2019 Forest River Cherokee 264DBH — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $14,000–$22,000. There are 2 high-severity known issues you need to know before handing over a check.
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An entry-level bunkhouse trailer from a volume builder. Forest River Cherokees are functional and feature-packed for the price, but quality control is mid-grade. At 6 years old, the slide seals and roof sealant are due for careful inspection. If a previous owner kept up with annual sealing, you're fine.
What we checked
Not checked against public records
Towable trailers are in NHTSA’s database and we intend to use it. We have not switched it on yet because recall notices name sub-brands and floorplans rather than the model we key on, and folding them in carelessly would put another trailer’s recall on this page. What follows is our own write-up, and it has not been reconciled against an official record. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict.
Known Issues for the 2019 Forest River Cherokee 264DBH
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents. How we decide that.
Budget-tier slide seals fail faster than premium brands. Press every slide floor corner firmly — any soft spot indicates water damage.
Repair cost (estimate): $400-$5,000 — about 28% of what this car is typically worth
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Lap sealant at roof penetrations cracks and shrinks, letting water in. Annual resealing is required and often skipped.
Repair cost (estimate): $200-$5,000 depending on damage — about 28% of what this car is typically worth
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Bunkhouse end walls are lightweight construction. Check for bubbling or soft areas on the bunkhouse exterior.
Repair cost (estimate): $800-$3,000
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Any slide floor soft spots
- ✗Water staining on walls or ceiling
- ✗Bunkhouse exterior with bubbling or soft areas
- ✗Roof sealant cracked at any penetration
Good Signs
- ✓Annual roof sealing documented
- ✓Clean dry interior with no staining
- ✓All slides cycling smoothly
- ✓Stored under a cover
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