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[Chuck_S]

Here's a photo of the extended front bed door on my Roo 23SS coupled to my Expedition. Tongue (A-frame) and bed doors are gonna be very similar on all the Roos. And the tailgate on a Pickup vs my SUV liftgate will also be very similar.

The bed base is well short of the tailgate. The edge is roughly right over the coupler. Open SUV window though may not clear the tentage if the trailer is fully erected. Regardless if this fits I strongly suspect any attempted turns would impale

the corners of the bed door deeply into the tail/lift gate.

-- Chuck

 

[sarockman72]

Here's a photo of the extended front bed door on my Roo 23SS coupled to my Expedition. Tongue (A-frame) and bed doors are gonna be very similar on all the Roos. And the tailgate on a Pickup vs my SUV liftgate will also be very similar.

The bed base is well short of the tailgate. The edge is roughly right over the coupler. Open SUV window though may not clear the tentage if the trailer is fully erected. Regardless if this fits I strongly suspect any attempted turns would impale View attachment 1117104the corners of the bed door deeply into the tail/lift gate.

-- Chuck

i appreciate the response. this really helps

 

[sarockman72]

I have another question, I asked the dealer but would like confirmation from owners. can the built-in converter(?) charge a lifepo4 battery?

 

[Chuck_S]

It would surprise me if it didn't and I believe the late versions starting at least a couple years ago have settings for the different battery types. My 20-year old converter will only partially charge a LiPo battery since the charging voltage isn't high enough.

No matter to me, I'm sticking with my pair of golf cat 6v batteries.

-- Chuck

 

[Aussieguy]

A new trailer should be capable of charging lifepo4
They started using them in 2022

 

[Jim_74]

I was thinking about going lifepo4, but now I'm wondering if my 2020 can charge it. Maybe I'll stick with the Trojans...

 

[Aussieguy]

I was thinking about going lifepo4, but now I'm wondering if my 2020 can charge it. Maybe I'll stick with the Trojans...

Lots of ways to charge the lifepo4
1… Upgrade the existing converter board and check the wiring to make sure it is optimal

2… use existing charger in conjunction with some solar OR a small lifepo4 charger

Lifepo4 dose not have to be fully charged every day… so you can go away on a long weekend and hookup to shore power when you get home
Once on shorepower you can allow it to fully charge and balance using one of the above


Lifepo4 is good at using …solar charging and is becoming more and more available from factory
I just don’t agree with factory putting small panel up there and saying you can use that


For actual camping and using power without too much worry …. 600-800w of panels is a good start
If you want to use more power (inverter)
Add even more panels

Good thing is you can add solar in stages to suit your needs
Bad thing is …. Small roofs can limit how much. My 24 foot trailer can easily carry about 1600watts of panels on roof

I only got my first stage installed and it powers all my a12v needs 99% of the time
Have not needed to use my converter since adding solar

 

[sarockman72]

has anyone had any issues camping in the rain, like disneyworld afternoon storms, which can sometimes be brief but heavy storms? also it seems like a decent deal, 2025 shamrock 233s, dual a/c ($1,805.25) , 12v fridge, extra 200w watt solar panel (2 total)$449.50) for $33,495.

 

[Aussieguy]

If I it rains real hard and with winds that drive it sideways I will often close the slides along with the awning

Then do a cursory inspection after the storm for any water inside

 

[Aussieguy]

Tell them to throw in a decent lithium 200 ah battery

Now that would be a bonus

 

[bikendan]

Also pre-wet the Tent ends and let them dry out. The same goes for popups.

 

[dseepersad]

has anyone had any issues camping in the rain, like disneyworld afternoon storms, which can sometimes be brief but heavy storms? also it seems like a decent deal, 2025 shamrock 233s, dual a/c ($1,805.25) , 12v fridge, extra 200w watt solar panel (2 total)$449.50) for $33,495.

We camp at Fort Wilderness several times a year in our 235S, we actually just got back 3 days ago. We use Gekko covers for our bunk ends instead of pop-up gizmos and they really help a lot with the heat. We have never had an issue with camping in the rain, I would say use common sense and bring your awning in when you are away from camp.

Day time highs during our trip were hitting mid to high 90's but the hottest it ever got inside our camper was one day when it got to 80, but that was because we had the door open so we could keep an eye on our dogs while they were inside and we were outside. And once we closed the door, it cooled down pretty quick. Of all the other days, the hottest it got inside was 77. At night, we were getting down to the high 60's inside with the thermostat set at 70.

 

[sarockman72]

We camp at Fort Wilderness several times a year in our 235S, we actually just got back 3 days ago. We use Gekko covers for our bunk ends instead of pop-up gizmos and they really help a lot with the heat. We have never had an issue with camping in the rain, I would say use common sense and bring your awning in when you are away from camp.

Day time highs during our trip were hitting mid to high 90's but the hottest it ever got inside our camper was one day when it got to 80, but that was because we had the door open so we could keep an eye on our dogs while they were inside and we were outside. And once we closed the door, it cooled down pretty quick. Of all the other days, the hottest it got inside was 77. At night, we were getting down to the high 60's inside with the thermostat set at 70.

thank you for your reply

 

[Jim_74]

Lots of ways to charge the lifepo4
1… Upgrade the existing converter board and check the wiring to make sure it is optimal

2… use existing charger in conjunction with some solar OR a small lifepo4 charger

Lifepo4 dose not have to be fully charged every day… so you can go away on a long weekend and hookup to shore power when you get home
Once on shorepower you can allow it to fully charge and balance using one of the above


Lifepo4 is good at using …solar charging and is becoming more and more available from factory
I just don’t agree with factory putting small panel up there and saying you can use that


For actual camping and using power without too much worry …. 600-800w of panels is a good start
If you want to use more power (inverter)
Add even more panels

Good thing is you can add solar in stages to suit your needs
Bad thing is …. Small roofs can limit how much. My 24 foot trailer can easily carry about 1600watts of panels on roof

I only got my first stage installed and it powers all my a12v needs 99% of the time
Have not needed to use my converter since adding solar

I'll have to look and see what I have for a converter/charger in the trailer. It came "pre-wired" for solar, but I'm not sure what that amounts to outside of the connector at the front of the rig. I've wanted to add solar, but with the wife preferring to camp with hookups, it hasn't been a priority to look into. I did look at the Renogy 200W portable panels a while back and I know they've gotten cheaper. My main reasons for wanting to go Lifepo4 is: 1. to get the weight of those trojans off the tongue (~125lbs) and 2. not have to worry about if the batteries are going to drop below 50% discharge.

 

[Aussieguy]

Prewired means they run .two wires from roof gland to battery

Don’t buy a charger that fits in the suggested cut here label

You want a charger that uis located as close to battery as possible

 

[Aussieguy]

Boon docking is not gust about camping weeks on solar

While to traveling to that dream destination being able just to stop someplace overnight is great
And save bunch of $$$
And gets rid of the annoying ,,, still got 50 miles to go to my reservation…. And the traffic still hasn’t moved an inch

Once you get the hang of it….
My solar 500.oo got recouped win a year

 

[Jim_74]

Prewired means they run .two wires from roof gland to battery

Don’t buy a charger that fits in the suggested cut here label

You want a charger that uis located as close to battery as possible

There is a plug for the solar wired into the bottom, front corner of the "passenger" side of the trailer. I think it's intended for a portable panel with it's own controller to plug into.

 

[Aussieguy]

Yeah that plug is for a portable panel suitcase

They usually have their own controller