Opinion on Forest River FR3

[Crown5544]

I'm going to be going full-time after the first of the year and I've been looking seriously at the Forest River FR3 series. Specifically 2014-2017. My price range is $40K to $50
Thoughts?

 

[AbdRahim]

Drive it before you buy. Also, have it inspected by an independent RVIA certified inspector. I drove two of these when I was looking, in 2015, and they were scary to drive - wandering all over the road.

 

[Crown5544]

Drive it before you buy. Also, have it inspected by an independent RVIA certified inspector. I drove two of these when I was looking, in 2015, and they were scary to drive - wandering all over the road.

I've heard that also. One I looked at had after market anti-sway bars which according to the owner corrects that problem. I do like their layout and the length. I'm definitely having any RV I buy inspected by an independent inspector. I don't want any up front problems.

I'm also considering an older Newmar. But I've read many campsites will not accept older RV's.

 

[allenlook]

A Newmar product would be miles ahead of a Forest River FR3.

But everybody has a budget to stay within for up front purchase price and maintenance costs.

Personally, I avoid all Forest River brands like the plague.

 

[Crown5544]

I did find a 2015 Newmar Baystar for 45K. Which seems ideal, other than being a bit small at 30 feet for full-time. But it will be just me (and three cats )

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[JBright11]

Welcome to the forum!
We've been happy with our BayStar.

 

[DennisT]

I've heard that also. One I looked at had after market anti-sway bars which according to the owner corrects that problem. I do like their layout and the length. I'm definitely having any RV I buy inspected by an independent inspector. I don't want any up front problems.

I'm also considering an older Newmar. But I've read many campsites will not accept older RV's.

As far as older RVs, most of the places will ask for pictures when they have a 10 year old rule.

As long as it looks nice they will let you book - normally not a problem.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

I did find a 2015 Newmar Baystar for 45K. Which seems ideal, other than being a bit small at 30 feet for full-time. But it will be just me (and three cats )

edited for clarity

We did 8 years in a 28 with the two of us and a miniature poodle. The floor plan really helps. It had everything we needed as long as there were no visitors. Three or more people and a dog just did not work.