Newbies looking for RV

[harters3]

We're looking to buy our first RV. Think we're deciding on Rockwood 2906WS. Thoughts, reviews? Anything will help. Would love to buy a used one but can't find one in our neck of the woods, southeastern PA.

[MichaelF]

You will not regret your choice. Rockwood can’t be beat in my opinion. I have a 2016 2902WS and I love everything about it. I went with a 50 amp setup w/ 2 ac’s. So if I pull into a 30 amp site I only use one ac, if I get a 50amp site I then can use both ac’s. An adapter is all you need to use 30 amps with a 50 amp plug-in. Great quality with Rockwood. Good luck.

[andymil]

I’ve got a nice 2017 2703WS for sale in sw PA. Will be listing it on Craigslist in a week or two if the weather allows.

[Kaadk]

You could also try looking into a Flagstaff model. They're sister brands and are built on the same line. This seems to be the sister model from Flagstaff:

Flagstaff Super Lite 29KSWS Travel Trailers / Fifth Wheels by Forest River RV

The main difference between them is the colour scheme/graphics. Otherwise, they're built the same. I've also found the majority of plans will be available from a majority of the different brands, once somebody creates a new floor plan, it tends to be quickly copied.

My best advice I can give you is to go 'dealer' shopping first. Unless you plan to do all your own maintenance and repairs, your relationship with your dealer is one of the most important aspects of owning an RV. Go check out the local dealers, look up their reviews, visit their showroom, visit their service department, talk to the service guys, as these are the guys you're going to deal with on an ongoing basis, so you want to be comfortable with them. Visit the parts department, make sure you're comfortable with them.

Once you settle on a dealer, you should be able to tell him what you want and have them do the work of finding the trailer for you. A good dealer won't push you into something you don't like just because it's on the lot.

[harters3]

Originally Posted by Kaadk

You could also try looking into a Flagstaff model. They're sister brands and are built on the same line. This seems to be the sister model from Flagstaff:

Flagstaff Super Lite 29KSWS Travel Trailers / Fifth Wheels by Forest River RV

The main difference between them is the colour scheme/graphics. Otherwise, they're built the same. I've also found the majority of plans will be available from a majority of the different brands, once somebody creates a new floor plan, it tends to be quickly copied.

My best advice I can give you is to go 'dealer' shopping first. Unless you plan to do all your own maintenance and repairs, your relationship with your dealer is one of the most important aspects of owning an RV. Go check out the local dealers, look up their reviews, visit their showroom, visit their service department, talk to the service guys, as these are the guys you're going to deal with on an ongoing basis, so you want to be comfortable with them. Visit the parts department, make sure you're comfortable with them.

Once you settle on a dealer, you should be able to tell him what you want and have them do the work of finding the trailer for you. A good dealer won't push you into something you don't like just because it's on the lot.

We have found a dealer, thank goodness.

[harters3]

Originally Posted by MichaelF

You will not regret your choice. Rockwood can’t be beat in my opinion. I have a 2016 2902WS and I love everything about it. I went with a 50 amp setup w/ 2 ac’s. So if I pull into a 30 amp site I only use one ac, if I get a 50amp site I then can use both ac’s. An adapter is all you need to use 30 amps with a 50 amp plug-in. Great quality with Rockwood. Good luck.

Thank you very much. We will also do the 50 amp service. Floor plan and everything works for us.

[bobbasch]

We too have the 2906WS. The layout is what sold us on this unit. We also have the 50 amp with two AC's. We absolutely love our Rockwood!

[JoJoSewSew]

Make sure your tow vehicle is adequate for that tongue weight & gross vehicle weight.

[harters3]

Originally Posted by bobbasch

We too have the 2906WS. The layout is what sold us on this unit. We also have the 50 amp with two AC's. We absolutely love our Rockwood!

Thanks. It was the first one we saw we really liked. Have looked at a lot of other floorplans and came back to this one. Just having a hard time finding a dealer close to us. We found a dealer about 1.5 hrs away that can work.

[harters3]

Originally Posted by JoJoSewSew

Make sure your tow vehicle is adequate for that tongue weight & gross vehicle weight.

Thanks. My husband has had 2 different mechanics look at it and believe we are good to go.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by harters3

Thanks. My husband has had 2 different mechanics look at it and believe we are good to go.

Most mechanics know nothing about towing.
No way would I rely on a mechanic's advice on a tow vehicle.

[RetiredAF1955-1981]

Look at that 2703WS model. Great open layout, with fantastic counter space in kitchen area, that DW will like, which is hard to find.

[Jmkjr72]

Originally Posted by harters3

Thanks. My husband has had 2 different mechanics look at it and believe we are good to go.

How does the mech know all the load weights
We have a tt that can tip the scale at 9000 lbs fully loaded(never trust the listed dry weights)
So we are looking at a tounge weight pushing 1400 lbs
The add about another 100 lbs for a hitch
How many passengers in the tow vehicle and what are their weights
What is the weight of any gear that is going to be in the tow vehicle
So unless you have a 3/4 ton truck you run out of capacity fast

All this added up needs to be less then the cargo capacity of the tow vehicle
Then you need to look at the cgvwr and not exceed that as well as the towing limits and the hitch limits

[AdamKam]

After 37 years with 2 motor homes 1 5 wheel 1 truck camper and 4 travel trailers we finally ended up with a Palimino Puma 32RLQS. Things to look for are ample 110v outlets, nite stands by bed, end tables by sofa, large shower, ample clothes closet, large pantry, bathroom towel and toiletries storage, 2 a/c's( 50 amp service), TV opposite viewing seating (recliners preferable), gas/AC frig, TV cable and satailite hookup. The puma has all these plus a washer/ dryer closet, check it out.

[timfromma]

Opinions are like a-holes. Everyone has one and they are usually full of crap.