shark918v
May 28, 2013Explorer
Newbee Needs HELP Rockwood Freedom Model #1610
Hello All!
I need advice, wisdom, direction, help, and your thoughts.... PLEASE.
Background: When I was a kid my parents had a travel trailer, and we camped all over the western United States often. That was MANY years ago. In my teen and adult life my camping experience has consisted of backpack and drive in camping with the Boy Scouts and United States Army (Hooah!).
Current Situation: I am now the proud owner of a 2001 Rockwood Freedom 1610 Tent Trailer that is in fairly decent condition. Its sitting in the driveway, has been cleaned and surveyed. The last time it was used was approximately 10 months ago at a full hook-ups type camp site
All the electrical is working and fully operational.
The gas lines supposedly work well (per the previous owner who's word is golden with me).
The A/C works like a charm.
The vinyl appears to be in excellent condition. As is the upholstery on the interior. The sink/grey water drain appears to be working fine. There's a portable latrine-I didn't check it personally, but it appears to be in order. The two (2) burner stove supposedly works well. The table post wobbles a tiny bit.
For the most part the wood cabinetry on the interior is in pretty darn good condition both cosmetically and structurally.
I have not seen the awning that is attached to the exterior personally, but am told its ion great condition.
The winch to erect the tent works well, but could be lubed. The tongue/trolley wheel is working, but could stand lube also. The LP tank is in good condition as also appears the regulator. The battery box is good enough, and there is a deep cycle battery. The jack stands/stabilizers work, but desperately need to be lubed. I have the 10' fresh water ("white") hose, and the electrical hook-up hose. I also have a blue colored grey water drain tank.
The front storage compartment that runs the width of the trailer closest to the tongue needs work. The flooring in that compartment was dry rotted towards the front and the previous owner cut it out with a saw-zall leaving enough of a "lip" to merely replace the floor panel with new wood.
The walk-in door on the right (from the back looking toward the trailer's tongue) side does not exactly line up to close securely.
I am told there is some sort of a leak in the fresh water storage tank underneath the trailer. I have not filled up the tank to see it for myself....
I did however crawl under the trailer, and saw that the wood flooring appears to be in pretty darn good condition.
My questions for the masses:
1. Can somebody give me details on the electrical, battery, and LP gas systems (i.e., how do they work? what are their capabilities? how long can I operate the trailer independent of "hook-ups?" Any wisdom I might need to know?)
2. Does anyone have any ideas on how to seal up all the edges at the floor around the wood cabinetry?
3. Where do or can I buy new bed mattresses?
4. The black screening on both sides of the trailer's middle section has small patched holes. Where do or can I purchase replacement screen sections?
5. Is there a method of reinforcing the wooden flooring from underneath the trailer?
6. Has anyone ever sealed up the wooden flooring from underneath the trailer?
7. Does the A/C unit need to be recharged at any point with Freon?
8. Is there any type of roof rack that can be mounted on top of the closed trailer to storage things while going down the road, and or my trooper's bicycles?
9. I'd be curious to hear of any other modifications anyone else has made to the trailer?Huh??
10. The catch-all: Tell me anything on your mind (on the topic of the trailer).....
11. Can somebody tell me the names of the manufacturers of the different systems on the trailer? (i.e., the furnace, the refrigerator, the air conditioner, the LP Gas system, the converter, the water holding tank, the electrical system, etc.) Ultimately, I would like to acquire all the owner's / user's manuals.
12. Does anyone out there have a electrical wiring schematic for the trailer that they would be willing to share?
I need to literally learn how to use my trailer....
PLEASE please PLEASE and Thank you in advance for any input you can pass on to me.
V/R,
Chris
"Shark918v"
Assist Protect Defend
I need advice, wisdom, direction, help, and your thoughts.... PLEASE.
Background: When I was a kid my parents had a travel trailer, and we camped all over the western United States often. That was MANY years ago. In my teen and adult life my camping experience has consisted of backpack and drive in camping with the Boy Scouts and United States Army (Hooah!).
Current Situation: I am now the proud owner of a 2001 Rockwood Freedom 1610 Tent Trailer that is in fairly decent condition. Its sitting in the driveway, has been cleaned and surveyed. The last time it was used was approximately 10 months ago at a full hook-ups type camp site
All the electrical is working and fully operational.
The gas lines supposedly work well (per the previous owner who's word is golden with me).
The A/C works like a charm.
The vinyl appears to be in excellent condition. As is the upholstery on the interior. The sink/grey water drain appears to be working fine. There's a portable latrine-I didn't check it personally, but it appears to be in order. The two (2) burner stove supposedly works well. The table post wobbles a tiny bit.
For the most part the wood cabinetry on the interior is in pretty darn good condition both cosmetically and structurally.
I have not seen the awning that is attached to the exterior personally, but am told its ion great condition.
The winch to erect the tent works well, but could be lubed. The tongue/trolley wheel is working, but could stand lube also. The LP tank is in good condition as also appears the regulator. The battery box is good enough, and there is a deep cycle battery. The jack stands/stabilizers work, but desperately need to be lubed. I have the 10' fresh water ("white") hose, and the electrical hook-up hose. I also have a blue colored grey water drain tank.
The front storage compartment that runs the width of the trailer closest to the tongue needs work. The flooring in that compartment was dry rotted towards the front and the previous owner cut it out with a saw-zall leaving enough of a "lip" to merely replace the floor panel with new wood.
The walk-in door on the right (from the back looking toward the trailer's tongue) side does not exactly line up to close securely.
I am told there is some sort of a leak in the fresh water storage tank underneath the trailer. I have not filled up the tank to see it for myself....
I did however crawl under the trailer, and saw that the wood flooring appears to be in pretty darn good condition.
My questions for the masses:
1. Can somebody give me details on the electrical, battery, and LP gas systems (i.e., how do they work? what are their capabilities? how long can I operate the trailer independent of "hook-ups?" Any wisdom I might need to know?)
2. Does anyone have any ideas on how to seal up all the edges at the floor around the wood cabinetry?
3. Where do or can I buy new bed mattresses?
4. The black screening on both sides of the trailer's middle section has small patched holes. Where do or can I purchase replacement screen sections?
5. Is there a method of reinforcing the wooden flooring from underneath the trailer?
6. Has anyone ever sealed up the wooden flooring from underneath the trailer?
7. Does the A/C unit need to be recharged at any point with Freon?
8. Is there any type of roof rack that can be mounted on top of the closed trailer to storage things while going down the road, and or my trooper's bicycles?
9. I'd be curious to hear of any other modifications anyone else has made to the trailer?Huh??
10. The catch-all: Tell me anything on your mind (on the topic of the trailer).....
11. Can somebody tell me the names of the manufacturers of the different systems on the trailer? (i.e., the furnace, the refrigerator, the air conditioner, the LP Gas system, the converter, the water holding tank, the electrical system, etc.) Ultimately, I would like to acquire all the owner's / user's manuals.
12. Does anyone out there have a electrical wiring schematic for the trailer that they would be willing to share?
I need to literally learn how to use my trailer....
PLEASE please PLEASE and Thank you in advance for any input you can pass on to me.
V/R,
Chris
"Shark918v"
Assist Protect Defend