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Old 09-17-2014, 08:35 PM   #1
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Just bought a 2011 a128

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.
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Old 09-18-2014, 05:54 AM   #2
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Upsizing from a teardrop into an A frame

is a good idea, and Rockwoods are a good value A frame.

What is your tow vehicle?

Check the posts for mods that you might want to make to yours.

Ask questions, if you have any.
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Old 09-18-2014, 06:02 AM   #3
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I have a 2013 f150 ecoboost. I will check the forum out.
Thanks.
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Old 09-18-2014, 06:20 AM   #4
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We bought a 2014 A122S and have had it almost a year. We love it. Let us know if you have any questions.

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Old 09-18-2014, 07:36 AM   #5
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Welcome to the forum Droes. Teardrops are cute, but I am sure it will be nice to be able to stand up inside the new camper.
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Old 10-24-2014, 01:27 PM   #6
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What is a good cover for my a frame camper I was told not to use a blue tarp why is this
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Old 10-24-2014, 03:16 PM   #7
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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???

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Old 10-24-2014, 03:21 PM   #8
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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.
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Old 10-25-2014, 12:58 PM   #9
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Wolf that sounds like a great trip. What you getting for mpg with the Eco ?
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Old 10-26-2014, 11:57 AM   #10
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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.
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Old 10-26-2014, 01:16 PM   #11
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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.
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Old 10-26-2014, 02:39 PM   #12
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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.
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Old 10-26-2014, 04:38 PM   #13
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It does mine... I have the 373 rear.
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Old 10-26-2014, 08:36 PM   #14
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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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