2018 Forest River R-POD
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 10 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 9 R-POD model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Equipment, recreational vehicle/trailer, plumbing, sewage/black, pipe/fittingsDec 10, 2020
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RPOD travel trailers. The sewer termination bracket may fail, causing the plumbing to drag on the ground or to detach completely.
If the plumbing were to detach, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new securement bracket, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119, option 2. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1265.
Campaign 20V763000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: suspension
2 reports, newest first. Show all
Suspension, Oct 24, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River R-Pod Towable. The contact stated while stepping on the RV floor, the contact noticed that the side of the floor located behind the axle was sagging. Additionally, the contact stated that the driver's side outriggers were significantly corroded, fractured, and bent. Additionally, the contact stated that there was less than an inch clearance between the driver's side wheel well and tire, and there was 2-inch clearance between the passenger's side wheel well and the tire. The contact also stated that the passenger's side wheel was protruding 3-5 inches outside of the wheel well. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Suspension, Structure, Aug 29, 2024
There is a problem with the Axel on this trailer. It is making the floor buckle and the slide is sagging.