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Old 03-14-2018, 05:24 PM   #1
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Hi ya’ll! First timer here to RV’ing and just purchased a Rockwood Mini Lite 2109S. If anyone has any advice I’m all ears...and almost ready to hit the road.
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Old 03-14-2018, 05:26 PM   #2
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Welcome from SW Ohio ,enjoy your Mini Lite !
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Old 03-14-2018, 05:28 PM   #3
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Welcome and congratulations on your new camper. We have a 21FBRS which is the same floor plan and we love it. We’ve been making improvements as we go and are happy with what we’ve done.

What are you pulling it with?
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Old 03-14-2018, 05:36 PM   #4
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Welcome and congratulations on your new camper. We have a 21FBRS which is the same floor plan and we love it. We’ve been making improvements as we go and are happy with what we’ve done.

What are you pulling it with?
Pulling with a 2016 RAM 1500 (HEMI) 2 wheel drive. The 21FBRS is the floor plan I decided would work for me. I was just able to get a better deal on the 2109S though.
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Old 03-14-2018, 09:00 PM   #5
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Congratz on the new RV and welcome aboard.

The below is a copy and paste of useful information, and I usually recommend it to those just starting out. Some of it, you may already know, or may not be applicable to your particular RV. You will be able to filter out what pertains to your situation or not. I would suggest you read the electric threads and energy management first, and then the converter thread. This will help explain your different electrical systems of your RV, and how they operate...as well as what the converter does. The very first link will explain what operates off what system.

You can just peruse at your leisure as you get to know your RV:

Basic electric:

Basic RV Electricity - RV Information (RV Maintenance)

RV Electric

Your very important converter:

RV Converters and Amp Draw - RV Information (RV Maintenance)

Installing a dedicated 30 amp RV outlet at home (Make sure you understand it's 120 volts ONLY):

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...tml#post231880

12 volt DC:

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ml#post1743883

The 12volt Side of Life (Part 1)

Suburban water heater (if applicable to your RV):

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...tml#post327988

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ml#post1527599

Water Heater bypass/crossover valves:

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...st-103381.html

And the newest additions to help understand what constitutes a true full cylinder in refilling vs exchanging propane cylinders... as well as how the automatic propane changeover regulator works:

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ng-133760.html

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ml#post1649595

Inverters and residential refrigerators in RV's:

http://rveducation101.com/articles/rvinverters.pdf

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Old 03-14-2018, 09:03 PM   #6
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Old 03-15-2018, 08:43 AM   #7
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Welcome from Wisconsin and enjoy your Mini Lite!
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Old 03-15-2018, 08:57 AM   #8
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum. A couple tips... wide turns and watch out for those gas pump barrier posts.

Safe and happy travels.
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Old 03-15-2018, 09:15 AM   #9
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Welcome from Arkansas....just study all you can and get out there and enjoy it!!
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Old 03-15-2018, 09:51 AM   #10
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Welcome from St Louis. We used to have the sister trailer, the 21FBRS. Its a great little trailer.
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Old 03-15-2018, 10:33 AM   #11
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Welcome to the forum and the world of RVing. Enjoy Later RJD
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Old 03-15-2018, 07:30 PM   #12
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Congratulations on you new unit. Welcome from Maryland.
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