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Old 03-18-2015, 03:46 PM   #21
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Welcome to FRF from SW Idaho and congratulations on the PUP...
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Old 03-18-2015, 05:35 PM   #22
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It doesn't have the slide out dinette,the wife didn't want it.Click image for larger version

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Old 03-18-2015, 05:52 PM   #23
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We loved ours. I wish sometimes I still had it. Laziness and age sent us to a travel trailer. We had some awesome times in ours. Rule 1. check those latches. Rule 2. check those latches. Don't ask how I know this.:-)
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Old 03-18-2015, 06:45 PM   #24
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After reading a lot of stuff on here I understand why your saying undo latches,even the dealer said make that is rule #1 and 2 and don't forget to undo the latches. I raised the top to get some stuff out for the first time and must have walked in circles 10 times to make sure I did them
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Old 03-18-2015, 08:02 PM   #25
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DW and I didn't trust each others eyes so we both walked around it twice and put our hand on the latch. Call it paranoia if you want to but having been a service tech and having to re-string those cables can be a pain. I cut a 2X4 the length of a fully extended lift arm just in case I popped a cable. That was so the trip wouldn't be ruined. Enjoy your new pup. You will love it.
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Old 03-18-2015, 08:04 PM   #26
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Nice PUP. We just purchased a 228d. Any thoughts on what to do with the cushions for the dinette when you fold it all down? The end bunk will not slide over the dinette cushions, not even close. This is a slide out dinette too.

On our Rockwood 2318G with a slide out we put one of the back cushions, vertically, in between the benches, followed by the two seat cushions laying flat. It is a bit of a tight squeeze, but they go there. The remaining back cushion is kept on one of the bunk ends until everything is pushed back in place, at which point there is a nice spot on top of the slide, just between where the bunk ends come back together to lay it flat. Hope that helps.
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Old 03-18-2015, 08:29 PM   #27
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I told the wife after I undo the latches,make sure u double check cause I know what's going to happen the first time out all the neighbors will be watching the new circus in town
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Old 03-24-2015, 10:51 AM   #28
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'grats! Enjoy!
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Welcome to the forums from Huntsville, AL - Congrats on the new PUP!!
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Old 03-24-2015, 02:11 PM   #30
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Yep. Definitely watch them latches. I make one final walk around to all the latches just before I begin cranking it up.

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Old 03-24-2015, 03:19 PM   #31
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Agree with vin. U also make sure awnings out and AC is plugged in. We don't take a ladder camping with us!! just make sure to have fun and make memories. Congrats Btw from michigan
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Old 03-24-2015, 03:28 PM   #32
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It doesn't have the slide out dinette,the wife didn't want it.Attachment 71656Attachment 71657Attachment 71658
That little cup holder on the backside, next to the skinny couch...watch it. I broke mine the first time camping with my elbow.
Luck, the replacement via Amazon is cheap...
American Technology CH-00100-BLK-1 THE MUGGER Black HD Folding Cup Holder

But enjoy it. The 228 is a pretty decent layout and fairly comfortable for a popup. I know I'm getting itchy to get mine out of the driveway...
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