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Old 11-20-2015, 10:12 PM   #1
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2010 Forest River Rockwood 8313S New to us

If all goes according to plan, I and my family will be the owners of a gently used 8313s I assume I will have a ton of questions as this will be my first TT.
Thanks in advance for putting up with my noob quedtions,lol.
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Old 11-21-2015, 09:09 AM   #2
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Welcome!

Don't ever be afraid to ask a question here. However, just about every question you will have has probably already been asked and answered and can be found using the search function. Still, it never hurts to ask again.

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Old 11-21-2015, 10:39 AM   #3
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Welcome from Wisconsin and congrats on your soon to be 2010 Forest River Rockwood 8313S. Lots of friendly, knowledgeable and helpful people here willing to assist you with questions.
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Old 11-21-2015, 11:08 AM   #4
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Welcome!

Don't ever be afraid to ask a question here. However, just about every question you will have has probably already been asked and answered and can be found using the search function. Still, it never hurts to ask again.

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Thanks. I'm new to the RV scene but not to forums, I'll search first and ask for help if I don't find something.
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Old 11-21-2015, 01:40 PM   #5
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Tow Vehicle Caution - 8313SS

Hello Guitardoc,

My wife and I in September purchased a 2009 Rockwood 8313SS which I assume is the same model as yours but a year older. We love the camper as it has a lot of floor space for the grandkids to play in. My concern with your situation is the tow vehicle you plan to use. We first used our 2000 Ford Expedition with the 5.4 L engine and heavy duty towing package, etc. This camper proved to be too much for this TV. It was truly a white knuckle experience towing this camper even at speeds no more than 60 mph. We had the camper weighed on a CAT scale and it's dry weight was 7,100 lbs, 600 lbs. more than the Rockwood label on the front corner of the camper.

We decided to upgrade to an F250 and located a very low mileage 2013 low-bed, crew cab version of the F250 with a 6.2 L gas engine. We have taken one fall camping trip so far and have towed this camper about 110 miles and what a difference in towing capability this truck makes. We now feel much safer and self-confident.

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Old 11-21-2015, 08:21 PM   #6
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Hello Guitardoc,

My wife and I in September purchased a 2009 Rockwood 8313SS which I assume is the same model as yours but a year older. We love the camper as it has a lot of floor space for the grandkids to play in. My concern with your situation is the tow vehicle you plan to use. We first used our 2000 Ford Expedition with the 5.4 L engine and heavy duty towing package, etc. This camper proved to be too much for this TV. It was truly a white knuckle experience towing this camper even at speeds no more than 60 mph. We had the camper weighed on a CAT scale and it's dry weight was 7,100 lbs, 600 lbs. more than the Rockwood label on the front corner of the camper.

We decided to upgrade to an F250 and located a very low mileage 2013 low-bed, crew cab version of the F250 with a 6.2 L gas engine. We have taken one fall camping trip so far and have towed this camper about 110 miles and what a difference in towing capability this truck makes. We now feel much safer and self-confident.

Welcome to the group.

Richard Pittenger
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Thanks for the concern. My EB has plenty of power to pull and is a long wheelbase 4X4. I guess I'll know on the maiden voyage home from the dealer if it's up to the job but I'm confident that it will be ok.
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Old 11-21-2015, 09:11 PM   #7
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Old 11-22-2015, 03:52 PM   #8
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Would you have any recommendations?
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Old 11-22-2015, 05:37 PM   #9
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Something with integrated sway control such as the Equal-i-zer 4 point, the Reese Dual Cam or the Blue Ox Sway Pro. There are many people on this forum with these hitches and they seem to perform very well. I have 5 1/2 years and 21,000 miles on my Equal-i-zer 4 point and wouldn't use anything else. Then there are the high end sway eliminating hitches, the Hensley and Propride. People who have those swear by them as well.


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Old 11-25-2015, 11:58 AM   #10
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Thanks for the info. Unfortunately the 8313s I was going to buy Monday got sold Saturday and I'm back to searching. Note to self, drop a deposit.
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Old 11-25-2015, 12:37 PM   #11
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Sorry to hear that but I guess it wasn't meant to be.
You will find another and when you do, stop back.
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Old 11-26-2015, 10:46 AM   #12
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We're still looking. I'm still upset because it was a good deal with lots of nice features. I really liked the power landing gear it had.
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Old 11-26-2015, 10:56 AM   #13
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Here's a 2010 in Scott, LA:

2010 Forest River Rockwood 8313S, Scott LA - - RVtrader.com

(unless it's the one you just lost out on).

Here's a 2009 in Jackson, MS:

2009 Forest River Rockwood Signature Ultralite 8313SS, Jackson MS - - RVtrader.com

Here's a 2007 in Wentzville, MO.
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Old 11-26-2015, 12:06 PM   #14
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The 2010 in Scott is the one I lost out on. The '09 at the same place won't do, has some soft spots on the floor and the basement smells like mold.
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Old 11-26-2015, 02:25 PM   #15
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Here's the 2007 in MO.. Apparently I forgot to paste in the url:

Used 2007 Forest River RV Rockwood 8313SS Travel Trailer at BT Camper | Wentzville, MO | #6249
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Old 11-26-2015, 06:22 PM   #16
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Looking at these. http://www.rvtrader.com/dealers/PPL-...12SS-115238234
http://www.rvtrader.com/dealers/PPL-...12SS-115238234
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