Tow 14ft & GET 26 FEET!! 2021 Rockwood HW277

2021 Forest River Rockwood Highwall HW277 Pop Up Fold Down Tent Camper
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Hitch Weight 380 lb.
Max Cargo 546 lb.
Max Weight 3880 lb
Box Size 14'0"
Closed Height 6' 7"
Open Length 25' 9"
Travel Length 19' 6"
Body Width 84"
Fresh 26gal
Black 12gal
Grey 12gal
This camper brings back memories of my mother zipping up a suitcase while having me stand on it because it's like somebody stuffed an entire 26ft travel trailer inside of a 14ft "Suitcase!" This Rockwood popup is THE Perfect Example of "Towing Small & Camping Large!"
Featuring King Front & Rear Queen heated mattresses PLUS a larger U-Dinette slide out it opens up to a spectacular degree when you reach your destination while packing down to a much, much smaller size for towing and storage!
Perfect for tucking into the corner of a garage or barn it's smaller travel size also lends itself extremely well to "off the beaten path" parks with tree branches that may be an issue for larger RVs!
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[@rmccabe117]

Bathroom is perfect from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am! Pretty amazing unit for a "Tent camper".

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

"Suitcase Travel Trailer" is what I'm starting to call these. Take a whole trailer and stuff it somehow into a suitcase like you're packing for vacation

[@christopherhodson4049]

For some reason, I like the U-Shaped Dining Tables a lot more than the regular ones. Another good one, thanks.

[@apache698tj]

We sold our Jayco 1206 (very much like this camper) in March 21’ after owning it 5 years for a thousand dollar loss. It was well worth the $200/year! The only time our cassette toilet was used was during a downpour in the middle of the night. But this black tank would be so much better! Our family of five has very fond memories of our pop up. Having a king, queen and the large dinette bed is not given enough credit. Excellent buy for a first time rv owner.

[@joymagnah4854]

Finally! Someone has finally figured out to put the refrigerator right across from the door!! When we owned one the fridge was around the corner and when we would stop to get something to eat it was a royal pain to get to the fridge. You had to clean everything out in front to get to it.

[@webbygal1]

This actually perked an eyebrow for me and I was adamantly against a pop up and leaning toward a hybrid. I like that it's a no brainer to tow for my SUV.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It's a LOT of RV in a small size

[@apache698tj]

We had a Jayco 1206 (much like this) that pulled effortlessly behind a Jeep Commander. We loved our pop up!

[@philipgerry5228]

These pop up trailers tow very easily. We had two. Moved to travel trailer, it’s nice but needs a tow vehicle

[@daphnemichel3858]

@@JoshtheRVNerd Hey, can you tell me the height of the camper with the A/C unit? We want to get a 2022 model, but want make sure it will fit in our garage with no issues.

[@OurFamilyAdventures]

I love this camper, so much I just bought one. I can't wait to get out and camp in it.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Awesome congrats! Would love to hear how you enjoy it

[@Eric-zb6nv]

The wife and I are talking about buying remote, off-grid property in Wyoming for camping/hunting/etc... We've been back and forth with a 1/2 ton towable and building a building on site to store it to paying for RV storage and on and on. We are pretty much decided on a pop up with a bathroom. We literally decided today a top contender is the HW 296. And here you are with the smaller cousin. Like it was meant to be. We'll be calling when we're ready. Our first time purchase of an RV is from you guys.

[@InfernosReaper]

In a place like Wyoming, you're definitely gonna want to have a popup inside an enclosure for added protection from the weather and a little security(mainly against critters that might tear something up). That's definitely a lot easier than building a full-featured cabin, though. It might even be cheaper in the long-run, too. I'd really have to run some numbers to be sure, though.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I think Inferno's advisory here is pretty solid. Anything to help keep the weather off it will be your friend

[@pattyk8594]

You always do a good job showing the RV and narrating to keep it interesting, thank you.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

😊

[@CAFultz]

I love that I can put mine in my garage!

[@MrBklein31]

Really nice pop up. A HUGE upgrade from the one my parents owned 40 years ago! Rockwood did a good job at giving you lots of great features on a small trailer. Nice Video Uncle Josh!

[@billmullen2275]

Wow love the outdoor kitchen. A toilet was not on our must haves when we bought our popup but it has become essential. Especially with covid, its nice to not have to walk to the bath house for #1. Its also nice to be able to rinse off after the beach.

