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djdetrick
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Nov 22, 2013

Said Goodbye to the Roo

Well after 7 years with our 2006 Roo 233 we said goodbye and traded her for a 2014 Forest River Salem 27dbud. Getting up in age me and the DW decided we needed less setup and take down time with the kids older and not always with us it was just time. The Salem is has all power systems as stabilizers, awning and front jack. Even a remote that can control these items plus the slide. The Roo served us well and gave us lots of problem free memories. Whomever becomes her new owner will be getting a trailer in great shape and should serve them well for years to come.

2007 Ford F150 Supercrew
2014 Forest River Salem 27DBUD

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  • We made the move - notice I didn't say "upgrade" - from our '07 ROO 23SS to our new Rockwood Ultra Lite 2604 for the same reasons as the OP. It's the perfect trailer for us at the perfect time. However, don't expect to not miss certain aspects of your ROO from time to time. I miss the larger kitchen area - we lost a bit of space, but it's still very workable. I miss the breezes coming through with the bunkends wide open. I miss unzipping one of the end flaps first thing in the morning and watching the birds in the nearby trees. And terribly miss the memories and where they were made with our ROO. Don't miss the extra set up and break down. Don't miss DH getting grumpy when I handed him the PUGS. Don't miss the smaller shower - gotta LOVE the garden shower in our Rocky. Congrats on the change and make a whole new set of great memories!
  • We did the same thing last March. Both the DSs are married and on their own now. We decided less sleeping area and more living area and of course less set up and take down was the way to go. We love our Kodiak which will still sleep 6 but it's just me and the DW now so it works for us. Best of luck with your new rig and many happy trips.
  • Congrats on the new trailer! Hope you have lots future memories to make!

    Ray
  • Instead of drafty, "hearing every neighbor sneeze", cold wet canvas you'll have the security and warmth of proper walls!

    You're not going to miss that Roo starting with your first night in your new Salem! Congratulations and have fun!