Roo/Shamrock Options

[JWHybrid2B]

Its me again, still trying to decide on what hybrid model to go with. Looking at the 21SS, 23SS or 23IKSS. At this point, I am thinking about building one through RVW or RVDirect. I was looking at some of the options listed with these units and wanted to see if anyone could recommend or pass up on some. Here is a list from their website. It will probably cost more to add later, so wanted to order them from the factory. Thanks!

Night Shades Stainless Steel Appliance Package Power Tounge Jack Thermopane Windows Gas Oven (Required on 21DK, 23SS & 23IKSS) Double Door Refer (17, 183, 19 Only) Airbed Option (21SS, 23IKSS, 21SSL Only) Single Door Raised Panel Refer (17, 183, 19 ONLY) Raised Panel Refer Fronts Heated Holding Tanks Power Awning w/Convenience Package Spare Tire Carrier and Cover Slide Topper - Small Slide Topper - Large Chrome Look Wheel Covers Aluminum Wheels Outside Grill 1/2 Sliding Trunk (n/a 17, 183, 19, 23SS, 233SS & 23IKSS) 2nd Create-A-Breeze Vent Cover Heated Mattresses (Mandatory Option) Heated Mattresses (Mandatory on 183, 233S)

[KMP44]

Well, if I had the option of building one to my specs:

Can't live without: Power tongue jack

Would want: slide topper, power awning, aluminum wheels (they don't get chipped & rust like steel), night shades (curtains alone are kind of a pain), air mattress if you might ever need more than the tent end beds, and the raised panel fridge (looks nice).

Would skip: Heated tanks (pipes and everything else, including me, will freeze before the tanks), stainless appliances (have enough fingerprints and drips on those at home)

Not sure: thermopane windows. Think I would go with these if they aren't too much $$. In the cool weather we did get some condensation on the windows.

The fans, heated matresses, and spare tire (on most models) are "mandatory options, and all worth having, imo.

[bikendan]

I suggest you edit your post, it's hard to read and you've listed a number of options that are only for models you aren't interested in. (17, 183, 19)

[Velosprout]

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Night Shades Stainless Steel Appliance Package Power Tounge Jack Thermopane Windows Gas Oven (Required on 21DK, 23SS & 23IKSS) Double Door Refer (17, 183, 19 Only) Airbed Option (21SS, 23IKSS, 21SSL Only) Single Door Raised Panel Refer (17, 183, 19 ONLY) Raised Panel Refer Fronts Heated Holding Tanks Power Awning w/Convenience Package Spare Tire Carrier and Cover Slide Topper - Small Slide Topper - Large Chrome Look Wheel Covers Aluminum Wheels Outside Grill 1/2 Sliding Trunk (n/a 17, 183, 19, 23SS, 233SS & 23IKSS) 2nd Create-A-Breeze Vent Cover Heated Mattresses (Mandatory Option) Heated Mattresses (Mandatory on 183, 233S)[/QUOTE]


The best way to decide is to see all the options in person at a dealer or dealers, or at least a RV show, and pick out which ones fit your camping style. The way the options look online and in person has substantial differences. The fabric options and wood colors look different in person than an online photo.

We ordered ours with all options available except the thermopane windows, second vent cover, wood grain floor option, (which you didn't mention), and gave up the raised wood refrigerator fronts for the stainless steel appliance package.

[Davylee]

We ordered our Roo 23SS with Bathroom vent and cover, aluminum wheels, power awning, power jack, slide topper and spare tire and carrier. We chose the Hickory wood color (not as dark as the cherry) and Kensington "pattern". It comes with the oven and bunk fans and there is a water filter and a bunch of stuff as part of the "convenience package" Good luck

[Dave Lyon]

We ordered every option on our 23SS except, SS Appliances, heated holding tanks, storm windows and sliding tray and I've been happy.

• slide toppers - for sure
• power tongue jack - for sure
• aluminum rims - I like them for both function (no rust) and asthetics
• power awning - love it.
• raised refrigerator panel - a nice touch.

