New to us 2005 Roo 19

[GreenEnvy22]

Hi all,

We currently have a 2006 Trail-Lite Bantam F18, which is in good shape, but we found we really didn't like the toilet being built into the shower (wet feet whenever you go to the washroom from people showering), it lacked storage space for clothes, and the grey/black tanks were tiny (10 and 15 gallon).
So we've been looking for something else to replace it with, and today purchased a 2005 Roo 19 from a local dealership.
The price was about the same as private sellers, maybe $500 more, but they are repairing the ceiling in a couple spots, and resealing the roof, putting on a set of 4 new tires, and including a 90 day warranty that will begin in spring next year, since the season is almost over. Also getting a $500 dealer gift card so we can get some accessories (you could choose a WDH with antisway or the gift card, we did gift card since we have a WDH with antisway already).
It will be a month or two until we get it, so they can do those repairs.

We tow with a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe XL AWD, which has a max tow of 5000lbs and 500lb tongue. This camper is 3100lbs as equipped, will be closer to 3500-3800 when loaded. Thats only about 300lbs heavier than our Trail-lite.
For those 300 lbs we get 3 inches wider, a foot longer, way more internal storage space, queen tipouts on both ends(old one was a double on the back, and a nicer washroom. I like that both tip outs are cable supported, rather than bar. That's nice for quicker setup and pack up. Our old one only had those in rear. There are a couple things we'll want to address on it still. The rear bunk canvas and screen has a couple of patches in it, they are water tight but don't look great. We may send the canvas off to be replaced after a year.

Our kids like driveway camping, so we camp out most weekends in the driveway. With the trail lite, we even were in there all winter with just the rear bunk open. I think if we do camp in there again this winter, we won't open any bunks, just use the two internal beds (that got pricey to heat, even with the bunks wrapped in insulated tarps). We don't load any water into it, just some rv antifreeze in the black tank and a tank heater as well.

Now we've got to sell the trail-lite.
Looking forward to learning about the Roo's on this site.

[rsdata]

congrats

the bunk ends are notorious for leaking rain

suggest you look back in the Roo/Shamrock forum back to 2005 and read extensively how to prevent that from happening and ruining your trailer and causing delam problems under the bunk,,, the leaking can be controlled if you know how to do it...

also the bunk end designs of the older then 2013 trailers are significantly different then 2014 and up, so focus on writeups of pre-2014 models...

happy camping

[Reverse_snowbird]

Welcome to the forum!

[GreenEnvy22]

Originally Posted by rsdata

congrats

the bunk ends are notorious for leaking rain

suggest you look back in the Roo/Shamrock forum back to 2005 and read extensively how to prevent that from happening and ruining your trailer and causing delam problems under the bunk,,, the leaking can be controlled if you know how to do it...

also the bunk end designs of the older then 2013 trailers are significantly different then 2014 and up, so focus on writeups of pre-2014 models...

happy camping

Thanks, I'll do some reading up on that.

[Chuck_S]

It won't hurt to be proactive but we've not a single problem with the bunks leaking on our 2006 Roo 23SS (June 2005 build date). There is an issue with door lamination from the bottom as water seeps in the area where the frame encloses the door. This happens when the doors are closed so keep that seam caulked.

With a little practice you can drop the bed doors and erect the tentage with only "paper towel" rain getting inside.

-- Chuck

[GreenEnvy22]

I emailed the dealer, they will double check the condition of the bunk end doors, and repair if needed. Those are also covered by the warranty.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by GreenEnvy22

I emailed the dealer, they will double check the condition of the bunk end doors, and repair if needed. Those are also covered by the warranty.

Whose warranty?

[GreenEnvy22]

Originally Posted by bikendan

Whose warranty?

The dealership we're buying from offers a 90-day warranty on used units, covers leaks and similar.
Since we are buying near end of season, they are going to "start" the 90 days in the spring next year, we'd be covered for anything that develops over the long Canadian winter.

[Chuck_S]

Sounds good. Just keep in mind all dealers are jammed with work in the spring and it can be months before you can get a slot. Recommend getting as much warranty work done that you can in the next few months. Outdoor uncovered storage in snowy climates is tough on these too.

-- Chuck

[GreenEnvy22]

Yep they are going to take 4-6 weeks to even get it to us, repairing the existing leak/damage in the ceiling. So hopefully good to go in spring. I may cover it for the winter anyway, I've done that most years with our campers.

[Chuck_S]

I've done indoor storage at various county fairgrounds all but a couple of winters for my summer use campers, boats, and cars (not all at the same time!).

-- Chuck