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Old 07-24-2014, 06:59 AM   #1
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Hello everyone! I just bought a 2015 Rockwood HW296. First camper of this size and all the amazing options. Went from a '94 Fleetwood/Coleman Popup so you know the change! I'm pretty excited about getting it out there. Most of my excursions will be "dry" camping but I did also buy a generator. Where my concerns come in really is just taking care of the water tanks...(going in and out) so I don't break anything. Any tips on set up, using, and emptying?
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Old 07-24-2014, 07:09 AM   #2
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Welcome and congrats on your 2015 Rockwood HW296. We loved our hi-wall pup when we had it.
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Old 07-24-2014, 07:14 AM   #3
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Welcome to the forum. Here's hoping your new high-wall PUP serves you well for many years. We love our TT, but miss the old PUP, which provided us with wonderful camping experiences for many happy years. I see your post also appears over in the tent campers and pop-ups forum, where I'm sure you will find plenty of advice from those who know the ins and outs of your unit. Enjoy!
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Old 07-24-2014, 07:35 AM   #4
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Welcome aboard. We really liked the 296. We had a Rockwood pup for a few years and loved it. When we bought the Mini Lite last year, your 296 was a real close second choice. Both had pros / cons and it was nearly a toss up for our uses. That unit is going to be night and day from the Coleman, enjoy!
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Old 07-24-2014, 07:49 AM   #5
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Congrats, I'm close to purchasing the same pup, HW296. Let me know your thoughts after taking it camping.
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Old 07-24-2014, 08:19 AM   #6
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Thanks everyone!

Will do Tactical. So far just tinkering with it, I'm so excited. It's the size of a travel trailer set up but collapses for towing and storage. Love it!
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Welcome to the forums from Huntsville, AL Gforce!
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Old 07-24-2014, 10:03 AM   #8
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Gforce24,

Cool, we've researched a lot about that model, I agree it is a very nice trailer with the ease of garage storage and somewhat easy towing. Look forward to seeing our 296's at the campground.
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Old 07-24-2014, 01:11 PM   #9
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Congrats!! and welcome
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Old 07-25-2014, 04:00 PM   #11
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Congrats and welcome to the forum Gforce, I know you enjoy it. Wolfwhistle - Clint
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