An air bed was n/a on the 23SS, however, if I was considering a trailer (21SS or 23IKS) that offered that option, it would be near the top of the list.

[Shado]

We skipped on the oven and have additional storage instead in our 233S. We picked up a toaster over on sale for $40 for any time that we want to make a pizza or toast. Easily stored and we get a lot more space.

Awning topped is a must to get everything off the top of the slide.

[ChibullsAN]

We ordered all options except stainless. Heard that windows, power jack, slide topper were the way to go so we got those and everything else while we were at it!

[ChooChooMan74]

2nd create a breeze is a great option!!!

I don't know, but is the bread box...I mean oven, still an option?? I got a cabinet instead.

[duncmelsmom]

This is great! I'm trying to figure out what options we would like. What's the difference between the Jack Knife Sofa and the Airbed Sofa? I have a family of 4, 2 teens. One will probably need the sofa. Do I have to inflate the airbed sofa every night? Why would I prefer it over the standard Jack Knife sofa? I can't find info...

[ChooChooMan74]

Air Bed


Jack Knife Sofa

[DaGrinch]

As a former owner of a 23SS, I would go with:

• slide topper - Absolutely
• power tongue jack - Wish I had one on my '08
• aluminum rims - Beats center caps and beauty rims!
• power awning - For convenience
• raised refrigerator panel - Hides lots of fingerprints and looks good
• night shades - Curtains only were a pain
• 2nd create-a-breeze - Love the one we have on our Flagstaff

As with some of the others, I can only recall using our oven one time. Actually, DW recalls it - I don't.

[duncmelsmom]

Those pictures totally answer that question. Thank you!

I'm getting the options of night shades, airbed sofa, fridge panels, aluminum wheels, and 2nd create a breeze cover.

Can't wait until the end of May's arrival!!

[JWHybrid2B]

Great recommendations folks! I just copied and pasted the options that were offered on the RV Direct site. What is the slide topper? If I don't go with the oven, is it just a big open cabinet? I wish I could find a dealer around here to see all the options. The only dealer around here has one unit of each the 21SS and 23SS and it basically has the same options, which is the convenience package with the create a breeze vent. For some reason they didn't order with additional options that I mentioned in my original post. I think I will take the advice and go with power jack, power awning, aluminum wheels, airbed mattress, thermopane windows, night shades and raised fridge panels.

[DaGrinch]

Slide topper is basically an awning that protects the top of the slide from debris. A MUST in my book.

Larry

[ChooChooMan74]

On my Roo 21BH without the oven, it is a big open cabinet with the bottom side of the counter top stove on top. If you don't plan on baking, it is a nice use of space.

[ChibullsAN]

The slide topper will keep most of the rain, leaves, sticks and bird droppings from ruining the seal prematurely and will keep you from having to clean the slide off each time that it's time to pack up. If there aren't a lot of trees around you might be ok with out. Personal preference. Most trailers out there seem to not have them , but those with experience know that the topper can save a serious water problem later. Definitly cheaper to pay now for it than to install aftermarket.

[Dave Lyon]

Originally Posted by duncmelsmom

Those pictures totally answer that question. Thank you!

I'm getting the options of night shades, airbed sofa, fridge panels, aluminum wheels, and 2nd create a breeze cover.

Can't wait until the end of May's arrival!!

They sure do. The jackknife bed is for inlaws and those that you want to keep moving

The air bed is not avilable on the 23SS or I would have ordered it.

[dieselbobcat]

The thermopane windows are really kind of a waste... Unless you plan on turtling in cold weather. You are adding a thermopane window with a R-value of 2.5-3 to a hybrid trailer with tent ends that have a R-value of 0 and are ten times the size of the windows. Spend the money from the windows on a set of popup gizmos and some reflectix for the windows.

[Davylee]

Yep, that is why I didn't order thermopane windows. I figured the tent ends were more of an energy loss than the windows ever would be. : )