Pro tip: flip the door shade Upside-down so it pulls down from the top to open. It makes it easier to crack it open a sliver to peek outside because it's now at eye level. I would definitely get the theater seat and prefer the 12v fridge. Lighter cabs are the way to go for me. I like this rig.
@@beenieweenie1986 Uhh...well that would mean it wouldn't stay open either if you had it installed "normally". It would actually be worse because all bunched up on top the material is heavier. Fyi: My buddy switched his and it works great, no problems after at least a couple of years.
@@dinosaur6756 Would you rather your privacy shade fail and give you privacy or fail and prevent you from having it? If you install it upside down when it fails you won't be able to close it. If it's installed normally when it fails you will have to lift it to see who is out there.
@@beenieweenie1986 maybe a locking mechanism like a little string and loop at the top could solve that issue so it never falls down and stays secured when its locked
Love the new video inserts that offer direct comparison of options! Josh your video's get better and better - thanks for all the effort you put into these!
As always. Very nice tour. Im in washington state and retire in 2 years. I think I might just drive over to see you guys when its time to get my rockwood. I AM SOLD !! Love those trailers. Thank you for the great tour.
What’s not to hate on this one and love the options. I would go with the sofa and find some side tables for sofa. Very nice TT. Thanks for sharing Josh👍👍
love the dark interior, but glad they give you the option of the lighter shade. I would go with the dinette, or the sofa bed. got to have somewhere for my little man to sleep. double up the solar. 12v frig. very nice kitchen, inside and out. great storage everywhere. the shade in the door is a plus. definitely the awning over the slide out from the factory. the rear hitch is also a great extra. it's going on the list. thanks for showing both options.
The storage tray is absolutely brilliant! What’s not to love about this model? Nice full timer for a single. Really like the graphics on this model, the red accents really stand out.
Our exact camper - first one with the dark interior and 12v fridge. It's the perfect camper for us. Need to be under 28' (city ordinance), wanted private bedroom and outdoor kitchen. Fine for boondocking, but probably need a daily generator charge unless you do some major energy conservation or you are in full sun. If you do use shore power, we love the fireplace. Pumps out tons of heat. It feels bigger than it is - had the in-laws with us for a weekend, and we didn't feel crowded. BIggest negatives are lack of major outdoor storage and the bedroom is a little tight. There is nothing else out there that checked off so many boxes. Job well done, Rockwood and Mr. Nerd.
This is a sweet little camper!!I love a sofa, my husband loves a dinette. Dinofa! The bathroom has some nice storage, but I kind of like a walk-through bathroom especially in a smaller tt. Maybe the toilet would have more space if it were a walk-through. Also, love the darker wood tone, love the pull out storage trough in the back! Rockwood, brilliant!!
❤️both of them. Momma “aka” my wife, she also got excited on both. She said to tell you that when you don’t have your cap on she’s blinded by the light🤣🤣🤣. 👍👍👍👍keep’m coming
I’d go with the u-dinette and add a light weight lounge chair, or maybe a gamer chair that reclines. Might be tight with the slide closed, but could work.
You can use the RV app to open/close. So if you really need to sleep on the road..open the slide, and close it using the app...actually its added security as no one else could access your bed at night :)
Super duper nice! Front kitchens nail storage & useable countertop space beautifully. Even though there's probably the same surface square footage as side kitchen models. Plus the nice wide front windows allow for great outside views. Love 'em!
THE HATORADE HAS BEEN SPLASHED!!!! I LOVE U-Shaped Dinnettes 1million times more than a sofa or lounge!!! It's like sitting at a booth at a restaurant. I would bundle up on a cold day, with my fido 🐕and watch tv while eating at the table or writing in my journal, or drawing, or on the computer!
I love both of these. Wasn't sure about the darker decor in smallish area, but it doesn't look confining. I could manage with either the theatre seats or the big U-dinette, for different reasons. They both look comfortable. Love the front kitchen, enough drawers 👍
The drains under the slide and double drains was in the Grand Design 2600RB so they had the same problem but ran a pipe to the back and put the whole drain system back with gray and black pulls facing out! I hope this model goes that way too!
Trying to catch up, have always loved this unit over the years, only thing that was funny was the fridge door hitting the TV, but the 12v with the switchable hinges you Don't have that problem, I like the darker color but with the couch, great (units) overall👍👍
Having purchased the big sister 8335 last year We are truly spoiled with the front kitchen and rear bedroom. Rockwood builds a fantastic product and Hatlett RV is da’ bomb dealer when it comes to customer service. If and when the time comes again we will be back to purchase another Rockwood.
@Gil Skillz Hello from Arizona>>>>>two years out for ours, but Haylett's has EARNED our business for sure. Josh is an asset to his family business and to the camping public as a whole. The amount of knowlege and education that he takes the time to share is greatly appreciated.
@@bradchabad I completely agree! I watch all his UA-cam videos! Best word to describe Josh is "Genuine". 2 years out? From getting your RV, or 2 years out after purchasing your RV? I know with shortages it's taking a boatload of time to fulfill orders. It's really nice to meet RV/camping enthusists. :)
@@GilSkillz Hey Gil. 2 years from getting our retirement dream. Love the Cougar 22MLS ,but then again the runner up is the "hold my beer" Rockrock 2507s. We have time, but oh the education, advice, open transparence at Haylett's is awesome for all of us. I hear Michigan is beautiful......
