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Forum: General Community Discussions 11-24-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 19,293
Posted By Forellan
Regarding the actual weight of the boat and...

Regarding the actual weight of the boat and trailer, the 28,800 lbs that has been previously referenced is the “dry” weight of the boat. It appears that a fully loaded boat can weight much more, in...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 02-03-2019, 11:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,580
Posted By Forellan
Don’t have direct experience with the 233, but I...

Don’t have direct experience with the 233, but I towed a shamrock 19’ for several years with my Tacoma (6500 lbs towing capacity). The trailer weighed ~4500 lbs loaded for the road with a tongue...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 11-26-2018, 12:19 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,430
Posted By Forellan
Drove the trailer home to Kookifornia from Utah. ...

Drove the trailer home to Kookifornia from Utah. Upon arriving home, DW asked when I was going to replace the tires. Strongly suggested it should be done before our next trip. Replaced them with...
Forum: Jokes and Humor 10-14-2018, 11:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,025
Posted By Forellan
One of the least appreciated benefits of nitrogen...

One of the least appreciated benefits of nitrogen filled tires. Since nitrogen freezes around -346 degrees Fahrenheit, you don’t need to worry about seasonal changes in your tire air composition. ...
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-20-2018, 11:37 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 18,089
Posted By Forellan
Late to this party, but a major pet peeve of...

Late to this party, but a major pet peeve of mine. It’s very frustrating when a car enters traffic at 30 mph, forcing you to brake to let him merge safely, then once in the lane they discover the...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 06-21-2018, 12:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,108
Posted By Forellan
We had a similar issue with our 23IKSS. Twice...

We had a similar issue with our 23IKSS. Twice while traveling through hot weather (105F +) we lost 12V power to the fridge. Dealer replaced the fuse once, when it failed the second time I purchased...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 06-21-2018, 12:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,972
Posted By Forellan
2018 Roo 23IKSS with two batteries, both propane...

2018 Roo 23IKSS with two batteries, both propane tanks full fresh water ~1/3 full black tank empty my tongue weight came in at 870 lbs. Note that my fresh water and black tank is to the rear of the...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 04-19-2018, 11:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,236
Posted By Forellan
Another vote for the GMG Dave Crockett. Only...

Another vote for the GMG Dave Crockett. Only drawback is the size and weight; it clearly does not fit the requirement of a Roo 233 mountable unit. We have a 23IKSS and the only place to store it is...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-13-2018, 12:09 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,537
Posted By Forellan
Hi Bob....we picked up a 2018 Rockwood Roo that...

Hi Bob....we picked up a 2018 Rockwood Roo that came with castle rock load range c tires. First trip out the trailer felt spongy and did not track well. DW stated that the current tires made her...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 01-03-2018, 01:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,534
Posted By Forellan
As Dan has previously stated, hybrids can be...

As Dan has previously stated, hybrids can be difficult to find on the west coast and priced on the high end. DW and I (well, mostly me) worked for almost two years on the purchase of a 23IKSS with...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 10-12-2017, 10:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,528
Posted By Forellan
I recently picked up this one for our 2018 Roo...

I recently picked up this one for our 2018 Roo 23ikss. A bit pricy but it fits the trailer like a glove. Certainly a different level of quality with this cover. Amazon prime had the best price at...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 09-21-2017, 12:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,825
Posted By Forellan
I made the same decision as DavidBo. We...

I made the same decision as DavidBo. We purchased our trailer in Utah and hauled it 700 miles home. The trailer pulled well but the ride felt "spongy". When we arrived home I pulled the trailer...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 08-12-2017, 12:22 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,987
Posted By Forellan
The maximum towing capacity of your navigator is...

The maximum towing capacity of your navigator is 8300lbs with the 4.10 rear end and ecoboost. The 23ikss is a heavy unit (for a hybrid) and could easily exceed 6000 lbs when loaded up for a trip. ...
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