Buying a new Forest river toy hauler
Fellow toy hauler owner, I am about to purchase a new toy hauler and looking at one of the Forest River ones. To be more specific 30 foot 2018 Forest River Shockwave T24RQMX. I have a new 2500 HD Chev...
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I have a Forest River product, A Rockwood Hybrid. IMO your chances of getting handed a poorly built unit run about 50/50, and from what I have found unless you have a great dealer who will go to bat for you, you can forget about any help after the fact from Forest River and their divisions. You will however get lots of lip service if you're ever able to get in touch with anyone.
I am a glutton for punishment as we had a Palomino popup a few years back, that literally fell apart sitting still during the first year of ownership. When we unloaded that POS I said never again, but turned around and purchased this 17 Rockwood, which was an experience in itself. I will say never again, again, and tell others to steer away from Forest River. I don't know whats out there in Toy Haulers that may be any better. Maybe look at Grand Design Momentums? They may not be built any better, but at least Grand Design seems to shine on service and support. You will not get that with Forest River.
If you happen to be looking for opinions at the brand specific Forest River Forums take them with a grain of salt. Negative posts and posts about issues have been known to magically disappear for whatever reason on that rag.
I am a glutton for punishment as we had a Palomino popup a few years back, that literally fell apart sitting still during the first year of ownership. When we unloaded that POS I said never again, but turned around and purchased this 17 Rockwood, which was an experience in itself. I will say never again, again, and tell others to steer away from Forest River. I don't know whats out there in Toy Haulers that may be any better. Maybe look at Grand Design Momentums? They may not be built any better, but at least Grand Design seems to shine on service and support. You will not get that with Forest River.
If you happen to be looking for opinions at the brand specific Forest River Forums take them with a grain of salt. Negative posts and posts about issues have been known to magically disappear for whatever reason on that rag.