I have a 2017 2506 and we love it. I would like to see an outdoor sink instead of the pull out stove. My 2017 has both. The stove i rarley use because i have a griddle and self standing camp stove. But the sink is very handy.
We have the 2019 2506s sins spring 2018 with Dinette we love it, travel for four years . Can't go to the Bathroom if the slide is in!!!!!! well we deal with it. we love are trailer have 15000 miles on it. you have to let the slide about 20" out then it works. if you a skinny Dude. Good video Josh thanks Werner
I love the darker decor, the two way fridge for off grid camping and the awesome option for a sofa or theater seating👍 but I have to say that my first reaction when I saw the dinette as the only place to sit was😱😱😱
We have the dinette and find it to be just fine... we use the throw pillow as back rests and put our feet up. It's great for games and puzzles... For a football game there was enough room for me to bring my zero gravity chair in and lay back. If you want a small camper that gives you options, this one is it. If we were full timing, I might think about the theatre seating. As weekend warriors, I like the flexibility of the dinette.
@@zzbear317 That’s awesome that it works for you! I’ve had more than one RV with just a dinette in my 3 decades of camping, but I just find that dinettes seem to get more uncomfortable as you get older. It took us two years to find our current small mini lite 2205s with only theater seating for a place to sit. Thankfully this is our last camper because my wife would never get another trailer without them, lol!
I’ve always thought ovens are too small. I like in this one that it’s on the end so there’s not a wall next to it and there’s the possibility of putting a full size in counter range right there.
When it comes to the sofa option I'm all about the T.V. trays as to keep setting up the table would become tiresome. As for the movable table, I'd store it in the basement for outdoor use incase or no picnic table.
I like this floor plan the best. All I would change is the radius shower- make it a rectangle for larger people & eliminate the bathroom pantry. Well- I would also get rid of the crapet (aka carpet) in the slideouts. Perhaps this layout makes it harder to tow?!?
Overall, I love this camper. Since the theater seating is not “straight on, no neck braking” viewing I would have liked to have seen the tv swivel towards the seating just to see how much would heads have to be turned. Giving up the vent for extra storage and vice versa is not ever going to be a deal breaker. Thanks for that info Josh! I would hate to crush something due to not being informed. The awning/door overlap was a gold nugget of information. I really like this “double feature” as you called it. I enjoy the more lengthy videos you post, but I like them all! CARY ON FORMER MOUNTAIN DEW-ian!
Thought I did swing the TV out and show it from the seating... maybe I did that in our photos and not on video? I feel like I did that... See here media.inventory.level5marketing.com/dist/app_images/2022-Forest_River-Rockwood-Coldwater_MI-2506S-8093723-4624-20211001115213351.jpg
Theater seats, darker wood, 300 ah lithium battery, shift bathroom to the slide side to give travel access, griddle cover to keep the side of the rig clean. This would be our "perfect rig"!
The light wood is nice, but I prefer the dark wood, but still prefer the lighter more modern looking flooring. Strangely, I would want the U-Dinette - eating, playing cards etc. while facing the other person vs. side-by-side all the time
Rockwood’s web page shows Solar as standard which indicates to me that it should still be there even with the 2 way fridge. But manufacturer web pages (somewhat inexplicably) often lag way behind what’s actually being sold. That’s a major industry wide failure in my opinion. If it was mine I’d get the 12v fridge, dark interior and the theater seats. I personally think that without the Dinette there should be factory installed cabinets on either one side (if they don’t want to center the furniture) or both. It just looks unfinished with all that empty space there.
Rockwood’s web page doesn’t yet match their build sheets which also aren’t exactly matching their arriving units so I think there’s updates upon updates for which we have never been alerted yet
As always love your videos! We just ordered a Rockwood Rockwood 25 0 7 and added the gas electric refrigerator. Are you saying we don't get the solar and inverter ? I went over our order there is no option for a solar panel just an extrasolar panel. Our dealer isn't sure I thought maybe you would be able to clear this up. Thanks in advance
Solar package is basically bolted onto the 12v fridge If you order the 2-way fridge then you also have to request the solar pkg in addition. So you may want to make the request to your sales contact
Josh, in your experience and feedback from customers, how is the 2506s with off-grid camping? Specifically, when taking this on dirt roads and off the pavement? Does the suspension work well? I’d be nervous about it flexing and possibly breaking stuff. Especially the glass shower door. Or even cabinets getting knocked off the walls? I’m hoping I’m just a nervous nancy 😜 and overthinking. Thank you for all the content you provide!
Hey. hey watch it on the dinette not as comfortable as a sofa. Our Class A has innerspring cushions in the dinette and man it is really comfortable to lay on. I like the lighter colors. Makes the interior look bigger. The space on the sides of the seats is great storage space, Lots of options.
My wife and I go back and forth between the 2506s and 2516s. We like them both. Will Rockwood be going to a 2,000-watt inverter and two solar panels on the roof with an upgraded battery? We do like the 5,585 lbs base weight and length of 25'11".
I like that darker woodtone, adds a warm feeling to the camper, the lighter wall colors and the front kitchen make it feel bigger. As much as I would like the guest space the dinette offers, I'd pick the theater seats. Travel access isn't good on this one, l do like the passthrough storage on front bed models and a full queen, none of that means I wouldn't consider this model though, it has a lot to offer.
