Forest River is the largest recreational vehicle manufacturer in the US. Asking about FR in general is like asking if General Motors or Samsung is any good. You will find all kinds of opinions on both sides. FR has purchased many RV manufacturers over the last 20+ years. Some, like Coachmen, they have left mostly alone and they make most of their decisions independently. Thor has done the same. There are many FR and Thor products I would recommend and others I would probably say to steer clear. 2008 and the years following cleared out a lot of the weaker and poorer quality manufacturers. If a company has survived the last 15 years, they are probably a strong individual company, even if the parent is FR. This shouldn't negate a new company. They just don't have a track record of strength (quality?) In the market yet.
A better question is to ask about a specific brand.
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