased a 2011 BRAND NEW Forest River Shasta 26QBTB pull behind trailer. After more than one year of dealer and manufacturer attempts to resolve a slide leak,...

#317927
May 11, 2012
37

Anonymous
Forest River travel trailer problems
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

I bought a new 23 foot Forest River Ultralite travel trailer in September 2011. We took it out one time late in the year and the heater didn't work. It was quickly fixed late...

#314095
Apr 23, 2012
225

Bensan
Forest River - Sold me a piece of junk.
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

We bought a 2008 Forest River Flagstaff 27' Super Lite. Within the first year we had 4 blown tires. Within the first year we had a leak in the slide out. The dealer replaced the ga...

#313874
Apr 22, 2012
246

Mike11675
Forest River , Inc
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

We purchased an enclosed cargo trailer manufactured by forest river, inc. We have towed this trailer about 3,000 miles and took delvery in November 2010. The roof is separating an...

#312545
Apr 16, 2012
215

Kmhill
Forest River RV... What Now!!!!
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

We bought a Cardinal 3515RT in July 2010. The unit has been to our dealer 11 times in the past 15 months for referigator and other ongoing issues. I asked Forest River to purchase ...

#310086
Apr 05, 2012
374

Anonymous
Forest River sold us a lemon and wont take back
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

Bought brand new 2011 fr wildcat. Day 1 a pipe burst day 3 the dvd stopped working. Not to go into that napa rv didn't tie anything down which resulted in broken sofa and stove...

#307777
Mar 26, 2012
375

Anonymous
Forest River - 2011 stealth rg 3210 toy hauler leaky an moldy
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

Slideout leaked, bedroom leaked, toy hauler area flooring bubbled up caused by moisturer, microwave convection oven lots of problems... mold because of leaks, complained about hea...

#305525
Mar 17, 2012
429

Bfredric...
Forest River Shockwave Toy Hauler
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

I have a 2011 Forest River Shockwave 21 foot front bed which we have owned for 15 months. We have had nothing but problems, and have finally hired legal assistance as our trailer h...

#301967
Mar 03, 2012
593

Sadiemae
Forest River Beware
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

We brought a 2008 Sandpiper (Forest River) it is butcher all up. Just went to the RV Show in Charlotte NC. And found out who actually owns Forest River. If anyone out there watches...

#298337
Feb 18, 2012
1536

Anonymous
Forest River fifth wheels seriously no trailer is better!!
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

Bought a 28foot fifth wheel by Forest River in 2007. First trip out we parked our pride and joy entered the unit and found two of the doors had come off the cabinets and were...

#295919
Feb 10, 2012
1015

415 Vato
2012 Forest River shockwave trailer...
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

I just purchased a new 17' forest river Shockwave toy box.im all excited to go out on my own for the first time in my new trailer.( like everyone else who gets in debt fo...

#291611
Jan 24, 2012
920

Anonymous
Forest River - Not happy with my purchase
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

I went to riders connection and got a rockwood travel trailer had a few minor problems so i took it back to them on the first week of august and did not get it back until first wee...

#291560
Jan 24, 2012
812

Anonymous
Forest River Lexington motorhome problems
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

Purchased a new Lexington motorhome from Forest River in 2007. Had numerous problems from day one. King dome did not work they had to drill new holes in roof for new coax. Had to f...

#291507
Jan 24, 2012
595

Anonymous
Forest River dealerships tells customers they bought a low end trailer to deal with it
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

We purchased a 26' Grey Wolf trailer in Sept of 2009 and the frame has alot of surface rust on it we have complained from day one. Bought it at Riverside RV in Timmins and was ...

#284916
Dec 29, 2011
881

Anonymous
Unable to change tail lights on a Forest River Conversion of a Dodge Sprinter
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

I am unable to change tail lights on a 22' RV Dodge Sprinter as on the rear passenger side, as a bathroom vanity and compressor blocks my access. As far as I can figure out, t...

