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I can't seem to find what year your Rockwood is. My A192HW (taller version of your 122) is a 2017. I guess if your pilot light on your fridge goes out you have to manually re-light it? All the controls for my dometic are on the front. There are none in the back. If the pilot light goes out it automatically relights. That's why I was asking if you had to relight it and what year it is. I've been full timing in my a192hw for almost 5 years and haven't had any trouble. You do have to keep up with basic maintenance and caulking but that's the same with any camper. I did also reinforce the piano hinges on the walls by doubling up on the screws. Your camper looks newer but hard to believe set my refrigerator/freezer would be more advanced than yours.

What an epic adventure! Loved it. Thank you for sharing. I can't imagine the time it took to edit all that footage, great job.

Nice video. These things have remained unchanged for many years now. Some things I wish Rockwood did with these… 1-make RV frame out of aluminum considering how much water can get in. No wood framing at all. I believe Aliner has this. A fully welded frame could in theory mean putting the unit on another frame if absolutely needed. An actual aluminum frame for the base would save weight as well. All much more expensive but I think would help these last longer. 2-make roof windows optional. Too much leaking and maintenance on those. Older units don’t have those. 3-smaller side windows. More insulation, stronger structure. 4-I like the idea of putting a tarp over the unit. Sort of like a rain fly on a tent. Really shouldn’t be necessary to waterproof the trailer, but would help. I bet it would be a bit quieter during rain too. Helps waterproof camper better. Make slots to attach rainfly poles in the corners. Makes it possible for bigger vestibule on door side. 5-remove built-in stove and just make a metal surface next to sink with gas hookup for a portable gas stove like a Coleman stove. You can cook inside or outside depending on weather. You can already take the table out, why not stove too? I would rather have a 2 burner stove with bigger burners anyway with an option for a griddle. I think some of these come with a table that mounts to side of trailer which is good. 6- remove some of the smaller outer storage doors. Again, more chance for leaks. Just keep it simple with fewer openings. 7-I like your way of covering the vents on the side. Perhaps a factory option that screws in. 8- Not sure if it would work well, but make storage bin accessible from inside. You can load tubs from outside and get inside. Although this could introduce more leaks.

Why not run the frig on 12v while driving instead of propane.

Where did you get the carpet?

... You could cover those exposed exterior wires with pool noodles to keep then less exposed.

Thanks for posting just about all of them leak

Wow! Great information, especially if you do any off-roading. Still a perfect size.

Look at the Dc to Dc portable charger from Bluetti if you want to charge super fast from your vehicle. It’s amazing.

Well, if I were going to buy an A-Frame camper, it wouldn't be anything Rockwood. It'd be A-Liner. I think that's a huge part of the issues here, buying a poorer-quality copycat brand. MOST RV makers -- regardless of class (A, B, C, 5er, truck-camper) -- are Crap Makers. The Forest River conglomerate (umbrella/parent company of many RV brands) may be the CHIEF Crap-Maker. Thor is another one. I'd buy NOTHING either of those two make...not just because they're crap, but because of their sorry "warranties" and Customer Care (right) after the sale. You have to search very carefully for the better RV makes (most of which are Canadian, BTW), but it's certainly worth the time/effort to do so. -- BR

I appreciate your video. The more watch reviews of campers, RV's and such. The more I'm convinced not to buy one. I think, the best thing to do is buy a cargo trailer or van and build it, and/or hire contractors to install stuff to my specifications.

I don't blame you if you sale it. I had a Aliner for about 3 years and had all the problems you did and more. The worse was when we had a bad storm, and it almost blew the top off. Water came in and we got wet. I then made a strap to hold it down after that. We had a gas leak, so I took the propane off. I had to repair the roof because of leaking windows. We did have fun times in it, but when we got back, I always had to work on it. I agree with you the walls are to thin. I the Summer in Al. We got so hot, the A/C couldn't keep up. I even went to a 6,000 BTU. Funny thing, I had a smile on my face the day we bought it, and also the day we sold it. If you don't mind working, it's a good Camper

Thanks for the video! We don’t have a trailer and already have 2’itis Considered tear drop, too small. A frame? Looks good, but if we have a trailer bigger then tear drop, should have a bathroom (my lovely bride requires). Alas, the bathroom options in A Frame are too close for comfort. Soooo, now we are looking at casita or Geo/E Pro trailers. On the upside, buy once, cry once hahaha….we could have cycled through camping with all these. I like the A frames though and appreciate your insight here, happy holidays!