Question, why in Rockwood's factory brochures is the 2022 dry weight 5528 and tongue weight 814 while 2021 it is 5281 and 644. 170lbs higher tongue weight from one year to the next?! The units look almost identical.
Did they change the angle wall on this one or am I mixing it up with the 2516S. I remember the fridge being turned toward the door and a pantry being next to it. This made the angle wall tighter to the slide. My vote is theater seat and Newport Ash. I also like the power stabilizers that are on ours. One less tool to drag with us on every trip. I’m not sure about the rear drawer. How many camp sites have you been to with no or limited rear access.
Hello! I just bought a ‘20 model. It has two grey tanks, as you know. Can you inform me which tank in the control panel is “grey 2”? Is that the kitchen or bathroom tank? Thanks!
One of your salesmen told me that front kitchens have a much heavier hitch weight which makes sense, but is it considerable enough to affect your vehicle and towig?
Apologies I am not in the regular flow of used rv pricing right now and would have to review in more detail to be able to give you reliable advisory here
Not in this size. Those are a little too big to fit into the available spaces of most smaller RVs. You don't tend to see them showing up until super slide-sized campers with nearly no exceptions
I probably misspoke or something Gas/Elec IS 2-way, yes. Apologies if I said something stupid 2-way fridges definitely draw far less battery power on propane mode vs 12v. no question there. hope that helps
1:03 Now THAT’s How You Do Brown Wood❗️Looks natural & not too dark‼️🤩 #Autumn 🍂 as I’m usually a lighter #NewportAsh fan 👍🏽 * Newport Ash makes me think of ash from a Newport cigarette 🚬 😅😂🤣😆
Theoretically, how cold could you camp in this thing before the lines freeze? Even with the tank heaters? Does Rockwood still offer the upgraded axle for larger tires? Also, what type of water heater? Do they still use a separate water heater tank or did they smarten up and use on demand propane? Can air heater be powered by propane and/or electric for boondocking/shore if needed?
Rockwood doesn't offer specific data on their cold camping so from an official/professional point I can't offer any specific numbers But we have a guy here in a conventional stick and tin camper with no enclosed underbelly or tank heaters who has survived a night at 17 degrees (though he said he kept his lines bleeding slightly to help keep water from sitting/freezing) It would have to get and stay *really* cold to fail
Water heater is gas/elec/dsi/fast recharge Still a tank'd water heater. I like on-demand but the marketplace as a whole has been very skiddish about adopting it though I see that slowly starting to change Fireplace is elec-only. Requires shore power or generator
@@JoshtheRVNerd Thank you. love your videos. Ive been contemplating this model for a while, or going extreme with the Imperial Explor Roamer1; but its also 4x the price. Being cold isnt my huge concern, I have a Conqueror 390 platinum right now and its still a turtleback tent and i camp in near freezing temps; i just cant haul water. My major concern is line freeze and damage. I Plan on moving to WY or ID (from phoenix) soon and I want to be able to use this in colder climates. From the way you sweat taking these videos, looks like these are not all that well insulated lol.
I know this has a heat pad for the tanks, but is there a heat vent that flows into the underbelly to help keep the guts warm? How many solar panels can you add from the factory? ( i only see the option for a single 190W on the build sheet). Is the battery management system good with lithium? Is there any way to add more than 2 batteries?
@@jasonnaparalla8040 When the RVs aren't climate controlled it doesn't much matter their insulation mid-summer. Your own home would turn into a sweat box as well lol
Josh is it possible to order with neither the dinette or recliner? Like have it as a blank space so we can put our own seating in? I have this question on several rv's.
*Possibly.* I definitely think it's possible but it's a custom request. They sometimes actually still upcharge for that due to the special oversight required MAYBE not, though. Again -- would need to verify. Our team is always happy to ask the extra questions like that on your behalf in return for the fair shake at working with you. Thinking of something like a desk or..??
As we are looking for a couple trailer that is light - this is a nice trailer. Dont like the camp queen but worry about the space if put a true queen. Is it true that sometimes its better to go with the screw down jacks over the power cause you can put a little weight onthe screw downs to help level if needed and the electric are just stabilizer. A local dealer told me that. As I said before, we want a Rockwood Signature 8263mbr, but cant tow it, so we are looking for a couple trailer and REALLY like the Rockwoods but have been looking at the Cougar 22MLS as an option. An more recommendations?
About the jacks: No. Stabilizer jacks are for stabilizing. Not leveling. There is a difference. But in my experience I've always felt manual jacks provided more stability though I think that gap has closed a lot over the years Without knowing things like your vehicle and intentions I really have no idea of what to recommend. I see too many comments daily to remember each person's vehicles based on previous posts unfortunately. You're at a point that I would have to recommend speaking with a sales person. With some more specific info they can provide more specific options
@@JoshtheRVNerd Josh, do you work with clients as far as sales. Coule we work with you on a trailer and then drive up when it came in once we have decided on what we want?
