New Member here 2016 Rockwood Mini Lite 2306

KnP · 01-10-2016, 10:05 PM

We bought our 1st Travel Trailer; a brand new 2016 Rockwood Mini Lite 2306 and to pull it a nice 2016 Chevrolet Colorado V6 with Z82 tow packet and G80 Locker Differential. Seems to pull it just fine from the dealer to home. The original plan was to tow it with a 09 Pontiac G8 GT (still have) with a 4,620 Lbs towing capacity....

Anyway... Is our 1st travel trailer and perhaps we have tons of noobie questions. Not my 1st time on forums (moderated too).

Nice meeting all and perhaps we might meet on some distance campground.

The trailer has the Sapphire Packet with the Water Tank Heaters, heating mattress, thermal windows. Opted for the Bunk Beds since grandchildren might travel from time to time.

So... Hello to y'all !

jgourlie · 01-11-2016, 12:26 AM

Welcome to the forum...I hope you enjoy your stay

PSUFan1 · 01-11-2016, 07:38 AM

Congrats on the new truck and trailer. We have the sister to your Rockwood, Flagstaff Micro Lite 23lb. This year will be our 4th season with it. Enjoy

Btw where are you from.

2012 Ford F-150 EB Crew FX4 3.73 gears
2012 Micro Lite 23lb

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53flattie · 01-11-2016, 07:52 AM

Welcome. We took delivery of our 2015 2306 last March. Took it out a total of 10 times last year for 29 nights. We have been VERY pleased with everything so far. The quality of the Rockwood, the layout, everything.

My only hiccup was thinking that my existing Toyota Tacoma would be up to the task of towing here in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains.

I would highly suggest a digital thermometer (the temp swings required to activate the factory unit are crazy). I also installed new locks in all the outside storage compartments, matching the entry door, so I only have one key now. That also keeps you from having to orient the key right way before it'll go into the lock (because the replacement is double-sided).

X-chocks are very handy. Carpet over the entry steps (Amazon).

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

2015 Rockwood 2306
2015 Tundra CrewMax

youroo · 01-11-2016, 07:56 AM

Look's like Tulsa is Home!

Youroo!!

aceinspp · 01-11-2016, 07:58 AM

Welcome to the forum and congrat on your truck/camper purchase. Enjoy

Later RJD

KnP · 01-11-2016, 08:20 AM

I see someone looked at the Network IP Address already. Hey, in another life, I was a system administrator. Well... let me say that we live in the center of the USA, tons of elbow room

Wiscampsin · 01-11-2016, 09:33 AM

Welcome from Wisconsin and congrats on your new Rockwood Mini Lite 2306.

KnP · 01-11-2016, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 53flattie

I would highly suggest a digital thermometer (the temp swings required to activate the factory unit are crazy). I also installed new locks in all the outside storage compartments, matching the entry door, so I only have one key now. That also keeps you from having to orient the key right way before it'll go into the lock (because the replacement is double-sided).

X-chocks are very handy. Carpet over the entry steps (Amazon).

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Where did you got the thermostat and the most important one... the Locks. One thing that blew my mind is the Master Keys and that common CH751 locks. To be honest, thinking that someone has a copy and also the door locks is very creepy.

Since you changed the locks and my TT is garaged and not easy to get to it right away. What are the sizes of the store compartments locks and who makes locks that are not "generic"; including the door.

craigster_mi · 01-12-2016, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnP

Where did you got the thermostat and the most important one... the Locks. One thing that blew my mind is the Master Keys and that common CH751 locks. To be honest, thinking that someone has a copy and also the door locks is very creepy.

Since you changed the locks and my TT is garaged and not easy to get to it right away. What are the sizes of the store compartments locks and who makes locks that are not "generic"; including the door.

welcome. I bought my replacement locks from here:
Baggage Compartment Locks and Keys

craig

KnP · 01-12-2016, 10:48 AM

Funny, end up in the same site.

The problem that I am having is about the barrel length. The TT is not ready accessible, is in garaged storage. Since he got the same TT... that is why I was asking.

53flattie · 01-13-2016, 07:58 AM

Sorry for the late response. I got my locks from RVlocksandmore.com. I don't remember the length of the locks, but I know the one for the outdoor shower is a different size than all the others. Also, you can get them keyed to match your entry door so you only have one key for everything. Do a search for "storage locks" on here and you'll find more information.

Re: the digital thermometer - there are lots of threads on here about that as well, and several different models that you could use. Amazon carries several.

2015 Rockwood 2306
2015 Tundra CrewMax

KnP · 01-13-2016, 08:18 AM

Yes found that out. Is a good idea to have them match keyed.

On the thermostat, there is a brand in particular that is well recommended? There is anything else in particular that I need to look into?

53flattie · 01-13-2016, 08:41 AM

Found this on a different thread:

Quote:

Originally Posted by KDHfan

I replaced my analog unit with a digital one on my former TT, a 2306. It was a Coleman Mach. I found it on Amazon. Took about 5-minutes to change it out. Just make sure you match up the mfg and the functions properly (FAN: on/off/auto, COOL: on/off, HEAT: on/off).

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2014 Toyota Tundra 5.7L CrewMax

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2015 Rockwood 2306
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