MASSIVE 4-SLIDE TRAVEL TRAILER RV! Too big? Rockwood Signature 8327SB
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Wow, with all those slides I was really expecting something innovative on the inside. But all I see if the same ol' stuff, the same ol' brown-on-beige color scheme, and a floor plan that feels dark and choppy. And yeah, it sleeps a lot of people, but how are you going to feed them in that cramped kitchen?
Thanks for the tour!
I was a little disappointed by the interior space... Think it could have been designed better.
me too, blows my mind how generic they make these, wonder why they dont hire some interior designers to make them look updated, they look like all the others, cookie cutter👎
@@loveitloveit122 Looks very cheaply made and designed.
@@crazycanuck2578 ya I agree, I have been checking out airstream renos and this one ended up in my feed somehow, so of course I watched just because it looks so ginormous
I agree. I was also disappointed the layout.
Hi guys
Can you tell me please, what s the best RV with 2 bedrooms? Thank you
We have a 2019 Rockwood 8327SS and its basically the exact same trailer except the front bedroom and our interior color is a bit darker, our bed faces north/south and is more of a traditional layout with a wardrobe slide. I cant believe all the negative feedback, we absolutely love ours! For those who are saying it's cheaply made...I'd say the quality is far better than the Keystone we had and all the Jayco's we looked at. Solid maple drawers and cabinet faces, soft touch drawer closers on all the drawers (even the ones in the bedroom), solid surface countertops, tons of storage inside and out, frameless windows, actual stone tile backsplash, huge pantry...I could go on but we're very happy with ours. I will say that you will need a good hitch set up, we have the Equalizer and we've been in high winds twice (over 30mph) and it barley moved, semi's dont bother it at all running on the interstate. We originally towed it with a 2016 F250 6.2L gasser and it towed it fine but averaged anywhere from 5-9mpg, we now tow it with a 19 F350 6.7L SRW diesel and it's not even an issue and average 11-13mpg taking the same routes to the same camp grounds. About the only thing I dont like is I wish our passthrough storage door was a bit bigger but no big deal, everything fits fine and the storage next to the shower is a joke! we use it for toilet paper and small bathroom stuff.
For as many slides as it has, it feels very cramped. Maybe it’s then large island (which I do like). If there was more natural light coming through it would feel bigger. Just my opinion
I agree, it's very dark.
I thought the same thing. This TT is made for a large family which would make it feel even more cramped! No thanks.
I'm surprised that there's only one bathroom. I would have expected an other half bathroom for such a big RV that can sleep 11 people.
I don't understand why they design campers with all the windows on the non camp side.
Imagine pulling that with a strong crosswind. I dont care if you have a good hitch or not.....you're going too feel it.
It's the same size if most 30 plus trailers with all the slides in, no difference in hauling.
I pulled my 30’ camper with a 1500 when I first bought it. Scary, even though I had a about 2k lbs over the weight limit to play with. Immediately got an F250 diesel and it was night and day. Same WD hitch with sway control. The heavier truck itself made all the difference.
We purchased the highland ridge 310bhs, very similar but has a few more design items we felt were better. It is a full profile TT, rare today, and has a GVWR of 11,500 lbs. We love it.
I am sorry but I think from the outside it is amazing and I was expecting to be WOWED inside, instead I feel totally let down by the interior and it's layout and usage, the designer of the interior should be fired, you could have done so much more with that space and made it 100 times better.
Same
I agree!
Vote for Pedro 👀😂😂😂
I agree I’m not impressed
Horrible. The large dinette is all wrong. GETTING OUT OF THOSE IS RIDICULOUS. Couches without room for coffee tables ‐ useless. And who puts 2 couches in limited space. Showing off not showing up!
I figured a travel trailer this size would have a stackable washer and dryer. I definitely would need one.
Needs a large rear bath with no Bunks. Big trailer but lousy floor plan
I don't mind having a bunk. I just don't think having many beds is a good idea when you only have the *one* bathroom.
From there, everything else is unimpressive and doesn't feel very efficient, such as how the master bedroom has counter space no one can do much with and those nightstands that barely have any room for anything
Don't even get me started on those floor cabinets you can't practically do anything with because the larger cabinet above is in the way.
It's like someone watched a video about a camper trailer once at some point then tried to copy the design from memory.
We have a 2016 Windjammer with that wardrobe and recessed drawers underneath. It’s really not a problem for us and looks worse than it is in this video. We also love the nightstands that are just like the ones on this trailer.
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@@InfernosReaper Definitely a family floor plan with one tiny bathroom.
Its Just a house at this point!! Its amazing!
