Rockwood travel trailers

We bought a 2006 Rockwood Roo 233 Hybrid new. It's a three bunk model. We love the camper, but it had a few issues from the factory that we were pretty disappointed with. This was our first Travel Trailer (upgraded from a pop-up).

The factory didn't seal any of the outside comparment openings on the bottom. Since it came from the factory that way, I figured that was normal. Unfortunately, I was wrong. Had to replace the floor in the front half of the camper. The skylight over the shower also leaked because it wasn't sealed properly. The weather seal on the front bunk failed within 3 years.

While fixing both of these issues, I was disappointed to find many screws and staples that totally missed their mark. There were other poor quality control issues as well. When our camper was delivered, there was a yellow stain on the inside of the canvas on one of the beds. It was very obvious. Not sure how it got missed at the factory. We noticed it at PDI.

I wouldn't buy another Forest River product.

-Michael

We have a 23' Rockwood Roo Hybrid and love it. We bought it new and we are now in our 5th season with very few problems (not self inflicted). We've done a few mods (changed the thermostat control, put foam under the water pump to cut the noise) but otherwise it's "as purchased".

Bumpyroad wrote:
last fall when I was in the TT market I looked at one. IIRC it had a rubber (EPDM) roof and that killed it for me.
bumpy

X2 I'd stay away from anything with a EPDM roof and not a TPO roof.

seeing you are located in Canada, it might be wise to check and see if you can get one with a heated underbelly .... I've never seen one so equipped

Jim

if you want real feedback from real Rockwood owners, go join Forest River Forums.
lots of Rockwood owners there and lots of owners of the model you're interested in.

last fall when I was in the TT market I looked at one. IIRC it had a rubber (EPDM) roof and that killed it for me.
bumpy

I have a Rockwood Roo and like it a lot. Come can also check out forest river forums.