TINY AWESOME Fifth Wheel RV! Rockwood Ulta Lite 2621WS

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[@jeffbanks9955]

I love how for you guys this is small. For us here in uk it's the biggest one on sale lol

[@danielyarmakovich5215]

Its Texas, everything there is huge.

[@BattleBrat]

That layout is incredibly well thought out! It has a real “living room” feel to it.

[@noefernandez6250]

Now thats the size of 5th wheel I want

[@ddddevyn]

Anyone with a cooktop outside and can go outside in the morning to cook breakfast while others are sleeping will fully understand the cooktop! Plus if your grilling and need to throw something on the stove while grilling

[@raymondschneider5217]

You're right, Devyn; I like that it has a 2-burner stove AND the "Blackstone-like" griddle -- super convenient for multi-use without disturbing others or getting all the smoke/smell inside the camper. Very nice, overall, IMO. Y'all Be Safe!

[@LordoftheEagles]

I feel like any units you review that for their class are compact/small, seem to offer the most room for their available layout. The big units seem to waste space or take a huge swing n miss on potential layout options

[@OmahaWayne]

Great walk through JD, thanks. Love seeing something other then the monster bunkhouses, especially a Rockwood.

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

Nice single person or just a couples RV. You're right about those tires, I would not even leave the RV companies lot with those tires. Thanks for sharing JD.

[@beverlyhigh620]

This little 5th wheel is well organized, nicely outfitted, very usable for 2 people, retired or full timers. Thanks

[@loriw2661]

What a cute 5th wheel. Another great BTBRV video, thanks!

[@DGardhouse]

That size 5th wheel would be perfect for me.. As always, great video.

[@cpfpv6410]

I LOVE this little fifth wheel!!!

[@VT-ix5oh]

Dude, you always give me that necessary wake up slap, thank you. That reminder of a half ton limit, i was telling myself, hey my trucks tow limit says 9800, lets do it.

[@itsme78932]

I just bought a Flagstaff 524EWS which is the same size as this, different layout. I LOVE this size 5th wheel. for only 2 of us its perfect. Coming from a 32' travel trailer this is much easier to tow and almost feels much bigger inside (because of the added height im guessing). The other HUGE positive of the 524EWS, all of the important stuff is accessible even with the slides pulled in. Full access to the bed, full access to the bathroom, full access to the refrigerator and kitchen. Makes for a perfect setup for long distance travel if you're just pulling over for the night in a parkinglot.

[@billoldham4413]

For a small unit it’s really nice , good layout .

[@yolylacy5416]

Thank you for showing us. I like this size.

[@michellekoonce3191]

Very nice. Colors. Inside & out ~~~like double Access to bathroom. Nice shower door! Like bedroom layout !! Doesn’t let me feel claustrophobic.

[@donls1sscme]

Nice cozy trailer ... in a rv park with a laundry room I think I would live in this year around

[@respectbossmon]

Rockwood is one of my favorite RV manufacturers. This is yet another thoughtfully designed smaller model. It just occurred to me that a nice extra seating option for living areas like this would be beanbag chairs. They're a little pricey these days (especially the good ones). They're easy to store for transit. They're comfy. Just make sure you get at least two; and that they're big enough for adults.

[@MoabYoda]

Nice to see the manufactures making smaller 5th wheels again. I went looking for one 2 years ago and could not find anything new under about 32 feet. I ended up buying an older 2005 Keystone Sprinter that is only 27 foot. Fits my family perfect and was small enough to still fit in my side yard so I could avoid paying storage fees. Also is pretty easy to maneuver around in the Colorado mountains.

[@Tango_Lima_]

Great video. Love the just inder 30 size. Keep them coming.

[@BrittMFH]

Perfect!!!! Except for the outdoor kitchen and lack of bathtub, but I could overlook those things!) TFS 😊

[@williamgates4399]

Don't want to bust any bubbles, but if there is a electric fireplace and one A/C, then you will have 50 amp service. You can not run the fireplace on 30 amp and the microwave at the same time.

[@ShopStuff0416]

I'm VERY interested in more short 5th wheel reviews. I have a truck capable of pulling something long but don't have the space at home to fit something large. A short 5th wheel will be just the ticket!

[@dragonbutt]

Unfortunately they really dont come much shorter than this until you get into the "micro" 5th wheels. This rockwood is on the shorter end of the scale.