I have seen one of those pull out cargo drawers on another flagstaff model , is this something that just rockwood does ? I saw a drawer I the 2019s equivalent on the driver side and it fit so well. Can’t find out where to get one of these
Flagstaff is a literal clone of Rockwood if you were not aware. They're made by the same staff in the same facilities. Same features.. everything It's not a common feature done by many that's for sure
Josh can it be ordered with cloth fabric seating? Our Mini 2017 Pleather jack knife sofa lasted 3 years before it all started peeling like a bad sunburn. Just a total mess !!
Not at this time sir. Currently they offer two interior seating colors but both are the same material you're seeing here. Cloth seating seems to be a rare find nowadays.
Is the fridge opening into the TV? So if I’m watching it from the seats, I have to retract the TV. Open the refrigerator get what I want. Then pull the TV back. That’s strange.
Pro tip: flip the door shade Upside-down so it pulls down from the top to open. It makes it easier to crack it open a sliver to peek outside because it's now at eye level. I would definitely get the theater seat and prefer the 12v fridge. Lighter cabs are the way to go for me. I like this rig.
Only problem would be after awhile gravity will make it fall instead of close
@@beenieweenie1986 Uhh...well that would mean it wouldn't stay open either if you had it installed "normally". It would actually be worse because all bunched up on top the material is heavier. Fyi: My buddy switched his and it works great, no problems after at least a couple of years.
@@dinosaur6756 Would you rather your privacy shade fail and give you privacy or fail and prevent you from having it? If you install it upside down when it fails you won't be able to close it. If it's installed normally when it fails you will have to lift it to see who is out there.
I'd just cut a hole in the ceiling & install a periscope. -]°°[- 😁
@@beenieweenie1986 maybe a locking mechanism like a little string and loop at the top could solve that issue so it never falls down and stays secured when its locked
Love the new video inserts that offer direct comparison of options! Josh your video's get better and better - thanks for all the effort you put into these!
Yeah this wasn’t intended but it really came together
As always. Very nice tour. Im in washington state and retire in 2 years. I think I might just drive over to see you guys when its time to get my rockwood. I AM SOLD !! Love those trailers.
Thank you for the great tour.
What’s not to hate on this one and love the options. I would go with the sofa and find some side tables for sofa. Very nice TT. Thanks for sharing Josh👍👍
love the dark interior, but glad they give you the option of the lighter shade.
I would go with the dinette, or the sofa bed. got to have somewhere for my little man to sleep.
double up the solar. 12v frig. very nice kitchen, inside and out. great storage everywhere. the shade in the door is a plus. definitely the awning over the slide out from the factory. the rear hitch is also a great extra. it's going on the list. thanks for showing both options.
Not every day I get the chance to do it like this!
The storage tray is absolutely brilliant! What’s not to love about this model? Nice full timer for a single. Really like the graphics on this model, the red accents really stand out.
Our exact camper - first one with the dark interior and 12v fridge. It's the perfect camper for us. Need to be under 28' (city ordinance), wanted private bedroom and outdoor kitchen. Fine for boondocking, but probably need a daily generator charge unless you do some major energy conservation or you are in full sun. If you do use shore power, we love the fireplace. Pumps out tons of heat. It feels bigger than it is - had the in-laws with us for a weekend, and we didn't feel crowded. BIggest negatives are lack of major outdoor storage and the bedroom is a little tight. There is nothing else out there that checked off so many boxes. Job well done, Rockwood and Mr. Nerd.
TY so much John! :)
beauty.. one with table hands down.. i dont camp to watch TV inside on theatre seating.. im outside until bedtime
I agree.. but on rainy days.. it could past the time.. just saying...
This is a sweet little camper!!I love a sofa, my husband loves a dinette. Dinofa!
The bathroom has some nice storage, but I kind of like a walk-through bathroom especially in a smaller tt. Maybe the toilet would have more space if it were a walk-through. Also, love the darker wood tone, love the pull out storage trough in the back! Rockwood, brilliant!!
My parents seen that one at our local Rockwood dealership in Los Banos and loved it. It is a nice floor plan.
❤️both of them. Momma “aka” my wife, she also got excited on both. She said to tell you that when you don’t have your cap on she’s blinded by the light🤣🤣🤣. 👍👍👍👍keep’m coming
Thanks for sharing!!
I think the lighter interior is my favorite, it makes the trailer feel much larger than the darker trailer! Both trailers are both awesome!
Ty Jeff
I’d go with the u-dinette and add a light weight lounge chair, or maybe a gamer chair that reclines. Might be tight with the slide closed, but could work.
While I do not like losing restroom access during travel, literally everything else is there. This mini does a lot of maxi... with moxy!!
Nice :)
You can use the RV app to open/close. So if you really need to sleep on the road..open the slide, and close it using the app...actually its added security as no one else could access your bed at night :)
@@jasonnaparalla8040 I call that "being safe from them gas station murder hobos what come to gitchya"
But yes - this is 100% a thing you can do :)
@@JoshtheRVNerd 😂😂😂 Murder Hobos 🤡🤡
Super duper nice! Front kitchens nail storage & useable countertop space beautifully. Even though there's probably the same surface square footage as side kitchen models. Plus the nice wide front windows allow for great outside views. Love 'em!
THE HATORADE HAS BEEN SPLASHED!!!! I LOVE U-Shaped Dinnettes 1million times more than a sofa or lounge!!! It's like sitting at a booth at a restaurant. I would bundle up on a cold day, with my fido 🐕and watch tv while eating at the table or writing in my journal, or drawing, or on the computer!
