Campers 101

[killianak9]

Just put my nose in the electrical system of my new camper to see where / how I can plug in my solar converter and found 1- one loose wire, 2- one screwdriver left over (not even a nice none), 3 - one hole in the camper floor with no calking..... Not happy with Forrest River right now.

We bought a 323qb Forest River wildcat 5th wheel last year. Although I didn't find the issues like yours, they definitely don't do a very good job of prepping them for sale.
We had issues with finish work on kitchen cabinets and bathroom floors around our tub! Great Outdoors RV up in Greeley is a warranty center for our camper. We are having a issue on our front cap with stress cracks and fading- sorry back on topic!

Inspect water ,gas and AC system, and tires. At the Beginning and end of every season I wash and wax the unit too.

[brutal]

We bought a 323qb Forest River wildcat 5th wheel last year. Although I didn't find the issues like yours, they definitely don't do a very good job of prepping them for sale.
We had issues with finish work on kitchen cabinets and bathroom floors around our tub! Great Outdoors RV up in Greeley is a warranty center for our camper. We are having a issue on our front cap with stress cracks and fading- sorry back on topic!

Inspect water ,gas and AC system, and tires. At the Beginning and end of every season I wash and wax the unit too.

Spray them down with 303 Aerospace protectant too. If you're not using a UV blocking wax, the sun will chalk the fiberglass in short order.

Most higher end rigs now are all automotive paint finishes because of this. I wish we could find anothe rear kitchen 29-30' lightweight with automotive paint.

FWIW, our Cougar (formerly Keystone RV, now Thor) has had issues with a cracked frame and body-frame separation. Forest River probably has the biggest brand ownership out there.

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[USMC88-93]

Neighbors bought a used RV their first trip out a picture essay.

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[Great-Kazoo]

Neighbors bought a used RV their first trip out a picture essay.

3 Days into trip.



4 Days into trip



5 Days into trip



6 Days into trip.

saw this "over there" waiting for the follow up

[USMC88-93]

saw this "over there" waiting for the follow up

He is paying for a new engine, cost will be reported when done. Believe he is still making the decision as to the source of new one.

[Great-Kazoo]

He is paying for a new engine, cost will be reported when done. Believe he is still making the decision as to the source of new one.

Jewish lightening cylinder repair ?

[USMC88-93]

Jewish lightening cylinder repair ?

I'm sorry but that reference traveled well above my head. Unless I understand it to mean throwing money at the problem.

[crays]

Neighbors bought a used RV their first trip out a picture essay.

3 Days into trip.



4 Days into trip



5 Days into trip



6 Days into trip.

When we bought our first used RV, we did several short overnight trips before heading out on a vacation. It helped out some, more with familiarity than mechanical, but we never needed a tow truck.
We had probably 700-800 miles on it before our first extended trip.
We experienced some minor mech issues over the several years we ran it, but we were never stranded.
We thought it was a good idea, but YMMV.