[@CAFultz]

I have the same exact model but 2014. We LOVE it! We do use the bathroom (#1 only) and the shower occasionally but ours is hardwall, much better IMO. It is such a convenience! The outside kitchen is awesome! 90% of our cooking is done there unless we need the oven! Keep it up Josh!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kevinm318]

I wish for the 2021 version they didn't remove the hard wall bathroom. I really hope they bring it back for the 2022!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I wondered how people would receive that. TY for sharing

[@nz0z134]

We liked the hard wall bathroom. Set up really easy

[@ren2627]

What year has the hard wall shower ?

[@nz0z134]

@@ren2627 I think ours was a 2013

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

@@ren2627 2020 and previous

[@TreyCal4172]

I love the potty/shower in our camper. We didn't think we wanted it, but we couldn't live without it!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Is it a popup?

[@E3EJvilla00]

First trip with our 2022 is next week! Beyond excited!

[@gravewalkerz7787]

We have a popup with a cassette potty and it's great for the kids they often don't give much of a warning for when they need to go.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

man that's the truth

[@wyokat1335]

Our first pop-up didn't have a bathroom and that didn't work for us. We then purchased Fleetwood Niagara that had a hard wall bathroom and it was great. Love the outside kitchen on this one.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Fleetwood made some GREAT things in their time

[@markbecker6075]

Josh, love the video. You're amazing. I know it might be a little difficult, but putting out the awning would have been a plus. Thanks.

[@nz0z134]

Our first camper was an HW276. It was a great starter camper. We used the bathroom every trip. Graduated to a travel trailer and later a 5th wheel. Don't miss setting it up or listening to the wind, but it got the job done. Never thought I'd hear about IBS in a camper video.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

lol that's me for ya -- always thinking outside the box! I know it's not a "pretty" topic, but it's a real-world thing and I try to put a human element to my work

[@duchesslisa9099]

This is a great all year round model.

[@katylavigne124]

Just traded in our 2013 Flagstaff HW27KS Pup Tent. I'm surprised this one doesn't have the hard side walls on the bathroom. I personally would prefer the hard walls that we had. Absolutely loved this camper and honestly wouldn't of traded it but we found out that some travel trailers were now 0° rated and that we could camp in the fall in Minnesota and we couldn't pass that up. High Walls are the best tent campers out there. We used that outside kitchen a ton too. It was so handy to have.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

The 2020's did. So that's a recent change I noticed as well. It'll be interesting to see how well received it ends up being.

[@joeljeffries9047]

I like the high side unit.

[@ronaldbradley9949]

We've had Popups with both hard wall and just shower curtain around the wet bath. Currently our 2017 277HW has the wall which we like the best. Our old Popup had the cassette toilet. I found it easyer to dump. I like the color scheme on the newer versions. Just with the gray water dump took the bigger hose fittings like the black water dump. We have the power tounge jack on ours.

[@jbrooks8885]

I purchased one of these from Amazon. Camco rhino blaster sewer tank rinser. Hook it up to your black water tank and run a short water hose from it to your gray water hookup. Work well for me.

[@sandramcfarland578]

We have small 19 ft camper and fully use our toilet, especially during the night. The shower… it depends. If we want a long hot shower, then we go to the bathhouse. If it’s cold or rainy, we take a quick one in our shower. And of course being self contained was a lifesaver during the early days of the pandemic.

[@truckersloth2672]

New to the pop up community. We found a 2000 Coleman that had just been completely redone. Great price. Ours has the bathroom with cassette. With two young girls and the wife, it’s great for them to use right before bed, in the middle of the night and right after waking up. It’s so convenient and our next pop up will most definitely have that feature.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Awesome! Ty for sharing that :) Hope you make some awesome memories together

[@jaimejimenez754]

That is a nice layout! We had a Coleman Utah pop up for many years, it was the beginning of many family camping memories. Sometimes I miss the pop up.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Fleetwood/Coleman really made monster popups. SO MANY of them are still out there today -- testament to how well they were constructed

[@launiej7994]

Love my pop-up with toilet. It’s for night use only. And I have a hard rule of liquids only.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY for sharing. I hear similar things in this thread!

