Forest River Flagstaff

CobraBlue · July 10, 2016

I am considering buying a Forest River Flagstaff V-lite 30WFKSS.

To give you a little background about me I am first a foremost about function so layout is important. Look and design are also important bu come second to functionality. Strictly from a looks standpoint I like the V-Nose. One reason for this model is the kitchen is in the front, because the last place I want to live is in the kitchen. And being in the V-Nose makes using the kitchen more efficient. May not be the biggest but its just me and it would be efficient. Also the overall layout of the unit is to my liking. And I like to have windows in the kitchen. just seems natural to me. Also, I am BIG on maintenance so maintaining the rig is not a problem, but I don't want to buy a load of problems either. I plan to buy used one owner and I always due my diligence when shopping. With that said, I would love to hear from anyone that has experience with the flagstaff series in general or this particular model. Your inputs are greatly appreciated. OH - I will be pulling the trailer with a 2000 Ford f-350 dually with sway control hitch. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your inputs...much appreciated.....

kb0zke · July 17, 2016

Are you looking at this as a full-time coach? How many people/pets? The hitch weight seems to be rather light, so I'd want to weigh it. I suspect that you will find that the coach, as equipped for use, will be heavier than advertised. That's fairly common, so wouldn't necessarily be a deal-breaker, but go in with your eyes open. At least you have enough truck, assuming that it is set up properly.

Yarome · July 18, 2016

Everyone is going to have different tastes and "must haves", but I'll touch on just a few points from my own perspective that would concern me.

There is a dinette, sofa, 2 stools and 2 recliners... as a solo traveler... I only have 1 rear end. For me that would be a lot of potentially functional space (which is limited in a TT) I wouldn't want to give up to seating I'll likely never use.

2 entry doors. I would like to see a larger wardrobe over a second door.

Tanks. The gray tank isn't too shabby, but for the size of the rig the fresh water and black tanks are a little anemic. If you primarily camp in campgrounds with full hookups it's not that much of an issue, but if you dry camp much at all ‭I would like to see more in the 60-100gal fresh water tank.

Cargo capacity is only 1400lbs. Probably doable for short excursions but you might be hard pressed to stay within limits for extended trips.

There's not much in the way of outdoor accessible storage for tools, blocks, chocks, electrical, hoses, stinky slinky, etc. You could certainly carry that in your F350, but it's much more convenient having TT related paraphernalia "in" the rig and easily accessible from the outside.

I generally like to have the bathroom and kitchen (water consumers) fairly centrally located to one another. That means shorter water hose lengths, better water pressure and quick hot water delivery (aka: less waste water).

I like the corner kitchen, but some of the angles might leave some of the under cabinet storage unusable, or at the very least.. somewhat awkward. Ie., how far back in that corner will a 10" skillet go?

I do like how open the central area is, but air circulation/heating/cooling into the bedroom would be something I would want to consider. It's fairly closed off from the main cabin.

Some of the above might not be of any concern, but just thought I would throw out some points to ponder.

Kirk W · July 18, 2016

I would want at least one of these two options.

15,000 BTU Ducted Roof Air

2nd Roof A/C w/ Chill Chaser Heat Strip in Bedroom and 50 Amp Service

Rick R · July 24, 2016

We had a 2013 30WFKSS for three years and really liked it. However, as a previous poster noted, outside storage is limited. Not a problem if you have enclosed storage in your tv. I didn't like having to crawl under the living room slide to dump the galley gray water. The furnace is in the front of the camper so you don't hear it running when sleeping in the rear bed room, but it was harder to keep it warm since that was furthest from the furnace. Same for the water heater which is also located next to the furnace in the front of the camper. Quick hot water at kitchen, not so quick in the bathroom. On a side note we had a tire disintegrate on the front street side. While repairing damage to the wheel well lining I stapled replacement liner in place and developed a water leak. The water lines run through structural wall tubing and are covered with 1/4" plywood in the wheel well. My pneumatic staple gun with 3/8" staples easily went through the tubing and into the water line. I had to remove the shower in the bathroom and the oven in the kitchen to gain access to the pex water lines. We also felt the VLite would not stand up long term to semi- full timing (6-8 months a year). We traded it last year for a 2016 Arctic Fox 28F and so far are pleased with the quality and layout.

Rick and Linda

Sheriff1 · August 22, 2016

We had the Windjammer v-nose. Check online about sidewall cracks. Mine broke on both sides, curb side from the top of the rear door to the roof, street side from the top of the front slide to the roof. They took it back to the factory for a total rebuild. After reading about multiple units doing this and breaking again after being rebuilt, I unloaded it! They were still having the same problem occurring in 2015.