Haha
I love both of these. Wasn't sure about the darker decor in smallish area, but it doesn't look confining. I could manage with either the theatre seats or the big U-dinette, for different reasons. They both look comfortable. Love the front kitchen, enough drawers 👍
The darker wood is very classy
But that lighter tone.. man
The drains under the slide and double drains was in the Grand Design 2600RB so they had the same problem but ran a pipe to the back and put the whole drain system back with gray and black pulls facing out! I hope this model goes that way too!
Trying to catch up, have always loved this unit over the years, only thing that was funny was the fridge door hitting the TV, but the 12v with the switchable hinges you Don't have that problem, I like the darker color but with the couch, great (units) overall👍👍
Having purchased the big sister 8335 last year We are truly spoiled with the front kitchen and rear bedroom. Rockwood builds a fantastic product and Hatlett RV is da’ bomb dealer when it comes to customer service. If and when the time comes again we will be back to purchase another Rockwood.
They've truly become the KINGS of the Front Kitchens. I think they have like.. 4 now or something like that lol
That Picard impression made my day lol
Made it so!
Wait till my family hears about this! Impostor! Lol…you may need to be assimilated.
As usual, you rock Josh! When I'm ready to buy an RV, I'M COMING TO YOU! :) Hello from Maine!
We said the same thing. We coming from Maryland.
@@doreenhall8611 I've never seen a salesmen for anything be as transparent as Josh from Haylett RV. He's an asset to his family owned business. :)
@Gil Skillz Hello from Arizona>>>>>two years out for ours, but Haylett's has EARNED our business for sure. Josh is an asset to his family business and to the camping public as a whole. The amount of knowlege and education that he takes the time to share is greatly appreciated.
@@bradchabad I completely agree! I watch all his UA-cam videos! Best word to describe Josh is "Genuine". 2 years out? From getting your RV, or 2 years out after purchasing your RV? I know with shortages it's taking a boatload of time to fulfill orders. It's really nice to meet RV/camping enthusists. :)
@@GilSkillz Hey Gil. 2 years from getting our retirement dream. Love the Cougar 22MLS ,but then again the runner up is the "hold my beer" Rockrock 2507s. We have time, but oh the education, advice, open transparence at Haylett's is awesome for all of us. I hear Michigan is beautiful......
I have a 2017 2506 and we love it. I would like to see an outdoor sink instead of the pull out stove. My 2017 has both. The stove i rarley use because i have a griddle and self standing camp stove. But the sink is very handy.
I don't dislike that idea. The logic is super sound..
10:23 you could pull it 🛋 out all together & make it a lovely little office 😉
I could see that
We have the 2019 2506s sins spring 2018 with Dinette we love it, travel for four years . Can't go to the Bathroom if the slide is in!!!!!! well we deal with it. we love are trailer have 15000 miles on it. you have to let the slide about 20" out then it works. if you a skinny Dude. Good video Josh thanks Werner
Ty
I'm getting in the shopping mood
I love the darker decor, the two way fridge for off grid camping and the awesome option for a sofa or theater seating👍 but I have to say that my first reaction when I saw the dinette as the only place to sit was😱😱😱
I wish I had more opportunities to do an A/B display like this one. It ended up such a better video I think
We have the dinette and find it to be just fine... we use the throw pillow as back rests and put our feet up. It's great for games and puzzles... For a football game there was enough room for me to bring my zero gravity chair in and lay back. If you want a small camper that gives you options, this one is it. If we were full timing, I might think about the theatre seating. As weekend warriors, I like the flexibility of the dinette.
@@zzbear317 That’s awesome that it works for you! I’ve had more than one RV with just a dinette in my 3 decades of camping, but I just find that dinettes seem to get more uncomfortable as you get older. It took us two years to find our current small mini lite 2205s with only theater seating for a place to sit. Thankfully this is our last camper because my wife would never get another trailer without them, lol!
0:38 Oooh 😯 I’m already liking this from the floor plan & what I saw behind you (decor)‼️ 👀…
I’ll have to add RockWood (MiniLite & GEO Pro) to my list (tied for 2nd) with CoachMan (Freedom Express) & #1 & still champion… KeyStone (Cougar)❗️
I really like the kitchen layout on this model.
Forget the mother-in-law suite, you've inspired me to start looking for Uncle Josh suites.
haha :)
Thanks 😊 Josh🎉
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May have found my next RV. Thanks again Josh!
My pleasure, Charles!
The fit and finish on the Rock Woods are really good!
Agreed
Umm.... the shades are on backwards. The Black Side should face in. To minimize solar heating.
I’ve always thought ovens are too small. I like in this one that it’s on the end so there’s not a wall next to it and there’s the possibility of putting a full size in counter range right there.
When it comes to the sofa option I'm all about the T.V. trays as to keep setting up the table would become tiresome. As for the movable table, I'd store it in the basement for outdoor use incase or no picnic table.
TV trays are a really under valued option
I like this floor plan the best. All I would change is the radius shower- make it a rectangle for larger people & eliminate the bathroom pantry. Well- I would also get rid of the crapet (aka carpet) in the slideouts. Perhaps this layout makes it harder to tow?!?