[@StudioDaVeed]

Something like this will be perfect if I go FT solo. Extra Skillet? PANCAKES.

[@6013kmb]

I have the Rockwood 2898ks with the unique Floorplan and I absolutely love it!

[@OmahaWayne]

Love our Rockwood as well, been a great camper.

[@tytomlinson7831]

Nice 5th wheel. Good point. Two outside cooking units but no sink. We didnt buy a t t because it didn't have the sink. Grandkids especially like using it

[@portnuefflyer]

Good tech info, a very realistic review.

[@karenlinton6115]

I think this is one of the better RV’s I’ve seen.

[@nosnerd1967]

That is a great unit ... love the bedroom ... doesn’t have the closets off to each side edit: “ of the bed “...making the room stuffy imho . Very nice !

[@williamquestmagic]

Very nice unit...the Rockports are nice in both formats. Thanks for reviewing it. bill in Florida

[@operationhotshotinc.6887]

I like this. Could you do more videos with something like this . Compact , spacious , but cool!

[@jameslowmanjr6141]

I like it. Ha just asking JD doing more videos on RVs like this. There is a lot more couples looking to down size. Because kids are growing up moving on.

[@stinger4583]

This is just the size I've been looking for.

[@soccerdad8374]

I enjoy all of your videos, as you cover many details. In this case and perhaps in other RV reviews I wish you would take a few extra seconds to open up some/all of the cabinets. In this case the area behind the TV is incredible and useful information. For cabinets it is nice to see if they include a shelf and how many. For drawers - full extension, soft close, drawer height, etc.

[@xe140]

Thank you sir for showing the numbers at the very beginning, a lot of these dealers don't even show it on their videos.

[@boondocker71]

Yes! I like this one!

[@kellyrobinson7955]

I love this camper.

[@HamMax444]

His measurements are always so accurate

[@karenk7310]

I found while looking at this 5'er and others from Forest River, they all had those taller stairs to the bed/bath. They felt awkward and as a older person were not easy to climb. I found the stairs in the Grand Design was ok. For a single person that want a light weight small 5th wheel this is a great option. I would also rather have the storage outside than the kitchen.

[@patrickclayton9948]

Looks like a good quality and nicely appointed compact 5th wheel. However, I would want auto leveling.

[@bon2198]

My favorite of the Rockwood ultra lites is the 2622rk.

[@MRHEAT20]

Great review as always

[@SOU6900]

I can see my 85 dually hauling this as well as my dad's 95 F350. Just have to set this unit up for a goose neck hitch.

[@ordinarygamer1353]

That's what I was thinking. I'm looking at a 97 f350 and this would be a comfortable weight to tow for the old pig

[@ger13nunyah56]

Cute and fully loaded

[@johnleslie9493]

I like the upgrades!

[@Marchant2]

That is an impressive unit.

[@burtoncarlisle4810]

Very cool, have been looking for a small and or short 5th wheel ...

[@benjamincook9963]

This looks like the perfect layout for a a toy hauler. If it’s only 30’ long, just tac on a 10’ garage with the door being hidden by the slide in that little storage area. There are so many disfunctional toyhauler floorplans out there. This would be great.

[@thetraveler5798]

Cosy little thing ! I like it 👍👍😊👍👍

[@MrEric6052]

This looks like the perfect 5th wheel to tow behind my Ram 2500 with the 6.4 Hemi.

[@BlakeSandenMedia]

A 1500 v8 ram could tow this if you feel dangerous

[@rat4spd]

I towed a very similar Rockwood (2650ws) with my 15 Ram (2500) 5.7 with no problems. Upgraded the Ram after it got the snot beat out of it by hail in the Black hills.

[@calebfromcolumbus3831]

Blake Sanden I like to travel light so I’ll probably just pull this behind my back, the 51k isn’t too high of a price either, most houses are just over half of that..

[@chrisnichols2722]

I pull a Montana weighing 11k no problem.

[@emanuelneiconi]

That's the truck I have and I love this little 5er! I've never really wanted a 5th wheel but this may change my mind.

