2004 Forest River Wildcat Body and structure Problems

“I own a 2004 fifth wheel trailer. I have noticed the web of the frame cracking over the shackle mounts for some time and have been keeping a close eye on it. I have just noticed now that the frame is broken up near the hitch and can no longer be towed with out repair. I have not, in my opinion, abused this trailer or used it outside it's intended use. I and others, are fortunate that I noticed the broken frame before it caused an accident.”

“This 2004 Forest River Wildcat 26fbs travel trailer suffered from a failure of the trailer frame, specifically with the hanger brackets that serve as the attachment point for torsion axles to the trailer itself. …”

“- the contact owns a 2007 Forest River Wildcat, 27 rl se, 5th wheel trailer. The rv was purchased in december 2006 and since then he observed that the actual weight was more than the weight listed on the sticker. The pick up truck was unable to tow the rv. The cab scales were accurate, and also indicated that the sticker weight was incorrect. Forest river, the manufacturer agreed to mail him a check and repurchase the vehicle, however, the dealer a wanted to sell him another rv which weighed less. …”

“The contact owns a 2004 Forest River travel trailer. While accelerating at 35 MPH, the trailer fishtailed. Both axles separated from the trailer. The welding shop stated that there were supposed to be four bolts holding them together, but three had sheared and the steel used was not the appropriate thickness to support a vehicle of its capacity. There were only two welds on the trailer. The welding shop has attempted to contact the manufacturer on several occasions, but has not been successful. The failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 09/24/08. Updated 10/01/08.”