Forest River Hodgepodge solar option

[Vinni]

1 ordered a new 2021 RockWood ultra lite 2882s with 190 watt solar/inverter option. This is what I received. One solar panel with Go power controller matched to a WFCO inverter. The factory chose to leave out cable from inverter to controller. The reason being that the controller is not compatible with WFCO inverter. This is because of interface problems. Mismatched components don’t function correctly together when they are combined in a system. Now the A/C button on controller will not function inverter unless you go out on your own and purchase on from Go Power and install it on your own. They said this is what you get. The inverter is “Ready Accessible “ in the exterior compartment that is located opposite traffic side with a button on inverter. We are not talking any responsibility for button not working or providing remote switch for inverter. They said I have to exit coach and go to traffic side compartment and turn off or on inverter as needed. That doesn’t seem right to me. Especially since I am unfortunately handicapped individual. Even without a personal problem I do believe this is a electrical engineering problem. What has been delivered is a MISMATCHED INCOMPATIBLE SYSTEM. This is due to Interfacing problems between components installed. Owners manual show functions of components And mine doesn’t function per owners manual. The inverter manual says there is a remote switch provided with 20’ cable. My coach doesn’t have one. The factory omitted these due to incompatibility issue. Forest River Owners with factory solar option are being ripped off Is you controller central doesn’t turn on and off inverter.if the system wasn’t mismatched components you would fully functional electrical system. Just what I would expect from factory Installed components. So we contacted Go Power who advise to have go power inverter installed with provided cable and all would function properly. Forest River replied go Power inverters are unreliable. Isn’t that a matter of opinion? If Go Power is “Unreliable “ why are they using Go Power Components? Forest River Claim Customer Satisfaction is important. It doesn’t appear so. So if you are buying Forest River product with Factory solar options BUYERS BEWARE!!! Your thoughts are Welcome. Thanks

 

[Vinni]

Here is a complete list of issues with a new Forest River product.
1) Window valances were either missing fasteners or had been stripped from being overnighted. Then they put screws in wall next to bracket to temporarily hold it to wall. (2) Glass stove cover hinge fastener fell out while traveling. (3) Refrigerator light doesn’t stay in wall of refrigerator Faulty tabs wont hold. Refrigerator also runs hot while in travel on propane 54+Degrees. (4) Sewer Black water valve doesn’t seal properly every time I remove cap outer a cup of raw sewage comes out. (5) Water pump switch in compartment Quit working. (6) The controller center A/C inverter Button on controller Doesn’t turn off or on the inverter. (7) Closets Doors are missing catches to hold them in place during travel. There are pilot holes in frame but no catches. Don’t no how long they are supposed to last. (8) Celling fan blade bracket broke while traveling. (9) Front compartment Led light switch has failed. (10) Protruding screws were LP Hose connects for outside grill. Ouch! (11) Trash and screws left in floor ductwork. (12) Wood trim at some cabinets stamped with excessive gaps Exposing raw wood. This leads one to question Quality Control? (13) Gouges in flooring covered up with Repair Tape to cover up.