Absolutely Amazing inside this Flagstaff 233S Shamrock hybrid RV!

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[@BigTruckBigRV]

3+3=9 upsidedown!

[@EngineersHomestead]

Everything's bigger in Texas I guess!

[@emack3492]

I was bout to say 6 but you caught it

[@clintonquinnette3146]

This is the new math they are teaching in schools 😀

[@stevej7139]

yeah the max total is 11 not 14 but still it's not a bad unit if you need the room .

[@kimberlysymonds7517]

I would say this would be good for max 10. 5 beds x 2 people each I’m a family of 8 (6 kids from 1-17) and 2 adults, and this would be perfect for us.

[@JT-sz7xc]

Love the arithmetic, 3+3 = 9 😂🤣😂 Really cool unit, great for large families. 👍

[@ryandellavecchia9349]

We just purchased this exact trailer last year. Absolutely amazing. We upgraded ac to 15k to help with tents and just went camping in above 90 degree weather and it was still able to keep the unit very comfortable with 3 pop outs. Great trailer and we are towing with an Audi Q7 and it pulls great with no issues.

[@rebeccagumm65]

This is our next camper. We are currently in a pop-up but love the flexibility of the Hybrid.

[@KScherb1]

Rebecca- just a couple thing from a previous hybrid owner. Hybrids sometimes have a condensation issue under the mattress. The A/C never seems to get the back beds cool. After our pop-up we then went to a hybrid and sold it after a year and jumped to a travel trailer.

[@buffalobillh]

This is one of the nicest hybrids I’ve seen. It definitely has a place in the RV world. And, as always, you provided an outstanding overview.

[@oneball6786]

This thing is so sick! I love with the slide outs, how much additional space and room you get versus a hard wall unit where you lose that space with beds, etc. If I was into hybrids and fabric sides, this would be, without a doubt, the unit I would pick up especially at this price point. To me, it seems like you get a lot of value for the money.

[@zacharygray9147]

We had one similar to this and loved it for the amount of people it could sleep. However we ended up having to total it out due to water damage. Very easy for water to get in around the canvas and down into the walls. Great camper tho. It lasted us several years.

[@rileytrentham3778]

I use to pull a 28ft jayco with a ram 1500 and it did great

[@swoodridge]

We had the same unit but it was the Rockwood Roo name. LOVED IT!

[@Outis.wr3cks.it.2007]

Our first camper was a 2009 Shamrock 21ss. We took that thing all over the place with 4 kids and pregnant wife. We gave it to some friends to enjoy when we upgraded to a bunkhouse. Great memories.

[@bigredpc7259]

We have the Rockwood version of this camper (Roo 233S) and love it. Our friends refer to it as The Tardis because it looks small from the outside but is so open on the inside. There are 2 points of consideration: 1. It’s not bear country compatible (unless you “turtle up” and sleep on the sofa and/or dinette) 2. I wouldn’t call it Cracker Barrel/Walmart overnight friendly since you will have some sound intrusion, but it is AWESOME for listening to nature (birds, crickets, etc., especially if you’re near a small, babbling creek or stream) You’ll want to get some foam mattress toppers, but place them UNDER the mattresses, because those mattresses are heated for those chilly fall/spring nights and mornings.

[@louannekeast8575]

We have a hybird trailer smaller than this one just 2 drop down beds and no slide? It is single axle and we can sleep 4 adults and 3 to 4 children depending on their size. We do camp with this in parks thathave bears and we have had no issues.

[@washerexpert]

3rd year with the Jayco 213x, a nearly identical unit. 3 adults and 2 big dogs, plenty of space. Love the expansiveness, sunlight, and the ability to open all the fly windows. Tows like a dream. Don’t love the really hot days, when the tent end turn into hot houses. Or the really cold days. The a/c and the heater will keep up but they both will run a lot longer than a normal hard side. Clothing storage and kitchen counter top space are both lacking. Major differences I wish Jayco had, 1. the shower glass doors 2. the tent ends are sealed to the bed floor pan, Jayco has the traditional pop up style flaps. Also I believe the rockwood comes with a flat top griddle? And as usual another great review from BTBRV

[@geekmp3]

Hey I found my camper... but it's next to the one you're filming! hahaha!

