2011 Rockwood Freedom

[fishcrikcamper]

I just want to alert everyone on a safety hazard on the 2011 Rockwood Freedom with the Toilet/ Shower option. The hold up device on the countertop releases with very little effort. I have had it release and almost smash my hand twice. If a small child was in the shower and the latch released I am sure the child would be seriously injured. I have installed a release lock until I can get some feedback from the dealer, Albany RV. So far no one has answered my e-mails. Next step a phone call. Please be careful everyone

[bean]

The counter that covers the toliet/shower in our 625D is the same way.
It is very easy to bump the lever and have the counter crash into you.
I saw that the 2012 625D now has a pressure cylinder to hold it up.

Bean

[jpetrey]

Originally Posted by bean

The counter that covers the toliet/shower in our 625D is the same way.
It is very easy to bump the lever and have the counter crash into you.
I saw that the 2012 625D now has a pressure cylinder to hold it up.

Bean

We took our 625D back to the dealer and they either tightened or replaced that brace it is better than it was, but I am still not comfortable with it around my 2 1/2 year old grandson. I also noticed that the 2012 model now has a gas shock. I have emailed today to ask that they instruct our dealer to replace it with the gas shock under warranty as it is a safety hazard. My grandson has the bruises to prove it.

This is the 2012 Flagstaff 625D:


This is who I sent the email to : Tent Camper Warranties Steve Rollins srollins@forestriverinc.com

[jpetrey]

The answer I got from Forest River:
"Our 2012 models do have the gas strut for the shower lid. The mount is different and would require a new top. What you have was the standard for that model year and any upgrading of this nature would not be a warranty situation."

I will buy a gas shock and add it myself

[jpetrey]

Originally Posted by fishcrikcamper

I just want to alert everyone on a safety hazard on the 2011 Rockwood Freedom with the Toilet/ Shower option. The hold up device on the countertop releases with very little effort. I have had it release and almost smash my hand twice. If a small child was in the shower and the latch released I am sure the child would be seriously injured. I have installed a release lock until I can get some feedback from the dealer, Albany RV. So far no one has answered my e-mails. Next step a phone call. Please be careful everyone

Hi what is the release lock you installed?

Thanks

[fishcrikcamper]

I made a release lock from a piece of conduit. I put the conduit in a vise and distorted it enough to slide over the brace so it locks the brace. It isn't very pretty but if it saves someone injury I can put up with ugly. I attached some pics and hope that you can see them. I may have to put them on notice so if someone gets injured they will be liable.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...1&d=1312305302

http://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7158&stc=1&d=131230543 3

[jpetrey]

Originally Posted by fishcrikcamper

I made a release lock from a piece of conduit. I put the conduit in a vise and distorted it enough to slide over the brace so it locks the brace. It isn't very pretty but if it saves someone injury I can put up with ugly. I attached some pics and hope that you can see them. I may have to put them on notice so if someone gets injured they will be liable.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...1&d=1312305302

http://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7158&stc=1&d=131230543 3

Thanks that is a good fix, thanks for sharing. Does the counter top close the same as it did before with your lock?

[jpetrey]

Originally Posted by fishcrikcamper

I made a release lock from a piece of conduit. I put the conduit in a vise and distorted it enough to slide over the brace so it locks the brace. It isn't very pretty but if it saves someone injury I can put up with ugly. I attached some pics and hope that you can see them. I may have to put them on notice so if someone gets injured they will be liable.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...1&d=1312305302

http://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7158&stc=1&d=131230543 3

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[fishcrikcamper]

Yes the lid closes just as easily but you have to be aware it is there when you open it as it wants to jam a little, but doesn't seem to be a problem. I am working on a solution for that and I think if I close the slide gap so there is a little drag it will work better. Just have to be careful that I don't make it to difficult to slide up and down. I will try that next time I open up the camper.

[bean]

I wonder if you could tighten (smash) the rivet at the folding point so the arms don't more so freely ? I think that would solve the problem. I'll have to try it next time I open my 625D.

Bean

[jpetrey]

Heading out tomorrow for 3 days at Lake Claiborne State Park, LA. We will see if the fix the dealer did holds up better or if I need to do a mod.

[jpetrey]

Originally Posted by jpetrey

Heading out tomorrow for 3 days at Lake Claiborne State Park, LA. We will see if the fix the dealer did holds up better or if I need to do a mod.

While it did hold up better that then first time we took it out. I am still going to do the mod just to be on the safe side and not have to wonder about it.