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I'm new here. My wife and I are looking to buy our first trailer (likely buying new). We have narrowed down the floorplan, length, and major features that we want. However, one of the things I'm tryin...
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Raider Battalion wrote:
You really got me thinking about the quality of the product. I started looking for reviews on Forest River (The brand we are considering) and now I'm not sure I want to buy that brand. We are going to look for the same floorplan by a different maker.
They all have assembly-related issues, in large part because of the way the industry is run. Assembly workers are paid piece rate and quality control consists of the dealer inspecting each unit and fixing problems before final delivery.
Note too that Forest River is a huge company that produces many brands. They, along with Keystone RV and Thor Industries, make most of what you see on dealer lots.
No matter what brand you settle on, your best bet is to inspect the unit you want to buy closely before you sign anything, and get the dealer to fix any issues. Fill it with water and check the plumbing for leaks, plug it in and run the AC, furnace, WH, stove, etc. Run the slide(s) in and out. If it moves or lights up, make sure it works.