Beware of Forest River/Rockwood/Flagstaff models. Mine had serious manufacturing defects which they admitted to, towed the camper back to the factory, then proceeded to return it to me severely damaged. They've agreed to fix the easy, cheap stuff but not the expensive, important stuff. If you think I'm just one disgruntled customer, take a look at the Better Business Bureau's Forest River page - 1 star out of 5. If I can help just one person not go through the months long agony and financial hardship I have, it will be enough. Thanks for reading.
It's different! That's for sure. Personally I find the layout choppy however you are my man
Very nice travel trailer. Not too bad for a bunk house. That’s a long travel trailer 37 feet. It’s nice. I like the big bedroom. The closet is nice. Thank you for showing this one.
Great floor plan really good for a big family
I do not like this interior. For such a gigantic RV it seems small inside and not very inviting.
No ts great
Would hate pulling that monster in Ohio "the orange barrel state". 25 miles, single lane, concrete divider's, pouring rain/windy. Tractor trailers other side of dividers, night time. Junk on the road from others who zigged when they should of zagged. Stuff nightmares are made of. Thanks for another great video 👍!
I have towed it in 45 mile per hour winds, and had no problem at all our truck handles it fine
Are you pulling single rear wheel or dually? I have a 3500 diesel single rear wheel so I'm curious.
This travel trailer is very exquisite. I love the island floor plan in the kitchen and the bathroom in the bedroom and the back room with so many places to sleep. Lots of slide outs very nice
Well I was thinking ab picking up a family sized tent from cabellas but this is an interesting alternative.
My thoughts... A trailer that heavy should be a 5th wheel. I’m not sure any sway control on this travel trailer would actually prevent sway since it is so large and heavy. With almost 2000 lbs of hitch weight, I’d recommend airlift suspension for the tow vehicle. My personal opinion on trailer weights vs hitch designs is that if the trailer GVWR is 9000+ it should be a 5th wheel. Great video JD!
That’s a good looking trailer
If it had a 2nd bathroom that could be used as a tiny house for a family lol.
I would like to thank you for pointing out the gross vehicle weight rating of trailers so many TH-cam channels always tell you the dry weight which means absolutely nothing when towing
Nice trailer! Thanks for showing the dumping stations...that is a big help.
Notice the dump valves are essentially under the slides so either the slides will need to be in or you are going to be on your belly.
New drinking game. Take a shot each time you hear “massive”. 🥃🥃
Be on the floor in 3...2...1
I love it. It would be perfect for my family full time
The size of the living room is way to small!
Not very excited about this. How hard is it to reach those drawers in the bedroom?
Really like this unit it works for my family
If I were gping to get an RV so large it required a dually 1 ton, I think I would go ahead and get a 5th wheel. Travel Trailers are nice in that they often can be towed by big SUV's like a Suburban with all the towing options selected - until the travel trailer is so large a Suburban just won't do it.
Or maybe you just get a house. RV is VERY too big and fat people getting angry because not enough space. No. Enough space, just American people too fat.
The curtains look like they are from the 40s and the overall interior is kind bland
Better than many prefab houses
This may be my dream travel trailer!!! 😍😍😍
These oversized trailers are best as second homes for snowbirds, they can have them delivered straight to the campground they plan to spend the winter then hire someone to move into storage when they return home, then repeat the process each year
This is by far one of the best rvs I've ever seen!
I don't like it. The interior just screams "CHEAP"! It already looks outdated. The North American RV brands are usually behind the times. Look at the interiors of some Euro brands. They look muuuuuuuch nicer compared to this.
Almost cool use of space. LIVING AREA!!!!
Competing with the “3-kid-family” fifth-wheels! Nice! But you may have to for-go many of our State & National Parks.
So many issues. Wow
The bedroom with the notched out cabinet, good luck trying to use the top drawers, you won't even to be able to see whats in them. Next, with all of the beds available meaning lots of people, not enough seating space and not enough storage. You won't be able to prepare meals or have enough food for everyone. This camper is probably best used as a weekender for camping only, and if so who wants to tow a beast like that for a few days. The very last issue is another design issue. That island with the notched out bottom will be prone to rocking, poor stability, plus its so narrow, so not much storage space again. Oh and I forgot. you better not weigh over two hundred and sixty, you won't fit in the bathroom.....LOL.
I live full time, so these are just my opinions.
Love how they still act like we have box 📺 in the bunkhouse
We have one and it is awesome, and we tow it with our SRW f350 4x4
Pretty cool massive RV. Nice short tour. Impressive one.
