2015 Rockwood 2904ws

cheryllap · 03-12-2015, 07:44 PM

Hello,
I'm inquiring about the Rockwood Ultra Lite 2904ws and have some concerns about the backend dragging or scraping bottom. It appears low to the ground if anyone has comments it would help.
Thanks,
Cheryl

Kennyzee · 05-10-2015, 09:18 PM

We just got a 2904WS. Haven't been camping yet, but I have a slope to get out of my parking spot by our house, and haven't had any issues scraping or dragging.

wicked1 · 05-12-2015, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cheryllap

Hello,
I'm inquiring about the Rockwood Ultra Lite 2904ws and have some concerns about the backend dragging or scraping bottom. It appears low to the ground if anyone has comments it would help.
Thanks,
Cheryl

They make wheels for that which attach to your bumper I just clear mine by an inch or 2

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TURBS · 05-12-2015, 02:06 PM

Oh i don't know if I'd use casters on the rear of a ultra light camper.
This is a very bad idea!

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded, 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "4 nights"

strat56 · 05-12-2015, 02:24 PM

Don't know if it's the same height as the one you're looking at or not but I have Windjammer 3008W and it drags backing into my drive way if I back straight in. If I angle it its ok.

In my case the rear stabilizer jack on the driver's side drags. They hang down about 9" below the frame. I'm looking at getting casters for it but I need to take it out and back in the driveway to determine the right height on the casters. I don't want to put casters hanging down 9" off the back of my frame. I don't think my trailer is an ultralight and the frame on mine if pretty heavy duty.

If the axles were a couple feet closer to the rear of the trailer, it probably wouldn't drag, so that's something to take into account also. It drags because the back end of the trailer is fully over the slope in my driveway before the trailer wheels have hit the driveway and started up the slope. I've been told that have wheel base shorter on the trailer makes it easier to maneuver in tight spaces. Don't know.

TURBS · 05-12-2015, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by strat56

Don't know if it's the same height as the one you're looking at or not but I have Windjammer 3008W and it drags backing into my drive way if I back straight in. If I angle it its ok.

In my case the rear stabilizer jack on the driver's side drags. They hang down about 9" below the frame. I'm looking at getting casters for it but I need to take it out and back in the driveway to determine the right height on the casters. I don't want to put casters hanging down 9" off the back of my frame. I don't think my trailer is an ultralight and the frame on mine if pretty heavy duty.

If the axles were a couple feet closer to th rear of the trailer, it probably wouldn't drag, so that's something to take into account also. It drags because the back end of the trailer is fully over the slope in my driveway before the trailer wheels have hit the driveway and started up the slope. I've been told that have wheel base shorter on the trailer makes it easier to maneuver in tight spaces. Don't know.

I'm almost certain a windjammer has a fabricated tin I beam frame.
It'll be about 6 or 8 inches tall.

Ask your self if you'd jack your camper from the rear bumper?

I have to put boards under my tires when I pull my camper in and out of the shed.

I have a "real" 11" I beam and I'd still not put casters under my camper .

Do what you want, it's only my opinion just be watching for doors not shutting or opening in your camper.

Also to the op.
This certainly may void your frame warranty if you do so.

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded, 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "4 nights"

strat56 · 05-12-2015, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TURBS

I'm almost certain a windjammer has a fabricated tin I beam frame.
It'll be about 6 or 8 inches tall.

Ask your self if you'd jack your camper from the rear bumper?

I have to put boards under my tires when I pull my camper in and out of the shed.

I have a "real" 11" I beam and I'd still not put casters under my camper .

Do what you want, it's only my opinion just be watching for doors not shutting or opening in your camper.

Also to the op.
This certainly may void your frame warranty if you do so.

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded, 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "4 nights"

I don't want to hijack this thread.

B and B · 05-12-2015, 09:28 PM

I don't think Turbs is high jacking this thread. He is correct on the frame. I have even lighter frame on mine.

I welded casters to the back of my 1982 Corsair travele trailer. This was a fully boxed bean construction. They worked wonders.

For $250 you can buy a lift kit for Lippert torsion tube axles. My trailer has this due to clearance issues. If you have leaf spring maybe a flip is in order.

No casters on the back.

strat56 · 05-13-2015, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by B and B

I don't think Turbs is high jacking this thread. He is correct on the frame. I have even lighter frame on mine.

I welded casters to the back of my 1982 Corsair travele trailer. This was a fully boxed bean construction. They worked wonders.

For $250 you can buy a lift kit for Lippert torsion tube axles. My trailer has this due to clearance issues. If you have leaf spring maybe a flip is in order.

No casters on the back.

No springs. Was not aware of lift kit for the torsion tube axles, will look into it.

I'm curious, if my frame is so weak that it can't support the partial weight of the trailer for a few seconds while I'm backing in the driveway, how do I jack the trailer up and support it while I'm installing the lift kit?

TURBS · 05-13-2015, 05:42 AM

http://www.dexteraxle.com/torflex_lift_kit

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded, 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "4 nights"

strat56 · 05-13-2015, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TURBS

Dexter Axle - Trailer Axles and Running Gear Components - Torflex Lift Kit

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded, 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "4 nights"

Thanks TURBS, I checked and I do have Dexter and not Lippert axles.

strat56 · 05-13-2015, 09:58 AM

I sent an email to Forest River posing the question about casters on my trailer. They responded with this:

I cannot advise welding anything to the frame, this will void out any warranty you have on the frame. We do sell a riser kit that could possibly take care of this issue for you I would recommend finding a local forest river dealership to inquire on getting this added to your unit.

So, for me anyway, casters are out. Thanks TURBS and B and B for the good advice, I hope you don't mind that I verified it with FR. The Dexter Lift Kit is my next alternative I guess, just not sure it'll give me enough clearance being a 2 5/8" lift.

TURBS · 05-13-2015, 10:26 AM

Your very welcome.

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded, 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "4 nights"

OldCoot · 05-13-2015, 10:59 AM

[QUOTE=strat56;862050...just not sure it'll give me enough clearance being a 2 5/8" lift.[/QUOTE]

You can make your own out of 2 x 4 x 1/8 or 3/16 rectangular tubing, mig welder and a drill, or whatever height you want. Just look at what's under your trailer now and duplicate it. I believe it's 2 x 4 x 1/8 tubing from the factory.

strat56 · 05-14-2015, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by OldCoot

You can make your own out of 2 x 4 x 1/8 or 3/16 rectangular tubing, mig welder and a drill, or whatever height you want. Just look at what's under your trailer now and duplicate it. I believe it's 2 x 4 x 1/8 tubing from the factory.

Thanks, I have a friend who can do that for me, just need to source the 2x4x1/8 material. I wonder how much lift is safe?

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