[@rondav3065]

Love it! This will be our next camper. Currently have a 10’ box pup pulled by a wrangler JKU. In a few years, once we get a larger tow vehicle, we’ll be getting one. We considered several ‘small’ units from Intech, Tab, and even AirStream... but this high wall unit is so much closer to the culture of our family- AND SO MUCH MORE AFFORDABLE! Cant wait!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Sounds great!

[@SpyderTom1]

And I qoute my wife on the porta-potty in our camper, "you ever number 2 in here and I'll", let you guess the rest. LOL

[@rabbi7933]

Easy to tow, easy to store, easy to use. I’d like for my brother-in-law to get one of these.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I mean.. I know a few people that could help with that *cough* lol

[@andreacurtisdragonflywarri9832]

Hi Josh ! My husband and I are looking into the "Big brother" of this model ! Except , we are trying to go with a little older model ! Like say , last year's model or even two or three years older.... But not wanting to go to old ! We really like the aspect of the HW for the storage and functionality compared to the TT and regular sized pop up campers ! I'm a very "seasoned" camper ... I've been through them all as for what ever type there is ! And I really like the pop up campers compared to others ! The only 2 things I DON'T like , are the mildew potential on canvas and the fact that you have to set up every time you have to pack and unpack ! Other than that , I love them for space , especially with the slide out ! And yes , we would use the bathroom at night and for emergency issues ! PS ... we would really like to come to your location when we are ready to get one ! We've heard all positive views with Haylett RV !

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY Andrea! We'd love the opportunity to meet you when you're ready We usually get a handful of larger highwall models in our used inventory thru the year. Just keep an eye on our channel to see what rolls thru!

[@tommykurka8202]

I’ve had a pop up camper forever. Since 1999. we bought a Coleman pop up camper when Fleetwood was in the folding trailer market. This may be lengthy but here ya go…. I would like to have seen the awning deployed. Ours rolls up in a zipper bag that is the length of the roof. I’m thinking this is the same principal? I’m 59 years young and wish not to ever “crank” the roof on it ever again. I LOVE the power lift on this unit. This is a far far cry from our Coleman. You’re exactly right when you said it has a lot of the big boy camper features in a smaller version. I’ve been watching your videos almost 2 years now, and I so enjoy them. I can’t make a move on a new camper (ie Cougar 22MLS, Micro Lite 25 BSDS) because I would have to upgrade my tow vehicle. Financially I’m unable to do that. But this High Wall pop up may be just what the doctor ordered. Again thank you for all your work, time, research and comedy you Put in your videos. They are Chock Full of useful information to consider. Thanks for you sincerity, and honesty. KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah the awning is still pretty similar to how they used to be though they might set up a little bit more quickly. Unfortunately it’s just a matter of time management. It takes me as much if not more time to do one of these campers as it might a full on fifth wheel toy hauler and I have to just make hard decisions on where to draw lines sometimes

[@drock3825]

I just picked mine up Saturday. I love it so far can’t wait to actually take it out and use it.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Awesome Darick! Hope to see you stick around our channel and share your experiences!

[@drock3825]

@@JoshtheRVNerd question about this camper. We have a white poll that’s spring loaded and have no clue what it’s for. Can’t find anything in the paper work for it. Any idea?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

@@drock3825 Without seeing what you're referencing I'm having difficulty offering any ideas..

[@apache698tj]

Sounds like a toilet tissue tube to me. :-)

[@InfernosReaper]

The bathroom in a camper is one of those things where "if you've got it, you might not need it, but if you don't have it, you'll definitely need it" Thus, I'd rather have it just to be safe. It's a pop-up, but it's got a lot of features, including a slide. I'm very impressed with it

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You know.. I say things like that all the time and seeing you say it about this bathroom.. you got me convinced. You need a job in sales? :)

[@InfernosReaper]

​@@JoshtheRVNerd Thanks. To be real, the only sales I ever managed when I worked retail were for things the person was going to buy anyway. Imagine how much more money those stores could've made if they had actual sales associates helping the customers instead of a random dude who stocked the shelves, right?

[@johnf150beard7]

So, I have the 2015 version of this camper, and we love everything about it. We would like to upgrade to a newer one however, we DO use the bathroom (for #1’s only lol) but this newer version only has a curtain around the bathroom, while ours has actual hard walls and a door which makes it feel more like a travel trailer bathroom. I also noticed they removed the bottom panel of the slide out kitchen, so the drawer on the left now is useless, (?) ours has an actual bottom panel, so it can be used for storage… and we keep a lot of things in there… ours also came with a hanging wardrobe and a hanging pantry… so, I guess we won’t be upgrading lol but it’s still a great camper!

