Wiring harness passing thru trailer frame to supply 110v and 12v power to slide components (driver side) was not properly protected from vibration and subsequent vibrations damaged the wiring insulation and grounded the wires to the frame of the trailer. Multiple 12v fuses were "blown" and in a span of less than 60 seconds, the trailer filled with enough smoke to prevent safe exit through the door. The wires in the harness affected melted from the outside of the slide up to the breaker panel, melting through the insulting pad on the bottom of the trailer. The wires passed over the propane supply line to the stove and melted through the propane supply line. The method the manufacturer used to "protect" the wiring does not appear to meet standards established by NFPA 70 Article 551 covering "vibration proof" installation.
The worst 2024 East To West Alta problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2024 East To West Alta 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Generic roof print for dealer service reference.
- Generic print to help a dealer.
- Generic cabinet frame print for dealer reference.
- This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold...
- Install a cover over cargo area mounted awning and slide switches, as needed.
- Generic prints to show backer locations of the vehicle.
- These documents are reference for dealers to locate backers.
- This is a LCI authored document in which clarifies the axles' bearing grease frequently asked questions
- This print references for the dealers the backer locations if needed, in the sidewalls.
- Generic sidewall drawings depicting the location of the backers
What 2024 East To West Alta owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2024 Forest River East to West Alta Trailer. The contact stated that while inspecting the trailer, it was discovered that the two rear tires on the driver’s and passenger’s side of the trailer were worn from the inner section of the tire. The trailer was taken to the local dealer, and it was determined that the rear axle was crooked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 5,000.
Awning deployed while driving Vehicle causing canopy to detach and fly down road. Because of a switch in the storage compartment that had no safety Cover
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Questions about the 2024 East To West Alta
Is the 2024 East To West Alta reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2024 East To West Alta, close to a typical Alta model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 East To West Alta?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2024 East To West Alta have?
No recalls on record.
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