Quality and attention to detail is horrible. 2018 FR WnP 30WCR. 2 year old toy hauler developed leak above the front cargo door as a result of the piss poor quality of assemblers who do not have the intelligence to ensure that the silicone caulk used to seal the cargo door has no holes or gaps. The water le...read more

Quality and attention to detail is horrible. 2018 FR WnP 30WCR. 2 year old toy hauler developed leak above the front cargo door as a result of the piss poor quality of assemblers who do not have the intelligence to ensure that the silicone caulk used to seal the cargo door has no holes or gaps. The water leaked down the wall and underneath the absolute GARBAGE OSB board they use for the floor. 2 years later I am subject to $1000s of dollars to repair the floor. I can only hope the insurance company totals the toy hauler.... Granted ALL RV manufactures are horrible and they produce garbage products and take pride in doing so...

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Andy Owens

Georgia

Reviewed on June 28, 2019

RV reviewed 2018 Forest River Work and Play 30WCR

5.0

Great bedroom, nice amenities and built like a tank. Lots of garage area and like the metal roof and gel coat over 1 1/2 side walls. The suspension and break system is advanced technology ahead of it’s competitors.

At Forest River, Inc., your needs, interests, budget, and lifestyle are at the forefront of everything we do. This affects every step from design, to the manufacturing floor, and on to you, our Customer. Whatever your need—recreation, transportation, or cargo hauling—we strive to bring quality products within reach of everyone. It’s not just a slogan: “Customer Satisfaction is Our

1 Priority.”

In 1996, Forest River founder Peter Liegl had a vision. He foresaw an RV company dedicated to helping people experience the joy of the outdoors by building better recreational vehicles. After purchasing certain assets of Cobra Industries, the Company started manufacturing pop-up tent campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels and park models. Continually growing, Forest River now operates multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the United States producing Class A, B and C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up tent campers, truck campers, park model trailers, destination trailers, cargo trailers, commercial vehicles, buses, pontoons, and mobile restroom trailers.

Our large production capacity enables us to fill our customers' orders promptly without cutting corners or rushing through production procedures. This ensures that each Forest River product is conscientiously built and undergoes thorough, detailed inspection before it's shipped to the customer. This guarantees that every family who desires quality recreation will find a Forest River product that serves their needs, interests, budget, and lifestyle.

Appreciate everybody's input. Just purchased a 2013 16UL [~18 ft. cab/~21 ft. overall] "Ultra" Work & Play toy hauler. UVW is 4775 lbs. A little heavier than other toy haulers with a similar cab size, but for good reason---stronger frame [more floor bracing], 5k 6-bolt axles [instead of 3.5k 5-bolt], fiberglass/plywood siding, etc.

Looking directly from the rear and the front it looks exactly like all the Ultra Work & Play toy haulers [18 to 30 ft], it's just shorter. Has the front, aerodynamic "dome" on the front instead of the usual flat face used on the standard Work & Plays. I'm convinced this has a positive effect on mileage. The 16UL has a front kitchen [right side] and front bath [left side], and a rear, loft electric bed. Very similar to the smaller Weekend Warrior and Eclipse toy haulers. I chose the 16UL over the 18EC because the rear cargo area is completely open and almost 20 inches wider than the 18EC. The 16UL has almost 12 ft of cargo space on the right side, over 8ft on the left, 7 ft [84 in.] between the wheel wells, and 5ft of "middle" space between the front, left side cabinets/walls and the right side wall---plenty of space for my big ole Yamaha jetski and trailer [or two road bikes side by side]. The bath has a vanity sink, medicine cabinet, porcelain toilet, and larger, rectangular, 3 sided shower. My only complaint is the frig is mounted right on the floor [hard to access] and is very small with only 3-4 cubic feet of space. With this one exception, IMO it has a lotta nice features and functionality for a small, toy hauler.

Fit and finish is pretty good top-side; however, a close look underneath reveals some very sloppy welds [some even have welding rod/wire still attached]. A few of the black/grey/water tank braces are a patchwork of 3 or 4 *scrap* pieces of angle iron welded together.

FWIW, my 2012 Tundra with the 401 ft. lb., 381 HP 5.7 pulls it easily. I get about 11-12 mpg at 55-60 mph with it empty. I'm guessing my mpg's will drop to 10-11 with my 1000 lb. jetski & trailer loaded inside.

What is the lawsuit against Forest River RV?

Forest River Travel Trailer Class Action Lawsuit In June 2022, a class action lawsuit was filed in Montana alleging that certain Forest River Palomino Puma Fifth Wheel RVs were manufactured without the proper over-current protection needed to protect from an electrical short.

Are Forest River campers any good?

While some Forest River RV reviews do point to quality issues, overall the company offers relatively inexpensive RVs that have plenty of features and comfort. Forest River should be on the shortlist for any RVers looking for a more affordable option.

Which is better Keystone or Forest River?

In a comparison of Keystone and Forest River destination trailers, you will find them equal when it comes down to quality, livability, and more. One of the only areas of differentiation is that Keystone does not have the same reputation for quality customer service as Forest River.

What is the top of the line Forest River?

For top of the line RV living the Flagstaff Classic Super Lite is an unbeatable luxury option. There are a number of stunning Classic Super Lite Travel Trailer and Fifth Wheel Floorplans to choose from with up to four slide out rooms for added interior space.