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Old 04-27-2014, 06:49 PM   #1
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Pick up our Roo 233s on Friday!

Is there anything specific we should be asking during the orientation? We are new to travel trailers!
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Old 04-27-2014, 06:56 PM   #2
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Congrats on your new Roo! You'll find a PDI checklist by clicking on "Library" in the green bar at the top of the page. Look in the "Most Popular Files" box.
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Old 04-27-2014, 07:35 PM   #3
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Congratulations on the new Roo. I can't help you but I hope you have fun camping
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Old 04-27-2014, 07:46 PM   #4
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This is what we found wrong on our 233S when we picked it up this month. Just double check.
Caulk broke around all bed frames on the exterior
Wall next the fridge and side bed had a huge gap from a screw being over tighten
Latch on the slide out drawer under the dinette didn't line up so it was very easy to open
One of the snaps that hold the bed to the door in travel was broke
Good luck!!!!! And happy camping!!!
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Old 04-27-2014, 08:54 PM   #5
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Thank you for the information!! We are very excited!!!
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Old 04-28-2014, 10:51 AM   #6
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Check that the foam for all 3 beds go slighly beyond the door and create a proper seal. They tried to fix ours with 2 way tape and ended up ordering all new seals for the beds.

Check the leg for the sofa bed. We found when we flipped ours over it was 3 inches short of touching the floor. They replaced it while we were finishing our pdi.

We had a similar issue with the drawer under the dinette but I relocated the backet when we got home as that is when the DW noticed it.

The last odd one we encoutered was that the polarity was reverse on one of our bunk end fans. So grab one of the fans and try it in the rca plug for each bed (and make sure the fan blows the air out the right way).

Take your time. In all the exictement of getting the new HTT you can miss something small and have to take her back to the dealer for something they can do while you are there. The pdi check list here is great!!!

less the 2 weeks will we are off camping. Can't wait!!!!
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Thank you! We can't wait to go camping!
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Old 05-01-2014, 03:51 PM   #9
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Hope all goes well tomorrow. Don't let them rush you thru the PDI. Anything you don't understand ask them again. Post some pics when you can.
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Old 05-01-2014, 08:27 PM   #10
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Is there anything specific we should be asking during the orientation? We are new to travel trailers!
Congratulations. It's been just over a year since we bought our Roo and it's farm from being over with the excitement. Being your first Trailer, It's hard to know really what to look for, but in my opinion, The Roo is a great choice. We started with a popup Rockwood HW so we generally knew what we wanted.

Carefully look at everything and use your best judgement as to whether it's missing something or not. Check the stove for all it's gromets. (the rubber stoppers on each corner) make sure you ask if you are not sure how to do something. Have them show you how to open and close everything and don't be afraid to ask questions. You will find yourself reading about everything in the trailer anyway, but might as well have someone show you. Make sure all the radio speakers work. Ask about using the AC and heater. Open the slide out and extend the awning. Have them show you how to change the water filter and how to winterize the trailer. It's cheep and easy as heck to do it yourself.

No matter how much you think you know about the trailer when you leave, your wrong I'm still finding out cool stuff a year later.

Have fun!!! Feel free to ask me questions. there are several of us who have the Roo models. I have the 2013 233s and I'm sure it's not far off from what you have.
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Thanks you! I will be sure to post pics when get it home!
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Congrats and good luck with your PDI!! We picked up our 21dk just a few weeks ago and can't wait to get out on our first trip at the end of the month!!
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Old 05-02-2014, 08:32 AM   #13
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Pick up our Roo 233s on Friday!

One more thing to do when you get home, remove the beds from the fold out area and let the trailer get a good rain or water the bunks really well with a guarded hose. Canvas has to get wet to seal the threats holding it together. The first time they get wet, they will leak! Best to do this when expecting it then when waiting up wet one night
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So grab one of the fans and try it in the rca plug for each bed (and make sure the fan blows the air out the right way).
I didn't think there WAS a right way. I thought you just turned it around if you didn't like the direction. I don't think there are any arrows or anything saying which direction is the "right direction."
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Ours blew upwards towards the canvas instead of down towards us. Polarity was reversed on the plug. They thought I was crazy when I brought it back for service

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Some folks don't like air blowing directly on them, so I'm not sure either direction is "right." But if it's going the way you want it to, then I'd say it's RIGHT.
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The walk through went great! Lots of things to learn. The table on the slide out was scuffing the floor. Putting the table away correctly solved the problem. Was very strange driving our vehicle with the camper behind me, I will be signing up for the 2nd year warranty. Checked all the seals around the bunks, and the slide outs. I was amazed how easy the bunks were to setup and put away. Thank you all for the great advise.

The funny thing was I got all the way home backed the trailer in, and then I couldn't get the roo off the hitch! Had to tap on the hitch to get it to release. Called the dealer and asked the neighbor who has a camper what I was doing wrong...nobody was around. Had to call the dealer back and say never mind.
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The funny thing was I got all the way home backed the trailer in, and then I couldn't get the roo off the hitch!
The fingers that clamp up under the ball when you lock it down are behind the ball, so when you back in, you put a lot of force on them. Then when you unlock them with the handle on top of the hitch, the fingers stay put. In my experience, I think if you pull forward an inch or so before you try to unhitch, you'll have better luck.
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You must release pressure from the hitch. Not sure if you are on a slight slant or not but make sure the trailer is stable and there is no forward or backward pressure on the ball. Lifting the licking mechanism from the hitch should not be a chore. But that was why it was hard to release.
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Make sure your chocks are in position before you do that though. Lol. I got excited when we got home and after the second attempt forgot as I was trying to get my wdh bars off. Never so scared when it started to roll

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