[@richardhogg9389]

Great video - really appreciate the videos like this since these units are more in my size / price range!!!

[@aneirins7085]

Hate to break it to you JD but 3+3=6 not 9 lol. We all make mistakes, good video overall. 5:26

[@BigTruckBigRV]

Haha. Must have been hot. I had counted total sleeping but got the breakdown wrong.

[@shanesherwood343]

Such a nice rig my wife wanted a pop up till I showed her this video now I have her talked in to a shamrock/roo

[@joeybagofdoughnuts6664]

i bought this same unit! i have 3 grand kids plus my son and his wife oh ya and their dog! we all are comphy!

[@eriknelson3550]

Love that unit. Been looking for one exactly like it. Now I know it’s model number. Thanks JD.

[@mikefoehr235]

ROCKWOOD ROO makes identical RV. Only difference is name.

[@bretr427]

Perfect for taking the family+ to events (track, theme park, etc)

[@olebloom1641]

Glad to see the different styles of RV's being shown.

[@augustinboyd9626]

Great job JD for a new young family this would be a great start to Rving. Perfect example for a family who can go camping for the weekend anywhere.

[@bwolper]

That is the most different unit I have ever seen. Thanks for the variety.

[@loveyounger341]

Love it. Lots of floor space lots of sleeping space and the basketball swirls sleeping in a tent without sleeping on the ground

[@jamess4087]

That is an amazing camper. We also love our hybrid camper. We had a high wall pop up previous and our hybrid gives us the best of both worlds.

[@markreams3192]

The water miser recirculates the water back to the fresh water tank so you don’t waste water waiting for it to get hot when camping off grid. It’s a very cool system for boondockers.

[@mmh7172]

We had a 2016 Starcraft 239tbs with a very similar layout. We loved it for our 4 kids, their friends, and 2 dogs. We just got a 5th wheel this year and I love it, but that hybrid was just as roomy (except for the pass-through storage and higher ceilings).

[@BryanaBree]

I love this unit! I was very surprised with the back bed sleeping area, did not expect that!

[@rrvil]

We had a rockwood Roo 233s, which is the same floor plan. Loved it for our family! Biggest downsides were small gray tank and the ac wasn’t able to keep up in the Texas summer even though we had the larger ac unit, used reflectix and bunk covers. We only camped at state parks, so it was nice to hear the crickets and frogs when we’d sleep, so the mesh sides didn’t bother us any.

[@acplowboy84]

Awesome little unit at a good price point. Will definitely look at one of these when I’m ready to get a new camper. Thanks for the review video JD.

[@KizmoJr]

I've been watching the trailer vids for a while and I have to say that the hybrid looks most appealing to me. It's economical and space saving. I like the pop out bed areas a lot since it makes you feel like yours still outdoors. When I get to a point later in life I will consider a hybrid

[@scottelwood8746]

This would be great for a few fishing buddies heading to the river for a weekend.

[@Subtletext]

Great unit unit for a larger family on a smaller budget.

[@doottles5445]

We had a 2006 Jayco hybrid with 3 beds (2 on the end; w on the side) but no slide. We ended up downsizing and got another hybrid 2011 Jayco 2 beds on the ends but again no slide. That slide makes a world of difference. We sold it that one in 2018 and haven’t been camping since-life changes. I sure do miss our fall camping trips in NH.

[@mikefoehr235]

This is basically a ROCKWOOD ROO. ALL of these Hybrids come with heated mattresses as well. The fan for the Sheppards pole is also a light. The fan has 2 speeds and are quite noisy. I would recommend POP UP GIZMOS for the tip out beds. Having fabric beds with all the screen is great in hot weather. With 2 fantastic fans going full speed, can be nice and cool for sleeping.

[@steveclark7901]

It has a great floor plan! I love it!

[@08jkrubi]

It's a nice unit but man rv/camper prices this year continue to surprise me. I bought my '21 Coachman Chaparral X Edition 355FBX (42'7" 5th wheel) in March '21. MSRP was in the mid $60's and I bought from a high volume dealer for low $40's. At that time you could get a shorter 5th wheel like a Arctic Wolf in the mid $30s or even a nice Catalina or Wolf Pup 25-35ft TT for less. Today it gets you a hybrid pop up/travel trailer.

[@alishaburcham9811]

Just like our rockwood too. We love it.

