Rockwood 8282WS picked up yesterday

**dcheatwood** · 05-22-2013, 02:21 PM

Drove to Longview yesterday to get the new Rockwood. Kinda sad to trade in the Wildcat, but after the walktrough of the Rockwood with Preston at Hayes RV, I soon forgot about the wildcat. This new Rockwood 8282WS has so much more, better quality, light, roomier and prettier than the wildcat. Things we already love about it just sitting in the driveway? Lighter, triple slideouts, stronger water pump,better stereo system with BT, dual a/c, heat pads under tanks, led ights, and on and on. Things I miss about the the Wildcat? HYDRAULIC LANDING GEAR! Boy are these electric motors slow. I'll have to get used to dropping the landing feet more before jacking it up. I also will miss the 2-50gal gray tanks. Rockwood has only one, 38gal gray tank. But all in all, great trade and great deal form the folks at Hayes RV. May try to make Canton Flea Market in a couple weeks.

Wildcat made a great picture below. Gotta try and get a better one of the rockwood soon.

tomjsas · 05-22-2013, 02:33 PM

Very Nice. Looked seriously at the 8282WS before deciding on the 8289WS. The one thing you pointed out was the single gray tank that helped push us to the 8289. Loved both floor plans alot. Enjoy!

bradnailer · 05-22-2013, 02:59 PM

Great looking set up. Isn't it funny how a lot of the trailers made these days sit higher off the ground.

tomjsas · 05-22-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bradnailer

Great looking set up. Isn't it funny how a lot of the trailers made these days sit higher off the ground.

I think they have to given how high most of the HD trucks sit nowadays as well. Was glad that my 5er didn't need any adjustment to get the 5 to 6 inches of clearance with the bed rails and tows basically level front to back.

**dcheatwood** · 05-22-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tomjsas

Very Nice. Looked seriously at the 8282WS before deciding on the 8289WS. The one thing you pointed out was the single gray tank that helped push us to the 8289. Loved both floor plans alot. Enjoy!

Yep. Had I been driving a 3/4 ton, if have chosen 8289 most likely. Appreciate the comment.

Wiscampsin · 05-22-2013, 08:28 PM

Congrats on your new Rockwood 8282WS!!

**dcheatwood** · 05-23-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bradnailer

Great looking set up. Isn't it funny how a lot of the trailers made these days sit higher off the ground.

Bradnailer, it is weird. My wildcat sat on leaf springs and gave only 4-5 inches of clearance at bed rails. I have a small dimple in the top of each bed rail from the trailer making contact with them during twisting, torquing on uneven ground. (Railroad crossing at an angle) But the rockwood has tortion axels and gives me 6-7 inches of clearance. Both hitched level. Don't know where the change is but I like it. Btw, tundras have 25" deep sides in the bed. Makes the tops vulnerable.

Jjsav · 05-23-2013, 02:12 PM

Congarts on the new rig!!!!

JoeMazz · 05-23-2013, 03:01 PM

I pick up my 8282ws in 2 weeks...STOKED
I see you got the diamond package with the 2nd a/c.
What does the sticker post as your actual dry weight with all the bells and whistles?

**dcheatwood** · 05-23-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeMazz

I pick up my 8282ws in 2 weeks...STOKED
I see you got the diamond package with the 2nd a/c.
What does the sticker post as your actual dry weight with all the bells and whistles?

Thanks joe. We were about to order a 2014 but found one really close to what we wanted in a 2013 and at the right price. I'll try to attach the weight sticker. I was surprised. Dealer said front a/c adds 35 to 50 lbs. Only 7789lbs dry.

JoeMazz · 05-23-2013, 05:02 PM

Wow, all that RV goodness in a 7800lbs package. That's awesome. Congratulations. I'm chomping at the bit waiting for mine!!!

**dcheatwood** · 05-23-2013, 06:46 PM

I know you are. We are very pleased.

JoeMazz · 05-24-2013, 11:55 AM

Just called FR and am having them install the 2nd A/C.
I hope they deliver soon; the more reading I do while I wait, the more money it's costing me...

**dcheatwood** · 05-25-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeMazz

Just called FR and am having them install the 2nd A/C.
I hope they deliver soon; the more reading I do while I wait, the more money it's costing me...

You'll be glad. I was surprised to learn that both ACs blow thru all vents. Even the 13500 cools the living area and the bedroom. But its just now getting hot over here in LA. (Actually, I'm in Pensacola right now but not in the RV)

JoeMazz · 05-26-2013, 07:54 AM

We live in Orlando and camp at Disney's Fort Wilderness allot. Knowing I'll have enough for the 100 degree summer days, as well as redundancy if 1 goes out is comforting. I also was surprised to learn they are duct together from reading the forum, so I guess some of my reading obsession is paying off.

RalphieAdie · 05-26-2013, 08:16 AM

Congrats on your new 5'er. Enjoy! We LOVE our Rockwood, albeit the smallest 5'er they make; we are very happy with it. 65+ nights and 6500 miles since delivery on 10/9/12 and still completely satisfied.

Adrienne

JoeMazz · 07-17-2013, 11:32 AM

So we solved our issues with the dealer on all the issues that came along with the RV ($$$). A warning for anyone else ordering the 8282ws, the rolling island that was delivered with my unit has a hard wood top (finished in a color that doesn't match any of the other wood in the RV) and NOT the Corian top it is supposed to. The FR rep tried to say it was a weight issue; but they are replacing it with the Corian top. I will try and post a pic before they swap it out...it's hideous......

**ependydad** · 07-17-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeMazz

So we solved our issues with the dealer on all the issues that came along with the RV ($$$). A warning for anyone else ordering the 8282ws, the rolling island that was delivered with my unit has a hard wood top (finished in a color that doesn't match any of the other wood in the RV) and NOT the Corian top it is supposed to. The FR rep tried to say it was a weight issue; but they are replacing it with the Corian top. I will try and post a pic before they swap it out...it's hideous......

This is sadly one of those "we reserve the right to change just about anything without telling you, even after you ordered" situations. I'm glad to hear that you were able to get yours switched out. But, changes mid-year are very common with RVs.

JoeMazz · 07-17-2013, 11:41 AM

This is a pretty big change, considering that your paying a premium for a Platinum package that upgrades the countertops to Corian, then shows up with only the 1 kitchen counter Corian and the rest finished wood...

**dcheatwood** · 08-07-2013, 07:51 AM

Update! Hey Joe. Just passing on some info to save you some problems in the future. We have, twice now, had the carpet hem pull off the slide carpet by the island table sitting on the hem while the slide was opening. Watch that! And... the island has a design flaw that you should be aware of. The walls of the island do not sit on the floor of the island. Rather the walls are stapled into the sides of the floor. There is NO way those staples can support the weight of that heavy corona counter top. It is heavy. After our most recent trip, 600 miles round trip, the floor has sunken up into the island preventing the wheels from swiveling. I did repairs on mine yesterday. Had to bang the floor back down into position with rubber mallet the installed two cedar strips inside the cabinet above the floor on each side. This gave a base for wood screws into the sides and up from the bottom to lock the floor to the island. Then I to toe-nailed screws into the sides, from the bottom all the way around the island.
Can't believed it only had staples. You might prevent this by adding the support strips before it happens.
Apparently it was a result of bouncing down the road while being towed. Took three short trips. Only other problems were the storage under left side of sofa floor fell out. It too wade held only by staples. Reinforced it with screws also. And the TV release button on wall next to TV would not release. TV stuck in down position. Got new mechanism ordered and should be installed in next week or so.
Got slide toppers orders too.
Hope yours is going well.

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