[@sbjennings99]

Awesome informative Video experience and

[@youkie5321]

I like it! I would seriously consider this, but we will be living in it 1/2 the yr, so I think the larger ones would be better for that. Thanks for sharing & for *sharing the price tag* 😁👫🚙🌷🌳💗

[@davekrukraft9281]

Nice job.big Forest River fan,I think only misstep is not a sit down tub.I get it,they gave you more storage in bathroom.

[@raymondschneider5217]

Looks to me like the "Skillet" referred to in the outside walk-around EQUALS "Griddle" = flattop vs gas burner (?) IMO. Would LOVE to see the Pantry/Hutch area split: Full size Pantry, w/ a small "nook" for the coffee station, IMO, e.g., the double-doors (lower cabinet) and UP as Pantry, while the LOWER cabinet (and up) as "coffee station" and storage. Overall, I LOVE this floorplan, with those mods. Y'all Be Safe!

[@jakehershey5223]

Nice video on a more “budget friendly “ fifth wheel. Could you do a video on the rockwood 2898 ks rear den model? I’m looking at upgrading to that in the future and would love to hear your input on it.

[@max333463]

Nice little trailer.

[@CreepyCharlie]

Considered this for my f150 hdpp. Found a mini lite used instead. But the numbers fit with a 2500 lb payload.

[@tomdornan4048]

Loved it 😄😁😆😹

[@Erin-Thor]

That’s what I want, a trailer that gives me an Ultra LIFE! 🤣

[@justinaz282]

JD, I want you to talk about double trailers. This short 5th wheel is what I see guys pulling down to the dunes with a trailer full of quads or a side by side hooked to the back of the 5th wheel. 100% legal in Arizona

[@georgewilson1184]

Very. Cool little unit me think me like very much

[@MC-342]

Perfect 👍

[@debbiecarter4558]

Good floor plan

[@macsj009]

The skillet is for grilling, the stove is for frying. Nice pair up.

[@deborahallford7337]

Would it be all right for year round residential living? I absolutely love the floor plan!!

[@Scorpiomary]

Thanks for sharing

[@topaze2930]

After hearing you call those types of cook tops a skillet, I gotta tell you...that's a griddle. A skillet has raised sides all around its circumference.

[@timbowhite3159]

Good Evening My Good Friend Of Big Trucks & Big & Trailers & Big RVs & God Bless You & God Bless You & All Of You're Whole Family This Evening From You're Good Friend Timbo White

[@edwinholcombe2741]

It appears that with the slide in you still have access to everything.... plus that cabinet next to the back wall I would take out and put in a wood stove. Wonder what the insulation is like.

[@tokenfatfriend68]

Did I missed the video of the skillet? Seems one is for grilling and the other for pots and pans.

[@BigBadJohnDiesel]

Forest River had better make a few changes with this unit! Cougar makes a similar unit equipped with a hitch that is rated for towing! They should have included a grill instead of a two burner stove on the outside kitchen. Great video!

[@Caravanningwiththehoopers]

There’s a company in the uk called CCRV just down the road from me who imports and sells Rockwood fifth in and then sells them all over Europe, I wonder if it’s the same owners, one day I’ll take a look at them but I do try to avoid it as I know I’d love to have one 🙈

[@kevincampbell4816]

I have a 2020 Ultra lite in the 2891BH model at 36 ft long. Have had some minor issues with the unit. Don’t know if it’s just our dealer or Forrest River in general. Customer service after the sale has been horrible. Going on 4 months and still nothing has been fixed.

[@MattBWhitehurst]

Hey man! Great video. Was wondering what you thought about Northwood products? More specifically, Fox Mountain Fifth Wheels. Thanks!

[@thebigguy]

Last July I purchased a Rockwood Ultra Light 2891BH and we are very pleased with it. It had a few very minor issues that the dealer resolved easily, but other than that the build quality is very nice. One nice feature that BTBRV did not point out is that the "Turning Point" hitch on these units allows you to use a standard fifth wheel hitch inside a short bed truck. You can look up the video on how it works if interested. I have a long bed truck, so I don't need it now, but it's nice to know it's there if I ever change tow vehicles.

[@dragonbutt]

Not all hitches are designed to work with it. Turning point pinboxes utilize a wedge that transfer the pivot point to the pinbox. Just to clarify :)

[@uncfans]

Nice but needs auto level and a king size bed. And whats up with the outdoor tv mount 6 ft in the air lol

[@robertsitch1415]

I believe that that model has a hidden pantry behind the TV too.

