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Forum: General Community Discussions 09-08-2018, 02:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,103
Posted By edhawk
storage lot rates going up

I live about 50 miles outside of Detroit, in a HOA and can't store my camper, (boat, extra car or commercial vehicles) on my property. I have stored my Roo 23SS Travel Trailer in the current outdoor...
Forum: General Community Discussions 09-20-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,697
Posted By edhawk
My encounter with a wrong way driver occurred a...

My encounter with a wrong way driver occurred a few years ago on I-94 near Ann Arbor, MI at around 3:30 in the afternoon. On my way home from work, it was one of my scarier driving events, but it...
Forum: General Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Discussion 08-13-2017, 07:55 AM
Replies: 19,896
Views: 2,533,078
Posted By edhawk
Removed the original Roo decal from the back side...

Removed the original Roo decal from the back side of my hybrid, and added a new Great Lakes decal. (you may also notice I repaired the original brake light/license plate bracket on drivers side)
...
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-17-2017, 04:39 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 13,128
Posted By edhawk
Went to a state park here in Michigan this past...

Went to a state park here in Michigan this past weekend. 250 sites and one dump station with 2 fresh water hoses. While I was waiting in line to fill fresh water tanks, heard there was going to be a...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 01-21-2017, 09:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,169
Posted By edhawk
Welcome to Roo world. I own a 23SS and have...

Welcome to Roo world. I own a 23SS and have loved it since buying it new in 2011. There is an rv trader website that is pretty good at locating models at dealers near you. i have used it to look...
Forum: Expandable and Hybrid RV Discussions 11-06-2015, 05:20 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 162,984
Posted By edhawk
Tawas Pointe State Park, MI ...

Tawas Pointe State Park, MI
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Forum: General Community Discussions 02-27-2015, 04:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,370
Posted By edhawk
It's cold up here right now..... you sure about...

It's cold up here right now..... you sure about this? Welcome to Michigan. I have admired the area to the West of Pontiac, like Waterford and Highland. I say this because it seems to have a less...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-10-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 765
Posted By edhawk
I called around to a few places before doing a...

I called around to a few places before doing a similar project. Most wanted me to remove the canvas and bring it in. I eventually had to take mine off to have a canvas repair shop sew in some clear...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 10-13-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,574
Posted By edhawk
Olwalker, it was easier taking the bunk ends off,...

Olwalker, it was easier taking the bunk ends off, than putting them back on. Even putting them on wasn't too bad.

There are two small screws, one in the lower left and lower right corners. IF...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 10-11-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,574
Posted By edhawk
bunk end window project update

Last year I posted about a project I was undertaking in which I wanted to add vinyl windows to the bunkends. Since that thread was almost a year old, I couldn't post an update to it. Forgive me if...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 08-24-2014, 07:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,895
Posted By edhawk
Thank you KMP44, wmtire and I24x4. It was a...

Thank you KMP44, wmtire and I24x4. It was a burned out water heater element.

wmtire, the links, pictures and instructions you provided were spot on. Thank you so much for taking the time and...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 07-07-2014, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,895
Posted By edhawk
What the blazes??!! The water heater switch...

What the blazes??!! The water heater switch outside was in the off position all along.

Still could be a burned out heater element, but.....?????


Maybe think some more about my original...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 07-07-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,895
Posted By edhawk
I am separated from my Roo at the moment, so I...

I am separated from my Roo at the moment, so I can't check the heater element switch. DOH!! It makes sense though. I will bet I left it on. Even when I was in the panel checking for broken or...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 07-07-2014, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,895
Posted By edhawk
no power, keeps tripping circuit breaker

I had my 2011 Roo (23SS) in storage for the long cold winter. I just pulled it out (better late than never!) to do some mods and I am baffled by an electrical issue.

I usually plug the shore...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 01-23-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,212
Posted By edhawk
They called me last week to say my vinyl windows...

They called me last week to say my vinyl windows are in. It took me until yesterday to get out to pick them up. We laid them out on the canvas repair tables and had a quick look. I was optimistic. I...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 12-17-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,166
Posted By edhawk
I have a 2011 Roo 23SS. I have not installed the...

I have a 2011 Roo 23SS. I have not installed the drawer yet as I have not received it yet from the order I placed.

I will post pictures and details when I install it.
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 12-12-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,166
Posted By edhawk
While waiting for my vinyl windows to be...

While waiting for my vinyl windows to be installed at the canvas repair, I decided to look into the drawer mod. My drawer measures the same as yours even though I have the Roo 23SS.

I found a...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 12-04-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,212
Posted By edhawk
They quoted me $525 for 19 gauge clear vinyl...

They quoted me $525 for 19 gauge clear vinyl windows. We have a deal. They are ordering material and will get started soon.
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 12-04-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,212
Posted By edhawk
Good thought chipcc. I remember hearing about...

Good thought chipcc. I remember hearing about Bear Creek from the popup forums too. I called Al this morning. He advised not going thicker than 12 gauge because you need to keep the vinyl flexible,...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 12-03-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,212
Posted By edhawk
Happy Thanksgiving. Canvas shop called me and...

Happy Thanksgiving. Canvas shop called me and gave me latest quotes. $575 if I go clear vinyl all the way around both bunkends or $650 to tint the front and leave the rear clear.

Hmmmmmmmm... a...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 11-24-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,166
Posted By edhawk
GREAT idea! MY wife has been asking me to do...

GREAT idea! MY wife has been asking me to do this for about a year now. I decided to tackle the vinyl window mod to the bunk ends first.

Who did you contact (name, phone, address or e-mail?) to...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 11-23-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,212
Posted By edhawk
The canvas repair shop called to tell me the...

The canvas repair shop called to tell me the smoked vinyl samples arrived. I drove out after work to look at them and discuss pricing.

The sample sheet she provided me comes from a comany...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 11-15-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,212
Posted By edhawk
update. I called the canvas repair center and...

update. I called the canvas repair center and they are waiting for the smoked vinyl samples to be UPS'd to them. They expect them by Monday. Once we look at and choose a smoke flavor for the front...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 11-10-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,212
Posted By edhawk
step one

The first thing I had to do was make this decision. Why would I take two perfectly fine bunk ends, which don't leak, and the edges and seals don't leak, no mold or stains, no holes or tears and do...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 11-09-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,212
Posted By edhawk
bunk end mod, adding vinyl windows

I just removed my bunk ends from my 2011 Roo 23SS and took them to my local canvas repair shop. They are going to quote me a price to add vinyl windows to all six panels in between the screen and...
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