[@davidbridgeman5828]

Looks like a good first timer camper.

[@4everlandrv988]

What a great camper! Just FYI, I watch your videos because of the great information, BUT I also watch them because of your great crazy personality. You are truly a show-er not a shower🤣. (Don't want to know if you're a grower 🙊🙉🙈)

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I uh... we... maybe we just don't finish this conversation LOL

[@4everlandrv988]

@@JoshtheRVNerd Totally agree. Love your great sense of humor. Stay warm you look like you're freezing in the last few videos.

[@mminniear984]

Hey, I have a TT and if I’m not using sewer hookups, I make everyone use the bath house. Lol. The outside kitchen is amazing for boondocking. Just let the grey run onto the ground then there’s no need to dump. Quick in. Quick out.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY for sharing. Where do you camp that they allow grey on the ground? Some places DO NOT like that

[@mminniear984]

@@JoshtheRVNerd in north Wisconsin usually. I guess I’ve never asked if it was ok... I do make sure there’s no food or anything going down. I don’t actually dump the tanks. Just from my outdoor sink and shower. That is open on the bottom. If I need to dump my tank I stop somewhere and pay to dump

[@geraldcadyii5772]

I would go with the two axle high side only since you are too close to being maxed out on payload with one axle. I owned a 2004 Fleetwood Sequoia for 12 years and the tires were always pushed towards the max limits with a normal load of equipment.

[@piotrmajewski9963]

dood, you're the best. don't stop doing this. Cheers!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY! Plenty more to come :)

[@wookievr641]

I know this is a older vid but wish i saw it earlier. Was good info. Recently we got a used pup. Came with shower and cassette toilet. Shower was not going to work because a failed heater and toilet was going to be for emergency only. First time out at park with poor facilities we ended up using toilet all of the trip. Only bad thing is that its old generation pup and does not have a black tank. Also now Im making repairs to the shower pan and heater to get operating shower in the pup. We were not looking for toiled and shower but now are happy with having the option.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Well TY for watching!! :)

[@bmccall614]

Great video, we have an old small pop up, saw one of these in the campground this weekend. Highly considering it.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Good choice!

[@pennylynch4471]

That is a far cry from the one we rented in the 70's, that's for sure. The very 1st night we got to the campground late, it was raining, no light. Muddy. Lots of swearing. Everything was manual, of course. Looking at a what I'd like for myself, a pop up hasn't been on the list. But this one is pretty cool. I never knew they had slide outs! Still not really on the list, because of bear country camping (I still like the hybrids, if need be, the tents can stay up) As for the toilet question, I keep going back and forth. A cassette isn't totally out, but getting it out might be difficult (stupid body doesn't always cooperate when I need it). But then, it would be more of a night time only thing, so no issue. I would definitely want a toilet in the camper, shower, maybe, or have a set up for the outdoor shower.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

"Muddy. Lots of swearing." is the most honest thing I've seen today. I 100% feel that and thank you for sharing :)

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

Next best thing instead of hard wall bathroom..what id do is get custom fit quilted insulated curtain in place of the thin one comes with the camper, those insulated curtains can provide possibly more privacy and sound deadning than the hard wall sides with all the cracks and seams

[@lindadickson783]

I like it. I’m thinking maybe a pop up instead of a large travel trailer.

[@Gary-ib8dz]

They got rid of the hard walls around the bathroom. :( That was my favorite part of the high wall pop ups

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I noticed that as well

[@jasonb193]

I was thinking about getting a 2021, but that was the deal breaker. Going to look for a used one now.

[@robertstevens913]

All I would use the bathroom for is a quick shower. I'd do my" business " at the camp ground bathroom or set up a porta toilet outside to avoid " stinky smells"

[@j051499]

We have had a pup for 8 years and never used the wet bath once. But that is a requirement for us. It’s just a peace of mind thing. I think hard wall is better, but until I see it in person, the curtain might not be so bad. I have my eye on this and the HW296. I like the camp kitchen in this, but the extra sofa in the 296. I’m slightly leaning to this, but if they put a camp kitchen in the 296, that would be a no-brainer.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

We've handled them both over the years, but folks REALLY seem to like the camp kitchen on this one. The extra time outside seems to offset the extra space in the 296. This one clocks in a bit lighter/less costly as well which never hurts.

