Had a 2014 little Guy teardrop and took it out west for three weeks this summer. We had a great time but we kept seeing aframe campers.
So we have been looking at a few different kinds and have decided on the Rockwood. Hope we did the right thing... Picking it up this weekend.
it all depends on the winter season where you live ... my Aframe stays in the garage during the winter season ... covers up north are not advised ...moisture retention, wicking of snowmelt ect ...
inside they just keep off the dirt/dust off the unit .. hey .. who doesnt like to give the RV a good wash on the first warm weekend of spring???
We have a 2012 F150 EcoBoost and 2012 Forest River A-frame. I understand they are similiar to the Rockwood. We have pulled it about 15,000 miles in the last couple of years with no problems or issues. One trip was a 10,000 mile trip to Alaska including about 1000 miles of gravel roads.
Wolf that sounds like a great trip. What you getting for mpg with the Eco ?
We hover around 16 mpg plus or minus pulling the a-frame at 65 mph. The Alaska trip averaged right at 16. On a good day without the trailer, around 19-21 mpg.
I was out west this summer. Went 6000 miles with a teardrop camper and got 15 but I travel 75-80.
So that sounds about right then.
I have seen that from 65 to 75 is a big difference in mpg. But I hate 65 lol.
I was out west this summer. Went 6000 miles with a teardrop camper and got 15 but I travel 75-80.
So that sounds about right then.
I have seen that from 65 to 75 is a big difference in mpg. But I hate 65 lol.
If I drive 55, the mileage is even better. Once above 65, it doesn't seem to make much difference if I push it up to 75.
I don't often travel past 65 mph because the tires aren't rated for it and last thing I want is a blow out on the highways I travel. Taking the trailer on a trip means it's a get away - never want to be rushed to get to my destination. We adopt the mentality that we'll get there when we get there. We do try to travel at off peak hrs to avoid traffic delays.
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