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Forum: Modifications and Updates 04-23-2020, 09:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,843
Posted By 4kmprs
Longer shank on hitch

I opted just to get an 18” long shank and they provided the clearance I needed to drop the tailgate on my f-150 and clear the factory installed tongue jack on my Roo 233s.

My luck with tongue...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-05-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,933
Posted By 4kmprs
Longer shank length update

It's been 7 years since I bought the longer shank length so I could open my tail gate of my truck while still connected.

I towed Rooby, my 233s that I bought in 2012 over 25,000 miles with my...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 07-02-2018, 09:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,582
Posted By 4kmprs
Here’s the manufacturer’’s response re: weight...

Here’s the manufacturer’’s response re: weight ratings with a longer shank

“This really shouldn’t effect anything towing wise. Typically, the decrease in tongue weight ratings are significant when...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 07-02-2018, 08:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,582
Posted By 4kmprs
2014 Expedition owner here. Bought it used last...

2014 Expedition owner here. Bought it used last June and pulled my roo 233s over 6,000 Miles from Cleveland to California and back a week after I bought it. I Really enjoyed the ride and interior...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-28-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5,490
Views: 1,322,702
Posted By 4kmprs
"The Beast"

Our 2004 Ford F150 SuperCrew blew a couple cylinders after about 150k miles last year so we replaced it with a 2014 Ford Expedition EL.

Must say we love the interior space and it towed Rooby, our...
Forum: Western USA 05-28-2018, 09:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 760
Posted By 4kmprs
Adventures with Rooby - 2017 Cleveland to Sequoia National Forest

Hi all,

Sharing a couple posts from our 26 day trip from Cleveland to California and back that we took last summer and starting with the highlight of the trip.

Enjoy....

Day 6
Picture late...
Forum: Pets 05-28-2018, 08:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,358
Posted By 4kmprs
What were we thinking?

After many months of begging, our family visited the shelter and fell in love with a 3 month old german short haired pointer mix. "Ollie" came home with us just a couple weeks before we embarked on...
Forum: Eastern USA 06-01-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 697
Posted By 4kmprs
Cleveland, Ohio east to Acadia National Park sites booked. Interested in reviews.

2013 was a busy year for us so Rooby, our Rockwood Roo 233s, unfortunately only saw about 9 nights in a campground.

We are hoping the summer of 2014 and our trip to Acadia, although only 14 days,...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 03-02-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,889
Posted By 4kmprs
I.suggest pushing for the metal wrap. . We had...

I.suggest pushing for the metal wrap. . We had just installed the slide topper and it was my DW's trip out with the Rockwood Roo. When she returned home, I noticed that the metal wrap had a nice...
Forum: General Community Discussions 06-30-2013, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 896
Posted By 4kmprs
New home for Rooby

HOA said no campers in the driveway. Decision....store camper in a lot or move. We chose the latter and Rooby (and the rest of the rest of the family) has a new home and we no longer have an HOA....
Forum: General Community Discussions 06-16-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 22,054
Posted By 4kmprs
I confess that I love the sound of rain on the...

I confess that I love the sound of rain on the camper and canvas tents ends of Rooby, our 233s hybrid. Packing up in the rain.....NO!
Forum: General Community Discussions 06-14-2013, 04:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,759
Posted By 4kmprs
Challenging Camp Sites

My adventures with Rooby, our Roo 233s never end. This trip to West Branch State Park in Ravenna, Ohio presented a challenge of how to fit a camper on a 40 ft x 10 ft pad with trees lining both...
Forum: Eastern USA 04-12-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,004
Posted By 4kmprs
If you are making a loop from my old home town of...

If you are making a loop from my old home town of louisville to mi, Canada, and then back, I suggest...

Henry ford museum in Dearborn mi on your way from holland to Ontario and then over to...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-12-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,504
Posted By 4kmprs
Heading to west branch fathers day weekend. ...

Heading to west branch fathers day weekend. reserved a site in January ( #19) but did a drive by 2 weeks ago and haven't slept since. I love the location and views, but I am trying to figure out...
Forum: Eastern USA 04-10-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 18,503
Posted By 4kmprs
there is a long thread named FRF decal/placard on...

there is a long thread named FRF decal/placard on this forum that reflects what some people purchased through the following web site. Oval style is typical, colors and text is up to you.
...
Forum: General Community Discussions 04-09-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 14,406
Posted By 4kmprs
Reviving an old post. 4 - there are four in...

Reviving an old post.

4 - there are four in our familly, me, DW, and two DDs
Kmprs - campers
Forum: Expandable and Hybrid RV Discussions 04-09-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,320
Posted By 4kmprs
i have seen a dealer in the canton ohio area that...

i have seen a dealer in the canton ohio area that has hybrids on their lot with bunks down in all kinds of weather. i drove by a couple times while it was snowing, but i didnt see any snow...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-09-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 934
Posted By 4kmprs
dealer looked at my set up and siggested adding...

dealer looked at my set up and siggested adding to self tapping screws through the holes at the base of each bracket. seems logical, but dont know way it wasnt done originally.

goong to give it a...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 04-07-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,867
Posted By 4kmprs
Thx for sharing the video. One benefit of the...

Thx for sharing the video. One benefit of the older bed and canvas config is that you are able to snap the snaps on the canvas tabs from outside the camper. With the sewed canvas, you have to climb...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 04-06-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,867
Posted By 4kmprs
Tip - folding up bunks

Received this tip today and I wished I heard it a year ago.

When preparing to fold up the bunks, run the side mattress straps over the metal bar after it is folded on top of the mattress prior to...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 04-02-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 927
Posted By 4kmprs
Pics of the canvas tab that is supposed to secure...

Pics of the canvas tab that is supposed to secure the mattress to the bunk end when you fold it up. One snap ripped through it and the other is almost ripped too. The other Pic reflects the...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 04-02-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 941
Posted By 4kmprs
Here's pics of two different bunk ends (the third...

Here's pics of two different bunk ends (the third is the same). All have about 5-6 black square head screws along the top inner rail. The gap between the laminate and the canvas rail is large...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 04-01-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 934
Posted By 4kmprs
Thx for the offer. Please pm your set up. I...

Thx for the offer. Please pm your set up.

I have about 60 connects/disconnects in the last 12 months and over 12,000 miles on it as well.
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 04-01-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 927
Posted By 4kmprs
even had the bunk ends closed and the slide all...

even had the bunk ends closed and the slide all the way retracted when I was driving down the road too.
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 04-01-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 927
Posted By 4kmprs
Disney, Skidaway island State Park 2,500 mile trip post mortem

Valences fell off the wall (screws securing the valances popped right out) on the way home). Contemplating removing them completely or running new screws.

Lower cabinet under the side bunk...
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