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Old 08-17-2012, 02:50 PM   #1
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new pop up/new member

I just found this site. My wife and I are purchasing a new pop up model 228. Anyone have one of these?

any advise for a new owner. We'll be camping with our son and two dogs mostly.

thank, joe
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Old 08-17-2012, 07:52 PM   #2
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Welcome to FRF!!!

which brand is the 228 model with, Flagstaff or Rockwood?
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Old 08-17-2012, 08:01 PM   #3
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Welcome to the forum, lots of good info on here. We had a Palomino PUP that we traded in for a used tt this past January. I still go back to the other forum that I belong to that had mostly PUP info, I read and make comments. We have found out that when you go from tent camping, to a PUP and then to a tt they are certain things that are a little different.


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Old 08-17-2012, 08:52 PM   #4
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the 228 is a flagstaff model. should pick it up in about 1 week.
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Old 08-19-2012, 07:46 PM   #5
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just found this site as well.....cool.
We bought our 205MAC after the sky rocketing fuel prices and didnt want to lug a heavy 5th wheel around.
Great camper and with my wifes Dodge Journey and the trailer fully loaded we are still getting 16.5 MPG in the hills of the Ozarks.
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Old 08-19-2012, 08:53 PM   #6
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we're excited to get started. I agree, wtih fuel prices this is the best way to go.
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Old 08-23-2012, 06:58 AM   #7
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Flagstaff 228

I purchased the Rockwood 1980, you're 228 twin, have had a wonderful experience with it thus far tows well could use a bit more storage but we are pack rts
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Nice to see a familiar name here!
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Old 01-23-2013, 01:31 PM   #9
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We have a 228D model and love it. It tow well is roomy and is a piece of cake to set up. The only draw back may be taking it down in the rain. the slide for the dinette is great as it gives you so much more floor space. Enjoy

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Old 01-23-2013, 01:39 PM   #10
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Welcome to the forum. Hope you enjoy your new camper.
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