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Old 10-13-2017, 08:03 PM   #1
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New Rockwood Signiture floorplan 8332BS

We have been casually looking for a large rear living/rear kitchen travel trailer and have been shopping Rockwood, Open Range, and Grand Design. I have been leaning toward Grand Design due to flooplans but was really hoping I could stay with Rockwood/Flagstaff due to my excellent experience with my Shamrock.

Check out the new model below that was just added to the Rockwood website earlier this week. I'm only finding 2 for sale so far on dealer lots. It has opposing full depth (3ft) slides which is very unusual on a travel trailer. Makes for a huge "dance floor". I also really like the 12 Cu ft gas/electric fridge which I think is a first in a Rockwood TT.

She's heavy though : GVW 11158!

http://www.forestriverinc.com/produc...elID=3821#Main
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2017 Shamrock 23IKSS, Weight sticker: 5314 lbs, Equil-i-zer 4pt. 1,000/10,000
2006 Fleetwood (Coleman) Niagara: Sold
2004 Suburban 2500 8.1 liter, 4.10, tow rating 12,000, GCWR 19,000, Doorjamb payload: 2108
2003 Suburban 1500 Z71, 5.3/3.73, airbags, LT tires, Big Brake Upgrade, Prodigy P2
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Old 10-13-2017, 08:29 PM   #2
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I see you have a 2017 now and you will take a beating trying to trade. Looks like you be max out with Rockwood. Later RJD
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Old 10-13-2017, 08:55 PM   #3
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I would never trade my Shamrock. I don't trade anything in. If I were to do this I would sell it myself and order new in February of next year which would get me a 2019 model.

Personally I think the depreciation of Rv's is overstated because many people pay too much when they buy new (retail) and then compare to what they get in a trade (wholesale). This is an apples to oranges comparison. I prefer to purchase new, at or near the lowest price available anywhere at the beginning of the model year, keep it in excellent condition, and then when I ready to sell clean/wax/detail and sell at top dollar.


I paid 22K for my well optioned 23IKSS in April of 2017. This was a great price, and since I got it so early in the model year, I have already used it for 2 seasons and its still in like-new condition. Looking at other used models for sale, I think I could realistically sell it myself now for around 19K. I have no problem with 3K of depreciation for 2 years of use. Of course there's the sales tax, tags, etc. But how much would I get on a trade - 15K? Not gonna happen.
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2017 Shamrock 23IKSS, Weight sticker: 5314 lbs, Equil-i-zer 4pt. 1,000/10,000
2006 Fleetwood (Coleman) Niagara: Sold
2004 Suburban 2500 8.1 liter, 4.10, tow rating 12,000, GCWR 19,000, Doorjamb payload: 2108
2003 Suburban 1500 Z71, 5.3/3.73, airbags, LT tires, Big Brake Upgrade, Prodigy P2
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