V-Series 2715VS OR Ultra Lite 2604WS

OldBob · 10-11-2016, 10:43 PM

My wife and I would like to upgrade from our 2015 Wildwood 241QBXL to the Rockwood V-Series 2715VS. That floor plan is exactly what we want. The problem is that I don't see a way to install my 2 Trojan 6v batteries. I can see that there are 2 storage areas on both sides of the front V. I assume one side has the propane tanks. Can I fit the 2 batteries in the other front compartment? If there is no possibility of using my Trojans we'll probably opt for the more conventional Ultra Lite 2604WS which has a similar floor plan but recliners don't seem to be an option on that one.

Thanks,

Iggy · 10-11-2016, 11:27 PM

Find a local dealer who has one and check it out.

Nurek · 10-11-2016, 11:58 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1ospIK8W9w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8v6CrDTjro

I'm not affiliated with the content provider in any way.

Croaker · 10-12-2016, 12:42 AM

Compare the tongue weights (add 7 pounds per gallon for any water you will be carrying in front of the axle) Then add your weight, your passenger's weight and anything else you are going to carry on the bed or cab. The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel can carry about 1200lb. (Rough estimates)

Most of the storage on the 2604ws is in front of the axle. (More tongue weight)

I pull the 2604ws with mine. Although my truck pulls this trailer just fine, I would be reluctant to pull anything with a heavier tongue weight.

It's not the pulling capacity (9200lb with the 3.92 rear end) that is the limiting factor, it's the load carrying capacity (1200lb ?)

OldBob · 10-12-2016, 02:59 AM

Thanks all!! Great info as always on this forum. I appreciated the video links (thanks Nurek) and learned that there is no sealed bottom to the access areas in the front V so no worries about mounting batteries there. I also appreciated the advice from Croaker since we have the same tow vehicle.

Thanks again!

nomad297 · 10-12-2016, 06:04 AM

Both of those front cargo doors are for your propane tanks - one goes in from the left and one goes in from the right. I suppose you could eliminate one of the tanks.

Bruce

jeff64 · 10-12-2016, 06:33 AM

There is nothing behind those doors to set a battery on. That's where the Lp tanks sit... and you will want the 2017 model for the beefier axles and bigger tires and rims. With the VRL you will get a full size queen instead of a short one

VaJim · 10-12-2016, 12:51 PM

Remove your battery and have a plate welded on it an then reinstall batteries on it.

wbdavey · 10-12-2016, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Croaker

Compare the tongue weights (add 7 pounds per gallon for any water you will be carrying in front of the axle) Then add your weight, your passenger's weight and anything else you are going to carry on the bed or cab. The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel can carry about 1200lb. (Rough estimates)

Most of the storage on the 2604ws is in front of the axle. (More tongue weight)

I pull the 2604ws with mine. Although my truck pulls this trailer just fine, I would be reluctant to pull anything with a heavier tongue weight.

It's not the pulling capacity (9200lb with the 3.92 rear end) that is the limiting factor, it's the load carrying capacity (1200lb ?)

X2 what Croaker said - see my signature below

gectisme · 10-12-2016, 08:08 PM

We have a WJ but I would think it would be just about the same up front. Ours came with 2 batteries. There is a mounting plate bolted to the frame and 2 battery boxes.

TimVWulp · 10-12-2016, 08:28 PM

HI here is a century battery box that may work.

Century Plastics: White Heavy Duty Battery Box - (part#: GCE-G)

This is 6 volt battery box but they have battery boxes for 12 volt battery also. I have seen this battery box installed on an other v nose trailer. There was no problem with the propane compartment door operation and the battery box. The steal support may that holds the box may need to be modified to hold the larger battery box. I am going to make this mod before I go to Alaska in 18. I have the Flagstaff V-Lite version of the windjammer 3025w with the front bathroom. I was all so looking at putting 2 agm under the sinks along with a dc to ac pure sine wave inverter. I want the extra battery power so I can run the furnace at night and not drain more than 25% of the battery's over night with out running the generator.

Hope this helps Tim

OldBob · 10-12-2016, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomad297

Both of those front cargo doors are for your propane tanks - one goes in from the left and one goes in from the right. I suppose you could eliminate one of the tanks.

