I setup my camper and turn the hot water heater on using the propane setting. I left the camper and came back and could smell something hot/burning inside the camper. I looked at the rubber propane line connected to the hot water heater was on fire. I opened the cover to the hot water heater and blew the flame out. Propane was leaking from the rubber line that was cracked. I turned the gas off to prevent additional fire. The gas line appeared to by dry rotted. The camper would have burned if I didnt catch the line on fire. The line was replaced, but should have been a better line. I made the repair myself and did not report it to the manufacturer or anyone. There was no warning of the fire until I bought the fire outside.
The worst 2019 Forest River Flagstaff problems
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Recalls 6
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Flagstaff and Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers equipped with MORyde Orbital or You Turn Rubber Pin Box Wedge Kits. The pin boxes may have been equipped with bolts 1-3/4" in length when they should be equipped with 2" long bolts.
- Risk
- The incorrect bolts may allow the rotating pin box to rotate in two places, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact MORyde customer service at 1‑574‑293‑1581 or Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑642‑8954 (Flagstaff) or 1‑260‑499‑2100 (Cherokee). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1065.
Recall number 19V570000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The wiring for the front bedroom air conditioning may have been improperly installed and may come in contact with the heat strip in the air conditioner.
- Risk
- If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the air conditioner wiring harness away from the heat strip, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑642‑8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1001.
Recall number 19V317000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The bunk bed door latch fasteners that secure the bunk bed door closed may fail, allowing the door to open while moving.
- Risk
- If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install the correct fasteners for the bunk bed door latches, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑642‑8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10D-0950.
Recall number 19V084000 · Recall details
Service brakes, electric
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may be improperly wired, and as a result, the trailer brakes will not apply in the event that the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle.
- Risk
- The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to maintain the supply of power to the brake system, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑642‑2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10B-0943.
Recall number 19V069000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented, which can result in premature brake failure.
- Risk
- Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axles or hubs, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑642‑2640 or Dexter customer service at 1‑574‑295‑7888.
Recall number 18V678000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers. The inner wheel bearings may seize, which can cause the trailer wheels to lock-up.
- Risk
- If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑642‑4053. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-0786.
Recall number 18V475000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.
- The under-mount sinks may not have the appropriate amount of retaining clips to keep the sink from falling...
- As Per Lippert Components; Specific 8800 Series windows installed in your recreational vehicle may...
- A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after...
- The sofa mounting brackets have been improved for better performance while opening and closing the sofas.
- In certain vehicles a sofa was installed which may be to wide and will not fold out as designed into a bed.
- Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that...
- Rockwood and Flagstaff Fifth-Wheels with the Nautilus convenience Center were manufactured with incorrect...
- Certain vehicles may have a tub drain plug which might be the incorrect color.
- Certain vehicles do not have the vehicle model decal adjacent to the door.
What 2019 Forest River Flagstaff owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The Castle Rock spare tire failed while on the rim mounted to spare tire holder. Tire was covered 24/7. Size st 205/75r14 Failure was in belts on tread. Large bubble on inside of tire under treads with outside of tire deformed. Pictures available Tire was never used. Air pressure checked with other tires before usage.
Tire blowout on single axel travel trailer ST205/75 R14
Two of the Frame Bolts underneath the front of our E-Pro 19FBS camper are partly rusted and missing a nut (one on driver side and one on passenger side). The bolt on the passenger side is out of the metal frame hole it should be in, and the metal frame is slightly bent. Both bolts are at a slight angle. The other 10 Frame Bolts are not visibly rusted and there is a nut on each one but a few are loose enough to twist off by hand. The others seem tight enough but we can’t be sure without knowing what torque number they should be tightened to. We double checked the Forest River owner’s manual but there is no mention of Frame Bolts in the 'maintenance' list or anywhere else. Also, there are no lock washers on the frame bolts to prevent self-loosening. This is surprising because it seems these frame bolts are the only thing holding the body of our camper to its frame. We have owned our camper a little over 3 years and we use it 3 to 5 times a year to travel short distances, all on main roads and major highways for camping only on paved or gravel leveled lots. We have never taken the camper off road or towed a heavy load. Our frame bolts should not be so loose that two bolt nuts fell off and a few can be twisted off by hand. We are reporting this Frame Bolt failure because it is something that can cause separation of the RV box from its frame while in motion. We routinely check everything on the camper but not everyone does unless there is a reason to. Maybe what we found is not a common issue but it is worth reporting because paying special attention to Frame Bolts during production (Forest River) , at point of sale (Dealership) and as part of routine maintenance (RV Owner) could save a life. We sent an email to Forest River yesterday describing the problem and requesting they cover the cost of repair. Nobody has inspected our camper except for us because we just discovered the issue last weekend during routine camper maintenance.
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Flagstaff Micro Lite equipped with Lionshead Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, DOT number: UJTYMT418. The contact stated that while driving 40-55 MPH, the driver's side rear tire went flat. The tire pressure monitoring system was beeping. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the tread was separating. The tire was replaced however while driving at an undisclosed speed the TPMS was beeping and the driver heard an abnormal sound. The contact pulled over and noticed that the passenger’s side rear tire was flat. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger’s side front tire went flat. The manufacturer was not contacted. The tire failure mileage was approximately 700.
. The stabilizing jacks are definitely just for stabilizing. We thought they would take the load of the rv. 4 jacks to support 1 rv. The warning on the jacks is located on the topside of the jack, so a clueless, new rv owner would not see them until the jacks are down. Also the documentation does not say the jacks are not load bearing. My only experience with a screw jack is from my car and changing a tire. Long story short, we bent 2 of the 4 jacks b/c we thought they could take the rv load to level the rv on un-even ground. Luckily no one was hurt and no other damage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 forest river flagstaff e-pro. The contact stated that bike rack pins were corroded. The contact stated that the bike rack was unusable and she was concerned that the rack would detach from the trailer. The trailer was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and requested the contact to send pictures of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer offered no resolution of the failure after several months of communication. The VIN was unknown. There was no mileage.
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Questions about the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff
Is the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff, 1.8 times a typical Flagstaff model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff?
Body and structure, with 3 complaints. Next is tires (3).
How many recalls does the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff have?
6 recalls, covering trailer hitches, electrical system and latches/locks/linkages.
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