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08-16-2017, 09:57 PM
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2018 Rockwood 2706 review
I recently purchased a Rockwood 2706 after months and months of researching. The one thing I noticed was I couldn't find a thread dedicated to this model to show some of the little details that aren't noticed until you buy one. I decided to start a thread for anyone who owns this model and wants to add their own likes and dislikes.
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08-16-2017, 10:39 PM
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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.
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08-16-2017, 11:20 PM
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I added a rail to the top bunk for safety and to help climbing up the ladder.
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08-17-2017, 08:31 PM
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Probably the biggest reason we decided to purchase this one is TONS OF STORAGE!!! The changes Rockwood has made with the new ultra lite series with the pass through storage is awesome! Now you can get fifth wheel storage in a travel trailer.
Rockwood does a great job building in storage that a lot of the other brands have eliminated, for example both over the couch and dinette still has storage compartments.
There is an access door on the outside of the slideout to get under the dinette. This area is huge also, we fit six totes in this section and still have room under the other two benches.
We even found room under the counter in the outside kitchen to store the electric griddle.
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08-18-2017, 02:59 PM
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Your mods look really nice. Giving me great ideas to do as soon as I cut loose with the money to pick up mine Thanks for the pics
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08-18-2017, 07:55 PM
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The 2706 is a great floorplan and the quality is excellent. It's on our shortlist of units to replace our Shamrock hybrid.
We took a factory tour earlier this year and saw the ultra lights being made. Good experience.
Keep us informed on your time with the camper. Like to hear how it holds up for you.
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2015 Shamrock 23ikss
2013 Ram 1500
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08-18-2017, 08:00 PM
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Forgot one question....what are you pulling it with?
It has a pretty heavy tongue weight.
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08-18-2017, 08:37 PM
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Actually another Forest River unit Surveyor 200mble with my Tacoma 4x4 trd with trailer package
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08-18-2017, 08:41 PM
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I'm pulling it with a 2015 f150 and have a 1200lbs Reese duel cam weight distribution hitch.
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08-18-2017, 08:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JimB47
Your mods look really nice. Giving me great ideas to do as soon as I cut loose with the money to pick up mine Thanks for the pics
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Thanks, if you want more pics or have any questions let me know.
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08-22-2017, 12:28 PM
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Great looking unit, we just purchased a 2018 1/2 2706ws has a couple small changes from the 2018 , but I really like your bunk guard, we have a couple little ones, and I would like to know where you got your guard and how you attached it, any info would be much appreciated. Thanks
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08-22-2017, 07:38 PM
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I found the rail on Amazon, not the cheapest, but it's very well built and looks like it came from the factory with it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I4...ords=able+life
The rail was fairly easy to install. I removed the mattress and took 8 or 10 screws out of the luan. When you lift up the luan you'll find the frame is made out of aluminum tubing that is the same thickness as a 2X4. I cut 2X4s to fit in between the frame work and dry fit the rail to make sure the 2X4s were in the right spot. After securing them, I screwed the luan back in place and added a couple screws to secure it to the luan. Finally I secured the rail to the 2X4s with 1/2" electrical straps.
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08-22-2017, 08:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by S Spackler
Great looking unit, we just purchased a 2018 1/2 2706ws has a couple small changes from the 2018 , but I really like your bunk guard, we have a couple little ones, and I would like to know where you got your guard and how you attached it, any info would be much appreciated. Thanks
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If you don't mind me asking. What changes did they make on the 2018 1/2? Just curious if they made any changes that would be helpful to know for ours.
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08-22-2017, 09:25 PM
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They deleted the bedside closet and added an overhead cabinet instead, I wasn't too happy with that but that's how they are all coming now, they changed the outside graphics to a different color, kinda greenish grey, and they now have a wifi ranger, which apparently adds a stronger signal when camping at parks, and a LCI smart hitch, which has auto retract and memory settings, and they now come in three different interior colors, a graphite, mocha which is what we got and a indigo. We pick the trailer up Tuesday so I will post pics. Thanks for the info on that guard rail, I'm going to order one tonight.
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08-22-2017, 09:59 PM
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Here are couple pics at the dealer, I will take more when I pick it up
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08-23-2017, 08:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by S Spackler
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Looks sharp! Can't wait to see some more pictures.
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08-26-2017, 01:53 PM
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We have the 2018 model and love it. Wish they would have put the bathroom door hinge on the other side so it could operate with the slide closed.
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08-26-2017, 01:56 PM
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08-28-2017, 08:25 PM
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2018 Rockwood 2706 review
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Originally Posted by wormdood
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What are you pulling your 2706 with?
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08-28-2017, 08:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wormdood
We have the 2018 model and love it. Wish they would have put the bathroom door hinge on the other side so it could operate with the slide closed.
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Good point, we thought the same thing.
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