Forest River Shamrock reviews

We purchased our RV just before Covid started. It was the floor model from inside the showroom. We have been unable to use it due to Covid. The first summer the radio would come on all by itself. The company replaced it with a new one. No problem! Then we took it out from winter storage on May 25 this year. The joints on 90% of the cabinet doors were coming apart! We called the RV dealership who first said our warranty expired on May 14 this year! After viewing the pictures she said she has never seen that happen before so she would send info to the company. So right now we still cannot camp due to Covid but we have. Camper we get to repair on our weekends instead. Even “IF” the company replaces the cabinet doors we will have to change all the doors and hardware ourselves! Show less

This travel trailer is an easy tow with our F250. We even towed it with our Expedition from Tennessee to Fort Worth. Sway bars help the tow track smoothly. Camper is easy to set up with electric hitch and slides. When opened camper is right at 30 feet long. We enjoy this camper for tow size and ease of parking. We have decided to grow into a larger 5th wheel model as we are retiring soon. Show less

We purchased this camper new in 2019 as our first camper. After looking and sitting in several from several brands. We settled on this one for it's warmth and interior appeal. Man did we get it right ! The trailer is heavy. At just under 5700 pounds. She is a beast. But with the large fresh and larger gray and black tanks compared to other campers. I knew we had a winner. We camped the first weekend with it and it instantly became a focal point to the groups around us. My wife loves the island and I like the real wood interior and smooth operations overall. Now, onto our second summer with the camper. I keep it waxed almost every trip. Using a good wax I walk around and wax a portion almost weekly. It takes minutes. But keeps that unsightly black streak marks from showing up. And it shines like no other. This summer. I decided to warm up the interior alittle be tiling the back splash in the kitchen and bathroom. What a difference. We also changed out the plastic interior cheap kitchen and bath faucets with moen faucets and a sprayer. We are now changing the kitchen sink to a single large bowl sink as you just can't fit that large pot of skillet in it to clean it. If you like to boondocks. We upgraded to two 550 amp batteries instead of the single 425 the camper came with. And we bought a small super quiet generator to run the air and tv when we boondock. The larger tanks make a weekend next to the river no problem. And the amenities make it relaxing and enjoyable for sure. Upgrade your batteries. Cha get the cheap faucets and make some homey touches and I and sure you will love this camper as much as we do. Lube your slides. Baby powder your seals. And keep the roof clean. You'll enjoy this for many years and I plan on doing !! Show less

This camper is the absolute best for families who loves the outdoors and need space! The 3 queen beds, when canvas is unzipped, make you feel like you are sleeping under the starts. Turn on the heated mattress for added comfort on cool nights! This camper would provide many camping adventures for a family who loves camping with all the amenities of home! Our children are now grown, and we are moving on to a Class C. Show less

Our first RV was a large Starcraft with the porch on the front. We loved it, but the pullout beds were getting tough for me more so when that was the only way to get inside. We thought the Shamrock would be a great upgrade since you can easily get inside without messing with the beds and the beds drop down instead of having to pull them out. It was but the quality just isn't there. We have been fixing problems from day one. Windows don't open easily, curtains are too short, blinds have never stayed up, bed canvas disconnects, door lock issues, and staples holding things together coming out. Overall, we have enjoyed our Shamrock but I really miss having more openness of the Starcraft which gave you the option to have the screens, clear plastic so you can see outside without feeling the weather or the canvas so no one can see inside. We camp in all types of weather and I want to see outside when I am I inside instead of walls and baby windows that don't really work. For me, the best RV would have lots of windows and counter space. Show less

Mine is not a DK, Mine is a 21BD and BD was not a choice in model selection. 21BD are rare they have a front deck on them, BD stands for Bike deck! Up date On my Forestriver (Flagstaff) 21BD Bunk end replacement was completed by dealership under warranty.I Still have same problem with canvas pulling away from frame, guess I will have to come up with my own fix at this point! just a poor,poor design where canvas connects to trialer! Also one other thing, Don't recommend getting a trailer with Pantry right next to refrigerator as top 2 self gets warm from refrigerator exhaust and melts food such as chocolate, icing and other we use top 2 shelves for bread and appliances now! Show less

Light, Compact and Spacious. Easy to maneuver, easy to keep in a driveway. Small when closed and very spacious when it is open. Excellent to accommodate up to 10 people. Can be pulled by a SUV. Aluminum Frame. Powerful AC and Central Heat. Show less

This is a light Aluminium Frame Expendable Hybrid Camper. Easy to maneuver, light weight, needs a 24ft space to parking and keep. Small when is not in use, spacious when is expendable. Enough room for 10 people sleep comfortable. Needs more storage spaces. Show less

First of I like this rv, this is my 2nd hybird, the first being a Jayco! The very first night that we camp in our brand new rv, the Bunk end canvas pulled out of track about 1 1/2 ft. Took back to dealer an hour or more away, and they said factory did not crimp track to hold it! After another trip the other side of same bunk pulled out again, I called dealer and check on warranty date, so i push back in and camp rest of season push it back in every morn. Took in at end of season. 2 months later I called dealer because I had not heard anything , and dealer told me that Forest river wasn't going repair it and it still under warranty!After much discussion , I decide to contact my attorney ( Note I learned over the years to keep emails and texts ). So has I was getting paper work ready, I decide to go to Forest river main web site and emailed them to get their legal department address! It wasn't 10 min later that person I had been talking to at Forest River called me back and said they were going to authorize parts and repair ( He wasn't Happy ). the Bunk end design is poor nothing to keep canvas in place, no screws braces etc. Just stuck in track and silicone! Dealer has had it since October 2016 and now March 2017 and still don't have it back. But I do no parks have been shipped! Oh ya I demanded They replace whole bunk end frame ,door and canvas! But really don't think it will fix problem until they brace it some how! Ps type in lose canvas on Forestriver forums, I not the only one with this issues, its on their other hybird models too! Show less

We loved the space for a lite weight camper. I love all the perks. Perfect for winter and summer. Can be towed by a mid size suv yet has water tanks this was a big deal for us. I have a family of four but easily sleeps 8 to ten. Show less