[@VetBodGaming]

I really like that, unfortunately I couldn't convince my wife on a hybrid before so I doubt she would ever give in. The amount of space you have feels giant compared to other TTs.

[@pneeb419]

Except you said 3 kids in the back, 3 in the side...that's 9 (??) That's only 6 (oops!) Then 1, 2, and 2 adults.... had to listen to it again to make sure i didn't hear it wrong. 😆😆 Still....11 people (or 8 adults) is A LOT to accommodate in this camper. Definitely geared towards spending a lot of time outdoors.

[@BigBirdNest]

Very nice hybrid trailer! Great review! It seems to have some nice standard features. When we were looking for a trailer for our family I really wanted this kind of hybrid, plus we only had a half ton truck… wife wanted a bigger trailer… so I got my 1 Ton lol 😂

[@johnliu6855]

That's a good husband for ya! 😜

[@hemijeep1]

i really like how you phrased that, for folks that really want to be out there. Whenever I help someone find a unit, I always ask if your unit for sleeping/ basic functionality only or do you plan on really spending time in it.

[@scottcolwill1582]

I was wondering when you would get to the hybrids. We have a Shamrock 183. Absolutely love it.

[@thebrock12]

I own a pop up but that would a nice upgrade I love it

[@Wibler88]

Awesome review! Not at all what I was expecting!

[@Ameri-Texan]

Hybrids have always caught my eye as one I'd love. Heard they have leaking issues though. Grew up camping all over the country in a pop up. Fantastic times and memories.

[@Outis.wr3cks.it.2007]

They are great but if not level you can get some leaks during hard rains.

[@roger80465]

We had a Shamrock hybrid and used it for 7 years and the only leaking issue was the back bunk. A tube of caulk and problem solved. Ours was the 21' unit. Our shower had a curtain rather than the solid doors. Best advice I could give is do not lean against the bathroom door while you dry off after a shower or you may end up in the main living area. Don't ask me how I know. 🤣

[@snake_king]

Have 2021 Shamrock and no leaks in 2 years. It's all about preventive maintenance :)

[@volvo09]

Who wants to test out the sleeping capacity!? As adults! Haha Nice trailer though. I like the stove and kitchen sink a lot, and sleeping space is divided up if you want room for a few guests, or kids without everyone being cramped.

[@shaunnanichols5956]

Thank you I love that little camper I really like the bathroom for the first time to have nice bathroom in one of those the shower's great cuz those tabs are just I'm a big girl kind of you know I don't like the little tubs but thank you for sharing 🖤❤️🥰🌹

[@mattdagger1480]

3+3=9????? 😂😂 I understood what you meant but I still giggled haha

[@willagoateatit3298]

I have the roo233s. Awesome for stuffing hunters inside.

[@slocavky]

I Love Hybrid campers.... kind of wish we got one instead of our travel trailer...

[@LordFalconsword]

It's so much nicer, as a hybrid, than the old popup style.

[@prettybonkers1040]

Great for a family!

[@Bizness10]

That new math.

[@jamiln1568]

Amazing excllent Big and for bigger family unit i like it.

[@chrisgunsandguitars1403]

Fine for summertime only camping. However, using in spring or fall may be a little chilly. Don’t care that a single bed isn’t the hybrid. Also wish the manufacturers would put a wet weight instead of dry weight. Meaning what does it weigh with full fresh water tank, 2 full propane tanks, and 2 batteries because you just lost 450-500lbs of that misleading cargo capacity.

[@cpfpv6410]

Something like this in a toy hauler might be interesting!!

[@ianrodriguez6243]

Miss my hybrid but, spending a full summer in Florida heat, those canvas areas just cook the RV and a little A/C units cannot handle that kind of heat.

[@josephwilliams9874]

Your videos are very informative my wife and I are looking the 2021 rockwood mini lite 2506s front kitchen and was interested to hear your thoughts on them. And also is my half ton more than enough for towing it

[@sunline24]

That was interesting for sure. Might want to check your math.

[@jamiemay6065]

That’s a very cool camper. Very roomy.

[@slowsleeper550]

I wonder how well it keeps the inside cool with the A/C or warm with the furnace with the soft tops?

