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Old 02-07-2011, 10:48 PM   #1
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Rockwood 2702 SS / SUV

Really looking hard at purchacing the 2702 SS. Ive got an 06 Yukon with a 5.3l and 4.10 gears. Max towablity is around 7500lbs, I'm sure that it will be light enough but am curious if the short wheelbase will work as compared to a pickup. Any feedback or experiences apprieciated.

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Old 02-08-2011, 08:01 AM   #2
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First of all, welcome to the forum !!!!

Your tow capacity might even be more than the 7500 lbs. with the 4:10 final drive ratio. Check this chart and see what you have for sure:
http://www.trailerlife.com/images/to...ngs_p20_33.pdf

You are correct about your concerns regarding the length. If your Yukon has the 130" wheelbase, than you should probably limit your trailer search to trailers that are 25' or less in overall length. The 2701SS is almost 32' feet coupler to bumper.
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As you can see from my sig, I pull a 33 ft. with my Tahoe. It greatly depends on the type hitch. I recommend the Equl-i-zer brand. It has a reasonable cost and way less that the Hensey Arrow or Blue OX. Now, I do get some movement in the trailer which probably would not be there with the longer wheel base. But the Equl-i-zer does a great job keeping it to a min.

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Old 02-08-2011, 09:00 PM   #4
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The chart on the link said 8400lbs which makes me feel better. I have a weight dist hitch but not an Equalizr which probably has the anti sway. I'll have to compare hitches.
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Old 02-09-2011, 08:26 AM   #5
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I pull a 34' with a 2010 F-150 shortbed, I do have and equalizer-4pt-anti-sway hitch though! Pulls fine..only drive 55-60mph on Highways! It is a good idea to follow the guide-line if you can! Bought the TT after TV,no research..oopsy !! So i drive slower...save on gas too !!
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Old 02-09-2011, 08:40 AM   #6
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I have a 2011 2702SS and my TV is a f150 with the 139" wheelbase. I also have the Equalizer WDS and it tows fine no sway.
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Old 02-17-2011, 09:14 AM   #7
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Hi, we have ordered the 2011 2702ss and can't wait for it to come in. Have any of you had any issues with it? Thanks
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Hi, we have ordered the 2011 2702ss and can't wait for it to come in. Have any of you had any issues with it? Thanks
Welcome to the forum! We have had our 2011 2702SS for a few months now and after about 10 camping trips the trailer has behaved really (knock on wood x 3) well. I do have one outstanding issue with our furnace (the tech suspects a fried wire) that needs to be repaired. If not too late (and if you didn't add these already) we got ours with the day/night shades, roof ladder, and power jack. All three options have more than proven their value. We also had the dealer install MaxAir II covers over the two vents.

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Hi thanks, we did order the day/night shades, roof ladder, and power jack. What are the maxair II covers?
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They are covers that go over the existing vent openings allowing you to have those vents open without worrying about water getting in. Others also like to have these vents covers so while in storage the vents can be left open keeping the trailer well ventilated. Here is a picture of our TT's MaxAir IIs.
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Thanks for the tip... we'll keep that in mind when the trailer comes in
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Old 02-19-2011, 03:49 PM   #12
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frankm, is there an electrical outlet in the bunk area for the kids to plug games, portable DVD, etc in? (in the 2011 2702SS) Thanks, Jen
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frankm, is there an electrical outlet in the bunk area for the kids to plug games, portable DVD, etc in? (in the 2011 2702SS) Thanks, Jen
Oh yes that's a must for us too. See picture below.
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Thanks! I see you have the cherry wood... we ordered the oak, thought the darker wood would show scratches more easily. What color fabric did you go with? We went with the westport one. Have you done any modifications to it yet, or are you thinking of doing any modifications?
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Thanks! I see you have the cherry wood... we ordered the oak, thought the darker wood would show scratches more easily. What color fabric did you go with? We went with the westport one. Have you done any modifications to it yet, or are you thinking of doing any modifications?
We went with the Charleston decor. It looks good with the cherry wood. As far as mods none but just a couple of simple add-ons: installed the extend-a-shower shower rod, screen door push bar, screen covers for furnace vents, and replaced the little outside table with this one.
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We went with the Charleston decor. It looks good with the cherry wood. As far as mods none but just a couple of simple add-ons: installed the extend-a-shower shower rod, screen door push bar, screen covers for furnace vents, and replaced the little outside table with this one.

Nice! I am thinking about the extended shower rod too, I'm sure the extra space would be nice. Does the table have to be put down for travel? Thanks, Jen
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Nice! I am thinking about the extended shower rod too, I'm sure the extra space would be nice. Does the table have to be put down for travel? Thanks, Jen
Yes, this outside table is put away while traveling. BTW, it isn't meant to hold heavy objects just a few things that always seem to get misplaced or used often.
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Yes, this outside table is put away while traveling. BTW, it isn't meant to hold heavy objects just a few things that always seem to get misplaced or used often.
Sorry, I should have been more specific... I meant the inside kitchen table. Thanks
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Sorry, I should have been more specific... I meant the inside kitchen table. Thanks
Let me venture a guess and assume you mean the dinette table. That table should have its own section here in the forum! Do a search on dinette table and will get quite a few hits.

Back to your question We don't fold down ours (we can't if we wanted to, search wobbly dinette table and you'll know why) but many others do. It stays pretty much in place without any assistance.
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Let me venture a guess and assume you mean the dinette table. That table should have its own section here in the forum! Do a search on dinette table and will get quite a few hits.

Back to your question We don't fold down ours (we can't if we wanted to, search wobbly dinette table and you'll know why) but many others do. It stays pretty much in place without any assistance.
Hinges and plates bent? We had a table with the folding legs in out tent trailer and had no issues with it being wobbly, it was just heavy and awkward to put up/down every morning/night. From the pics it seems that the table now has the scissor type legs? Is this what you have? Any recommendations ...should we lean on the table when we go to check it out and have the dealer switch out the hinges?
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