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Forum: Rockwood 09-09-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,948
Posted By 4Rasnicks
youroo We have used the camper saveral times...

youroo
We have used the camper saveral times this year. There has never been an issue with the furnace. All other propane devices work as intended. Thanks.
Brian
Forum: Rockwood 09-09-2011, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,948
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Rockwood 8281SS Furnace Help Needed!!!

Hello all. Need some help. Set up at campground last night and had to fire up furnace. Nothing. When i slide the t-stat above room temp. I hear a little click in the t-stat and in the furnace but...
Forum: Rockwood 07-27-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,908
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Rockwood Dealers in Michigan

Hello.
I have had two really bad experiences with Rockwood dealers recently. Can anyone recommend a dealer in Michigan that services Rockwood 5th wheels? Preferably in the mid-Michigan area. Thank...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-01-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,354
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Hello Thank you for your post Yvesm! I have a...

Hello
Thank you for your post Yvesm! I have a 2011 8281SS with the exact same problem with the fresh water tank. After the pump starts sucking air i can open the drain valve and it will drain...
Forum: Rockwood 07-01-2011, 08:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,083
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Hello I had a similar issue with mine in...

Hello
I had a similar issue with mine in regards to the battery. I picked the camper up after a trip to the dealer and the battery was dead. Hooked it up to my truck to power the jacks and still...
Forum: Rockwood 06-09-2011, 06:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,085
Posted By 4Rasnicks
This is very interesting for me. I have had a...

This is very interesting for me. I have had a similar issue with mine. Everytime I open the door to the tank I smell propane. Not too much, just a little. I have checked hoses, regulators, et. ...
Forum: Rockwood 04-14-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,581
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Hello mstell2 I have the same camper with a...

Hello mstell2
I have the same camper with a ceiling fan. This has not happend to me yet. One question about your fan though. Is it installed on an angle? Mine is installed in front of the middle...
Forum: Rockwood 03-21-2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,504
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Adding Windows

Hello,
I have a 8281 SS FW. I am looking to increase the daytime lighting inside the camper. Has anyone added windows to their camper to increase lighting? I am looking to put 1 or 2 small...
Forum: Rockwood 03-09-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,819
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Its a 2011 MY. From the front to the rear there...

Its a 2011 MY. From the front to the rear there is 1 dump for the front bathroom grey and black (2 valves-1 outlet), 1 dump for the kitchen and back bathroom grey, then 1 dump for the back bathroom...
Forum: Rockwood 03-08-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,819
Posted By 4Rasnicks
3 into 1?

Hello. I have a 8281SS 5th wheel that has 3 dump drains. It takes 3 times as long to dump now. Has anyone merged these into 1? Would love to see pictures or ideas. Thank you.
Forum: Rockwood 03-08-2011, 02:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,692
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Hello all, I am a proud owner of a 2011 8281SS...

Hello all,
I am a proud owner of a 2011 8281SS as well. We picked ut up last year and were able to use it a couple times. We love the floor plan and the features. However we have had many, many...
Forum: Rockwood 09-21-2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,633
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Thanks bobsquarepants, that is what I figured. I...

Thanks bobsquarepants, that is what I figured. I could hear it working in the front but did not in the rear. Also, you would have to keep both black valves open and they are 20+ feet apart. Thanks...
Forum: Rockwood 09-20-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,633
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Actually I have 2 grey and 2 black tanks. 1...

Actually I have 2 grey and 2 black tanks. 1 black for front bath, 1 grey for front bath, 1 grey for kitchen/ back bath and 1 black for back bath. There are 3 outlets, 1 for the front bath grey and...
Forum: Rockwood 09-20-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,633
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Black tank flushing on 8281SS

I have a 2011 8281SS with front and rear black tanks. When I connect the hose on the side of the camper for flushing the black tank, does it do both tanks or just the larger front tank?
Thanks.
Forum: Rockwood 09-20-2010, 09:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,783
Posted By 4Rasnicks
I had the same issue with all vents in my 2011...

I had the same issue with all vents in my 2011 8281SS. Returned it to dealer and Forrest River sent a new vents that worked well. The only issue is that they are not the same color. They are off...
Forum: Propane Systems 09-20-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,157
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Hello and thanks to those who responded. To put...

Hello and thanks to those who responded. To put closure to this it ended up being the hose. It would not allow any gas through. Put a new on on and gas flowed. Just something else to add to the...
Forum: Propane Systems 09-17-2010, 06:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,157
Posted By 4Rasnicks
I have tried it 1 tank. Same result. I have not...

I have tried it 1 tank. Same result. I have not tried opening valve slowly though. Thanks for your advice.
Forum: Propane Systems 09-17-2010, 05:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,157
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Urgent Propane Help Needed

Hello.
I have a 2011 Rockwood 5th wheel 8281SS. I was going through my pre camping checklist and when I checked the gas I found this problem. With both tanks open I get about 5 seconds of gas...
Forum: Rockwood 08-25-2010, 10:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,066
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Hello. I have the same switch mounted in the...

Hello. I have the same switch mounted in the same location on our 2011 8281ss 5th wheel. Mine controlls the ceiling fan.
Forum: General Tech and Repair 08-24-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,120
Posted By 4Rasnicks
I have used this gentleman in the past. Sorry, I...

I have used this gentleman in the past. Sorry, I dont have his phone number. Just email.
Jonathan A. Gust [jgust@forestriverinc.com]

Jonathan A. Gust
Forest River, Inc.
A Berkshire Hathaway...
Forum: Rockwood 08-24-2010, 03:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,885
Posted By 4Rasnicks
I too have been through the Forest River quailty...

I too have been through the Forest River quailty mess. In June I purchased a 2011 8281SS. There were so many problems that Forest River picked it up and took it back to Indiana for re-work. There...
Forum: Rockwood 07-02-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,176
Posted By 4Rasnicks
The dealer took care of the reversed vent issue. ...

The dealer took care of the reversed vent issue. I had a list of 6 other things, all quality related, that did not get taken care of. Even though they said they did. Here is a good example of why...
Forum: Rockwood 06-21-2010, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,176
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Glad to hear everything went good for you...

Glad to hear everything went good for you bobssquarepants. I dropped the camper off at the dealer on Saturday. They said they are going to take care of all of the issues. Its frustrating for me...
Forum: Rockwood 06-18-2010, 05:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,176
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Update

Thanks for the feedback. I did get with a FR rep. and was told it was installed backwards. Just my luck. Now that I have gone over the camper closely I am finding many quality type issues that have...
Forum: Rockwood 06-17-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,176
Posted By 4Rasnicks
Vent question in 8281SS

Newbie here. First time 5th wheel owner. We just took delivery of our new Rockwood. For the most part we are very happy. There are a couple issues that the dealer will be taking care of...
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