2023 did get rid of teh carpet btw! :)
Overall, I love this camper. Since the theater seating is not “straight on, no neck braking” viewing I would have liked to have seen the tv swivel towards the seating just to see how much would heads have to be turned.
Giving up the vent for extra storage and vice versa is not ever going to be a deal breaker. Thanks for that info Josh! I would hate to crush something due to not being informed. The awning/door overlap was a gold nugget of information.
I really like this “double feature” as you called it. I enjoy the more lengthy videos you post, but I like them all!
CARY ON FORMER MOUNTAIN DEW-ian!
Thought I did swing the TV out and show it from the seating... maybe I did that in our photos and not on video? I feel like I did that... See here media.inventory.level5marketing.com/dist/app_images/2022-Forest_River-Rockwood-Coldwater_MI-2506S-8093723-4624-20211001115213351.jpg
Already planning my next upgrade and this sounds like it’s a candidate
Theater seats, darker wood, 300 ah lithium battery, shift bathroom to the slide side to give travel access, griddle cover to keep the side of the rig clean.
This would be our "perfect rig"!
Interesting idea
You might like this one m.ua-cam.com/video/D1iyAjT9mp8/v-deo.html
The light wood is nice, but I prefer the dark wood, but still prefer the lighter more modern looking flooring. Strangely, I would want the U-Dinette - eating, playing cards etc. while facing the other person vs. side-by-side all the time
Ty for sharing. Helps me determine how to build our stuff
Love the lighter Cabinets and Stone upholstery!
It's my pick as well!
I like the kitchen and bathroom layout best!
I hope you get the 2514S in to review. I love that one. True queen murphy bed that you can use with the slide closed!
Had it on order for like a year now. It’s nuts. Have yet to get ONE
Love the layout
Very nice! Like the lighter decor although seeing it in person may change that opinion. The darker one is not really very dark.
Yeah the dark has a nice sheen to it and rich luster
This is my dream camper, I’d probably get it with the dinette and new port ash interior
TY
love that kitchen
this model is the one I've decided is for me. I just hope they still make it in a year or two when I buy,
She's pretty popular. I'll be surprised to see it phase out
Being October now, I would expect Uncle Josh to be in costume on occasion now... 😁
Really missed an opportunity
Rockwood’s web page shows Solar as standard which indicates to me that it should still be there even with the 2 way fridge. But manufacturer web pages (somewhat inexplicably) often lag way behind what’s actually being sold. That’s a major industry wide failure in my opinion.
If it was mine I’d get the 12v fridge, dark interior and the theater seats. I personally think that without the Dinette there should be factory installed cabinets on either one side (if they don’t want to center the furniture) or both. It just looks unfinished with all that empty space there.
Rockwood’s web page doesn’t yet match their build sheets which also aren’t exactly matching their arriving units so I think there’s updates upon updates for which we have never been alerted yet
Like this floor plan
I would like the windows that's around the u shaped dinette to be in the bedroom at the head of the bed, that would be exceptional! 😍
I like that idea
A Picard impression, in the middle of a Rockwood video??????? My life is complete
Engage
@@JoshtheRVNerd Make it so number one!
Love this model, thank you Josh.
My pleasure! Thank you for watching
I love Rockwood too. I haven’t decided between a 2509s or a 2511s and now you show this model and different decors. What is a person to do?
Easy: Get a "His" and a "Hers" lol :)
@@JoshtheRVNerd As soon as you have a two for one sale! Lol
Add the Theater seating what would be the ballpark on the price. And was it porcelain
Current price or last known MSRP at www.haylettautoandrv.com/inventory/?keyword=2506s
Josh, that underbed storage with the 2 drawers, it would be great to have 4-6 drawers thee to use for clothing storage
I'm sure someone could add a few more drawers. The top "Trunk" can work similarly
As always love your videos! We just ordered a Rockwood Rockwood 25 0 7 and added the gas electric refrigerator. Are you saying we don't get the solar and inverter ? I went over our order there is no option for a solar panel just an extrasolar panel. Our dealer isn't sure I thought maybe you would be able to clear this up. Thanks in advance
Solar package is basically bolted onto the 12v fridge
If you order the 2-way fridge then you also have to request the solar pkg in addition.
So you may want to make the request to your sales contact
Sounds like you picked a crappy dealer. Should've just drove to see Josh and his crew.
Josh, in your experience and feedback from customers, how is the 2506s with off-grid camping? Specifically, when taking this on dirt roads and off the pavement? Does the suspension work well? I’d be nervous about it flexing and possibly breaking stuff. Especially the glass shower door. Or even cabinets getting knocked off the walls? I’m hoping I’m just a nervous nancy 😜 and overthinking. Thank you for all the content you provide!
I don’t have a good bit of feedback for mini lites off the pavement. Apologies sir
Hi Josh, love this trailer. Does that 800lb hitch weight include full propane and batteries? Thanks, love watching all your vids
It does not. Empty empty
Hey. hey watch it on the dinette not as comfortable as a sofa. Our Class A has innerspring cushions in the dinette and man it is really comfortable to lay on. I like the lighter colors. Makes the interior look bigger. The space on the sides of the seats is great storage space, Lots of options.
These dinettes are not at all like your dinettes. That I can say with certainty!
Nice 🙂 Like lighter color theme. Last years model, available with solar?