[@macromagnification]

You always have very informative videos

[@kswaynes7569]

Sounds of Nature is wonderful, dealing with Nature's predators is another, (bear country). Even in Alaska, people camp in tents but mauling's and close calls still happen.

[@chrisokeeffe7624]

Way to hot in Texas summer and not secure when you are away from the unit. Defiantly suggest you rent one before you buy.

[@kurtschulmeyer1041]

I've had a pop-up; know the limitations. This trailer has some of those limitations but is much closer to a standard trailer.

[@jenniferrubio2124]

I really like this alot

[@kylepokorski6045]

I've always heard that hybrids need a lot of air out time or they get mildew and must

[@mikefoehr235]

POP UP GIZMOS

[@redcooper1189]

Love it. Good job!

[@navybrat02]

What is the max weight for each slide out? Don't ever hear reviewers mention this detail. Awesome camper with loads of sleeping arrangements!!

[@evergreen_sparky]

This is a sweet rig JD, like the idea of all the sleeping options. First question seeing this is do you think a 15 passenger van could tow this size trailer. Overall this trailer has quite a bit for the price. Always good videos keep it up bud.

[@ProbeGT2]

On a serious note, with all those massive holes on the walls, especially on the back corner, i'm a bit worried about its long term structural rigidity.

[@marklengal9990]

With the sleep area being canvas. Would the AC keep it cool?

[@jonnyg44]

Sort of, doesn’t do well in extremes. Also if you have a run a generator the noise sucks. But maybe if you’re up north it works well. I don’t mind being cold I can use a sleeping bag

[@mikefoehr235]

POP UP GIZMOS address that issue very well

[@joeybagofdoughnuts6664]

wow 2032 i bought mine in 2022! how did ten years go by so fast?

[@leonardnelson7596]

On sleeping areas you could sleep maybe 11.

[@jefflaib2135]

Hey JD when you are doing the videos could you talk more about the water heater (gas/ electric) or only gas kinda of like you are doing for the 12v fridge

[@mikefoehr235]

About water heaters...change the drain plug/anodic protection often. They do get eaten up pretty quickly. Also, you can buy a special wand to clean the goop out of your HW tank. My wife just got one days ago. I will clean ours very soon. Also, the off/on switch is prone to fail. Ours is seized up. I will change that soon as well. All of this is available on KZbin.

[@jefflaib2135]

Hey Mike I am aware of the maintenance stuff. But what I was asking is for information that I didn’t get when I bought my first trailer. I never knew that some trailers have a gas / electric wh. Mine is only gas and I ran out the first time I took a trip. If I knew there was the option I might not have gotten the trailer I have

[@mikefoehr235]

@@jefflaib2135 I don't know how much work is involved to replace a Propane only to gas and/or electric. One thing i found out is IF you have AC on in your RV, It is best to switch water heater and fridge to Propane because the AC needs pretty well ALL of the power to work properly. The AC will use nearly 35 amps to run. If the AC unit has diminished power, it can ruin the unit. I found this out from our local ROCKWOOD RV dealer.

[@davidbaron6647]

Interesting like it

[@KKP7557]

How does 3 and 3 in the backend bunks equal 9? Did I miss something?

[@BigTruckBigRV]

Nope, it was hot

[@KKP7557]

@@BigTruckBigRV Good to know. I thought it was just my faulty math skills again, LOL.

[@glennblake3753]

I wonder whats the weight capacity on those pop out sleep areas

[@livingdauntless]

Love your videos. They've given me more information than I could have gotten on my own. I do have a question, though. I know most of the RVs you've reviewed are typically recommended for 3/4 ton or 1 ton. Do you have any recommendations for midsize pickups like the Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, Ford Ranger, etc?

[@BigTruckBigRV]

Yep. I like to sprinkle them in

[@EngineersHomestead]

@@BigTruckBigRV I'd like to see more on the smaller end. We have a 99 F250 diesel...but it'd be a lot more maneuverable if we could use our Honda Pilot. I suspect there is a decent audience for 5k towing capacity rigs...tho the options are pretty limited (pop ups, tear drops).

[@TheSmdl]

3 + 3 = 9. Lol. That was funny. Did you learn that in engineering school? I kid I kid.

