| Categories | Cargo and enclosedCar hauler |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Forest River, Inc. |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Bristol, IN source |
| Plants | Bristol, IN, Silverton, OR, Waco, TX source |
| How it sells | Sold through dealers |
| Frame material | Steel on 3, aluminum on 1 of 4 models read |
| Models tracked here | 9 |
| Axles | Not yet verified |
| Warranty | 1 to 5 years on body structure depending on model (Forest River cargo warranty) source |
| Website | Official site |
Taken from each maker's own published pages and checked October 26, 2026. Makers can change them at any time. Report an error
As the maker publishes it. The Warranty grade uses the structure or frame term for the maker's main model line only. source
| Frame type and material | Published for 4 of 9 model lines read |
|---|---|
| Axle brand | Published for 1 of 9 model lines read |
| Axle or suspension warranty stated by the maker | Published for 0 of 9 model lines read |
| Brake type and axles braked | Published for 0 of 9 model lines read |
| Wiring and lights | Published for 8 of 9 model lines read |
| Deck or floor material and thickness | Published for 9 of 9 model lines read |
| Model line | Frame type and material | Axle brand | Axle or suspension warranty stated by the maker | Brake type and axles braked | Wiring and lights | Deck or floor material and thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Master | i beam steel (implied by i beam), size 6" | not listed on the model pages we read | not listed on the model pages we read | electric, axles braked not listed (partly listed) | wiring described, LED lights | 3/4" Plywood Floor |
| Auto Plus | i beam steel (implied by i beam), size 6" | not listed on the model pages we read | not listed on the model pages we read | electric, axles braked not listed (partly listed) | wiring described, LED lights | 3/4" Plywood Floor |
| Elite Series | tube, size 3" (partly listed) | not listed on the model pages we read | not listed on the model pages we read | electric, axles braked not listed (partly listed) | wiring described, LED lights | 3/4" Plywood |
| Fiber Optic Splicing Trailer | tube, size 4" (partly listed) | not listed on the model pages we read | not listed on the model pages we read | not listed on the model pages we read | wiring described, LED lights | 6" Tube Floor |
| Open Aluminum Utility Trailer | tube, size 4" (partly listed) | not listed on the model pages we read | not listed on the model pages we read | not listed on the model pages we read | not listed on the model pages we read | 6" treated wood |
| Snow King | i beam steel (implied by i beam), size 6" | not listed on the model pages we read | not listed on the model pages we read | electric, axles braked not listed (partly listed) | wiring described, LED lights | 6" I Beam Floor |
| Stacker | i beam aluminum, size 8” | axle brand Dexter | not listed on the model pages we read | electric, axles braked not listed (partly listed) | wiring described, LED lights | 3/4” Plywood Floor |
| Tailwind | tube, size 3" (partly listed) | not listed on the model pages we read | not listed on the model pages we read | electric, axles braked not listed (partly listed) | wiring described, LED lights | 6" I Beam Floor |
| V Series | tube, size 3" (partly listed) | not listed on the model pages we read | not listed on the model pages we read | not listed on the model pages we read | wiring described, LED lights | 8" I Beam Floor |
Plain facts from the maker's model pages we read. They never change a grade. Not listed on the model pages we read does not mean the trailer lacks the feature, because many makers show specs in images, brochures, or dealer sheets.
| Type | Typical new | Typical used |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo and enclosed | $2,850 to $17,300 median $8,600 87 listings, updated October 2026 | $2,300 to $10,650 median $5,850 8 listings, updated October 2026 |
| Under 10,000 GVWR | Not enough listings yet | Not enough listings yet |
| Car hauler | Not enough listings yet | Not enough listings yet |
Typical prices come from thousands of public dealer and classified listings across the US, refreshed monthly. Each range is the middle 80 percent of advertised prices for that exact brand, trailer type, and condition, split by GVWR class and, for equipment and car haulers, tilt deck or ramps. Types and weight classes are never blended. Ranges show only when at least 5 listings from at least two different sellers match.
7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA naming Continental Cargo trailers, received 2015 to 2024. 4 were received in the last five years.
This campaign names several brands or product lines, so no unit total is shown for this brand.Maker named by NHTSA
Forest River, Inc.
Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Forest River Cardinal, Wildcat, 2018-2019 Cedar Creek, 2021 Columbus, 2023 Continental Cargo, 2021-2024 Dynamax DX3, Dynamax Dynaquest XL, Dynamax Isata, Forest River IBEX, 2022-2024 Dynamax Europa, Forest River NOBO, 2022-2023 Forest River Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and 2021-2023 Dynamax Force trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.
Remedy as filed
Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by May 14, 2024. Owners may contact Suburban customer service at 1-574-247-9235 option 5; Cardinal & Wildcat customer service at 1-574-296-7700; Cedar Creek customer service at 1-260-593-4000; Columbus customer service at 1-574-821-1487; Continental Cargo customer service at 1-254-420-0171; Dynamax customer service at 1-574-264-6664; Ibex & Nobo customer service at 1-574-6421612; and Sandstorm & Shockwave customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1760.
This campaign names several brands or product lines, so no unit total is shown for this brand.Maker named by NHTSA
Forest River, Inc.
Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Continental Cargo, 2019-2022 Cargo Mate, and 2020 Cross Bow cargo trailers, equipped with certain Warn Winches with a wireless handheld remote. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and cause circuit board corrosion, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.
Remedy as filed
Forest River will work with Warn Industries, Inc. to provide owners instructions on how to inspect the remote for corrosion and disable the wireless function by removing the battery pack from the remote. If corrosion or water intrusion is found when removing the battery pack owners should stop using the remote and contact WARN customer service for a replacement remote, free of charge. Once new parts are available, WARN will make a replacement water resistant remote available, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1608.
This campaign names several brands or product lines, so no unit total is shown for this brand.Maker named by NHTSA
Forest River, Inc.
Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailers and Continental Cargo Trailers. The safety chains do not meet the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could potentially break.
Remedy as filed
Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-254-420-0171. Forest River's number for this recall is 700-1530.
This campaign names several brands or product lines, so no unit total is shown for this brand.Maker named by NHTSA
Forest River, Inc.
Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Continental and Cargo Mate Cargo trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Remedy as filed
Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-254-420-0171. Forest River's number for this recall is 700-1438.
This campaign names several brands or product lines, so no unit total is shown for this brand.Maker named by NHTSA
Forest River, Inc.
Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker
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: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Remedy as filed
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.
Showing the 5 most recent of 7 campaigns. See every campaign on NHTSA by searching the campaign number or the maker name.
These campaigns were filed under this maker's name but cover other kinds of vehicles or do not name this brand's trailers. They are left out of the count.
Source: NHTSA recall data. Quoted text is the maker's own filing, shown as NHTSA publishes it. A recall is a safety campaign filed by a maker and is not a finding that anyone did something wrong. Campaigns that name more than one brand count for each brand named.
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