The refrigerator opening into the TV would drive me crazy
My wife and I go back and forth between the 2506s and 2516s. We like them both. Will Rockwood be going to a 2,000-watt inverter and two solar panels on the roof with an upgraded battery? We do like the 5,585 lbs base weight and length of 25'11".
Rockwood is working on an advanced solar package but details are not yet fully available
We’re selling our Rockwood trailer 2022 2516s. We live in Albuquerque. We just bought it in April of this year 2022.
Theater Seat & get a custom set of side tables made. I like the layout with either color pallet.
Ty :)
I like that darker woodtone, adds a warm feeling to the camper, the lighter wall colors and the front kitchen make it feel bigger. As much as I would like the guest space the dinette offers, I'd pick the theater seats. Travel access isn't good on this one, l do like the passthrough storage on front bed models and a full queen, none of that means I wouldn't consider this model though, it has a lot to offer.
Sorry - which wood tone? Lighter or darker??
The darker one, guess I should fix that.
Josh
Yogurt: Don't worry about it! We'll meet again in Spaceballs 2: The Quest for More Money
Loving this lol :)
I love this 😍!
Question, why in Rockwood's factory brochures is the 2022 dry weight 5528 and tongue weight 814 while 2021 it is 5281 and 644. 170lbs higher tongue weight from one year to the next?! The units look almost identical.
Some standards might’ve changed and frankly mfg spec brochures are not to be taken for gospel in my experience
1 video 2 camper. let’s gooooooo
:)
Lighter interior color, theater seat, 12 v fridge. But the toilet needs turned a bit. Its not fluffy friendly. Lol
Yeah I am trying to get better about showing elbow room instead of just legs
Did they change the angle wall on this one or am I mixing it up with the 2516S. I remember the fridge being turned toward the door and a pantry being next to it. This made the angle wall tighter to the slide.
My vote is theater seat and Newport Ash. I also like the power stabilizers that are on ours. One less tool to drag with us on every trip. I’m not sure about the rear drawer. How many camp sites have you been to with no or limited rear access.
This model has seen a few revisions but I think you might be juggling it with the 2516s. Being so similar they kinda blend like that sometimes
@@JoshtheRVNerd Thanks for confirming my failing memory.
@@charlestaylor8832 Mine is more than questionable at times as well lol
A few years back we looked at the Apex 288bhs. do you know if they're still building them and have you done a video on them. Thanks
Don’t believe that model is still around. I think things like the 284bhss have replaced it
Hello! I just bought a ‘20 model. It has two grey tanks, as you know. Can you inform me which tank in the control panel is “grey 2”? Is that the kitchen or bathroom tank? Thanks!
I cannot remotely I’m afraid
Are the "sitck and tin" constructed RV's more effectively insulated than the "hard side" constructed RV's?
No. By default they’ll be pretty equal
The same packages could be applied to both but typically are not found on stick built units due to cost factors
Hey Josh love your videos. Have you got a video coming out any time soon for the Rockwood 2205s 2023. We are patiently waiting. Thank you
Haven’t seen one yet but will be recording for sure
@@JoshtheRVNerd 👍🏻 Thank you for your quick response
I love this one.. it's perfect ..
Wow! TY :)
One of your salesmen told me that front kitchens have a much heavier hitch weight which makes sense, but is it considerable enough to affect your vehicle and towig?
It all depends on the weights vs the capacities of the vehicle. It COULD, but it might not
@@JoshtheRVNerd Well ya know I'm a goner for front and rear kitchens, especially front kitchens.
8:01 I 😍 Monty Python’s Flying Circus❗️🎪🎭 #Classic 📺
Words or Board⁉️ 🤔 💭 🧐 ❗️😆
+ I also 😍 this lighter decor‼️ #NewportAsh 🥰
TY Sam. Really appreciate you man
Is $26,000 for a 2017 Rockwood lite 2506s a decent price? No exterior damage. How does that price match up to a new one?
Apologies I am not in the regular flow of used rv pricing right now and would have to review in more detail to be able to give you reliable advisory here
Anything just like this with a washer/dryer? Love this model
Not in this size. Those are a little too big to fit into the available spaces of most smaller RVs. You don't tend to see them showing up until super slide-sized campers with nearly no exceptions
When you were talking about the fridge you said no difference in draw 2-way vs gas/electric...isn't gas/electric a 2-way?
I probably misspoke or something
Gas/Elec IS 2-way, yes.
Apologies if I said something stupid
2-way fridges definitely draw far less battery power on propane mode vs 12v. no question there. hope that helps
1:03 Now THAT’s How You Do Brown Wood❗️Looks natural & not too dark‼️🤩 #Autumn 🍂 as I’m usually a lighter #NewportAsh fan 👍🏽
* Newport Ash makes me think of ash from a Newport cigarette 🚬 😅😂🤣😆
lol thankfully it's not that kind of dead-gray
2:54 😮⁉️🤩❗️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽👍🏽🙌🏽
I know, right?
Where are the batteries located in this unit and could you show better view of top solar?
Batteries go on the tongue like most trailers
If you slid the sofa to one side or the other how many inches of space do you get?
I don't have specific measurements on that for you John. Our team can certainly hop out to get those if contacted at www.haylettautoandrv.com/contact/
Theoretically, how cold could you camp in this thing before the lines freeze? Even with the tank heaters? Does Rockwood still offer the upgraded axle for larger tires? Also, what type of water heater? Do they still use a separate water heater tank or did they smarten up and use on demand propane? Can air heater be powered by propane and/or electric for boondocking/shore if needed?
