The Daily Pulse.

Your source for accurate, unbiased news and insightful analysis

business

Are there any problems with the Forest River Wildcat Maxx?

By Olivia Owen |

Are there any problems with the Forest River Wildcat Maxx?

Working through our RV dealer, No resolution, not a word from Forest River. Fortunately, the dealer made a work around so the slide motor resets itself. Also, glass fell out of an upper cabinet. The shower doors had to be re installed. Other experience’s have been great. Did you find this useful?

Can a manual crank be used on a wildcat Maxx?

The manual crank could not be used,as the holes for the crank did not line up. Working through our RV dealer, No resolution, not a word from Forest River. Fortunately, the dealer made a work around so the slide motor resets itself. Also, glass fell out of an upper cabinet.

When did I Buy my 2020 Wildcat Maxx?

My husband and I bought our 2020 Wildcat MAXX 26MEX in January from Poulsbo RV, we took ownership of the trailer at the end of February. Since the end of February we have had so much go wrong with this trailer that it’s a lemon and we are very disappointed in the craftsmanship of this trailer.

How old is the Forest River Wildcat RV?

Early issues delt with under warranty by Camping World service department. At just over 4 years old, 3 of the original upgraded tires had blowouts. The last causing a lot of damage. Structure has been good. A few issues with trim loose. TV died, main AC died, both around 4 years old. We did add a washer dryer to the factory setup.

Working through our RV dealer, No resolution, not a word from Forest River. Fortunately, the dealer made a work around so the slide motor resets itself. Also, glass fell out of an upper cabinet. The shower doors had to be re installed. Other experience’s have been great. Did you find this useful?

The manual crank could not be used,as the holes for the crank did not line up. Working through our RV dealer, No resolution, not a word from Forest River. Fortunately, the dealer made a work around so the slide motor resets itself. Also, glass fell out of an upper cabinet.

My husband and I bought our 2020 Wildcat MAXX 26MEX in January from Poulsbo RV, we took ownership of the trailer at the end of February. Since the end of February we have had so much go wrong with this trailer that it’s a lemon and we are very disappointed in the craftsmanship of this trailer.

What was the problem with the kitchen sink in the Wildcat?

The kitchen sink faucet leaked and had to be replaced, the kitchen sink came detached from the counter and had to be reguled and support add underneath.

When did I buy my first Forest River Wildcat?

In 2006 we purchased our first Wildcat and enjoyed it very much. It was well built and of high quality with good craftsmanship. In 2017 we sold this trailer and decided to buy your 2nd Wildcat which has turned out to be a huge mistake. We started having problems almost immediately and have had ongoing issues to this day.

Where can I get a forest river manual?

Well, as you probably already know Forest River only carries the on-line manuals for the last three model years. So, if your Rockwood is a 2014-2016 model year you can go straight to the web-site. Older models are out of luck, however, I’d send them an email request and see if they can dig one up out of their archives.

Are there any problems with the Forest River Wildcat?

So the Wildcat was a disappointment, the king size mattress had to be replaced the first week, yes it left our body prints in it the first week, so that had to go. Shower drain was broken and leaked all over floor, back window leaked. The old style roll up window shades didn’t all work. Some went up some not.

Well, as you probably already know Forest River only carries the on-line manuals for the last three model years. So, if your Rockwood is a 2014-2016 model year you can go straight to the web-site. Older models are out of luck, however, I’d send them an email request and see if they can dig one up out of their archives.

Early issues delt with under warranty by Camping World service department. At just over 4 years old, 3 of the original upgraded tires had blowouts. The last causing a lot of damage. Structure has been good. A few issues with trim loose. TV died, main AC died, both around 4 years old. We did add a washer dryer to the factory setup.

How to fix water line in Forest River RV?

Look for a short plastic water line protruding under with a cap or tap on it. Should be roughly in line with Potable fill inlet. Get right under and look around frame area as well. Locate pump and look in that area as well. Forest River… • Answered on May 24, 2019