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06-15-2011, 11:27 AM
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Camper, Hiker, Woodworker
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Des Moines Area
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Sounds like things went well for you. On our first trip, the kitchen drawers fell out as the interior frames fell apart. Nothing like rebuilding the cabinet on your first trip.
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2008 19' Rockwood Roo
2007 Dodge Dakota
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06-15-2011, 11:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Walled Lake
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I use tubs to wash and rinse dishes. It's the best way I've found to conserve water. Too funny about Bieber, I'm lucky my girls aren't into him, I credit not having cable for that! LOL I am considering buying something like this for our longer camping trips.
Thanks for the report, I'm glad you guys had a great time!
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Kristina
2016 Rockwood Premier 2317G
2021 F150 XLT
Previously:
2005 Fleetwood Seapine, 2012 Rockwood Roo
2015 Sunseeker, 2017 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
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06-15-2011, 11:32 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southeast Wisconsin
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That's great. Sound like a good shakedown.
I also just installed the Oxygenics and the push bar. We'll see how our dog does before I put in the lower screen.
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DW, 3 Kids and our Goldens
2012 Shamrock 233S
2008 Toyota Sequoia 5.7L 4WD
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06-15-2011, 11:34 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
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Location: Southeast Wisconsin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hockeytownmom
I am considering buying something like this for our longer camping trips.
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Where in, on or under the Roo do you think you'll store the tank in while trailering? I'm considering it, too, but don't want it in the camper if I can help it.
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Scott
DW, 3 Kids and our Goldens
2012 Shamrock 233S
2008 Toyota Sequoia 5.7L 4WD
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06-15-2011, 12:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Walled Lake
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I've been thinking about where I'd store it. Ideally under the camper, but not sure how.
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Kristina
2016 Rockwood Premier 2317G
2021 F150 XLT
Previously:
2005 Fleetwood Seapine, 2012 Rockwood Roo
2015 Sunseeker, 2017 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
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06-15-2011, 12:58 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
Posts: 33,556
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Triguy
Where in, on or under the Roo do you think you'll store the tank in while trailering? I'm considering it, too, but don't want it in the camper if I can help it.
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just a note. most use a portable tank for GRAY water, not black water, since gray tanks fill way faster than black tanks.
so, for me, i have no problem with my Barker inside.
i've never come close to filling my black tank and refuse to use my tote for it.
second, the Thetford linked above, has terrible reviews and the majority of RVers recommend the Barker.
do a search on RV.net and other forums on portable totes.
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06-15-2011, 01:20 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southeast Wisconsin
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Good points, bikendan.
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Scott
DW, 3 Kids and our Goldens
2012 Shamrock 233S
2008 Toyota Sequoia 5.7L 4WD
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06-15-2011, 01:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Walled Lake
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I hadn't researched brand, just linking to a tank. Thanks for the info though.
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Kristina
2016 Rockwood Premier 2317G
2021 F150 XLT
Previously:
2005 Fleetwood Seapine, 2012 Rockwood Roo
2015 Sunseeker, 2017 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
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06-15-2011, 03:32 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 10,446
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You might be fighting a lossing battle with the girls and curling irons but could try limiting each person to 1 bag (with size limit). It would be up to each person what they do or do not bring. But then I'm not sure how tossing a duffle bag to each person and saying "here's your bag" would turn out for you.... It could work well or on the other hand not well at all.
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Great choice for "Living within my means" and camping for one...
Formerly owned 2011 Salem Cruise Lite 20RBXL & 2011 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab
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06-15-2011, 07:58 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Manassas, VA
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Dave - congrats on a successful shakedown. I'm ordering the portable shower deck tonight. We have several "swimming" trips planned this summer and will be using the outside shower often. I also like the hitch level. Where exactly did you mount it?
Chris
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2011 Rockwood Roo 233S
2008 Sequoia 5.7L
Manassas, VA
2011 camping days booked - 18 and counting
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06-16-2011, 09:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 140
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Chris,
Real easy to mount in front of the tongue jack. The difficult part is after you install the level. You need to find a flat and level spot to zero the guage. Once that is done it is spot on from there on out.
Dave
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06-16-2011, 09:11 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 140
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Terier,
The odds are not in my favor when it comes to packing. With my wife and three daughters I'm lucky to even get some room inside the camper. If they had it their way all beds and seating areas would be for clothes and beauty supplies.
No one to blame but myself ; When I said "I Do", I meant it so now I take the good with the bad.
My dogs are real good about sharing their beds with me if needed and they don't ask questions.
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06-16-2011, 01:56 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 10,446
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I understand. The good side is that they are joining in on the fun and family time is so valuable these days. Great memories...
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Great choice for "Living within my means" and camping for one...
Formerly owned 2011 Salem Cruise Lite 20RBXL & 2011 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab
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06-16-2011, 03:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 140
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Amen to that
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06-17-2011, 03:49 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Good idea on the level. We took our new Roo 233S out last weekend. I used a "bullseye" level on the hitch, just set it there while I got things leveled.
Has anyone ever installed a larger fresh water tank in a 233s? On the first trip we went through the fresh water and had plenty of room left in the gray/black.
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06-17-2011, 04:36 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kashnelson
Good idea on the level. We took our new Roo 233S out last weekend. I used a "bullseye" level on the hitch, just set it there while I got things leveled.
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My hitch is not on the same plane as the trailer frame. I "rough" level with a stick on bubble on the tongue, then fine tune it on the trailer floor or cabinet just inside the door.
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Chap , DW Joy, and Fur Baby Sango
2017 F350 Lariat CCSB, SRW, 4x4, 6.7 PS
2017 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
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06-17-2011, 05:18 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kashnelson
Has anyone ever installed a larger fresh water tank in a 233s? On the first trip we went through the fresh water and had plenty of room left in the gray/black.
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i've never seen anyone install a larger one on a Roo/Shamrock.
of course, you have room left in the other tanks. they are a total of 60 gallons and your FW tank is only 36 gallons.
the extra on the G/B tanks is mainly for those with hookups, since they have an unlimited amount of water available.
those of us who dry camp, have to resort to shuttling water. but, since we popup camped for 17 years, we've learned water conservation and can go 5-6 days without adding water.
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