FLAGSTAFF SUPER LITE TRAVEL TRAILER

I've got a Rockwood (the twin to the Flagstaff off the same assembly line) and am very happy with the build quality. No warranty issues after nearly 2 years.

They enjoy a decent reputation but all makers turn out some junk occasionally.

I am also looking at a Flagstaff 831FKWS superlite classic.
I started looking at the Rockwood but could not strike a favorable deal with my local dealer. I found that the Rockwood and Flagstaff are built on the same line just some graphic and interior color differences. I am a long shot from being an expert on quality so in layman's terms the quality seems to be acceptable. There are a few on the forum that have noted good success and a couple that have not been as pleased I would expect that as there are many of these units made each year. My past experience with a 27' Forest river Sandpiper was good. I am also planning to tow with an F150 with the Max tow pkg. I do not expect any issues. I will make sure that I have a WD hitch with sway control of a proper size I am looking at the Equalizer product and the Reese dual-cam. There are lots of nice features on the Flagstaff I did however notice that some units lack storage on the outside. I think inside storage was good in all that I looked at. I will get a Platinum PKG with cabinet upgrades there was a noticeable difference in one I looked at without as compared to with. I will watch the responses that you get as I am also on that fence but very close to pulling the trigger.

Have had four travel trailers. Two have been Flagstaff. I would not be afraid to buy another.

If you don't maintain them propperly, any trailer can be a bad one.

Nicest feature is, the optional electric tank heaters. Many manufacturers, don't offer them. Some, won't even consider them as a special order.

It will make a pretty large difference what year/model your F 150 is and how much your trailer will weigh (loaded). I towed my Ultra-lite Rockwood (8,0000 lb) for over 80,000 miles with my 2004 F 150 5.4 and never had an issue with it though it was a bit under powered for high altitude towing (exclusively in Colorado) but even there it did the job just fine. Newer model years with the 6 speed tranny will make a big difference and even bigger difference would be the newer 5.0 engine or for the MOST difference, the 3.5 Ecoboost.

As with most half ton trucks keep a close eye on tongue weight because that's the specification you're MOST apt to exceed. Just be aware that brochure tongue weights are with an EMPTY trailer and meaningless. Take 15% of the trailers GVWR to determine the most your tongue will ever weigh.

Good luck with your decision / Skip

On our second Rockwood - first a 23SS Hybrid and now an Ultra Lite 2604. Totally pleased with both. As mentioned, any manufacturer can and does turn out a lemon from time to time...the luck of the draw. We also tow with an F-150, an '03 with 5.4 and factory tow rated for 8000#. Our Rocky is 6629# and tows wonderfully. Good luck and happy shopping.

Enjoying ours so far. Just as durable as the others.