Starbuc71 162 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 The wife and I have been talking about downsizing our RV for a couple months now. We have had our Rubicon 2900 toyhauler for almost 3 years and have loved it. The problem was the size, weight and the size of the garage. I have a silverado 2500HD to pull this 10,000 pound beast which is not an issue, but it's still huge for a TT and we bite our fingernails off on long trips. I also got the family into ATV's and the garage would not hold my side by side and my quad. So, before Christmas I posted it for sale. To my surprise, I sold it for what I wanted in 2 days. Now we in perfect position to hit the RV super show with cash in hand and no trade. What could be better. The wife and I started surfing the web looking at different floor plans, different sizes and different manufactures for the RV that would suit our needs. We narrowed it down to 3 models. Unfortunately, none of them were in Florida or even close. I finally found one right outside of Atlanta and made a super deal over the phone. This was a forrest River which I really wanted over a smaller less reputable brand. Its a cargo deck toy hauler simillar to a rockwood roo. It's almost 4000 pounds lighter and will haul all our ATV,s. It's a limited model so it actually has more options than the old RV did. It's actually longer at almost 35ft but it's not as tall. 1 more month and it's off to the fort for its maiden voyage. I'll post some pics in a bit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Here you go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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ependydad...Doug 176 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Looks great! Congrats. :) Do you visit the Forest River Forums? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Congrats enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 That looks great! Enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Interesting looking trailer. Congratulations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Too cool!Sounds like a great fir for y'all. Congrats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Congratulations! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Looks great! Congrats. :) Do you visit the Forest River Forums? X'2 on this^^ Congrats looks great enjoy!!!!!!! If you join FROG look into the rally in August they expect close to 700 rigs there this year, a really great time. Doug this might be the year you need to attend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Congratulations, Dave. You win the prize for always having the most unique trailer. That cargo deck is huge! Can Herbie ride up there? Enjoy! TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsey......Todd 134 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Congrats!Another vote for the Forest River Forums, there are some knowledgeable folks over there as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 X'2 on this^^ Congrats looks great enjoy!!!!!!! If you join FROG look into the rally in August they expect close to 700 rigs there this year, a really great time. Doug this might be the year you need to attend. Not this year, we'll be in Clermont enjoying Disney World! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Not this year, we'll be in Clermont enjoying Disney World! Ok that's a plenty good reason to miss it, I would to for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Looks great...yay for you :) Which dealership did you buy from; were you happy with them?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daverene 14 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Looks good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Congratulations, Dave. You win the prize for always having the most unique trailer. That cargo deck is huge! Can Herbie ride up there? Enjoy! TCD I guess I do....lol herbie and a few more could fit. Sadly enough I'll be posting another topic here soon. We decided its time to sell herbie to another family that will enjoy him. The customs seat we built for the kids in the back is just getting too small for them as they are growing like weeds. To put a regular seat on the back would have to make me modify everything from the custom roll bar to the custom top. I'll be posting him for sale soon Looks great...yay for you :) Which dealership did you buy from; were you happy with them??We bought from mid-state RV in Byron GA outside of Macon. Their prices were the best and very easy to deal with Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 We bought from mid-state RV in Byron GA outside of Macon. Their prices were the best and very easy to deal with Thanks for the feedback... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Looks great for hauling all your toys but I bet it has a pretty hefty tongue weight when loaded. I like the idea of keeping the fuel smell out of the camper too and being able to load up without having to clean up the ATVs. Heck hit a good rain on the way home and they will be clean when you get there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted February 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Looks great for hauling all your toys but I bet it has a pretty hefty tongue weight when loaded. I like the idea of keeping the fuel smell out of the camper too and being able to load up without having to clean up the ATVs. Heck hit a good rain on the way home and they will be clean when you get there.Actually that's what i did not like about enclosed toy hauler was the dirt and fuel smell especially when the garage area was doubling as a bedroom. I don't think the tounge weight will be that much of an issue with the position of the rear wheels. We will see Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 We always have layed down tarps in our toy haulers before loading. Keeps it clean inside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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