Forest River Inc. has completed a new Rain Bay water management testing facility in Goshen, Indiana. The 2,200-square-foot site features 73 rain heads and spray carts to simulate real-world conditions on RVs. The facility will test prototypes and production units to improve product durability and inform manufacturing practices across the company's divisions.

Dealer Wilkins RV has introduced the new 2026 Forest River RV Georgetown 5 Series 34M5 motorhome. The 34M5 is a Class A model featuring a diesel engine. The announcement includes key specifications and the floorplan layout of the recreational vehicle.

Dealer Wilkins RV has introduced the new 2026 Forest River RV Cherokee Wolf Pup 16LP travel trailer model. It is a compact travel trailer designed to be towed by mid-size SUVs or pickup trucks.

Forest River has advanced its FR3 motorhome lineup, introducing the FR3 Plus model and a version on a smaller chassis. The updates include full-body paint, solid-surface countertops, power theater seating, and solar power systems. The FR3 models are priced between $170,000 and $190,000.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its weekly list of vehicular recalls. It includes Gulf Stream Coach travel trailers due to reversed wiring in taillights, Forest River and Winnebago motorhomes with faulty water tank heating pads, and Forest River and Keystone travel trailers at risk of ramp door detachment.

Warren Buffett detailed the acquisition of RV manufacturer Forest River in his 2024 shareholder letter. The deal was finalized in 2005 after a brief meeting with founder Pete Liegl. Buffett agreed to Liegl's requested salary of $100,000 per year plus a 10% bonus on profits above the existing run rate.

Bobby Combs RV Centers in Mesa, Arizona, has added the 2026 Forest River Puma Vista 402LFT destination trailer to its inventory. The 43-foot, 11,849-pound model features triple slide-outs, dual loft areas, and can sleep up to eight people.

Forest River has appointed Jon Pagano as general manager of its Class B OGV Luxury Coach Division, effective immediately. Pagano, with 15 years of RV industry experience, will oversee operations and product strategy, while the division is now part of the Forest River Motorized Division. Veteran Jim Brown, with over 44 years in specialty vehicles, has also joined the OGV sales team.