Thanks for making these videos to help me convince my dad he’s delusional for thinking a 5 slide 5th wheel could easily go behind his F250
Seem like it needs more tires under it to haul that wait, I'm thinking of the Flintstone car when they thrown that sofia on it. lol Would that be a park model?
Dry hitch weight of 1314 lbs. Approximately a loaded hitch weight of 1583 lbs. Then add in two to four adults and up to 5 kids... Your truck's payload capacity is crying already and you haven't even put anything in the bed yet! lol.
I like the floor plan. The only thing I would change is finding a way the change the pantry into a half bath
Thank you for your time and the vlogs
Massive trailer. Definitely want a big truck to pull this.
They should take lessons from Recreation by Design. RBD uses 3 axles, 11,000 + dry weight and 15,120 gvwr for a travel trailer thus size.
Plus RBD will custom build you a floor plan with 1 1/2 baths, dishwasher, washer/dryer , king bed etc...
This Rockwood model is too big for 2 axles
Great trailer, sleeps lots but one bathroom? (We could always do even and odd days.)
I just bought the Rockwood 8336bh pick it up next weekend
Damn. Nicer than my apts
The only thing I dislike about this unit is it doesn't have washer dryer hookup. Otherwise it would be a great unit to have the use on the road on full-time basis
Seems small for such a large unit. Very crampt, tiny bathroom.
i love the rockwood brand and this is one of my favorite floor plans made by them.
That is huge! Great layout.
Im always on the lookout for the next best for where I have lake property. For being so big... it seems so small. I don't need a bunkhouse... but this one is huge, maybe too big compared to the "living area"
You know some dope with a 1/2 ton pick up will try.
it would be perfect for someone that owns a highway tractor that has a custom trailer hitch installed.
I’d love this minus the booth and with another 1/2 bath or bunkhouse/office setup. I’d love to see more versatility in the design! The size is perfect fo me though!
Fat peoples always say "this size very good" because they have extra fat. Exercise and fat gone and there is more room wow
Bunkhouses ruin layouts. Lose the bunks, push living room to rear, add another sofa, trade the benches for chairs and a regular table. Add 1/2 bath, W/D, fireplace.
No washer or dryer ?
That's what I'm wondering I'm looking to full time washer dryer is a need.
We Travel I was looking for the washer/dryer also
I own the 2019 same model no washer
The 2020 has hook ups in the master
Abbi T Thought this was a 2020??
Wow.. thats massive
Came here for the HUUUUGEE MAAASSIVE MYSTERY BOX
Im going to be honest although this trailer is huge. The inside did not do it justice. It feels very cramped inside. Maybe that’s just me I like a more open floor plan. That bathroom was horrible as you said as far as leg room for the toilet. I expected more. You’ve shown trailers that are 10 ft smaller that just feel more roomy than this.
BTBRV: This trailer has a GVWR of 3,500 pounds.
Also BTBRV: I would recommend towing this with a one ton dually truck only 😂
The bedroom is kinda nice, but I would still take the open range 312BHS any day of the week. It’s more open living room and better bunk room
Agree that this should never be towed by a 1/2 ton, but don't think it needs a 1 ton either. Tongue weight, according to the manufacturer, is actually 1175, not the 2000 mentioned in the video. It'll obviously be a little more, depending on cargo, but I don't think you're ever going to get to the 2000 lbs mentioned. IMO, I would feel comfortable with this behind a 3/4 ton truck, as long as you ensure you don't exceed the payload for the truck.
For something with all those slides it sure does look cramped They try to put too much in these campers if I got that many slides I want it to feel open
Duel dumping stations. I think that means you have to dump twice, not just two options for dumping.
Kyle Gilbertson the front is the only one you have to be concerned about. It combines the bathroom, the kitchen, and the optional washer dryer combo discharge. The one in the back is only for the outside kitchen.
Needs a major update. For the price not worth the amount to bring it up to today's stars for the price. Newell has 7 to 10 thousand more but in comparison there's no comparison. Liberty does also! Amazing for the same price range
Actually it was disappointing on the layout, but thanks for sharing it with us. Love your videos.
Why don't dealers think
w/d in bigger units. It's so important to full timers.
There's a few smaller Rockerwood models that have w-d. You end up finding the home of ur dreams and end up without a w-d. They sometimes don't even list it in the
Specs. It's important.A selling point for many.
Treat it like a big asset, because it is !!! Include it in more models. Please..
Thanks for the ceiling height! I'm 6'6" so I'm excluded from about 90% of all campers. The shower step up is usually the worst part
This is absolutely beautiful
Another good one.