[@lmallard3788]

I am 6’ something and more than 250lbs and showering is possible without soaking the floor outside the stall. But the curtain becomes like my skin. I appreciate not having to walk to the bathhouse several times while others try to sleep. We have the 296

[@lmallard3788]

About the outdoor kitchen. If I keep my 296, I will get a blackstone grill snd a suitable table and put one of my strong coolers under the table. We never used the awning

[@jgriff3218]

Come alone way since our first pop-up. Our first we had hard tops on the bunks, takes two to lift and hook to the roof. Don't have to flip up the kitchen. No need for the nighttime bucket. When I first saw the door hanging though maybe a secret entrance/exit.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

lol love the secret entrance idea :)

[@HoneyBee-ez3ej]

Great walkthrough bro.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty

[@Alisha-qg3qe]

Yes bathroom is huge selling point

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY

[@dennissadler739]

We have absolutely use the toilet in our pop-up! Who wants to hike to the bathhouse in the middle of the night? The problem with pop-ups is there's too much set up, especially bad when it's really hot out.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY for sharing!

[@davidaukofer]

I've used both cassette toilet and a standard camper with black tank. My preference is fully self contained. I hated the cassette because you have a higher risk of the contents splashing on you whereas the holding tank hose almost guarantees (unless you're an idiot or klutz or both) you won't be wearing it, providing the hose isn't worn out. Most camp sites have facilities or know where you can empty them in the first place. The other thing, I don't know anyone who buys these to use them as a full-timer. These are more commonly the weekend warriors or the "working man's vacation" typically a week or 2 max. They're simple enough that packing, take to dump station, and setup is an afternoon task, no big deal.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY for the feedback. I hear a LOT of folks seeking cassette toilets on smaller stuff like this. I don't tend to camp in one of these so I'm always looking for that frame of reference.

[@richardstiltner2634]

That one looks 👌for what it is.

[@mrsteve4569]

I’d blow up the bathroom and not think twice about it. I hate public bathrooms. Nice looking rig.

[@chrisbrommer275]

Hey, Nerd…. Just got the 2023 from your shop. Ur set up guy and tech guy not only couldn’t answer most questions, but sent us on our way w the door unlocked, given instructions that were obviously not for this campers front 2:30 door install AND WAS GIVEN THE WRING KEYS!!!!! WTF?!?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Chris what store was this from?

[@raymondhamm7350]

Always use are cassette toilet for #1, #2 in an emergency. Would like to see Rockwood come up with a better lift system, old style crank is a work out, add an electric motor is Hellashisly noisy. Alaskan camper uses a hydraulic system, come on Rockwood. I wonder why they removed the hard walls for the bathroom? I would of liked to see how the door comes in and out of its position. Great videos always good information even on Star Wars trivia.

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Nice for a family.

[@stevenelson8560]

Solo camping I'm sure on some occasions the toilet would get used, the shower would probably get used now and again also, especially in cooler spring and fall outings. I might leave that little pass through by the entry door open at night so the friendly campground raccoons can come in and see how I'm doing, I know they love to visit me when I'm outside at night, I'm sure they'd love to pop in and say hi.

[@jamiesonarnett6889]

Looks great. Hopefully I can find it in Colorado!

[@79Rybred]

I just ordered the Flagstaff version of this from Lazydays RV. They can get them

[@ampositivewoman2103]

The older I get, the more I need a bathroom overnight. Prefer cassette toilet. Nice pop-up!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY for sharing

[@Arizona-Slayer]

Yes yes yes! Bathroom 🚻 is must have! I had a Rockwood pop-up and loved and used the cassette toilet!. I notice this on has a regular r.v. toilet not a cassette toilet? So does this have a legit black tank?

[@musicalatv]

He answered later in the video that yes it does have a black tank.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yep! Fully Self-Contained like a travel trailer!

[@MrNickb-s500]

Josh I think I'd prefer a regular RV toilet like this one minus the Wet bath.

