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05-12-2016, 11:41 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: California Central Valley
Posts: 14
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Hello from Central California
Hi everyone.
My wife and I just purchased our first new, but second overall, trailer...a 2016 Rockwood Windjammer 3006WK.
My wife and I are both teachers, she teacher elementary school, I teach high school psychology and culinary arts. I am a classically trained chef as well. We have two kids, a son 14 and a daughter 12.
I look forward to picking your brains and learning all I can.
Thanks,
Chef
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05-13-2016, 12:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Texas
Posts: 781
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Welcome from TX. Looked at the floorplan on your new Windjammer. That should serve your family well.
Being a chef, did the outdoor kitchen influence your choice?
Do you have a 1st trip planned?
What are you towing with?
Tuckerdog1
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2016 Windjammer 3029W Platinum
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05-13-2016, 12:19 AM
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JudiVan n Gus
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Atascadero, Ca.
Posts: 66
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Hey Chef....
So Congratulations on your new windJammer, Very nice rig....
I to am on the Central Coast, We are in Atascadero and have a new 5er that we are going to head out July 5 for a 50 day trip. Where are you at? Hope we can swap Ideas and hope your close..... Welcome to the forum
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JudiVan
Gus = 5.5lb Maltipoo lap puppy
2006 F250 Turbo 6.0
2016 FR Heritage Glen
It's not where you go in life, it's who you have with you that matters
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05-13-2016, 12:33 AM
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I go RV'ing not Camping
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Lethbridge, Ab, Canada
Posts: 1,482
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new trailer
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2015 Wildwood Heritage Glen 312QBUD
2000 Chev 2500 Extended Cab 6 Liter
1400lbs Equal-i-zer Hitch
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05-13-2016, 06:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 4,655
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Welcome from SW Ohio ! Enjoy your new TT.
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2016 sunseeker 2250slec 
1988 Jayco p.u.,Coleman Plantation p.u.,1989 Jayco class c, Coachman TT,1995 Little Eddie fthwheel,2007 Heartland Sundance 2500 lS fthwheel
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05-13-2016, 06:50 AM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
Posts: 24,474
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Welcome to the forum and to the the V-nose group. Enjoy Later RJD
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Traded 2015 30WRLIKS V-Lite
Days camped 2019 62
Days camped 2020 49 days camped 2021-74 2022-40 days 2023 5 days
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05-13-2016, 08:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 849
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Congrats! And welcome from another California owner, (Bay Area). I have to say you have impeccable taste in TT's. 
Will be waiting for your TT stove/oven/outside kitchen, recipes. 
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2016 Windjammer 3006WK - Sold July 2018
2002 Lance Lite 835EC TC - Sold July 2015
2010 Dodge Ram 2500, 4x4, Diesel, Front Hitch, Air Lift 5000 Rear Air Bags, Sold Mar 2019.
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05-13-2016, 12:16 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: California Central Valley
Posts: 14
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Thanks everyone.
We live in the city of Turlock, CA
Turlock is near Modesto, and sits almost center between Fresno, Sacramento, and San Francisco.
Our first trip besides the quick weekend trips will be a 14 day excursion to the Grand Canyon, Vegas, and anywhere in between.
My tow rig is a 2001 F-350, 7.3 ltr diesel, 4x4, 6" lift and leveled.
Picking up trailer today along with the Blue Ox Sway Pro system.
We are taking the trailer out to a campground about 1 hour from here to test everything out. Fingers crossed.
Also, the outdoor kitchen had no impact in the decision to buy this trailer. Kids loved trailer, wife loved trailer, in-laws loved trailer, I liked trailer.
Happy wife = Happy Life
Chef
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05-13-2016, 12:30 PM
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JudiVan n Gus
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Atascadero, Ca.
Posts: 66
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We bought our RV in Turlock at best RV. Have a great time on your shake down trip. I agree happy wife happy life ����
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Gus = 5.5lb Maltipoo lap puppy
2006 F250 Turbo 6.0
2016 FR Heritage Glen
It's not where you go in life, it's who you have with you that matters
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05-13-2016, 12:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Posts: 415
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hidee ho
Hello and welcome from former Sacramento residents now in northern Arizona since 2003. We're only 2 hours s/w of the Grand Canyon; wave hello as you drive by the Prescott exit on I40!
Congrats on the new trailer! We looked at the Windjammers at the last RV show we went to and really liked them; not that we can afford anything else just yet nor do we really want to as we really love our Surveyor.
 Happy Camping!
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05-13-2016, 12:47 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Moses Lake Washington
Posts: 32
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Welcome, I am also new here and look forward to getting to know you all.
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05-13-2016, 12:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 849
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More than enough tow vehicle for sure. Quick question that could lead to more... Did you get the 3rd TV option in the main bedroom?
BTW, same as JudiVan, we also bought ours at Best RV there in Turlock, their lot and number of trailers were bigger than some of the RV shows we hit...
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2016 Windjammer 3006WK - Sold July 2018
2002 Lance Lite 835EC TC - Sold July 2015
2010 Dodge Ram 2500, 4x4, Diesel, Front Hitch, Air Lift 5000 Rear Air Bags, Sold Mar 2019.
MISSION COMPLETED!
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05-13-2016, 01:41 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: California Central Valley
Posts: 14
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Best RV is where we purchased our new trailer. Could not beat the price. $4k cheaper than nearest competitor for same make/model.
Plus, we live about 5 minutes from Best RV. Made it convenient.
We did not go with the third tv option because they didn't have one on the lot with it already set up. I wish they had it available. I'm planning on figuring out a way to add a scissor mount to the outside of the clothes closet, above the little table. The problem is there is no stud running down the side of the closet. I may need to add a vertical stud, then fix bracket to that stud. Could be a crash and burn.
Chef
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05-13-2016, 01:48 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: California Central Valley
Posts: 14
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Has anyone added the Furrion rear camera that is offered? I found one online for about $350. I'm debating on getting it. I'm sure I can install it myself.
I am unsure how much the dealer is asking for the camera.
I'm also wondering about the solar, is it worth it?
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05-13-2016, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 133
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chef
Has anyone added the Furrion rear camera that is offered? I found one online for about $350. I'm debating on getting it. I'm sure I can install it myself.
I am unsure how much the dealer is asking for the camera.
I'm also wondering about the solar, is it worth it?
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Furrion makes two models, one is for backup and the other is for observation. I believe the product numbers end in 12 and 48. You will see lots of complaints of the backup (12) being used for observation purposes. I purchased the observation camera (48) for my Roo and like it so far.
I also purchased from Best RV. I work in Modesto and live in Manteca.
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05-13-2016, 03:40 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: California Central Valley
Posts: 14
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Pill, we're neighbors!
Did you buy your camera from Best RV?
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05-13-2016, 03:48 PM
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Some guy in back...
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 218
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chef
Pill, we're neighbors!
Did you buy your camera from Best RV?
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We got our latest TT from Best in March. When I asked about the camera, I was told they did not sell it...seemed odd at the time.
Their selection is overwhelming and they are very much in the business of selling RV.
We've had no problems with our rig at all and did our shake down at French Camp in the rain. We will be taking our 4th trip at the end of the month up to Olema near Pt. Reyes.
Good luck with your shake down trip!
Cheers!
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St. Charles, MO
Ex-SF Bay Area
'99 Ford E350 V10
'16 Rockwood 8329SS
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05-13-2016, 10:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 133
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chef
Pill, we're neighbors!
Did you buy your camera from Best RV?
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I purchased it from Amazon. I would check to make sure your unit has the Furrion bracket first. Most do but some don't.
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