[@kevinjhonson5925]

Like except for the outdoor kitchen. I don’t like outdoor kitchens especially in small units. The space would be better used on the inside.

[@cpfpv6410]

Respectfully disagree completely. I hate having to go all the way back into my coach for a tasty beverage particularly when I might have sandy or muddy shoes on.

[@greygoose4x46]

Chris Prucha agreed, just my opinion but I think they are more useful on smaller units

[@kevinjhonson5925]

Chris Prucha good point I never thought of that as I don’t drink and it never crossed my mind. For me outdoor kitchens are useless.

[@bas4241]

@@kevinjhonson5925 If you don't drink anything you will die....

[@callen7100]

Everybody likes something different, I wouldn't buy one again without an outside kitchen.

[@audiecarter8886]

This would be my choice of all the ones i have seen . Just need the right tow vehicle to carry a toy.

[@drakewhite7687]

Absolutely beautiful unit till seen the $75k Canadian price tag lol

[@magicwords1670]

That's a nice

[@rainfall2464]

i Luv this one! I like them without an island - i think it makes it more versatile. Luv the "shiplap" look on the walls and the light colour. Luv the shower door too. There was a smaller slide - was that for the closet?

[@adam63066]

i agree, no island opens up these spaces, i have a GD230 rl and love that theres no island

[@jamdalf4343]

I just heard a lot of National Parks have 30 foot or less length rules. Is that just the RV length or the overall RV hitched to Truck length?

[@sharonboccelli1998]

So much heavier and longer than our totally manual 98 thor tahoe glide lite. We are looking for a new one vut cant find anything at 25 feet max

[@butchgeagan9768]

So how big do you have to go, to get washer dyer connections?

[@jeffreyhalverson83]

But can you replace the hitch receiver with a vehicle tow receiver to be able to tow a boat or trailer with dirt bikes, etc.???

[@pvf1799]

Nice video, but the black connection on the back side was the fresh water fill not the black tank flush.

[@davidbruce2159]

I prefer a truck cap and a 26ft travel trailer

[@BillUtah]

I think I'd agree with you. Plus the overall rig would be shorter clearance! 👍

[@callen7100]

Only thing missing is a sink in the outside kitchen. We use the outside sink a lot.

[@762mark2]

Does a 6'4" box on a 3/4 ton F250 or RAM2500 have enough room to tow this?

[@williamsawyer7698]

Cool

[@johngray2526]

can a 2004 2wd single cab shortbed 1500 4.8 silverado handle it without problems

[@brewers-country8903]

In the market for a 5th wheel under 30' but not 1/2 ton truck towable. Seems like most 5th wheels that size are geared toward 1/2 ton trucks being able to pull and thus lack additional features like more slides, better/stronger construction. Is there a 5th wheel that is under 30' but made with more options like the bigger units made to be towed with 3/4 or 1 ton trucks? I have a 3/4 Cummins now and don't plan on getting anything smaller..........thanks!!

[@wrrn411]

Solar hookups available? Also washer dryer hookup?

[@garycullar]

Hey I really like your channel and watching a lot of the videos. I noticed whenever there's a hitch on the back of an RV you always point out that it's not rated to tow a vehicle. Are there any RV manufacturers that are making fifth wheel trailers that actually have a tow rating for let's say 2500 lb

[@BigTruckBigRV]

Yes. Many units have a tow rated receiver. The key is to look for the lighting connection.

[@mikekramer5800]

So a chevrolet 2022 6.6 2500 custom can't tow this 5th wheel?

[@Handl3sAreStupid]

I'd definitely be interested in the weird, even smaller 5th wheels you alluded to.

[@stevemcmanigal3410]

Me too. I live in an mature city neighborhood (small lots) limits the rv size I can park. I tow an older narrow body Fun Finder.

[@CARSONATOR93]

Check out the 2020 Winnebago Micro Minnie 2405RG. 5800lbs and looks well designed.

[@mrmorrison299]

Do rockwood ultra-lites really have 1 inch sidewalls?

[@Mudford63]

Does that “skillet” come with a handle?

[@elizabeththomas1082]

Like this unit. Although cut it too short by 1.5 ft…. ¾ more for kitchen counter & ¾ for bathroom… shower too small.