Rockwood doesn't offer specific data on their cold camping so from an official/professional point I can't offer any specific numbers
But we have a guy here in a conventional stick and tin camper with no enclosed underbelly or tank heaters who has survived a night at 17 degrees (though he said he kept his lines bleeding slightly to help keep water from sitting/freezing)
It would have to get and stay *really* cold to fail
Water heater is gas/elec/dsi/fast recharge
Still a tank'd water heater. I like on-demand but the marketplace as a whole has been very skiddish about adopting it though I see that slowly starting to change
Fireplace is elec-only. Requires shore power or generator
@@JoshtheRVNerd Thank you. love your videos. Ive been contemplating this model for a while, or going extreme with the Imperial Explor Roamer1; but its also 4x the price. Being cold isnt my huge concern, I have a Conqueror 390 platinum right now and its still a turtleback tent and i camp in near freezing temps; i just cant haul water. My major concern is line freeze and damage. I Plan on moving to WY or ID (from phoenix) soon and I want to be able to use this in colder climates. From the way you sweat taking these videos, looks like these are not all that well insulated lol.
I know this has a heat pad for the tanks, but is there a heat vent that flows into the underbelly to help keep the guts warm? How many solar panels can you add from the factory? ( i only see the option for a single 190W on the build sheet). Is the battery management system good with lithium? Is there any way to add more than 2 batteries?
@@jasonnaparalla8040 When the RVs aren't climate controlled it doesn't much matter their insulation mid-summer.
Your own home would turn into a sweat box as well lol
In the open space where you slide the theater seats to the side..............I WOULD INSTALL A STRIPPER POLE!
Befitting of your screen name ;)
Josh is it possible to order with neither the dinette or recliner? Like have it as a blank space so we can put our own seating in? I have this question on several rv's.
*Possibly.* I definitely think it's possible but it's a custom request. They sometimes actually still upcharge for that due to the special oversight required
MAYBE not, though. Again -- would need to verify. Our team is always happy to ask the extra questions like that on your behalf in return for the fair shake at working with you.
Thinking of something like a desk or..??
@@JoshtheRVNerd I'd do a small desk and a recliner that can be pivoted to face the tv directly,
As we are looking for a couple trailer that is light - this is a nice trailer. Dont like the camp queen but worry about the space if put a true queen. Is it true that sometimes its better to go with the screw down jacks over the power cause you can put a little weight onthe screw downs to help level if needed and the electric are just stabilizer. A local dealer told me that. As I said before, we want a Rockwood Signature 8263mbr, but cant tow it, so we are looking for a couple trailer and REALLY like the Rockwoods but have been looking at the Cougar 22MLS as an option. An more recommendations?
About the jacks: No.
Stabilizer jacks are for stabilizing. Not leveling. There is a difference.
But in my experience I've always felt manual jacks provided more stability though I think that gap has closed a lot over the years
Without knowing things like your vehicle and intentions I really have no idea of what to recommend. I see too many comments daily to remember each person's vehicles based on previous posts unfortunately. You're at a point that I would have to recommend speaking with a sales person. With some more specific info they can provide more specific options
@@JoshtheRVNerd Josh, do you work with clients as far as sales. Coule we work with you on a trailer and then drive up when it came in once we have decided on what we want?
I have seen one of those pull out cargo drawers on another flagstaff model , is this something that just rockwood does ? I saw a drawer I the 2019s equivalent on the driver side and it fit so well. Can’t find out where to get one of these
Flagstaff is a literal clone of Rockwood if you were not aware. They're made by the same staff in the same facilities. Same features.. everything
It's not a common feature done by many that's for sure
@@JoshtheRVNerd totally aware , the question I have is those sliding storage bins , who makes those sliding storage bins ?
@@UniqueAdventurez That I don't know. Apolgies
MST-HRV : Mystery Science Theater - Haylett RV edition.
Big McLargehuge
Josh can it be ordered with cloth fabric seating? Our Mini 2017 Pleather jack knife sofa lasted 3 years before it all started peeling like a bad sunburn. Just a total mess !!
Not at this time sir. Currently they offer two interior seating colors but both are the same material you're seeing here. Cloth seating seems to be a rare find nowadays.
What's the smallest truck I would need to haul this RV? Would an SUV work?
"SUV" is a broad category obviously. You'd need a larger class SUV with rough half-ton equivalence.
2..2..2 mints in one!
Does Rockwood still make the 2304DS in 2022? The best Small / Big little travel trailer.
Unfortunately it doesn’t look like that one made the cut
@@JoshtheRVNerd That’s a shame that was one of the best little/big trailer I’ve ever bought or seen. I still have my 2016 and enjoy it very much.
Is the fridge opening into the TV? So if I’m watching it from the seats, I have to retract the TV. Open the refrigerator get what I want. Then pull the TV back. That’s strange.
Fridge can open either way but they're far enough part the fridge doesn't open and connect with the TV
Nice camper I own one like this, I am pissed about the furnace BEING IN THE BEDROOM, are you kidding me! No sleep if it runs.
Great lookin mini lite!
Arent they all? :)