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2009 Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite travel trailer
See reader's comments and experiences at bottom of page

11 models from 16'7" to 25'8" with a wide range of floorplans and features - everything from very simple to a family unit with double bed and triple bunks

Important dimensions:
Exterior length from 16'7" to 25'8",  Exterior width 8'0"
Exterior height w/o A/C 9'4"
Base/dry unit weights between 2371 and 3758 lbs
GVWR between 3642 and 5656 lbs
11 floorplans are available - we show these below
MSRP - depends upon model and options of course
See dealer for a price of the model you like
Compare? - see other Roaming Times travel trailer reviews

Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite travel trailer exterior

The Rockwood Mini Lite is a very nice small travel trailer.  We show the floorplan for the model 1408 - the shortest model at just 16'7" long - below.  (We show the floorplans for all models further down this page.)  The 1408 is really a good alternative to other very small travel trailers such as the r-pod (length between 16'2") and even the t@b teardrop (length 15'6".  But the length range of the Mini Lite really makes available a very good range of lengths - from 16'7" to 25'8".  Want something bigger?  The Rockwood ultra lite range provides lengths 23'4" to 31'9" - see reviews for the longer Rockwood model here.)

Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite travel trailer floorplan model 1408

The picture below shows the interior for the model 1809S (see floorplans below.)  This model is 20'1" long with one slide  The Rockwood is built with a fully laminated aluminum frame (floor, sidewall, & roof). Insulation factors R-7 side wall, R-12 floor and roof. 
Forest River says: "When the weekend comes and you're ready for adventure, Rockwood rises to the challenge. Rockwood travel trailers and 5th wheels turn every outing into a party. These fun-inspired units are designed with family-friendly features that make your time together a celebration."

Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite travel trailer interior

The picture below shows the 1809 with the Cream Interior Option With Stainless Steel Appliances

Rockwood Mini Lite interior

Forest River have created a wide range of floorplans
for the Rockwood Mini Lite travel trailer

The 1408 is the shortest model at just 16'7" (this floorplan is featured above.)  The 1608 (17'5") adds bunks to the layout.  A 72" flip sofa is featured in the 1808 (20') and the 1809 provides a full 54 x 74 bed.  The 1809S adds a slide to the 1809 giving a feeling of spaciousness to this small travel trailer.  All models from the 1808 up include a full bathroom.

The 2104 (22') has a 50 x 74 queen bed and the 2106 (the same length at 22') provides the alternative of a 48 x 76 bed with a 26 x 76 bunk. 

The 2304 increases the length to 23'4" with a nice layout with a queen bed.  The 2306 (23'1") is family oriented and has not only a queen bed but also triple bunks.

The longest Mini Lite models are the 2502 and the 2502S both 25'8" long.  These models do not have bunks and are really spacious.  The 2502S increases the feeling of space further with a slide-out.

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Click for a bigger picture of the floorplans:

Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite travel trailer floorplans 

 
Interior and exterior standard features of the Rockwood Mini Lite travel trailer:

Exterior features include:  Aluminum Frame (Floor, Sidewall & Roof), Laminated Filon Fiberglass Sidewalls, Vinyl Roof, Outside Shower, Two-20lb Gas Bottles, Auto Gas/Electric Refrigerator, Aluminum Bed and Dinette Frames, Front Stabilizer Jacks

Interior features include:  Screwed and Glued Cabinetry, Three Burner Gas Range, Six Gallon Gas Water Heater,

Optional features include:  Heated Mattresses, Gas Oven, Microwave, Awning, Outside Gas Grill & Worktable, Optional Cream Interior w/ Stainless Appliances (picture of this option shown above), Awning, 15" LCD TV
  

11 models from 16'7" to 25'8" with a wide range of floorplans and features - everything from very simple to a family unit with double bed and triple bunks
See other Forest River RV reviews
 
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BrighamWe have the 2007 model Forest River 2502. Real good deal with all the options about $15K. We pull with our Nissan rated at 5000 lbs towing. no problems plenty of power.
pdqAlways nervous buying something new! Just bought the Rockwood mini lite 1809. Our first trailer was a tent trailer (Jayco 806), which had very good ratings. Had only minor issues and overall was an excellent trailer. Hope the 1809 is as good!
Greg HWe have a 2007 Forest River Rockwood Lite. This is our first RV and we've been very happy with it. The bunk beds work fine and it's perfect for a family of 4. No real problems and it tows well. We've had a few minor issues dealt with by the dealer and they are not easy to deal with but Forest River are very helpful when you talk to them. I would certainly buy Forest River again but I would choose a different dealer.

 
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