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Forum: Rockwood 04-10-2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
Mirror, mirror

In three years of pulling our 3001W we saw ONE other when we were in AZ. People don't realize what great TT these are and all the base features. :thumbsup:
Forum: Rockwood 04-03-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
Dwade, we bought bike racks for the ladder and it...

Dwade, we bought bike racks for the ladder and it works fine. I bought the Surco 501BR racks from Amazon for $75-80 and they fit perfect on the ladder rails. The only downside we found is our...
Forum: Rockwood 03-30-2017, 08:42 AM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
Congrats on the new WJ and happy camping! ...

Congrats on the new WJ and happy camping!
Forever Warranty. Hum...interesting, and I agree with the others that it is gone if the dealer sells out or closes; something that happens frequently in...
Forum: Rockwood 03-29-2017, 01:49 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
Quite the trip you have planned. We pulled our...

Quite the trip you have planned. We pulled our 3001w Windjammer with a GMC 1500 5.3 down to Corpus in fall of 2014 and had no sway issues. We were using an Trekker hitch at that time but found...
Forum: Rockwood 03-14-2017, 01:57 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
Only that your teeth will dry out from smiling so...

Only that your teeth will dry out from smiling so much! :roflblack:
Enjoy the WJ, they are great units.
Forum: Rockwood 03-02-2017, 04:08 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
Congrats on the new truck! You will be amazed at...

Congrats on the new truck! You will be amazed at the difference in towing the WJ. :D The one warning I got and will pass to you is NEVER, NEVER, NEVER want to run out of fuel. I have heard upwards...
Forum: Rockwood 03-02-2017, 11:56 AM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
We pulled the 3001w from Texas west through NM,...

We pulled the 3001w from Texas west through NM, AZ, NV, CA, and up to Oregon where we stayed for a week. Then we pulled across NV to Wyoming to visit the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone for a few days....
Forum: Rockwood 03-02-2017, 10:43 AM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
I think you now have the perfect combination. :D ...

I think you now have the perfect combination. :D We pulled a 3001w with a 2013 GMC 1500 5.3 with little difficulty, but after switching to a 3500 HD GMC Duramax CC DRW it was like night and day. ...
Forum: Rockwood 02-21-2017, 10:08 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
Hi Flyboy, welcome to the forum. Welcome here...

Hi Flyboy, welcome to the forum. Welcome here for sure, but also post on the Welcome Mat which is a main topic under Forums. That way a lot more folks will know you have joined us! :thumbsup:
I...
Forum: Rockwood 02-21-2017, 04:25 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
I was leery of those cabinet doors also, but...

I was leery of those cabinet doors also, but finally picked up some 12" long velcro tie downs. I fasten one to one door knob and then wrap the other before sticking it down. I was always afraid...
Forum: Rockwood 12-09-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
Towing capacity is all good, it is the GVW for...

Towing capacity is all good, it is the GVW for your truck that you have to watch. After loading out with fuel, people, stuff, camping gear in the bed, with the trailer hitch weight and you find you...
Forum: Rockwood 12-08-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
Oh boy, here we go...there are about a zillion...

Oh boy, here we go...there are about a zillion posts on this and other forums regarding weights. I knew this would come up sooner or later. Mzmaris can do a search and spend a week reading about...
Forum: Rockwood 12-07-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
Swift, what happened to your floors? I have a...

Swift, what happened to your floors? I have a 2014 WJ 3001w also.
Forum: Rockwood 12-07-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
We bought our 3001w new in 2014 and have probably...

We bought our 3001w new in 2014 and have probably camped 150 nights in it so far. I pulled it, up until April of this year, with a GMC 5.3 1500 with no problems. Up and down mountains in WY, OR,...
Forum: Rockwood 12-07-2016, 02:25 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
I think FR Windjammer owners are concerned, but...

I think FR Windjammer owners are concerned, but the recent recall article by Greg Gerber listed the number of recalls by manufacturer, not the percentage. With Forest River being one of the largest,...
Forum: Rockwood 11-22-2016, 09:49 AM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
Those are nice floorplans for sure. Glad you...

Those are nice floorplans for sure. Glad you like yours and yes, the move to a 3/4 ton makes life much easier. We pulled our 3001w about 5600 miles last year on a trip from TX to Oregon, in and out...
Forum: Rockwood 07-25-2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
We were sold a 1,000# Trekker hitch at the...

We were sold a 1,000# Trekker hitch at the dealership. Later I couldn't figure why I couldn't get the truck level (1500 GMC at the time) and started looking at my hitch weight slips from the CAT...
Forum: Rockwood 07-25-2016, 02:51 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
We pulled our WJ 3001w across Kansas last year on...

We pulled our WJ 3001w across Kansas last year on I-70 and it was the worst driving in our 30 day 5,600 mile trip. Yes, side wind at up to 30 MPH and tight grip on the steering wheel all day. :eek:...
Forum: Rockwood 06-12-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
I had exactly the same issue with the analog...

I had exactly the same issue with the analog t-stat on my 3001w. The primary t-stat was analog, but the second (bedroom) was digital which has a much narrower operating range. I purchased a RVP...
Forum: Rockwood 04-25-2016, 09:38 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
Welcome to Windjammers! I think you will really...

Welcome to Windjammers! I think you will really like the WJ and the 3029 is a nice floor plan. We are lucky (?) I guess and have not had any real quality issues with ours that required leaving it...
Forum: Rockwood 02-19-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
Like Swift said, it is not a winter camper, but...

Like Swift said, it is not a winter camper, but how many TT actually are. :confused: With some reasonable precautions, and keeping your tank heaters on you should be good. AND...as noted, it does...
Forum: Rockwood 02-18-2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
Where are you winter camping? I am in TX so we...

Where are you winter camping? I am in TX so we don't worry much, in fact we aren't even winterized. If you are going to be where it is really cold you will need a water hose with the heat wire and...
Forum: Rockwood 02-18-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
Windjammers are great TT and it should serve you...

Windjammers are great TT and it should serve you well. I have a 3001w and like yours both slides are on the same side. When you level the trailer start with about 1/8" to the foot high on that side...
Forum: Rockwood 01-18-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
Carbon Monoxide detectors

Indeed they do go off in the middle of the night! :eek: And...the middle of a really, really cold night when you have to open the windows in the camper to let out the "bad" air and let in the "good"...
Forum: Rockwood 12-18-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 911
Views: 168,848
Posted By D_B Travelers
I did originally raise my brackets 1 hole also...

I did originally raise my brackets 1 hole also and it brought my truck up where I am comfortable with it. And I started out with 45 then 60, and have run 80 ft lbs torque for months now. It does...
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