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Old 01-27-2015, 10:55 AM   #1
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My wife and I have been learning a lot from the members. Thanks for that. For us what started out as "Lets get a popup" grew into us ordering a '15 Roo 23ss. After speaking to a few people we have realized our older 4Runner will not be safe enough to pull it. So now we are shopping for a heavier and more powerful full size SUV or Truck to pull it. So I guess you could say we are fully invested from the start. We have 'everything" to learn as we are brand new to camping. We have two daughters and are looking forward to the adventure. If anyone has some expertise on our model and/or words of wisdom we are all ears.

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Old 01-27-2015, 11:52 AM   #2
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Old 01-27-2015, 02:02 PM   #3
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Welcome! Words of wisdom? Just enjoy it, now that you have committed to it! We camped with our girls for many years and every one of us has many fond (and, yes, some not so fond) memories.
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Old 01-27-2015, 02:54 PM   #4
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Congrats and good luck. You're off on the right foot realizing the need for a tow vehicle upgrade . . .
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Old 01-27-2015, 03:31 PM   #5
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I think that you have stated just right.
Welcome to the forum and Happy Camping!!
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Old 01-27-2015, 03:32 PM   #6
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Welcome to FRF!

for info and help with your 23SS, go and start posting in the Hybrid/Expandable section here.
there's a Roo/Shamrock sub-forum where lots of us fellow 23SS owners hang out.
there are plenty of us to help you out.
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Old 01-27-2015, 03:42 PM   #7
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What year is the 4Runner? We have some neighbors with the Roo being towed by the Lexus equivalent of the 4Runner and they say it tows fine


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Old 01-27-2015, 03:55 PM   #8
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06' with 4.0 V6 with 160k. 5000 capacity. Unit weighs 4400ish. The dealer said it will be OK with weight distribution/sway package. However some friends of mine with tow experience convinced me of the 'safety' factor especially while on highway. I'm looking at used Tahoes/Armadas/Sequioyas.
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Old 01-27-2015, 03:59 PM   #9
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06' with 4.0 V6 with 160k. 5000 capacity. Unit weighs 4400ish. The dealer said it will be OK with weight distribution/sway package. However some friends of mine with tow experience convinced me of the 'safety' factor especially while on highway. I'm looking at used Tahoes/Armadas/Sequioyas.

Gotcha. I think theirs is the V8 with a 6500 capacity.


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Hello,

My wife and I have been learning a lot from the members. Thanks for that. For us what started out as "Lets get a popup" grew into us ordering a '15 Roo 23ss. After speaking to a few people we have realized our older 4Runner will not be safe enough to pull it. So now we are shopping for a heavier and more powerful full size SUV or Truck to pull it. So I guess you could say we are fully invested from the start. We have 'everything" to learn as we are brand new to camping. We have two daughters and are looking forward to the adventure. If anyone has some expertise on our model and/or words of wisdom we are all ears.

Thanks,

Tylor and Natalie
Welcome to the forums and the RV lifestyle Tylor and Natalie from Huntsville, AL!!

May I make a small suggestion? Since you have decided to upgrade your Tow Vehicle (TV) AND you have 2 daughters (who will invariably want to bring friends along when they camp )....

Buy your TV with a eye towards your next camper - and trust me, if you become addicted to the lifestyle as most of us have, there WILL be a next camper

So, in your case, look toward a SUV/TRUCK that can tow, say, 7-8K of trailer or 5th wheel. That way when your wife, daughters and their 2 BFFs crowd you out of the Roo and into a larger trailer, you will not have to upgrade your TV as well

(In case you haven't figured it out yet...yeah, been there, done that! )
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Old 01-27-2015, 04:11 PM   #11
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Welcome to the forums and the RV lifestyle Tylor and Natalie from Huntsville, AL!!

May I make a small suggestion? Since you have decided to upgrade your Tow Vehicle (TV) AND you have 2 daughters (who will invariably want to bring friends along when they camp )....

Buy your TV with a eye towards your next camper - and trust me, if you become addicted to the lifestyle as most of us have, there WILL be a next camper

So, in your case, look toward a SUV/TRUCK that can tow, say, 7-8K of trailer or 5th wheel. That way when your wife, daughters and their 2 BFFs crowd you out of the Roo and into a larger trailer, you will not have to upgrade your TV as well

(In case you haven't figured it out yet...yeah, been there, done that! )

I think a lot of us find this out the hard way lol


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Old 01-27-2015, 04:23 PM   #12
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Tylor,


Since you mentioned a Tahoe, I'd encourage you to consider a Suburban/Yukon XL. Marginal cost/mpg difference and a world of extra space for gear and passengers. The longer wheel base is better for towing as well. Best of luck.
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Old 01-27-2015, 04:42 PM   #13
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Welcome! My wife and kids have been weekend "camping" in our trailer now that we have a property to park it on. Odd for January, but there you go. It's Orlando. That's You may find yourself using it more than you thought. It's work, but it's fun work.
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Welcome to camping. We live in Orlando also Eastwood south of Waterford Lakes. Feel free to contact us if you have questions or need help. We are headed to Ft. Clinch 9 Feb for 5 days.


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Old 01-28-2015, 08:54 AM   #15
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Thanks. If you don't mind me asking what unit do you own and where do you store it?
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We have a 30WFKS and store it in the HOA Parking lot in the Eastwood Community.
I sent you a private message with my cell.
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