Dt: the contact owns a 2005 sandpiper t235 manufactured by horse river. The contact states that she is having problems with the trailer such as trailer hitch/the queen size bed/zipper in the back, stable check levers/the water heater, which does not have hot water/the heater/the microwave with burn marks and does not close/stereo/electrical cord hanging by a thread/battery that went dead, and she touched the metal under the trailer and got shocked/sockets had burn marks, and other problems. She was considering doing a buy back with this trailer because the manufacturer was not willing to help her. The warranty will expire out in october, and she feels repairs will not be done before then. *ak the consumer stated she was electrocuted and has been having electrical problems since the rv was purchased. Updated 11/29/05.
The worst 2005 Forest River Sandpiper problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Electrical1
- Tires1
Recalls 2
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑348‑7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Recall number 17V756000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- Risk
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or forest river at 1‑574‑389‑4600.
Recall number 08V346000 · Recall details
What 2005 Forest River Sandpiper owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
(2) tires failed within 50 miles of my home, causing considerable damage to my rv.
While towing trailer out of the desert, the tongue of the trailer bent to a 45 degree angle causing the trailer to drop down and caused the propane bottles to crack and the gas started to leak. *nm the jackstands broke underneath and the front of trailer got stuck in the sand. *bf
The tongue on the consumer's 2005 forest river sandpiper bent causing the propane bottles to break and leak. *nm the front of the trailer started to drag and ripped off the jackstands underneath the trailer. The side wheels appeared to be bent because of a bend in the frame. *sc
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Questions about the 2005 Forest River Sandpiper
Is the 2005 Forest River Sandpiper reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2005 Forest River Sandpiper, 2.0 times a typical Sandpiper model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Forest River Sandpiper?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Forest River Sandpiper have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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