[@jasonwhiteson2193]

This is nice, I would like to see something this size-ish that has a gaucho or couch of some sort so that someone like me with 3 kids doesn't have to make them share beds. The camp toilets in cabinets....for emergency only use, that tuck away like some pop ups have would be cool too.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

What do you think of this one: forestriverinc.com/rvs/ImageHandler.ashx?ImageID=5200 That's the Rockwood HW296 which is basically the big brother to the one seen here. It basically trades a camp kitchen for a mini-sofa and no toilet.

[@jasonwhiteson2193]

I like it! That extra sofa gives a great place to sleep more littles.

[@AdventuresinPopUps]

YES, go high walls! Best mutant out there! 😄

[@lisnoe]

This teacher just bought the same fancy eyewear for my transition to hybrid in-person learning.

[@melissacomer8404]

Just brought home my perfect popup after searching. A 2010 Coleman Evolution E4. Getting older and decided to take a step up from tent camping. Being a female, I can go to the bathroom at 3 am and not have to sneak or trek to the facilities just to pee. Not only that we can take the golf cart to get around since the hubby's knees are due for replacement. No, we are not rich. We have just worked our collective asses off all our lives and this is our reward. Negative comments will be asked with what have you worked and slaved for?

[@jameskruse5894]

4 separate cooking areas!!!! Counter space goes on. Would use the shower not the toilet. Love the heater mattresses and the blow & glow. Power raise is awesome

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Love that "Blow and Glow" phrase. I'm stealing that. letting you know right now LOL

[@jameskruse5894]

@@JoshtheRVNerd Woo Hoo! Blow & Glow is Nerdism what #37 now? Any thoughts of adding Grand Design to your line-up?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

@@jameskruse5894 #37 -- definitely. GD has some great offerings. There's several things out there I'd love to be able to cover for folks. But it's not currently on the docket. I've learned never to say never of course.

[@jameskruse5894]

@@JoshtheRVNerd you do amazing what you do and keeping being you! Haylett will be where my next RV is purchased!

[@timothygala1583]

We'd use it during the night only, and for #1 only.

[@jameskyle4807]

Well demonstrated VID you have produced. I own an older, 2003, ("secondhand") HW "Rockwood". I have made a few changes (customized for my personal uses.) One is that I am a Photographer, and the "Old School" sort as well. I have added a "Darkroom Area" with a "Wrap-around" red vinyl sheeting held with "Velcro", that when at night I can chemically develop my film (remember that stuff?) as well as make "Contact Prints". In the "Pass-Through" area (below the microwave in the kitchen area) I have made a "Pull-Through Food Storage Drawer". I now can load food supplies on the Outside ( when the camper is CLOSED) and Pull-Through to use on the Inside when I reach my photo-shoot locations. === I would have sent a photo - however, = that option is Not available here to do.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

At least four times a day I wish I could reply to someone with a quick still photo so I totally feel you on this one lol

[@turtle2498]

We used our Toilet and shower but we were a lot younger then

[@roderick9018]

Use my shower and #1 a lot in my toliet rarely #2 , beats walking at night in rain to bath house or when too drunk and peeing a lot 🤷‍♂️. Travel trailer with big shower trump's public non ac bathroom in flip flops any day

[@dude4000ify]

Awesome might have to re think the waiting thingy

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Happy to assist when you're ready!!

[@JunqueMale7]

I like that it is shorter than any hybrid I can find - much better for the narrow and small two-tracks that we typically go down to find the campsites we prefer. Is there a stove hookup on the inside of the camper so it could be used in both locations? Cassette toilet is my preference for those of us that almost never use campgrounds with any kind of hookups, boondocking. Greywater tank would be fine. Need to see more about solar for this unit and solar controllers and inverters, more like the system that Ember uses.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Hmm. Since this one has a dedicated camp kitchen I cannot recall if it has a separate outside hookup. Apologies - it's just been a little too long since I was able to review one of these hands-on

[@beckyleavitt7808]

Oh Josh, I'm too old to get to a bathhouse in the middle of the night LMAO!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

To be fair it’s not anyone’s idea of fun

[@beckyleavitt7808]

@@JoshtheRVNerd ha!

[@jodibauer4133]

Hey, Great video. You didn't see to mention if it has a microwave. Very well designed. Would like to know the price and do they make a 2022 version. Can that be ordered. How long would it take? It does show beautifully.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Microwave was visible while looking at the kitchen so I didn’t feel it needed stated. It’s beside the rear bed. Our team can assist you with pricing. We also have some updated 2022 footage available for you now here on this channel!