#284626
Dec 28, 2011
502

Bodyman7
2011 Stealth by Forest River
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

I bought a 2011 Stealth by Forest River. My first time out, I found 10 problems with it. Mostly parts,broke or missing.45 days in dealer. Second RT & LT side panels warped. Shipped...

#283941
Dec 25, 2011
648

Anonymous
Forest River - Dont back up what they sell.
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

I put a complaint in about my trailer in Dec. 3 2010. We stilll have it but it is still in same condition. Windows are very wet. Nobody from the dealer ever called to see how we we...

#280675
Dec 10, 2011
587

Jjam
Forest River RV's
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

We purchased a Salem 29BH travel trailer made by Forest River.We had problems from day one of delivery, it is very poorly constucted, we had many small issues and a few bigge...

#275206
Nov 15, 2011
955

Anonymous
Tires burn through 2012 RV Forest River wheel wells & wiring
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

10-30-11 Forest River has not issued a RECALL yet. In 2011, after our 2nd trip with 2012 Forest River 2109 Rockwood Mini-Lite, we found gravel under the couch during o...

#271404
Oct 29, 2011
1045

Lorenzo18
Forest River poor workmanship
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

Bought new Apex QBS 22 in May,2011. Took it on first trip two weeks later.List of problems: slide leaks, water was inch deep on floor in front of slide., bath tub surround ca...

#267128
Oct 10, 2011
774

Anonymous
Forest River - Poor workmanship
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

I bought a Forest River Flagstaff 5th wheel and it has had a number of things that are manufacture defects,poor workmanship.front jack motor wobbled around and broke gearbox,...

#266997
Oct 09, 2011
634

Anonymous
Forest River - Sealant and warranty
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

Too bad people do not know about forest river and we all need to get together and go after them and those that sell their product and my new camper leaked and it is worthless but i...

#265401
Oct 01, 2011
964

Evhodson
Forest River - Lenoleum not properly glued onto the floor, causing it to crack.
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

I purchased a Forest River Salem PT 2007/2008 in Arizona. I transported it to Canada. The first winter here, the lenoleum cracked. I'm told the lenoleum was glued only aroun...

#262262
Sep 16, 2011
671

Jmikelewis
Forest River - Cedar Creek blew all four tires -2yrs old
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

My 2009 Cedar Creek 39' 5s rd on a recent trip from ca. to Az. Blew all four tires in a period of 2 days and 600 miles. The tires had approx. 7000 miles on them and were 2 ye...

#260985
Sep 09, 2011
1111

Jakampin
Forest River - 2011 Grey Wolf Travel Trailer
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

We puchased a 2011 Grey Wolf Travel Trailer from US RV in Eau Claire WI. The sales department was super nice to work with but after they received our check, it was down hill. Our...

#254603
Aug 10, 2011
1873

DMWolfe
2008 Forest River Salem 25ft Fifth Wheel
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

We bought our 2008 Forest River Salem Fifth Wheel, in Oct of 2008. At first we were so excited about it, then after 3 or 4 trips out we found the problems. We are very dissatisfied...

#253901
Aug 07, 2011
1632

Needshelp
Forest River Rv's and Gillette Interstate RV sales
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

My parents purchased at 2003 Forest River Wildwood SE Fifth Wheel camper from Gillette Interstate RV in East Lansing, Michigan. They did so after careful consideration and compari...

#253741
Aug 06, 2011
1508

Anonymous
Forest River - Lexington/foresr river r.v.class b
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

In 2004 we purchased a forest river r.v 26' class b. We have had the whole interior replaced twice due to leaking roof and mold issues. Everytime I think how fun it will be t...

#252897
Aug 02, 2011
1264

Connally
Forest River XLR.
5.0 P.O. Box 3030 ElkhartIndiana 46515-3030 (574) 537-8016, (574) 534-3167 http://www.forestriveraccessories.com/t-contact.aspx

My mom and dad ordered an XLR and got an in writing conformation. It arrived without some of the specs. Now 3 weeks later Forest River has their money and will not honor their co...

#250238
Jul 20, 2011
1207
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