[@travishelms7067]

How does the ac keep up with the canvas? They can’t be as insulated as solid walls. It’s just hard to wrap my head around that kind of money and you are going to hear the wind whip the fold outs at night

[@terryhaynes1596]

I’ve had 2 pop ups, a TT, now a fifth wheel. The fans you pulled out of the drawer are critical. Hot and cold air does not go out to the wings. It is as if there is a magic invisible wall at the bed opening. Next it will be a nightmare when it is raining to get those sides folded up and I hope the water goes somewhere outside, not inside, the rv. The wings make this a fair weather RV for sure. It is a creative design but there are some major disadvantages that the buyer needs to be aware of. Oh it will sweat on the inside of the canvas if it is touched on the inside. The Floor of the bed is cold when it’s cold outside. In summer the canvas makes the wings scalding hot. I wouldn’t have it. Period.

[@louannekeast8575]

We love ours and have camped into Oct in Ont Canada. Furnace works great at keeping it warm as does an electric heater. We have had no issues with rain and have been in some pretty nasty storms. The fans in the draw help prevent the sweat on the inside of the canvas which is caused by decreased outside temp. It is not a huge issue it is all about ventilation.

[@mikefoehr235]

POP UP GIZMOS solve most of those problems. I would argue that they should be offered as an option right from the get go.

[@jmatlock1994]

My mom had one like that

[@davidbaron6647]

How long [ time ] does it take to put out each bed area? put back? what happens if wet and u have to put it away?

[@schmitty69]

Always wanted one of these units, but never pulled the trigger. Always grew up with a basic pop up and loved it. Instead of slide outs, these just tip. As far as getting wet, we always wiped the canvas off every time before we put it away. To pop the ends out and set them up, probably takes 30 seconds to a minute to set them up. Cleaning them to put them away, we always spent about 2 to 3 minutes putting them away including wiping down time. When we finally sold the pop up, it was 20 years old and looks like new. A little maintenance goes a long way. Also, if we ever had to put them away when it was raining out, we just folded them up wet, and unfolded it when we got home to dry out once it stopped raining. Not as convenient as a travel trailer, but for a family, these Floorplans are awesome!

[@davidbaron6647]

@@schmitty69 thanks

[@mikefoehr235]

They go out real quick. One trick to putting them away is close ALL sourced of ventilation and have fans on max. The partial vacuum will literally suck the fabric into the RV.

[@dannylayton1106]

Auto Hitch for 5th wheel trailers? I really think it would show your real engineering skil set. Thanks

[@Masterchief68]

Nice unit, a tad pricy but it looks like it is quality!

[@bfarm44]

So it’s a rebadged rockwood roo

[@tristiantrevino2839]

I wonder how well this does in cold weather like 40-60 degree night time temps

[@kylepokorski6045]

Probably cold

[@mikefoehr235]

POP UP GIZMOS and reflectix solve that issue

[@jeffneilson510]

Just two major downfalls for me. I live in Florida and canvass insulation let’s in heat. I imagine you would have a hard time in Texas as well. Also can’t be used in National Parks. No canvass walls allowed! Bear country need’s hard sided walls.

[@susanmarteney7079]

You counted wrong 3+3 does not equal 9

[@loveracing1988]

That price is disgusting... I paid less than that for a grand design bunkhouse fifth wheel 3 years ago.

[@jerrymurphy4087]

I want one n how can I buy one

[@youvanced2226]

semi truck only!!!

[@SinisterMD]

How would you compare this to something like the Rockwood Roo 233S?

[@washerexpert]

I believe they sister models from the same company

[@mikefoehr235]

Twins

[@craz8677]

How can forest river put out a msrp of $50000? Really!

[@bookerschwartz9009]

3 + 3 =6 not 9

[@nolakirk3357]

12 kids in one camper . What is this ? The old woman in the shoe? I actually have a Jayco similar to this camper. x18d . No slide but three queen beds . We love it. Sleeping 5 with no problem. Never need to fold down the table. Only draw back is there is no real comfortable seating area inside. Foam bench seats only.

[@ProbeGT2]

It's missing 10 toothbrush holes.

[@JohnSmith-lw2bm]

Bears could be a problem

[@mikefoehr235]

They hate sleeping in hybrids

[@yeabuddy6070]

I'm laughing at the price of RVs... This is no where near worth 36k.... God help us. .. our kids are going to live in a world with outrageous prices.