Need advice on a hybrid model
Hello, I'm a new member here and I am wonder if any experienced campers can offer any advice to my wife and I. We have been camping for about two years now with a popup camper. We are considering m...
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We tow our Rockwood roo with an F-150. Tows great, but, you absolutely need a weight distributing hitch and sway control. A basic setup with a friction sway bar is what we use, and it works fine. Or you can upgrade to an Equalizer, Blue Ox, or other "high end" setup. But don't tow without something.
As for the Roo 233S, we are very happy with our Roo. A few minor issues, but the dealer fixed everything under warranty. If you like your popup but want to upgrade for more ammentities and less work, a hybrid is a good choice. The Roo and the Palamino Solaire are both made by Forest River (along with Shamrock, Surveyor, Coachmen Apex/Freedom Express) but they are made in more than one facility. In the 3 bunk model you have the Roo/Shamrock, Palomino, Jayco (and Starcraft), Coachmen, Aero/Kodiak models to choose from among the main players in the hybrid market.
In the end, we found the Roo had the best features for us - but check out a few and see what you find. The presence of a good local dealer, and/or price and availability may be factors too.
As for the Roo 233S, we are very happy with our Roo. A few minor issues, but the dealer fixed everything under warranty. If you like your popup but want to upgrade for more ammentities and less work, a hybrid is a good choice. The Roo and the Palamino Solaire are both made by Forest River (along with Shamrock, Surveyor, Coachmen Apex/Freedom Express) but they are made in more than one facility. In the 3 bunk model you have the Roo/Shamrock, Palomino, Jayco (and Starcraft), Coachmen, Aero/Kodiak models to choose from among the main players in the hybrid market.
In the end, we found the Roo had the best features for us - but check out a few and see what you find. The presence of a good local dealer, and/or price and availability may be factors too.
