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Old 05-11-2012, 08:50 AM   #1
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Our Roo 25RS is HOME!

We picked up our camper last night. Everything went great, there were no hiccups or problems. We did our PDI with one of the guys from the shop. He doesn’t do them normally, but the regular guy was unavailable. That’s okay, because Steve was awesome. He was really patient with us, very knowledgeable and answered ALL of our questions. I printed off a PDI checklist from here and brought it along as a guide, it was a great resource to have.

We are thrilled with the quality of the camper, the cherry cabinets look fantastic. The only issue was a bracket on the door that needed to be moved. The screen door wouldn’t come unlatched, but Steve fixed it right away.

Since we didn’t purchase the $1000 Husky hitch from the dealer (we bought the new Andersen) we had to pull it across the street to the vacant strip mall to do the install. It took about 40 minutes for DH and my Dad to get it done. The shop guys were very interested in our hitch, Steve actually came over when we were done to check it out. They thought it was a great concept and wanted to see how it worked. I don’t think the owner was pleased, she told us multiple times we couldn’t install it on her property. Which we’re 100% fine with, we know it’s an insurance reason. I don’t think the shop guys were allowed to go near it either, my Dad had to help DH back it up and get the trailer on the ball.

DH said that he could hardly feel the camper behind the trailer. We brought it home (all freeway under construction, thank you Michigan!) It was a little windy yesterday, but not horrible. DH couldn’t be more pleased with how the hitch performed. It was blowing my Dad’s mind because he’s never seen anything like it in his 30 years of experience.

Our camper is now in the driveway and the kids and I are going to be packing it all day to get ready for our weekend getaway 40 minutes from home. I only have 1 pic since DH has them all on his phone.

I plan to post more when we get back on Sunday and let you know how it goes.

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Old 05-11-2012, 09:13 AM   #2
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Looks like a great setup!

Keep us updated as to yours and your DHs thoughts about the new Andersen hitch. From what I have read so far, those who have tried it; like it.

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Old 05-11-2012, 10:28 AM   #3
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Congratulations!

Like Triguy said, your setup looks outstanding! Enjoy!

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Old 05-11-2012, 11:03 AM   #4
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I would love to see some more pictures of the inside if you have them, we have the 21rs interested to see what big brother is like
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Old 05-11-2012, 12:38 PM   #5
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I would love to see some more pictures of the inside if you have them, we have the 21rs interested to see what big brother is like

I'll take lots of pics this weekend and post them. I'm in love with this layout. It's perfect for our family.
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Old 05-11-2012, 02:24 PM   #6
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Old 05-13-2012, 08:08 PM   #7
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We came back today and had a great time. The weather was pretty crappy on saturday, but we didn't let that spoil our fun. The rain allowed us to check for any kind of leaks, and our camper passed with flying colors. The Andersen hitch was fantastic. DH has now figured out a system for hooking/unhooking. I swear you can't even tell the camper is back there when we are driving. It doesn't make a single noise either.

We learned a ton. We realized that our pump out valve and city water hookup is so far forward we need to buy extra long hoses if we plan to use full hookup. We ended up just using the electric from the campground this weekend since our stuff wasn't long enough. We also learned just how great a battery cut off switch is. My parents 2010 Sabre doesn't have one, my dad is a bit jealous. We also found out that our black tank is white in color. It's super gross because when you flush you can see everything. I wish it was black....

There is a TON of stuff we need to buy for it, hopefully by the end of this season we will have figured out everything we need.

Here a couple pics for your enjoyment.







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Old 05-13-2012, 08:37 PM   #9
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Beautiful camper. We had our first voyage too this weekend in our new surveyor. It was wonderful. Most of the rain missed us in the very tip of the thumb. We were able to actually go to the day use and go fishing in the afternoon with just a few sprinkles...just wish I could vacation all summer and not work!
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Old 05-13-2012, 08:45 PM   #10
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Love the pictures! Your trailer looks so wide with lots of space. Glad to hear you had a good time.
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Old 05-14-2012, 07:35 PM   #11
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Very very nice congratulations!!!!
Out of interest where is the manual crank connection for the rear slide ?
Just looked for the first time at ours and it is behind some wood trim so we cannot get the manual handle on even if we needed to !!!!!! Hmmmmmm
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Old 05-14-2012, 07:46 PM   #12
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Iam soooooooooo jealous Were still waiting for our camper haven't heard any thing yet.Iam glad everything went great for you.hope you have lots of good times.oh yea that new camper sure looks great.
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Very very nice congratulations!!!!
Out of interest where is the manual crank connection for the rear slide ?
Just looked for the first time at ours and it is behind some wood trim so we cannot get the manual handle on even if we needed to !!!!!! Hmmmmmm

Honestly, I have no idea. I know where the one is for the dinette slide. I'll have to ask DH if he knows.
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Congrats! Looks fantastic
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Old 09-09-2012, 04:10 PM   #15
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Hoe do you like it? I am thinking about the 23RS for my lil coal burner TV. Any issues? Do you have a slide topper? Any comments would be appreciated.
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Old 09-09-2012, 04:48 PM   #16
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We love it and really have no complaints other then a second fuse box that is located under the camper. It has little to no protection so it got all corroded from rain. The fuse keeps blowing that controls the rear slide. We plan to take it in to be fixed after halloween camping.

We do not have slide awnings but my DH wants them. We bought it on a budget. I really could care.less either way though.
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Hoe do you like it? I am thinking about the 23RS for my lil coal burner TV. Any issues? Do you have a slide topper? Any comments would be appreciated.
as far as i know, NO manufacturer makes a slide topper for a rear bed slide trailer. not Carefree nor A&E, which are the two top slide awning/topper companies.
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Old 09-13-2012, 11:38 AM   #18
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Sweet TT and TV

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Really Nice trailer. We were initially intrigued by a 25RS being towed by a Liberty we saw at Lakeport SP. Instead, DW and I just purchased a 2013 Roo 21SS and we love it and pull it with our 05 Powerwagon. Ours has the same Decor as yours and is perfect for us. We live in Metro Detroit, maybe we'll run into you sometime, white redwings edition truck and a roo will be hard to miss.
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Really Nice trailer. We were initially intrigued by a 25RS being towed by a Liberty we saw at Lakeport SP. Instead, DW and I just purchased a 2013 Roo 21SS and we love it and pull it with our 05 Powerwagon. Ours has the same Decor as yours and is perfect for us. We live in Metro Detroit, maybe we'll run into you sometime, white redwings edition truck and a roo will be hard to miss.
Could you tell if that Liberty was a diesel?
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Old 02-11-2013, 02:26 PM   #20
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Love all the pictures of the trailer! After having it for the summer, are you still loving it? We just went to the camper show and put a deposit on the 25RS (I am even thinking we are going thru the same dealer) and are verifying that we made a good decision No kids to worry about in the bunks but the occasional adult may have to sleep there. Would it be really uncomfortable for an adult (for 1 or 2 nights) or is it at least better then a tent?
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