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Can I order an RV directly from the manufacturer?

By Ava Hall |

Can I order an RV directly from the manufacturer?

Purchasing a new motorhome from the factory offers a hands-on building process for a highly personalized experience. RVers love choices. However, when you decide to go the factory-direct route, the buying process often takes on a different tone that can lead to a much more streamlined, cost-effective experience.

Does Forest River sell direct?

Your source for Industry Leading RVs at the lowest Wholesale Direct Prices! BRAND NEW RV Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, and Folding Campers including, Forest River, Cedar Creek, Silverback, Rockwood, Mini-Lite, Roo, Ultra-Lite, Signature, Windjammer, Heritage Glen, Wildwood, X-Lite, White Water, and others.

How long does it take to order a RV?

Our customers often ask, “How long does it take to order a camper?” The answer used to be “an average of 35 days.” Due to increased demand for campers in general and Flagstaff (and Rockwood) campers specifically, today we say “about two months” even though the actual average is 40 days*.

What is the dealer markup on RVs?

Some dealers may mark their prices up over 50 percent. Don’t fall for “sale,” “low price,” and other stickers plastered across an RV windshield. They’re luring you in to make you think the markup is the “market value” of the RV.

Where are Forest River trailers built?

In 1972, they moved their manufacturing facility to Colon, Michigan, where it remains to this day. Palomino was purchased by Forest River, Inc., in 2002. This allowed for rapid growth and the introduction of two new towable lines of travel trailers and fifth wheels, Puma, Sabre, and Columbus.

Where can I buy Forest River RV parts?

To best serve you and to identify the most appropriate contact for your needs, please select a brand from one of the categories listed below. For Service, Parts or Warranty questions Forest River encourages customers to contact their local dealer. Parts are only sold to and through authorized Forest River dealers.

How to connect with a forest river dealer?

Please include your seven digit account/Dealer number, the first and last name of who will be your account’s administrator, their business email, and phone number. Forest River Dealer Connect training is self-initiated and available online.

How many forest river RVs are there in the world?

Forest River Incorporated, with their multiple facilities located in the Midwest and the west coast, produces more RVs than any other manufacturer on the planet. From pop-up tent campers to Class A motorhomes, Forest River brands contain nearly 150 models with well over 1,000 floor plans for you to choose from.

When does a Forest River RV model number change?

When Forest River completes the vehicle, we assign a model year and a Forest River serial number to the coach portion. The RV industry and chassis manufacturer model years change at different times.

Where can I buy a Forest River RV?

Forest River makes some of the most affordable and efficient RVs on the market! Pete’s RV Center has the best selection of Forest River models available to all of New England! You can shop our Forest River campers at our Vermont and Massachusetts dealerships! Contact Us For More Details!

Who is the founder of Forest River RV?

We proudly serve all of New England. The company began in 1996. The founder Peter Liegl took assets from Cobra Industries to launch his own business. The first products offered included travel trailers, fifth wheels, park models, and tent campers. These first models saw great success and led to impressive company growth.

What makes a good owner at Forest River?

At Forest River your ownership experience is of paramount importance to us. Timely and efficient service, as well as maintenance of your product is a key factor to a positive ownership experience, while enhancing your lifestyle.

Who are the dealers in the RV industry?

Dealers in our Industry are not franchised like automotive dealers and therefore not obligated to work on your product when it is not purchased from them. Our Dealers are independently owned and operated businesses. Service and scheduling is at their discretion and priority is commonly provided to customers that purchased from their dealership.