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chisoxguy13
New Member
USA
10 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 21 2009 : 10:58:29 PM
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We finally made a decision and ordered a new 8318SS today and can't wait till it's ready. Just making sure the maintenance is up on the TV now. Gonna be a long month or so waiting....
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hunt4240dw
Junior Member
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 07:54:43 AM
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Congratulations .... I hope you can get in a lot of camping before winter.
David
99 Tahoe 4x4;
5.7;3.73 upgrade;Fram Air Hog;Throttle Body Spacer;Flowmaster SUV 50;
MGSCustom Tune (~300 HP now); (2) 16" Procomp 2200 CFM electric fans
2009 30WRLS Flagstaff V-Lite
82 SV167 Glastron Ski Boat |
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aggie camper
Senior Member
USA
433 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 1:46:36 PM
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We have the Flagstaff 831BHSS which is the equivalent to your Rockwood and have really enjoyed it a lot. Having 2 big slides really opens up the space.
Enjoy.
Joe
'08 831BHSS
'10 Nissan Armada
Equalizer WDH
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Brush
Junior Member
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2009 : 10:11:28 PM
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Congratulations on the new RV!
Bill and Darlene
2008 Tundra 5.7, 4.30 axle, 8' Bed, 4WD
Super Springs
Reese dual cam weight distr hitch, Prodigy Brake control
2009 Rockwood 8319SS
Nights camped in 2009 = 27
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VTX-AL
Junior Member
Canada
32 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2009 : 11:15:27 AM
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Congrats on your decision - We too have just (spec'd it out yesterday) ordered a new TT - an 8315BSS, with a quoted delivery time of 6-8 weeks. Kind of curious on how good Forest River is at meeting their expected delivery date. Any comments please ?
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durant
New Member
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 7:35:59 PM
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welcome aboard congrats,
Rodney Durant |
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LAS
New Member
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2009 : 1:52:12 PM
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Ours arrived at the dealer on Monday (2010 8319ss). It came in early, so I can't pick it up this weekend... Gotta wait till next weekend. This one has a new front cap. Anyone have one with the new front cap, looks a little more wind deflective than the previous cap.
Congrat to all of you new RV owners...
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chisoxguy13
New Member
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2009 : 4:44:54 PM
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| Had noticed some of the 2010's with the new front end. Emailed the company to see if ours would come like that and was told that is the new way they are doing it. So glad cause it looks alot better.... |
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hskids1945
Junior Member
32 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2009 : 6:36:43 PM
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Congratulations! Gosh, it is hard to believe that (for us), the camping season is quickly coming to an end. We go out again next week and I can't wait.
Harry & Cherrell
8298SS Rockwood Signature Ultra-Lite
Dual Cam Sway Control
2004 Ford F-150 5.4 4WD
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LAS
New Member
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2009 : 7:26:37 PM
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Picked up the new 8319ss... Love it. Great floorplan and lots of room, nice features, and no more hand cranking the tounge! Setting it up to go camping next weekend. Quite a move up from the starter trailer we had for the last three years.
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milzat
Administrator
USA
1119 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2009 : 7:46:13 PM
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Hi LAS.
Congrats on your new 8319SS. Let us know how the first trip goes.
Post pics when you can.
Enjoy,
Mike
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aggie camper
Senior Member
USA
433 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 06:07:30 AM
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I noticed at the TT dealer the other day that some of the new Flagstaffs have black exterior trim around the windows which seems to make more sense to help against sun fading. Has anyone noticed this change on new models (or was this just specific models I was looking at)?
Joe
'08 831BHSS
'10 Nissan Armada
Equalizer WDH
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LAS
New Member
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 6:32:40 PM
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Mine has the black trim around the exterior doors and windows. This came with the convenience package E, Tinted Safety Glass Windows, etc....
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aggie camper
Senior Member
USA
433 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2009 : 07:54:38 AM
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The black trim seems to make the most sense for holding up to sun damage. Maybe this is the the norm for all the new units? I wasn't offered that option on my '08 Flagstaff (maybe the dealer didn't think to offer it).
Joe
'08 831BHSS
'10 Nissan Armada
Equalizer WDH
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fortkentdad
Junior Member
Canada
66 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2009 : 10:39:35 AM
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Congradulations on your new toy - have fun with her.
and BTW
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Originally posted by hunt4240dw
Congratulations .... I hope you can get in a lot of camping before winter. ...
It is winter  Well at least here.
Trailer is all nicely tucked away for the next seven months of winter. This far north one really appreciates the weeks of summer.
FKD
09 Rockwood 8319SS
08 Dodge Laramie QC 4X4, 3.92 with the 5.7 Hemi
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chisoxguy13
New Member
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2009 : 4:56:48 PM
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| New unit will roll off the line in the next couple of days!!!! Looks like I'll be picking it up next week or the beginning of November. Can't get here soon enough!!! |
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AFnewRVers
New Member
Canada
12 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2009 : 09:12:44 AM
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Congratulations!
Enjoy the new TT when you get it.
We do not get our Rockwood TT until next spring. We are counting the days !
We will be towing the 29’ TT with a F150 supercrew 5.4L V8 and we are currently looking at getting a weight distribution and sway control system. Which did you go with? We are trying to decide between dual cam vs friction control?
Anyone has thoughts on this subject?
