2018 Rockwood 2706 review

[louroberto]

Originally Posted by rvee-nut

All new 2706ws TTs will have the Wi-Fi ranger. I was also told all new Rockwood ultra lites will have this feature. Well, the guy said all new Rockwoods would have it, but I don't think that will happen.

Ken

Cool thanks, im getting the ultra lite hope it has it, i will post back if it does

[TXSKIBUM]

The 18 and a half have them. Mines an 18 w older graphics. The newer ones have green in the graphics.

[TXSKIBUM]

I just realized I asked on PDI about the water pump for this rig. I didn't run into it so I'm assuming it's in the cabinet that is screwed closed in the bathroom. Someone enlighten me please. I gotta put the filter in duh. Missed it on shakedown.

[rvee-nut]

Yes, the water pump and filter housing are under the bathroom sink. Remove two screws on the left hinge on the door to access them. There's lots of room under there. It's a shame that Rockwood didn't make some of that space available to us for storage (there is NO bathroom storage space!). I'm going to partition that space under there to reclaim at least a little space for toilet paper, etc.

Ken

[TXSKIBUM]

Originally Posted by rvee-nut

Yes, the water pump and filter housing are under the bathroom sink. Remove two screws on the left hinge on the door to access them. There's lots of room under there. It's a shame that Rockwood didn't make some of that space available to us for storage (there is NO bathroom storage space!). I'm going to partition that space under there to reclaim at least a little space for toilet paper, etc.

Ken

Thanks Ken. I'm headed out to storage tomorrow. I wonder if that can be turned into a full cabinet by adding hardware and spacers. I haven't opened it yet. There is NO storage in bath lol.

Andy

[Rock W]

Originally Posted by rvee-nut

Yes, the water pump and filter housing are under the bathroom sink. Remove two screws on the left hinge on the door to access them. There's lots of room under there. It's a shame that Rockwood didn't make some of that space available to us for storage (there is NO bathroom storage space!). I'm going to partition that space under there to reclaim at least a little space for toilet paper, etc.

Ken

I reclaimed some room under that cabinet with an adjustable shelf it seems to be working great the couple times we took it out. The shelf extends, which was nice. I slid the shelf through the door put the shelf back together and extended it from the inside. I also put one of these shelves in the cupboard above the kitchen sink.

https://m.bedbathandbeyond.com/m/pro...tegoryId=12648

I'm thinking of mounting the toilet paper holder under the counter where the cabinet is recessed.

I'll see if a can upload a picture later.

[Rock W]

Here are a couple pictures of the expandable shelf.

[louroberto]

No dice on the wifi ranger in my 2018 rockwood 2706ws, didnt come with it

[mcapper]

I have a 2018 2706 love it. Definitely like some of the mods you all have shown it’s got the wheels turning. Now just to get it back from the dealer. It’s in for a new slide motor and water heater control module after only 4 trips / 1000 miles.

[chriscowles]

Originally Posted by rvee-nut

... Now to try to find where the actual Ranger unit is buried (located).

It's a standalone device mounted on the roof. There is no separate internal router, as there is with retail versions of the WiFi Ranger.

[TXSKIBUM]

Love the cabinet work. Great idea!

[louroberto]

Originally Posted by S Spackler

I noticed I have the Tv mount on the outside but the inside TV is non removeable, unless I unbolt it, my question is, is the outside mount for whatever TV you decide to put in the bedroom?

Thats how i set mine up, i got the same bracket that is outside and hung it in the bedroom with the swivle arm mount

Originally Posted by mcapper

I have a 2018 2706 love it. Definitely like some of the mods you all have shown it’s got the wheels turning. Now just to get it back from the dealer. It’s in for a new slide motor and water heater control module after only 4 trips / 1000 miles.

[louroberto]

Originally Posted by Rock W

My previous travel trailers were Sunline, which set a very high bar and made it tough to match. I compared six brands that are in the same bunkhouse weight class. Overall we decided the Rockwood won for price, storage, and interior. Not that the other brands weren't good, just that this fit our needs best.

One of the cons for the main storage cabinet is the shelves are made out of luan with no support underneath. This was fairly simple fix though. I cut some 1/2" x 1" strips of maple and fastened them underneath using a pocket hole jig for the screws. Now these shelves are very sturdy.

We also miss our pantry, so I added two sliding drawers with locks.

Could you tell me where you got the sliding metal drawers under the tv

[Rock W]

Originally Posted by louroberto

Could you tell me where you got the sliding metal drawers under the tv

We bought them at Bed Bath and Beyond. We looked at similar ones on Amazon, but they didn't have as heavy of a weight rating. Here is the link for the 11" drawer.

https://m.bedbathandbeyond.com/m/pro...-drawer/125128

[louroberto]

Originally Posted by Rock W

We bought them at Bed Bath and Beyond. We looked at similar ones on Amazon, but they didn't have as heavy of a weight rating. Here is the link for the 11" drawer.

https://m.bedbathandbeyond.com/m/pro...-drawer/125128

Sweet thanks

[rbrewer]

We just went to check out our 2018 2706ws today, psyched with some of the changes made that we weren’t aware of..... we ordered it to our specs with upgrading to theater seating, the seats have massagers and are heated! Awesome features. The cabinet above the sink is different too see below. can’t wait until the warm weather gets here!!!

[mcapper]

Originally Posted by rbrewer

We just went to check out our 2018 2706ws today, psyched with some of the changes made that we weren’t aware of..... we ordered it to our specs with upgrading to theater seating, the seats have massagers and are heated! Awesome features. The cabinet above the sink is different too see below. Attachment 159090 can’t wait until the warm weather gets here!!!

I like the new design gotta say we love our early 2018 2706ws and also can’t wait for the warmer weather. Do you have pics of the different seating ?

[rbrewer]

[preid]

Originally Posted by rbrewer

We just went to check out our 2018 2706ws today, psyched with some of the changes made that we weren’t aware of..... we ordered it to our specs with upgrading to theater seating, the seats have massagers and are heated! Awesome features. The cabinet above the sink is different too see below. Attachment 159090 can’t wait until the warm weather gets here!!!

I noticed the overhead cabinets are not angled. Is this an option or a recent change by the manufacturer? All 2018s I have seen have an angled cabinet over the sink. Thanks

[rbrewer]

Must have been a manufacturer upgrade, when I ordered it they were angled and the sink wasn’t aluminum either. The bathroom sink cabinet is different too.