Should have 3 axels. Needs 6 tires on the ground
3/4 or 1 ton SRW doesn’t really matter for towing, with Ford’s 6.7 at least. Only difference is an overload spring and a 2” rear block (3/4) or 4” (1 ton). Axles, suspension, gearing setups (depending on what your truck has) is all the same. Ford is just weird like that. Only reason to go up to the F350 is to go dually. Otherwise, get an F250 with Aiflift 5000s, which you’d want on an F350 anyway. Only reason to go dually is to pull a 5er.
That’s awesome.
Big, yes. But I have to admit, oh so very nice! I like it!
JD, if you havent seen the 2020 Flagstaff Classic 8320kbs, that's one to check out as well!.... Somewhat similar in look to this one, only no bunkhouse, with a RL and triple slide. 35' OAL and VERY Comfortable!
With that net loading capacity, they are hoping the buyer is a lot more minimalist than the manufacturer was in building it. I have a traditional, heavy wood-frame 26 ft. TT that has nearly 40% of its gross available for loading; this is well under half that.
Reflected Miles He said Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. It’s dry, or as you said net, rating is around 9500lbs.. Btw, did your trailer come with an interior? With nearly 40% for cargo capacity, there can’t be much said about what’s inside the TT. Just saying.
Over 11,000lbs RV with 4 slides.
Only has a love seat 🤣🤣🤣
Im sure I’ll see someone at the campground pulling this with a F150. Guarantee it
I'd much rather see a small table n chairs, I mean most eat outside when camping. And use the space for a small sectional type sofa, as the LR is practically non existant .
The Signature line always had full wrap around front fiberglass cap, looks like they cheaped out on that now.
I noticed that too. We have a 19 8327SS and it has a full fiberglass cap and painted line X for a rock guard instead of that ugly diamond plating.
I'm gonna agree with a few people here to add a sunroof but otherwise this trailer seems really great for me since I like to live alone.
Like the pantry/ coat closet.
That there... is the Brady Bunch travel trailer! Even has room for Alice! 😋
Tongue weight puts this out out 1/2 ton truck range. Based on the bulk of the unit, as well as how much gear a family would likely pack into it... a 1 ton dually is a conservative approach to towing that rig. Not sure if any modern 3/4 ton pickups would be appropriate, either.
What blows me away is that it's a travel trailer! Seriously! They should insist on either only selling those to people with experience towing RV trailers, or truckers. You get a greenhorn towing that thing... and you can take book on when it gets wrecked in an accident.
Nice and roomy, but they should offer a variant that allows the back of the trailer to be used for an office, which has a hideaway bed if some sort... just in case it's needed.
I would recommend that 1 ton truck be a diesel. My 2017 350 gasser does the job with my 5500-7000lb 32' TT, but it struggles with higher rpm's more than I'd like on some of the longer mountain roads. We caravan with our friend's and their 5th wheel pulled by their 2013 F350 diesel and they have less trouble with the uphill while towing their 10,500lb rig. Also, the brake dust is WAY worse on my gas truck whether towing or not. What's up with that? Definitely getting black wheels next time. LOL
Very nice thx u 4 sharing
It's almost identical to the forest River Heritage Glen 300bh that I have the only thing different is the front bedroom slide and it's 2k heavier the Glen is labeled a ultra light 9k all in all same trailer
What was that device you used to measure the ceiling?? Very cool
I have been looking for a new trailer and this might be the one
Given how it looks like no one bothered deploying the stabilizing supports when they parked it and the inefficient floor plan, I feel sorry for whoever buys this thing.
Between that counter space you can't practically use and the big cabinet that makes it too impractical use the ones below it, that master bedroom is a mess. I don't normally say this, but they should've just put a king bed in the master bedroom. They set it up for a king then put a queen in to try to squeeze additional functionality out of the room, but it didn't work.
The should've either just stuck with doing a king bed or actually designed the space for a queen.
Also, in a trailer *that* big, there really should be a space for washer & dryer hookups.
I am new to the RV seen but if I heard it correctly you said it has a GVWR of over 11k lbs. but only 2 5k axles? Why would they put axles that aren’t rated for the GVWR? Is that common on RVs?
Very disappointed with the gray and black water dump. They seem to be under the slides. Very difficult to get to them if you need to dump while still camping. I see this setup on a lot of other different RV's. Is this little point really escaping the designers thoughts? Making the dump valves easily accessible with the slides out?
Gorgeous trailer what is the price point on this unit not the MSRP
I like idea ofno step offifth wheel should have three axcels for reduntcy or same size tires as f,350 or 450
love this!