A&F from (ON) Canada
2001 Ford 5.4 F-150 Supercrew.
2008 Rockwood Windjammer 2808W. |
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chisoxguy13
New Member
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2009 : 7:10:57 PM
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| Went with the 12000lb reese dual cam weight dist. Wanted to have all the security possible pulling a 33' TT. Will be pulling with a Suburban with 8800lb towing capacity, transmission oil cooler, engine oil cooler, rear auto leveling air shocks, 5.3L, 4.10 rear end. |
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midnightpumpkin
Moderator
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2009 : 7:36:15 PM
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Congrats on the new trailer.
Unfortunately for those of us up North, winter is closing in.
John U
2007 Rockwood 8315SS
2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed, Hemi
Ready to travel weights:
Trailer 6640# on Axles, 920# on tongue.
Combined gross wt no people on board 13855#
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hunt4240dw
Junior Member
USA
47 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2009 : 09:32:15 AM
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Chisoxguy13,
I suggest getting a Scanguage II monitor. It plugs in to your ODBII port to report what your computers thinks the engine is doing. The main reason for me is I can monitor the tranny temp. After a few weekends, I could see that I was going to need a second external tran cooler. I can also monitor my throttle position sensor. This helps to keep from pressing the throttle hard than needed thus saving gas.
http://www.scangauge.com/
David
99 Tahoe 4x4;
5.7;3.73 upgrade;Fram Air Hog;Throttle Body Spacer;Flowmaster SUV 50;
MGSCustom Tune (~300 HP now); (2) 16" Procomp 2200 CFM electric fans
2009 30WRLS Flagstaff V-Lite
82 SV167 Glastron Ski Boat |
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chisoxguy13
New Member
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2009 : 10:01:37 AM
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Originally posted by hunt4240dw
Chisoxguy13,
I suggest getting a Scanguage II monitor. It plugs in to your ODBII port to report what your computers thinks the engine is doing. The main reason for me is I can monitor the tranny temp. After a few weekends, I could see that I was going to need a second external tran cooler. I can also monitor my throttle position sensor. This helps to keep from pressing the throttle hard than needed thus saving gas.
http://www.scangauge.com/
David
99 Tahoe 4x4;
5.7;3.73 upgrade;Fram Air Hog;Throttle Body Spacer;Flowmaster SUV 50;
MGSCustom Tune (~300 HP now); (2) 16" Procomp 2200 CFM electric fans
2009 30WRLS Flagstaff V-Lite
82 SV167 Glastron Ski Boat
Already installed on the dash. On the highway I rarely have gotten over 165 on the tranny with the temp outside between 70-80 deg. Will see how it is with the trailer attached soon. Actually have scangauge sending me a new cable for my Suburban because it resets the clock and has a poping noise in the speakers when the truck is off. They said it was a common problem with GM's and have a new cable that will fix it. Was tired of always having to reset my clock. |
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LAS
New Member
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2009 : 7:22:35 PM
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Just returned from the first camping trip with the new Rockwood 8319ss. Went to the mountains of Virginia. The Expedition did a great job of pulling even crossing the Mountain across Skyline Drive. Two issues: First, noticed that the comode has a leak around the base where is sits on the floor, so that probably means that internally it is leaking much more. Second, the trailer loves the hitch ball so much, that is does not want to release!!! What size ball do these trailers use... Seems that the ball I used on the last trailer might be too large.
Othen than the two issues listed, this is a fantastic trailer, very comfortable and nice to have the power accessories! Great layout for our needs and good to be able to catch the ballgame with the large screen TV to boot! |
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Arn
Starting Member
Canada
3 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2009 : 8:27:42 PM
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The ball size is 2-5/16". Did you lube the ball before hitching? That can cause release problems. If the truck & trailer aren't level that can cause problems too.
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Draytondave
Average Member
Canada
249 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2009 : 9:33:39 PM
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Arn I had a problem when hitching up and dropping off the ball. At first I thought the ball was to big but after a good look found that the catch was not retracting all the way back and I needed to grind it a little. After that it worked great. Here is a photo.
Dave
Dave
2002 Ford 5.4 F-150 4x4 XTR.
Monroe coil over rear shocks
Reece W/D Hitch, Twin Reece friction sway bars.
2008 Flagstaff 831RLSS
 
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Draytondave
Average Member
Canada
249 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2009 : 9:35:55 PM
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This is where the latch should go back to.
Dave
Dave
2002 Ford 5.4 F-150 4x4 XTR.
Monroe coil over rear shocks
Reece W/D Hitch, Twin Reece friction sway bars.
2008 Flagstaff 831RLSS
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CaLBar
Average Member
Canada
254 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2009 : 07:11:50 AM
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Arn,
I had the same problem and did the same thing that Dave did. Need to grind a bit more off of mine as it still sticks in the winter when it is cold out.
Rob
CaLBaR
2009 Toyota Tundra 5.7 4x4 TRD Crew Max
2007 8298SS
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LAS
New Member
USA
13 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2009 : 07:50:59 AM
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| Thanks for the responses. That is the ball size that I am using, so check that off the list of causes. I did not lube the ball, I never have done that in the past with my other trailer, so I will try that. Now the the grinding... Where are we talking about grinding? I dropped it down so that all of the weight of the trailer was on the hitch and held the catch all the way back while raising the trailer. I ran out of lift and raised the back of the TV. (very strong jack). I did this several times, and finally the hitch released. You would think that this would never be a problem! |
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Just Ordered New Rockwood!!!!
