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I've been looking at a new Forest River Berkshire and Winnebago Forza. I'd like to hear your thoughts on the two companies. Do they have a good reputation for warranted work and being good to their c...
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We have had a Forest River Berkshire for six years now. There have been very few issues and those that did crop up were resolved by either the dealer or the factory. I would purchase another Berkshire if they have a floor plan and features that I was looking for. The rig has been good all the way around for us.
A bit of background to Forest River may be helpful. The Company was in bad shape after the downturn in 2008. It looked like it might close up completely. In stepped Warren Buffet and his Berkshire Hathaway Company. Now the Company is healthy and doing well with a much better reputation than what it had prior to the slowdown. You may want to check out the Forest River Owners' Group (FROG) for the experiences of others who own the Berkshires. As you may be able to guess, the origin of the model name is from the ownership of the Company.
As to buying used, yes you will avoid the heavy depreciation hit and the bugs MAY be worked out, but the odds are just as high that the gorgeous seldom used rig is a lemon that the seller can't wait to dump. Our only experience buying used almost got us killed when our used Class C lost all its brakes on I-75. No warranty can more than erase the depreciation savings so be aware that both routes have their advantages and disadvantages.
A bit of background to Forest River may be helpful. The Company was in bad shape after the downturn in 2008. It looked like it might close up completely. In stepped Warren Buffet and his Berkshire Hathaway Company. Now the Company is healthy and doing well with a much better reputation than what it had prior to the slowdown. You may want to check out the Forest River Owners' Group (FROG) for the experiences of others who own the Berkshires. As you may be able to guess, the origin of the model name is from the ownership of the Company.
As to buying used, yes you will avoid the heavy depreciation hit and the bugs MAY be worked out, but the odds are just as high that the gorgeous seldom used rig is a lemon that the seller can't wait to dump. Our only experience buying used almost got us killed when our used Class C lost all its brakes on I-75. No warranty can more than erase the depreciation savings so be aware that both routes have their advantages and disadvantages.
