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12-02-2015, 08:50 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: North Louisiana
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New To Site
Hello All from North Louisiana, my wife and I both retired spring of this year, looking at camping, have been looking at TT for past six months, just about decided on a FR Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8329SS. Will be just the two of us and the pups.
Pulling with 2014 Toyota Tundra 4 x 4 - 5.7 Crew Max - 1794 Edition w/ Tow Package. Have visited numerous RV dealers and read lots of post on forums and several of articles, trying to become as knowledgeable as possible before we make the purchase.
Looking forward to obtaining as much information as possible from this new forum.
Greg & Twyla Gossler
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12-02-2015, 09:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: in the South, North West Middle Tennessee
Posts: 1,551
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Welcome from Tennessee...make sure you acquire a good dealer to work with, regardless of how far you have to travel. Get the weight distribution and sway control systems set up properly and hit the road. Spend some time on the Rockwood section here, on this very forum. Fun times ahead!
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He who dies with the most tools, wins!
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12-02-2015, 09:18 PM
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Left Coast
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: vancouver,washington
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And from the Left Coast!
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12-02-2015, 09:27 PM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
Posts: 24,495
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Welcome to the forum. Enjoy you purchase  Later RJD 
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2020 Shasta Phoenix SPF 27RKSS (sold)
2018 Dodge Ram 2500 6.4 3:73 gearing.(sold) (sold) 2015 Chevy 2500 6.0, 4:10
Traded 2015 30WRLIKS V-Lite
Days camped 2019 62
Days camped 2020 49 days camped 2021-74 2022-40 days 2023 5 days
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12-11-2015, 01:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Pearl River, Louisiana
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Welcome to the forum from a fellow Louisiana resident! This is a great place to start, there is an abundance of info on this site and a lot of really nice people willing to help you out with any questions you may have.
Years ago we had a Cherokee TT and loved it! Forest River makes a great product, and they really take good care of their owners. You won't be sorry!
We bought the Motorhome we have now from a dealer not far from you: Motorhome Specialists in Alvarado, TX. Believe me, it was really worth the drive! Some of our local Louisiana dealers kind of take the attitude "we are the only dogs on the porch, so we don't have to make you a good deal". Don't fall for it!
Good Luck in your search, and again Welcome to the Forum!
Karen
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Karen and Rick
2020 Forester 2251SLE
Previous: 2018 Berkshire XL 40C
2011 Honda CR-V toad
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12-11-2015, 01:51 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: top side land of Lincoln
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Welcome from the top side land of Lincoln 
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2009 Chevy 2500HD Z71
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Zelda the campin dog
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12-12-2015, 01:34 AM
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I go RV'ing not Camping
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Lethbridge, Ab, Canada
Posts: 1,482
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Welcome from Canada...you are doing the right thing...take your time and do your research and make an informed decision on your purchase and you will be plenty happy for years to come.
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2015 Wildwood Heritage Glen 312QBUD
2000 Chev 2500 Extended Cab 6 Liter
1400lbs Equal-i-zer Hitch
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12-12-2015, 10:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
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Welcome from Wisconsin.
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12-12-2015, 11:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Frederica DE
Posts: 1,223
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Sorry just now seeing this post. Keep in mind that the tongue weight is close to 1100 lbs. ready to camp. Large storage is challenging, no place to store a broom. Recliners are very comfy. Storage tanks could be larger especially fresh water. Street side is heavier with two slides appliances and storage
all on that side. Just keep that in mind when loading items.
We do really enjoy it and others are full timing in this unit. Do a careful PDI, and will be happy.
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2016 Ford F250 XLT 4X4 6.2L
2015 Rockwood Signature Ultralite 8329SS
Hensley Arrow
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12-12-2015, 11:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Frederica DE
Posts: 1,223
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I forgot, get the carpet treads for the steps. Dogs foot pads are known to get caught in the holes of the steps. Very painful and serious damage can occur.
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2016 Ford F250 XLT 4X4 6.2L
2015 Rockwood Signature Ultralite 8329SS
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12-12-2015, 11:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 7,053
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Welcome from Northern Virginia.
If you like the floorplan of the 8329SS, you should also consider looking at the Rockwood Windjammer 3029W. Im not sure how they compare in price, but the added walk in closet in the bedroom is something we really like. The only difference in floorplan in the main living area is the location of the kitchen sink and range. I believe the refrigerator in the 8329SS is larger.
Its worth a look.
Bruce
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2016 Rockwood Windjammer 3029W Diamond Edition
2015 Chevy 3500HD LTZ 6.0 Crew Cab 4x4 Long Bed 4.10:1 SRW
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12-12-2015, 01:07 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 4,499
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Welcome from Natchitoches. And a rockwood owner/tundra driver/retired law enforcement.
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12-12-2015, 01:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: West St. Paul, Manitoba
Posts: 886
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Welcome to the forums from Manitoba!
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Of all the things I've lost in my life the thing I miss the most is my mind! 
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12-12-2015, 01:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 423
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Welcome from Texas. Get a good dealer which is very important. A rolling hotel will have a few problems which can be fixed by a good dealer. Lots of very good info on this forum. Enjoy camping and it's lifestyle.
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TV - 2014 F150 Crew Cab 5.0L
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12-12-2015, 02:01 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 10,447
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Welcome to the forums! We are a pretty group so feel free to ask lots of questions.
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Great choice for "Living within my means" and camping for one...
Formerly owned 2011 Salem Cruise Lite 20RBXL & 2011 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab
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12-12-2015, 03:21 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 4,499
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Pretty Group?
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Originally Posted by Terier
Welcome to the forums! We are a pretty group so feel free to ask lots of questions.
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Terier, thanks a lot. I didn't think your noticed. LOL
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12-12-2015, 05:00 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: North Louisiana
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dcheatwood
Welcome from Natchitoches. And a rockwood owner/tundra driver/retired law enforcement.
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Dcheatwood:
Thanks for the welcome, also retired LA law enforcement, 28 yrs ago, then started in the transportation business, then retired from that, time to enjoy now.
G. Gossler (Redleg)
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12-27-2015, 12:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 202
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Welcome to the forums, from just a little to the west of you!
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12-27-2015, 09:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
Posts: 7,082
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Welcome to the Forums from Huntsville, AL!
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Nights Camped: 2013 - 24 2014 - 42 2015 - 56 Jul 2016 - Fulltime
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12-27-2015, 02:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Vermilion Parish, LOUISIANA
Posts: 330
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GGOSSLER
Hello All from North Louisiana, my wife and I both retired spring of this year, looking at camping, Will be just the two of us and the pups.Looking forward to obtaining as much information as possible from this new forum.
Greg & Twyla Gossler
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welcome from the south side of louisiana. (abbeville)
we have a pup also and looking to some time on the road...
thought we were going to partially retire at the first but
some circumstances are changing that.... still bought the RV!!!!!! 
hope to meet up some time...
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2012 Nissan Titan CC
Roadmaster Active Suspension, Firestone Airbags
2015 Rockwood 8289WS Diamond Pkg
2015 Puma 253FBS (sold)
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