[@burkefox3208]

The toilet and shower area looks like a good size. And did I miss the weight capacity on the beds ? Help me out Josh

[@LuisPerez-hu5sn]

I need a popup like this but I have to be able to store it in my garage which is 18' length. i think this popup closed from spare tire to hitch tongue is like 20' correct? do you know of a similar model with less then 18' ?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Travel length front to back is 19'6" so it'd fit but WHOO she's close!! They definitely made models with similar features in a slightly smaller / non highwall size Like the 2318G or 2514F I don't have 2514F footage, but I think I have slightly aged footage of a 2318G here: bit.ly/3516aLV

[@stevenmichel6462]

Does this popup have enclosure for the awning, if it does, where do you order it from

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Apologies sir - so many RVs and sometimes those fine details get lost in the mix. I'd have to ask you to contact someone on the team for answers. Perhaps the parts team members at your nearest location? Contacts can be found here: www.bishs.com/contact/

[@ladyyi]

Love this!,

[@TheScottBuck]

I’m just starting my RV research and considering something like this. Also, the Aliner Expedition. What’s the setup time for a pop up like this? I know Ali eta go up really fast. The lower price for a traditional pop up is attractive. But I have to assume the hard sided Aliner is going to provide better protection from the elements. I’d like to be able to camp 3-4 seasons. With the ability to drag one out into the deer camp woods. Thoughts? TIA

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Sure - the more hard sided something is the more resistant it'll be to the weather

[@bethfranklin2545]

I loved my pop up but when !for 15 yrs it gave up the ghost even though my husband got a trailer he wanted I still miss the pop up

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

What was your longest trip??

[@BC-te9ow]

Previously had this model a few years ago. Yes, it’s fun while camping, but the set up and tear down just became too much work. Not to mention having to “pop it” back up when arriving home from a trip if it was wet with dew earlier that morning.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It's definitely something that takes some time, but once you get the process down it clips along fairly quickly

[@Oddzilla51]

How well does the fabric seal around the frame on the newer popups? I've got an '85 Skamper pop up and it's snaps have seen better days. We don't get a good seal all the way around so bugs can get in (mosquitos) and even if we had an AC unit, the cold air would leak out. We've been looking at upgrading, but we're limited as we've only got a 3500 lb limit on what I can tow with my mini-van. I still like the popups, but with our current one my wife couldn't put it up by herself so she's never taken the kids camping without me. Ideally, we'd love to get something that was no hassle like a hybrid with a slideout, just pull up, drop anchor and we're good but weight and budget are our biggest constraints right now. Thanks for the videos!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

When we start marrying soft-sides with hard sides I do not use the phrase "Water proof." Instead I call them things like "Rain Resistant." If the weather starts coming in sideways, then it's possible to get some spritzing. But for common weather patterns they seem to do fine.

[@iviaverick52]

7:35 If you have IBS you're gonna be stinking out everyone else in this tiny camper haha

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Everybody camps. Some people have "Custom Plumbing" after surgeries. It happens!

[@Caladuun]

When camping I am always in a campground, I never use my toilet or shower. I'd rather it was an option on larger campers as well. Eliminate the bathroom, black water tank and replace with .... options.

[@chrisadams3491]

I would loose the toilet for extra storage. No way am I doing my business with company on the other side of the shower curtain. To bad it is not an option to NOT have the toilet.

[@InfernosReaper]

@@Built05STI This version doesn't seem to have that, sadly. Maybe they'll fix that or have an option for it....

[@markmilam9750]

I would use the bathroom and shower. I like to dry camp. I use a tent now so...

