Rockwood Ultra Lite

While it seems any unit can be hit or miss, I owned a Rockwood Sig 8289ws 5er and I would say it was very well built, and overall very solid. No
Major issues in 2 years and for the money it’s extremely difficult to find something that comes close to the features/options they put on them. Rockwood is now making larger units (37’) with all new floor plans. I wouldn’t hesitate to own another one.

ScottG wrote:


Me too, I open it right next to a semi. There's enough room that I never have to go over the line between us and I've never had one tell me they were scared..

Same here. I would never let a floor plan we didn't like come ahead of having an accessible fridge or pantry with the slides closed, bottom of the priority list for us. Sure it would be nice but we can't have everything.

Dan

bid_time wrote:
I've opened mine many times for lunch etc. in rest areas. What's the issue?

Me too, I open it right next to a semi. There's enough room that I never have to go over the line between us and I've never had one tell me they were scared..

Super_Dave wrote:
Off topic but it’s just a sad day when 30 seconds to partially open a slide is a make or break deal.

Lots more reasons than making lunch that opening slides is a deal breaker. Many people park their RVs in places that the slides can't be opened. Not being able to access a fridge or pantry while setting up is a PITA.

I've opened mine many times for lunch etc. in rest areas. What's the issue?

ScottG wrote:

Super_Dave wrote:
Off topic but it’s just a sad day when 30 seconds to partially open a slide is a make or break deal.

I've never understood that either. It just doesn't take any effort to push a button for a few seconds. We do it all the time when we stop for lunch or what ever.

Don't try that in a crowded rest stop or truck stop

B.O.

Super_Dave wrote:
Off topic but it’s just a sad day when 30 seconds to partially open a slide is a make or break deal.

I've never understood that either. It just doesn't take any effort to push a button for a few seconds. We do it all the time when we stop for lunch or what ever.

Thanks all. This is the feedback I was looking for. Currently have a NU-WA Hitchhiker II LS - 2007 model. This is a well made trailer, was just exploring the possibility of going newer or doing some normal maintenance due to age (roof?).
Think you have answered my question.

Bob

Off topic but it’s just a sad day when 30 seconds to partially open a slide is a make or break deal.

We had a 2007 Rockwood that gave us 11 good years before we traded it in. It did have a roof leak at the back corner that caused some delamination but that could just as easily been maintenance or lack of it on my part. Did have some initial warranty issues but Rockwood stood behind it when the selling dealer would/could not fix it. In general a very good trailer and the family had lots of good times in it.

As for not getting access to the fridge while traveling, our new Grand Design Reflection has that same issue but we have an outdoor kitchen so we use that fridge while traveling for food.