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2009 Forest River Rockwood Roo
expandable travel trailer
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13 models with great floorplans and features ... "the Rockwood Roo focuses on easy set-up and camping comfort"
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Important dimensions:
Exterior length (closed) from 18'11" to 33'4",  Exterior width 8'0"
Exterior height w/o A/C 9'4"
Base/dry unit weights between 2789 and 4484 lbs
GVWR between 3852 and 6573 lbs
13 floorplans are available - we show these below
MSRP depends upon the model of course.
Model 233 MSRP $16880 but see dealer for prices

Forest River Rockwood Roo expandable travel trailer model 233 exterior

The picture above shows the model 233.  This has 3 expandable beds (one on the side not shown.)  The closed length is 23'4".  Fresh/gray/black capacities - 31/25/25 gallons.

We show a picture of the 233 interior below:

Forest River Rockwood Roo expandable travel trailer interior model 233

2 of the Rockwood Roo models feature hard slides: 

Forest River Rockwood Roo expandable travel trailer model 23RS exterior

The picture above shows the model 23RS with a hard slide and an interior 54x74 double bed and a 32x72 bunk bed.  The hard slide has a 60x74 queen bed.    The closed length is 23'7".  Fresh/gray/black capacities - 31/25/25 gallons

For a review of the 2010 model of this RV - please go here
 

Interior and exterior standard features of the Rockwood Roo expandable:

Exterior features include:  Aluminum Frame (Floor, Sidewall & Roof), Vacuum Bonded Filon Fiberglass Sidewalls, Alpha One-Piece Vinyl Roof, Outside Shower, Two-20lb Gas Bottles, Gas/Electric Refrigerator, Electric Motor for Slide Out, Aluminum Bed and Dinette Frame, Bed Cable System (No Poles), Front Stabilizer Jacks

Interior features include:  Screwed and Glued Cabinetry, Decorative Valances w/ Mini Blinds, Three Burner Gas Range, Six Gallon Gas Water Heater, Bunk Fan/Light Combination with Each Tip Out, Large Dinette Picture Window, Indoor/Outdoor Table, Digital AM/FM/Cassette/CD w/ Remote, Raised Panel Solid Wood Cabinet Doors (Except 17, 183 and 19) 

Optional features include:  Heated Mattresses, Conventional Oven, Microwave, Awning, Outside Gas Grill & Worktable, Optional Slate, Tan, or Cypress Decor, Optional Stainless Steel Appliances, Optional Cream Interior w/ Stainless Appliances, Double Door Refrigerator (17,183,19), Air Conditioner (17,183, 19 only), Power Awning (N/A on 17, 19, 21RS, 23RS), 15" LCD TV
  

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Forest River have created a wide range of floorplans
for the Rockwood Roo expandable
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Forest River Rockwood Roo expandable travel trailer floorplans - small picture 

 

13 models with great floorplans and features ... "the Rockwood Roo focuses on easy set-up and camping comfort"
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For a review of the 2010 model of this RV - please go here
  
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DaleWWe bought a 2006 Rockwood Roo 26RS new, so have had it five years. Excellent camper, love the hard slide out. Perfect for a 4 kid family. Have replaced the sink fixtures, other than that been trouble free.
loridoe anyone have the rockwood roo expandable toy hauler? If so how much can you put in the front cargo area?
BarkleeIn 30 years of camping, we went from bigger and bigger tents to a Coleman pop-up. No longer produced by Coleman, we could not replace a 12 year old trouble-free pop-up. We looked at the "next step" and found the hybrids. The Forest River 233S is an amazing trailer. I "over researched" hybrids and found this model and brand to meet any standards I could impose. Advice: shop around for the best price. Ours was custom built with options we added. We paid frieght charges by ordering it from a volume dealer and having shipped to a dealer near us. The local dealer could not match the "volume/out-of-state" price. Hopefully, if needed, service will not be an issue with a local Forest River dealer, who did not sell us the unit.
Hal56We have the 2011 Roo 233S. Just can't believe how much space we have. We have 3 tip out beds and a dinette on a slide. Nice kitchen and bathroom. Amazing design and no problems at all. Our family loves it and we use it every opportunity.
Tony JI agree with CFG. We have a 2010 Roo no problems, great camper.
CFGI think Forest River have sorted all the leak problems out, that's only on the older models. We have a 2011 Rockwood Roo 21SS and it's been absolutely wonderful for our family. One of the best things I ever bought. No leaks and no problems period. I really recommend it.
DG Macon, GAwe have an 06 233 Roo and experienced leaks at the seams at the upper corners of the bunk ends. Looks like it was pulling too tight. We corrected by using a clear tape waterproof product. No problems since.
C.W.How do you carry 4 bikes on a Roo travel trailer that is 19 feet? I have a Trailblazer.
BTWe have a Forest River 23'. The front bunk on it leaked when closed up. Turned out to be the small channel that is where the hinge is located. This was clogged with leaves and all kids of other debris. We cleaned this out so that the water could drain, and we have been dry since. Be sure to keep all rain channels clear especially on a sloped surface.
Jan PWe have a 2008 roo and it's really great. Looking forward to using it again this year. Never had a leak or a problem. Really been nice for our family.
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