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

This one is fully self contained, but Rockwood is doing a little nicer thing on their cassettes where it has its own roller wheels for easier transport. I think I have one on display here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmfGZYlshZqcbNk

[@daphnemichel3858]

Hey, can you tell me the height of the camper with the A/C unit? We want to get a 2022 model, but want make sure it will fit in our garage with no issues.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Specs at the start of the video for you, but I would advise you to take them with a grain of salt. I have seen mfg be a bit off before and would recommend contacting Rockwood’s customer service to verify max height when closer We do not have one in stock right now else I would just ask one of the team to verify

[@gustavoesquivel5865]

Rather have the hardwall bathroom. Will be getting the older model

[@datyree86]

Josh, I've seen older models have the hard wall shower but have not seen it on the 2021 or 2022 models, do you know if that's an option?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

They seem to have changed to the curtain wall. Hardwall is not a factory option. This is just what they do now. Seems a lot of people miss the hard wall option on these

[@ndg9367]

Hi Josh, does this unit also have the electric heat like the a frame? Wish they a 12 volt compressor fridge.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Propane furnace, but I like that idea

[@mikebaker6604]

Great review Josh! I REALLY like this pop-up. The only thing that stops me from purchasing a pop-up, in general, is that I am always worried about mildew issues as it gets older. I know that you said before that the canvas needs to be completely dry before putting it away, but in high humidity locations (such as mine) it is sometimes impossible. That is my ONLY reservation about buying one. Any other suggestions? Thanks.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Our weather here is far more mild in terms of humidity so I'm afraid I don't personally have a good suggestion for preventing it. You may inquire more locally. Otherwise a hardsided trailer in a smaller size might be a way to go -- something like this perhaps? kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHmbZp9pr5p6n80

[@bmccall614]

At the end of the camper under the pull out beds is a panel hanging down. Escape door?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

No - that's the traveling door that goes on the RV when the roof comes down. it stores under that rear bed (normally doesn't hang down, but hooks UP under there). Sorry I didn't mention it!

[@bmccall614]

@@JoshtheRVNerd Well, we ended up buying this camper from Bish's Coldwater, pick it up soon. Thanks for the video. I'll tell them Josh said they will throw in a battery too!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

@@bmccall614 Lol - look me up when you take it home. I'm here most days other than saturday

[@kewilpee]

What is the height in inches to the top of the camper AC unit? I have heard it might be too tall for some garages. Thanks, and great video.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Rockwood’s specs list it at 6’7” so 79” I would take that with a grain of salt though

[@BC-te9ow]

Did Rockwood ever change the grey tank drain so that it’s one standard hook up like on travel trailers? Ours previously had a standard black tank valve hook up then a totally different and smaller grey tank drain hook up. Not sure why they did this.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I *THINK* they both port into the same outlet now. Check the 18:05 mark

[@wmschooley1234]

Josh nice popup rig. But IMHO, popups these days have all gone too dang fancy. Now, a REAL popup campers that be the apache Silver Eagle tent trailer pop up. It had real canvas tenting, not that nylon and plastic stuff. Ma and Grandpa got one back in 1964. Paid $645 good cash money it (or maybe pa’s got it in trade the storys a little fuzzy). That camper weighted 600 pounds and when set up measured 14 feet by 7. It had a single aluminum box storage compartment and all the other stuff you took went on the floor. Two full-sized beds pulled out to the sided and slept four adults. Kids and friends slept outside in tents. Now THAT was camping Wife and I inherited that silver eagle in 1971. We put thousands of miles on that trailer when first married. We’re older, and wiser now and our popup days are WAY WAY behind us. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Respectfully, WS

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

We have about 40 copies of a VERY basic 1940LTD Rockwood coming as well for more simple needs/wants/budget. Here's last year's video on them for reference sir: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKGWgpqXhcmCgac

[@billyv.7750]

I would use the bathroom

[@lindadickson783]

Is there by chance a model with a front storage trunk that you can access from the inside with a slide door on the inside?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I believe there is but I’m having a hard time remembering exactly which one it is offhand. I’m sure team could scan through the lineups for you

[@lindadickson783]

@@JoshtheRVNerd ok Thank You.

[@gerard2620]

Thanks Josh ! Is there a manual override for raising the roof ? in case it fails (or you just hate the noise the motor makes, lol) ? can you use a cordless drill ? Thanks again !!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

There is but I will admit I'm not familiar with its location without searching a bit.

[@gerard2620]

@@JoshtheRVNerd Thanks...I suspect the override (I'm assuming there is one) is the same with all Rockwood popups..as the 1940 and 1640 models both come with the power lift also...

[@lmallard3788]

I am curious about the new prices of these. It is difficult to shop around when there is no dealer for hundreds of miles

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Wow looks like we are totally sold out so I am not sure on current pricing. Our folks at www.bishs.com/contact/ can assist you certainly