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Forum: Rockwood 02-11-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 26,615
Posted By avocadoman1
same issue issue here! just a couple of...

same issue issue here!
just a couple of horizontal cracks.
not enough to worry about if i have to pay for it.

but, obviously, it's a common problem.
Forum: Rockwood 01-02-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 47,785
Posted By avocadoman1
here's an informative thread about the "give" in...

here's an informative thread about the "give" in the floors and the fix needed.

it seems that many of the mini-lite models have floor sections nearly 4' apart w/out any support for the luan...
Forum: Rockwood 10-12-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,119
Posted By avocadoman1
my experience is that the length is measured from...

my experience is that the length is measured from the front of the hitch to the end of the spare tire.

the hitch length from the box is 3'6" + the bumper is 6" from the box + the spare tire is an...
Forum: Rockwood 09-17-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,319
Posted By avocadoman1
this thread will have what you need... ...

this thread will have what you need...

https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f34/soft-floor-between-floor-beams-in-2701ss-anybody-reinforce-23714.html

bottomline...it's a problem that gets...
Forum: Rockwood 07-12-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,133
Posted By avocadoman1
i'm still on the Lifan-Equipsource 2600 (2800...

i'm still on the Lifan-Equipsource 2600 (2800 max) inverter/generator bandwagon.

68# w/ elec start, the size of a small suitcase, 58dB, has auto idle feature, easily pushes my 13,500 Dometic...
Forum: Rockwood 06-08-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,506
Posted By avocadoman1
i have an 1809. i weight 240#. i use my TT for...

i have an 1809. i weight 240#. i use my TT for business purposes, staying in it up to 20 nights/mo.

that said...when i purchased and used the 1809 for the first time there were no soft spots.
...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-14-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 41,696
Posted By avocadoman1
while on a 1200 mile trip from SoCal to Seattle,...

while on a 1200 mile trip from SoCal to Seattle, WA i noticed uneven wear on inside of front axle driver's side tire of my Rockwood 1809.
all other tires were wearing normally.

upon further...
Forum: Rockwood 02-22-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 72,124
Posted By avocadoman1
after further review, i stand corrected. the...

after further review, i stand corrected.
the floor of my 2008-Mini Lite 1809 is the same thickness as the walls.
there has been no de-lamination of the floor.
there has been no water leak.
there...
Forum: Rockwood 02-22-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 72,124
Posted By avocadoman1
the floor is soft in places. my 1809 is just...

the floor is soft in places.
my 1809 is just 3/4" thick on the floor, tongue & groove connection between the seams.
so the only thing between your feet and the outside is the 3/4" flooring that...
Forum: Rockwood 12-13-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,518
Posted By avocadoman1
i've got the 1809 (without the slide-out). the...

i've got the 1809 (without the slide-out).
the actual trailer box is 16' long x 90" wide.
the front tongue is 3'-6".
the rear bumper and spare tire is 1'-6".

so, total length is 21'.

the...
Forum: Rockwood 11-26-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,341
Posted By avocadoman1
My 2008-1809 is a 2"

My 2008-1809 is a 2"
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 09-23-2011, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,088
Posted By avocadoman1
my Dometic fridge has been constant "ON" since...

my Dometic fridge has been constant "ON" since June (several months) as i've been using my TT for business travel.
the downside is that it builds up ice in the freezer compartment.
so, every now...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 08-30-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,005
Posted By avocadoman1
ctcaffery... that's a happy ending! thanks for...

ctcaffery...
that's a happy ending! thanks for sharing.
great to know that information when i make a future purchase.
Forum: General Tech and Repair 08-30-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,266
Posted By avocadoman1
i noticed a soft spot area in my '08-Rockwood...

i noticed a soft spot area in my '08-Rockwood 1809.

unfortunately, it's at the entrance area, the most used area of the coach.

upon further inspection i can plainly see that there is no...
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-23-2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,891
Posted By avocadoman1
who said anything about vacation? i work out...

who said anything about vacation?

i work out of my TT for 7-10 days at a time because it's cheaper than commuting 200-500 miles/day to/from the job location.

my vacation is sleeping at my home...
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-21-2011, 10:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,891
Posted By avocadoman1
Sam's Club, Walmart, Home Depot, 24 hr fast food...

Sam's Club, Walmart, Home Depot, 24 hr fast food in large lots, truck stop diesel stations, large shopping center lots, and many more. do it all the time. see others do it as well.
i stay mostly...
Forum: Rockwood 08-16-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 72,124
Posted By avocadoman1
regarding the TV mount for my 22" Haier in my...

regarding the TV mount for my 22" Haier in my 1809...

- i used 1/2" marine starboard to create a mounting plate for my articulating TV mount
- the mounting plate is about 8" wide and runs from...
Forum: Rockwood 08-05-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,018
Posted By avocadoman1
i'm still on the Lifan-Equipsource 2600 (2800...

i'm still on the Lifan-Equipsource 2600 (2800 max) inverter/generator bandwagon.

68# w/ elec start, the size of a small suitcase, 58dB, has auto idle feature, easily pushes my 13,500 Dometic...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-27-2011, 11:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,026
Posted By avocadoman1
that looks like the Roady that i have. looks...

that looks like the Roady that i have. looks like the same cradle.




i can't help you on this one. i didn't install my unit. may have been done at the dealer when originally purchased by...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-27-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,026
Posted By avocadoman1
the XM cradle is set-up for the Roady XT, that's...

the XM cradle is set-up for the Roady XT, that's what i have.

regarding the AUX...my unit does not have the AUX hooked up so that it's functional for me to use. that is, it's not integrated into...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-27-2011, 12:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,026
Posted By avocadoman1
i've got the 2004 DS model, original equipment,...

i've got the 2004 DS model, original equipment, in my Rockwood 1809.

it has the XM cradle which is nice.

however, the DVD player, humms during DVD playback. additionally, the DVD player...
Forum: R-PODS 07-22-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,013
Posted By avocadoman1
an inverter/generator option is the Lifan...

an inverter/generator option is the Lifan Equipsource 2600. it runs my 13,500 brisk-air just fine.
the beauty of it is that it's very compact-the size of a small suitcase, 68#, and extremely quiet...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 07-12-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 29,499
Posted By avocadoman1
well, it's a 150cc motor, is an electric start,...

well, it's a 150cc motor, is an electric start, has an auto-idle feature.
when i fire-up the AC, i need to turn the auto-idle to "off". so it does run at full speed and may well be louder than...
Forum: General Tech and Repair 07-12-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 29,499
Posted By avocadoman1
i'm very happy w/ my Lifan Equipsource 2600...

i'm very happy w/ my Lifan Equipsource 2600 inverter/generator.
58dB, 63#, the size of a small suit case.

have been running it continuously in Southern Calif 90 degree heat the last two weeks. ...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 07-09-2011, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,365
Posted By avocadoman1
i decided on the Lifan-Equipsource 2600 Inverter...

i decided on the Lifan-Equipsource 2600 Inverter Generator for my 1809-Mini Lite, and i'm glad i did.

a very light 68#, very quiet 58 dB, easily starts my 13,500 dometic AC every time-even in 90+...
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