First Shakedown Trip and had some bugs. Need some parts for repairs!

[dsagal79]

Hi all,
My wife and kids did our first Shakedown trip this past weekend and had a few issues.

1. I read it was a good idea to put a cooler in the tub while traveling. It was a good idea until I realized the cooler slid and broke the tub stopper. Now I need a new one and there are plastics pieces stuck in the gray water tank.

2. Forgot to secure pocket doors - now I need some new latches.

3. Forgot lots of items that would have been really useful but we immediately packed the trailer with them upon returning home.

Does anyone have a good packing checklist they could share?

Does anyone have good site to order repair parts for RockWood trailers?

Thanks,

Dave

[Iggy]

All and all you did fairly well. All those things are small potatoes.
The plastic pieces inthe tank will eaily flush out.

Everyone has their own lists and can easily start one of your own.
Here is my generic one I use.

[clancythecamper]

I think these fall under oops! Did I do that? I can so relate!

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by dsagal79

Hi all,

Does anyone have good site to order repair parts for RockWood trailers?

Thanks,

Dave

no such thing as a parts site for Rockwood trailers. most parts are just common parts that are used by all RV manufacturers.
other than the FR parts dept., you just go to Home Depot/Lowe's or a RV supply/parts store.

[Iggy]

The only maintenance suggestion I can give you is make sure your tire pressure is checked before every trip. If you go to a higher altitude it will change and you don't want low pressure in any tire and have it blow. It will damage lots more than just the tire.
So carry a good pressure guage and a nice small electric air compressor

[dsagal79]

Thanks everyone for the tips/advice!


Iggy, I didn't get your list so could you send it again?

[dsagal79]

NM- I am using a mobile app and the attachment didn't come through. I can see it on the full site. Thanks!

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by dsagal79

Thanks everyone for the tips/advice!


Iggy, I didn't get your list so could you send it again?

It is a pdf file and you need Acrobat Reader to see it.

[ChooChooMan74]

There is an rv checklist for android that is customizable.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ks.rvchecklist

[Sirsea]

There are several on-line rv parts suppliers, here are links to some that I use:
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[Kaboom]

Hope your first trip was fun anyway. I too learned the hard way on our first trips. What we forgot I did the same as you, when we got home we put it in the the TT. If we only had one and needed it at home we put it on a list of things to buy for the TT. On one of our trips a cabinet door came open. When we arrived at the camp ground and opened the slide it caught the cabinet door and broke it. After posting on FRF I received several suggestions to keep this from happening again. A trip to Home Depot and some spring loaded hinges should prevent future problems. I also took the advice of putting velcro straps through the handles. Now I just have to remember to use them.

A list is a good idea

[Weezer]

Just added to my list:

Walk through TT before releasing sliders at cg...check for open doors and/or other obstructions.