Great video! How does the Tacoma do towing it? I’d like to get one of these trailers too and have the same truck.

I appreciate your honesty about the issues on that camper. It’s very nice looking and does accommodate everything necessary except, I guess, space but some of those issues there should be no excuse if they want to make a more excellent product.

When I had my Rockwood A - frame camper , I added a two inch block lift and 15 inch wheels with larger tires. Good times were had with it .

Good information. Keep it up

Maybe if it had trailing arm suspension and an articulating hitch.

I bought a Rockwood because of the heavier frame. A-Liners have a flimsy frame. Maybe you should have spent a little more money and got a 213HW or a 214 HW. These are much better trailer than the Rockwood or Flagstaff entry level trailers.

I am amazed that you still own your A-frame trailer after your video about a year ago dissing A-frame campers. I own a Forest River Rockwood 213 HW and find it to be the right size for a 75-year-old.

We had a Rockwood A122. Great for a smaller couple. Easy to tow, see over, goes into the garage. 5 minute set-up for two.

Thanks,really good information on these trailers, I've been shoping for one with out buying and your video is a huge help in the actual decision ,I've owned two full size trailers and want something that folds down for better travel ,or maybe not.thanks again!

I owe A213HW. Never have I heard of such issues. Nothing on mine has gone out. Maintenance is key to anything. You need a tank more than a camper. Thank you

12/22/24 I owe Rockwood A frame. I've had zero issues with my camper. Maintenance is key to anything. It's just myself. It cost me money and I take care of it. My towing vehicle is a range Rover Discovery. From Key West Florida.

How would set up and tear down work in a rain storm. I’m not sure how it could be performed without getting any of the interior wet. Since my travel style includes one night overnight travel stops, I’m not sure it would be a good fit.

Great video. Been thinking about selling my offroad teardrop to get a hard sided popup.

Great video … straight up info on these units. The only thing missing is the actual travel experience which I had, so believe me when I say “beware of what you buy”.

Well, they are not meant for off-road of any kind. I don’t care what the badge says. I’ve owned two and they are not for people who are not mechanically inclined.

Great side-by-side comparison, thank you for this. Also - almost lost it @5:44 when the guy tightens his belt!🤣

Excellent video. Exactly what someone needs to hear from an owner. I loved how you covered all the things you hate about it. Most of them are easily fixed but the poor quality in workmanship is a real bummer especially with how much they charge. The underside wiring is atrouciousst and would not cost that much more to do properly. The a wall bending is inexcusable. Where the window starts is obviously the weakest point because of the lack of material support, you would have expected the manufacturer to use some think aluminium angles there that would not have added any more to the cost. Thanks for an excellent review, I was considering getting an a frame, now I have things to think about. I wonder if I will just look for a hi lo if they still make those.

Your review ROCKS!!! I appreciate your honesty and in-depth review.!

What a cool trip and nice camper you got there.

