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Forum: Rockwood 07-02-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,445
Posted By MVFD Retired
Ours does the same thing. I was wondering if...

Ours does the same thing. I was wondering if there was something wrong also, but it hasn't been a problem.
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 12-23-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By MVFD Retired
Thanks, Merry Christmas to you and your family...

Thanks, Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

I haven't done this yet but, I think It's what I will end up doing. My only concern is how stable/sturdy the wall behind the tv is (don't...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 12-23-2017, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By MVFD Retired
I'm going through the same thing with my Rockwood...

I'm going through the same thing with my Rockwood 8329ss which is the same as your Flagstaff 832ikbs. This is the way I'm currently leaning.
...
Forum: Rockwood 12-09-2017, 06:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,480
Posted By MVFD Retired
Great, Thank you! That helps a lot.

Great, Thank you! That helps a lot.
Forum: Rockwood 12-09-2017, 12:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,480
Posted By MVFD Retired
Thanks for the info. We have an 8329ss and I've...

Thanks for the info. We have an 8329ss and I've been wanting to do this for a while. My biggest concern was the stability of that wall. Was there any kind of backing on that wall (besides for the...
Forum: Cedar Creek 12-01-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,070
Posted By MVFD Retired
I'm currently researching as well. If you...

I'm currently researching as well. If you haven't already, you might want to check out the Ryobi 2300 inverter generator with Bluetooth. It can be run in parallel if you need more power. I like...
Forum: Forest River Classifieds | Archive 11-28-2017, 09:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,511
Posted By MVFD Retired
Good point. I think I can make San Bruno work. ...

Good point. I think I can make San Bruno work. I'll message you.
Forum: Forest River Classifieds | Archive 11-28-2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,511
Posted By MVFD Retired
Are you close to Petaluma?

Are you close to Petaluma?
Forum: Rockwood 11-01-2017, 06:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,082
Posted By MVFD Retired
We found out the hard way also. Luckily I stopped...

We found out the hard way also. Luckily I stopped before I broke anything. I remember reading somewhere that said to position the recliners with the handles to the back of the trailer.

Our dealer...
Forum: Rockwood 10-27-2017, 03:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,082
Posted By MVFD Retired
Here are a couple pictures of the new trailer. I...

Here are a couple pictures of the new trailer. I had to punch out the fence for it's new home (I'm sure the cows won't mind). Hopefully it won't be spending much time there. I plan on leveling off...
Forum: Rockwood 10-05-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,061
Posted By MVFD Retired
Thank you. I was looking for something like...

Thank you. I was looking for something like that. I ended up putting together a temporary solution that is similar. Your solution looks much better/cleaner (although mine has nice white zip ties...
Forum: Rockwood 10-04-2017, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,061
Posted By MVFD Retired
Satellite receiver in 8329SS

I've been looking online and in the trailer trying to figure out where to put the satellite receiver in our Rockwood 8329SS.

For those with this model using satellite, where do you put your...
Forum: Rockwood 09-30-2017, 10:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,082
Posted By MVFD Retired
Thanks everyone for the welcome and well wishes....

Thanks everyone for the welcome and well wishes. I'm hoping to start using it in a couple weeks and really looking forward to it.
Forum: Rockwood 09-30-2017, 05:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,082
Posted By MVFD Retired
Thanks jbu150. We really liked the floorplan and...

Thanks jbu150. We really liked the floorplan and are looking forward to getting away and spending some time in it.
Forum: Rockwood 09-30-2017, 05:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,082
Posted By MVFD Retired
Thanks itat. The PDI went well and yes, I did...

Thanks itat. The PDI went well and yes, I did print out the checklist. Got it home and set up and will start getting familiar with all of the systems.
Forum: Rockwood 09-28-2017, 06:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,082
Posted By MVFD Retired
Picking up our new 8329SS tomorrow

The wife and I will be picking up our 2018 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8329SS tomorrow. We will be replacing our 2002 Wilderness 27H. Looking forward to the upgrade. :):):)
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-12-2017, 10:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,951
Posted By MVFD Retired
I kept going back and forth and finally decided...

I kept going back and forth and finally decided to pull the trigger and get it (Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8329SS). I've towed heavier without a WDH and I know what you mean about a white knuckle...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-06-2017, 02:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,951
Posted By MVFD Retired
Sorry. Yes, I mean scale slip. I wasn't sure...

Sorry. Yes, I mean scale slip. I wasn't sure what the proper terminology was.

7640 lbs. was the actual weight of the tv with nobody inside and 3/4 tank of fuel. If I add 1000 lbs. to the listed...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 09-05-2017, 05:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,951
Posted By MVFD Retired
Well... Here's an update from the research I've...

Well... Here's an update from the research I've done. I went and got the truck weighed. No load, 3/4 tank of fuel, and no passengers. I was surprised when I looked at the weigh tag. 7640 lbs. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-31-2017, 06:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,951
Posted By MVFD Retired
The trailer you have is the one the wife wants to...

The trailer you have is the one the wife wants to get now, only the Rockwood version 8329ss. I guess as long as I keep the tongue weight in the 10% - 12% range of the actual trailer weight I can...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-31-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,951
Posted By MVFD Retired
2Evil4U Thanks for the info. The wife...

2Evil4U

Thanks for the info. The wife actually likes a different trailer now. It's very similar to the other one but less weight. Its hitch weight (dry) is 965 lbs vs the 1140 lbs. That 965...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-31-2017, 12:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,951
Posted By MVFD Retired
Thanks everyone for the replies. I'm still...

Thanks everyone for the replies. I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole weight distribution set up. I understand what it's doing but not sure how to translate that into something that...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-29-2017, 01:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,951
Posted By MVFD Retired
That 7500 lbs is with a full tank of fuel and...

That 7500 lbs is with a full tank of fuel and pretty much nothing else. I would add more if I were going camping so that 1300 lbs would shrink quickly. I currently have a tt (2002 Fleetwood...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-29-2017, 12:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,951
Posted By MVFD Retired
Thanks donniedu, So if I'm understanding...

Thanks donniedu,

So if I'm understanding this correctly - My truck weighs in around 7500 lbs. Subtract that from the 8800 GVWR = 1300 lbs.

15% of trailer GVWR is 1498 lbs.

The trailer is...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-29-2017, 10:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,951
Posted By MVFD Retired
Can you confirm my conclusion?

I'm looking at getting a new tt. Before I pull the trigger on it I want to make sure my tv will handle it (replacing it isn't an option). My tv is a 2002 F250, crew cab, 4x4, LWB, 7.3 diesel,...
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