Bruce

Yes...I see that. I was actually thinking that I might switch those for the smaller 20lb tanks. It's so easy to swap them out for full ones just about anywhere.

OldBob · 10-12-2016, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff64

There is nothing behind those doors to set a battery on. That's where the Lp tanks sit... and you will want the 2017 model for the beefier axles and bigger tires and rims. With the VRL you will get a full size queen instead of a short one

Yeah...having a full sized queen bed sounds awfully good to me being 6'1''. Thanks for letting me know about the 2017 model. Our Wildwood came with undersized tires which I almost immediately replaced with proper ones.

OldBob · 10-12-2016, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaJim

Remove your battery and have a plate welded on it an then reinstall batteries on it.

That'll work for me. I do think the VL is they way I want to go. Love that mid bedroom floor plan!

OldBob · 10-12-2016, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gectisme

We have a WJ but I would think it would be just about the same up front. Ours came with 2 batteries. There is a mounting plate bolted to the frame and 2 battery boxes.

Fabulous. That's an easy mod for me to make. I have no welding skills but I can drill and put nuts and bolts in all day long, even at my age.

OldBob · 10-13-2016, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimVWulp

HI here is a century battery box that may work.

Century Plastics: White Heavy Duty Battery Box - (part#: GCE-G)

This is 6 volt battery box but they have battery boxes for 12 volt battery also. I have seen this battery box installed on an other v nose trailer. There was no problem with the propane compartment door operation and the battery box. The steal support may that holds the box may need to be modified to hold the larger battery box. I am going to make this mod before I go to Alaska in 18. I have the Flagstaff V-Lite version of the windjammer 3025w with the front bathroom. I was all so looking at putting 2 agm under the sinks along with a dc to ac pure sine wave inverter. I want the extra battery power so I can run the furnace at night and not drain more than 25% of the battery's over night with out running the generator.

Hope this helps Tim

Good find! Sounds like an ideal battery box. In my present Wildwood I use a 1000w inverter connected to the entire trailer. To do this you must make sure the converter is switched off when the inverter switches on or else you could have an electrical loop and damage the batteries or even start a fire. A double pole switch is a good way to go which switches off the converter while turning on the inverter. Having it connected this way we have 110v in all of our outlets while dry camping and the 1000w is enough to power the toaster, Keurig Coffee maker, vacuum cleaner, etc. I charge the Trojans daily using a generator and a stand alone high amperage charger. After using this setup for 2 years we've never had a problem and the batteries perform as new.

jeff64 · 10-13-2016, 06:11 AM

You'll also get the recliners with the V. I think the other TT has just the swivel rockers because there is less distance from the back wall to the cabinets in front of the chairs compared to the VRL and the recliners won't work there. The exit doors are different on the 2017 to 2016( no gas shock) , but there is a opening limiter built in. The switches on the WH are both inside on the panel..electric too! I've made tons of mods on mine, but we enjoy it

aceinspp · 10-13-2016, 06:24 AM

I made my own bracket to hold two batteries for my V-Lite. Later RJD

LandJ · 10-13-2016, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Croaker

Compare the tongue weights (add 7 pounds per gallon for any water you will be carrying in front of the axle) Then add your weight, your passenger's weight and anything else you are going to carry on the bed or cab. The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel can carry about 1200lb. (Rough estimates)

Most of the storage on the 2604ws is in front of the axle. (More tongue weight)

I pull the 2604ws with mine. Although my truck pulls this trailer just fine, I would be reluctant to pull anything with a heavier tongue weight.

It's not the pulling capacity (9200lb with the 3.92 rear end) that is the limiting factor, it's the load carrying capacity (1200lb ?)

I have same truck and trailer, except I have 3.55 gears. The truck pulls it fine, but like you said, the 2604 is a little tongue heavy. I'm a couple hundred over on payload, but do not exceed axles according to the scales.

Just want to add that my 2016 2604WS came with recliners. The VL was on my short list, and in fact, I preferred it on several levels.... the killer for me was the fact that you could not get to anything with the slides in. I tried, if i could have used it for quick overnights with the slides in, I would have likely gone that way.

Good luck with your decision!

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