I found your video interesting but "flimsy" is a poor choice of words, it is built to be light weight and as for storage it has more than enough and actually is very easy to overload, I know from experience. The bed is a queen XL which is longer than normal and as for the table I prefer not having a metal stub sticking out of the floor so it is easier to store things under it and easier to clean the floor also putting in a rug to keep the floor warm is easier or as you say take it outside so there is no need to carry an extra table for cleaning those fish. My husband and I have had a canvas pop-up, a 32 foot class C motorhome and a 28 foot travel trailer, a 36 foot 5th wheel through the years. We currently own a 2017 Rockwood A122S and I wouldn't trade the convenience and space of it for anything. I can pop it up in a rest area in less than 3 minutes and be sitting down fixing lunch or even taking a nap. I am a 66 year old woman with arthritis and I can still open it and take care of it myself due to it being light weight. I will say my husband and I have made a few changes to make it more comfortable. I added a 3 shelf wire rack on the microwave cabinet which created a place to hang jackets and umbrellas right beside the door, It has 4 plastic boxes for storage and our television mounts on it. We have lived in it all over the united states since retiring in 2017 and I love it. The windows seem to be a problem on all a-frames but the skylight bubble windows are used to give more headspace over the table and the back of the bed and I believe is the only reason they added them but I would hate to lose that head space. I also love that my fuel mileage doesn't hardly change with or without my trailer and we have traveled all over the US as far as Arizona to the west, to North Dakota to the North, to Florida to the south and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to the east. Now a few tips to make it better, first exposed wires add plastic wire sheath, the exposed wood, undercoat it the way we do vehicles, the stereo always being on just add a switch to shut off the power, the light from the power display just cut and screw a flap of tool box liner over it, as for an awning ours came with an add a room we have never used so we don't carry the weight but awnings are heavy, they break and they wear out an e-z up type canopy or umbrella makes more sense. We use the 8 foot SPF50 Sportbrella with an umbrella screen house. The sportbrella is nice because it has tie downs and sun protection. I did give you a thumbs up for the time you put into the video and your opinion but remember the pros far outweigh the cons and you can make it more personalized and I hope you enjoy it for years to come.

Not a good idea to tow with pilot lights lit.....if pilot blows out it could cause fire. Have you ever seen a trailer on side of road burned up? Guess what happened? Also ill-legal in some areas of country. NOT SAFE!

I have a 2014 and need to do this. What year is yours?

Thanks for posting this, I was looking at both of them.

Great video, really enjoyed it.

Were you in Arizona?

what would You buy instead of this ...?

You should check the wood framing material inside the Aliner and Rockwood. Also check how they secure the cabin to the frame. Never mind the creature comforts.

Is that a 7 1/8 on the base support height?

Thank you for a carefully created video. Those gas struts on the Rockwood are a joke. I’m a former Chalet owner. I love the A-frame concept!

I have had many rvs from 5th wheel to class b to 35 ft travel trailer to a tiny rockwood 15tb. They all had little things to fix. Almost all of the rvs available today are pretty poorly made. The foldable one you see here should have more problems with it naturally because you constantly take it down to travel. If you want a easy towable rv these are very good. You drag around a 9 foot tall box all day and think about the actual wind resistance you get. It's incredible. These units are not much over 6 ft. tall. Lower than your average tow vehicle. That means sooo much. It's not just about the weight of the rv folks. These make sense because you don't have to buy a 80k pickup to pull it. I like them and might even buy one. I just sold my Rockwood tb. Bought it in the midwest for 15k new in early 2019. Just sold it in 2024 for 15k. The quality and the fact I really take care of my stuff really paid off. My advice. Beat up the hell out of these RV dealers on their "listed" prices. Walk away if you have to. Find a better deal. Markup in all RVs are incredible. And there are dealers that are hung with these overpriced little gems. These poor people that bought during the pandemic are now selling at huge losses because they paid crazy sticker prices and now aren't needing them. There are deals on used ones if you know how to negotiate.

Glad I saw this thorough review. We are considering a used model for our first camper (tent campers until now). Thanks for pointing out things to watch for re: fixes and upgrades we can do ourselves.

my homemade tarp goes up in seconds. I attached a rope that stays at the Apex.With a loop at the end and I screwd in two metal u hooks to the ends Of my trailer. All three tie downs are six inches before the edge, So I don't have any gaps At the top. I use three carabiners on the tarp to attatch. Then I have one really long retractable poll and two regular size retractable polls. I use big washers to fit over.The ends of the retractable polls held on by carabiners. With three tie downs to the ground.

On my sportliner made by aliner, you never fold the first triangle Shaped wall down without the table underneath it For support. The tables supposed to go In the middle. Of the room with the first wall resting on it. Also my two thousand and seven has never leaked or cracked. Only replacement needed was for the bungies. And the door fits like a tuppaware lid. I'm just saying A liner all the way!

Not quite a piece of cake trip . If a semi is delivering You back up until there is room for both . No guard rails keeping you from a death drop . Remember when visiting that it is bear and native people who are the majority .

Ez breezy shade cover. Popup with two wooden blocks that lift the legs high enough for the door. 2. Attach a 10 ft post just over the doors and attach a tarp with two post at the end. Voila shade

too bad you didnt leave room for the seats to recline.