2017 Forest River R-Pod problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Structure (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2019-02-25 · 470961 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the silicone sealant used to seal the vehicle may not adhere to all surfaces as intended. this may allow water to leak into the vehicle.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2018-09-21 · 800854 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the manufacturing plant installed the winterization valve on the pressure side (vehicle side) of the water pump. the winterization valve should have been connected to the intake/suction side of the water pump. if the waterlines and water using components are not appropriately winterized from freez
What owners report
2018-11-07 · Tires · 2,000 mi“on my third use of my 2017 forest river r-pod travel trailer, a trip to texas from indiana, the left side single axle trailer tire completely delaminated, tearing the steel fender with light and wiring from the vehicle. this was on a 4 lane divided highway while traveling at about 65 miles per hour. the inflation of both tires was checked prior t…”
2018-08-29 · Unknown Or Other · 11,000 mi“other day i connected a water hose to the black tank flushing connection. after my first flushing i closed the spigot handle and proceeded to work inside the r-pod. shortly after a neighbor came over telling me water was pouring out the bottom of r-pod. spigot failed to shut water flow completely off and water filled the toilet tank and vent pip…”
2017-06-25 · Structure“"tongue weight distribution". i filled the water tank, loaded the storage area and proceeded to drive the r-pod. at 50 mph the trailer began to fishtail. my truck and trailer alternated on 2 wheels. i did get control, had to travel home at under 35 mph. i got home and was able to lift the front of the trailer. all of the storage and water tank are …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.