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11-21-2015, 09:02 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Arlington
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Super lite thoughts
My wife and I are fixing to pull trigger on our first RV the Flagstaff super lite 85281kws any suggestions comments good or bad?
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11-22-2015, 08:24 AM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
Posts: 19,051
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We just purchased the similar floorplan 2016 8529IKBS 5th wheel in October. (our bed slides instead of the wardrobe)
We only put three trips on it before having to winterize.
No problems during that time.
We really like the rear recliners and spacious kitchen/living area.
We ordered ours with the minimal carpeting and it is super easy to keep clean.
Lots of windows and a great view to the tv from anywhere!
I've read about complaints on the two rearmost furnace vents and I'll agree they don't blow as much as the bath/bedroom but it really wasn't a problem as we have always supplemented with small electric heaters since you already pay for the electricity at most campgrounds. I have not had a chance to investigate the ducting but will do so.
We opted not to get the fireplace and really like the storage it provides without.
I've read where others say they couldn't live without it. To each his own.
Do your homework and make sure your dealer is all it needs to be just in case you do have a problem. Rock bottom price isn't everything and it isn't anything 8-10 months down the road when you need them.
Ours did a super job during the ordering and delivery process and took all the time necessary during the PDI.
You really didn't specify if you were buying new but if you do, be sure to get the 2nd year extended warranty. Can't go wrong for $150.
We have been very pleased so far.
Enjoy your purchase!
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11-22-2015, 10:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 242
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Super lite thoughts
We don't have that exact model, ours is the 8528 RKWS (rear kitchen). We picked it because of the lower pin weight. Basically, they're the same, just different floor plans.
The super-lites tow well and the revolution hitch performs as advertised. I think it would tow even better if the axles were about 18" further back, but then that would increase my pin weight.
The fit and finish is good, although my roof membrane had to be replaced after a few months. It was pulling back from the front seam. Replaced under warranty without issue, other than one small leak that I fixed myself.
When picking the unit up, we found that the ducting for one side of the AC was not completely bored through the roofing styrofoam. The dealer chiseled it out to make it deliver air to both duct banks.
The freezer door on the Dometic refrigerator had to be replaced as it was warped when molded, so it wouldn't seal well, causing it to frost over along the top front.
The other quality issue I've had directly related to FR happened during assembly where a screw partially penetrated the power wiring that feeds the lighting in the slide out. It was ok for a while, but eventually shorted the positive and negative wires, causing fuses to blow. It was past the one-year warranty, but I had purchased an extended 3rd party warranty which was described as a bumper to bumper when I bought it, but as you could guess, it didn't cover it. Be very leery of the 3rd party warranties. FR ended up saying they would pay for half.
So, I say all of those things to encourage you to buy FR's extended factory warranty. It may sound like I should be disappointed in the unit, but I'm actually not. We've made 11 trips in 17 months since we've bought it, pulled 6400 miles, as we tend to get away from the local area quite a bit.
2015 Flagstaff 8528RKWS
2013 Ford F-150 Ecobeast
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11-24-2015, 03:44 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 18
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On our maiden voyage with Rockwood sister unit 8289. Love it so far. Agree that not a lot of heat in living room area but fireplace does a good job. We also have a small electric ceramic heater which we put on bathroom vanity last night. 29 degrees was comfortable.
Reese revolution hitch is somewhat noisy at slow speed turns like backing into spot. Bought spray lithium grease in town today.
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11-25-2015, 08:46 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 77
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Trigger pulled waiting for PDI appt
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Brim & Dee Cary
2015 GMC Sierra 6.0 Flex
2015 SL 85281KWS
DFW Texas
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11-26-2015, 11:03 AM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 77
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What kind of hitch do I buy
The Flagstaff we are purchasing comes with Reese revolution pivot box what can I buy to match this up that is best and affordable?
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Brim & Dee Cary
2015 GMC Sierra 6.0 Flex
2015 SL 85281KWS
DFW Texas
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11-26-2015, 12:07 PM
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Canadian Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Eastern GTA, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 6,229
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Really nice floorplan. Congrats!
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2011 Rockwood Signature 8293SS (2015 - 2018)
2010 Rockwood Roo 23SS (2012 - 2014)
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11-26-2015, 01:22 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 18
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We put a Curt Q16 with the custom wedge from Reese in the new f150. I've nothing to compare it to but the hitch itself is quiet and easy to hook. Some noise from the Revolution on sharp turns.
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12-03-2015, 02:04 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 77
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So maiden voyage will be over New Years weekend at loyd park in Grand Prairie Texas after we get back from our trip in our 80 million dollar Rv
Brim & Dee Cary
Arlington Texas
Flagstaff 8528IKWS
GMC 2500
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2015 GMC Sierra 6.0 Flex
2015 SL 85281KWS
DFW Texas
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12-09-2015, 07:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: McAllen, TX
Posts: 240
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Lite is light
I wish now we'd taken more time and investigated the meaning and results of having a Lite. No bicycle rack or anything allowed. Frame rails only 3/16 inch thick and seem to come bent from Lippert.
Decided what you can do without before you buy!
"AND" I found my VLite rims are rated load range c (2150) which is correct for the axles etc. but came with load range D tires and those are next to impossible to find in Texas when on the road. Discount Tire only handles load range E (in stock) and that would cause 80 psi applied to a 50 psi rim.
No one has gotten an answer from wheel/tire supplier about what the rims are rated to take ref. psi.
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2009 Duramax w/Transfer Flow Fuel Tank
2017 Rockwood Windjammer 3029
Almost South of the Border
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12-09-2015, 07:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Central, Fl.
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If you have not, check into the second year warrant from FR. I think the cost is $ 150.00 and some (most) dealers won't offer it to you.
Congradulations on the new rig!
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2018 Forester 3011DS (Purchased 04/26/17)
2010 Flagstaff 26 RLSS (Sold 05/16)
2012 Ford F-150 Ecoboost, Screw, H/D, 3.73
1930 lbs CCC
2014 Jeep Rubicon JK
Going where the weather suits my clothes.
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12-10-2015, 12:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 242
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Quote:
Originally Posted by steeljag
If you have not, check into the second year warrant from FR. I think the cost is $ 150.00 and some (most) dealers won't offer it to you.
Congradulations on the new rig!
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Definitely recommend that too. Don't go home without it!
2015 Flagstaff 8528RKWS
2013 Ford F-150 Ecobeast
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