Getting My Travel Trailer ... FINALLY!

Back in March 2021, I ordered a Rockwood Mini Lite 2205S from Wana RV of Shipshewana, Indiana. They noted to me prices would be increased in a month. So place your $1,000 nonrefundable deposit down today, rather than tomorrow. And I did. They said I would get my RV by August. It didn't. 

This week I was notified my RV would be built November 22, 2021. So my wife and I plan to pick up (Fort Worth to Shipshewana, Indiana) our modest travel trailer come early December. That's the plan. It's critical to know that I understand the difference between what the dealership pays and MSRP. I have seen the manufacturer invoices. On my travel trailer back in March the wholesale price would be under $20,000. The MSRP was around $35,000. Today, I am paying $25,000 plus TTL. 

I feel bad for the many RV customers who have been exploited. Sales staff are cruel beasts. Their task masters (managers) are only motivated by profit. I'm hopeful that Devin Puckett at Wana RV continues to hold up to his side of the bargain. That there aren't any surprise price hikes. So far I'm impressed with Devin and Wana RV.

That's me inside a Rockwood Mini Lite 2205S. I like what I see.

RV Shopping Spree Almost Over

I am pretty much set. I have most of the items I purchased for my new travel trailer. A few more straglers will come later this week. The 90-00-1069 Equal-i-zer hitch will be installed at the dealership for $700. I feel that's a fair price. 

My Mini Lite lists for $36,747 (no freight charges.) I will pay $25k for the privilege of owning one. I'll be sending them a check for $25,700 when they get delivery (August, September ... whenever?) from the Rockwood factory a short stroll away. 

In about a week or more, I'll be hooking up my modest trailer in Shipshewana, Indiana. Yes, I'll be saying hi to all my Amish cousins. No, I can't stay for the barn raising.

Travel Trailer Must Have Accessories!

Today, I ordered a new travel trailer. A 2022 Rockwood Mini Lite 2205S. Here is my list of MUST HAVE accessories. Yes, I'll have most of these MUST HAVES in the back of my truck when I pick up my travel trailer. The RV black tanks aren't going to dump themselves. 

I plan to stay in Shipshewana, Indiana for a few days to confirm that all systems are working. Did I miss any MUST HAVE accessories? By the way. Shipshewana is in the middle of Amish Country. I've never been there. Should be fun for Annie and I. 

Click on the title for more product information at Amazon.com. 

Travel Trailer Must Have Accessories

If you have suggestions or comments send them my way.

Camco 48751 Wd Hitch Kit Recurve R3 600 Lb.

Jesús,

I would recommend (for Rockwood Mini Lite 2205S) #600 WDH, #48751. We under rate our spring bars by #200, the n#600 spring bars will be compatible with a trailer the weights up to #800 tongue weight. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at the # below. Thank you.

 

Rick Godsey
Camco Customer Service
7500 Business Park Drive
Greensboro, N.C.
800.334.2004 (x) 28107

Camco RhinoFLEX 20-Foot RV Sewer Hose Kit

Camco RhinoFLEX 10-foot RV Sewer Hose Extension Kit 

Camco (22783) 25 Ft TastePURE Drinking Water Hose

Camco 50' 22793 Tastepure Freshwater Hose-5/8 x 50'

Camco (22505) 90 Degree Hose Elbow

Camco Flexible Hose Protector-Eliminates Hose Crimping and Straining

RVMATE Water Pressure Regulator

Camco- 21018 Universal Fit Plastic Water Filter Stand

Culligan RVF-10 Recreational Vehicle (RV) External Water Filter

AshmanRound Shovel 27 Inches in Length, Fiberglass Handle

MorvatHeavy Duty Brass Garden Hose Connector Tap Splitter (2 Way)

HughesAutoformers PWD30-EPO Power Watchdog Smart Bluetooth Surge Protector Plus EPO

Camco(55165) Heavy Duty RV Dogbone Electrical Adapter

Fit System 3891 Deluxe Universal Clip-on Trailer Towing Mirror

TorinT90413 Big Red Hydraulic Bottle Jack with Carrying Case, 4 Ton

Camco(39006) Rhino Heavy Duty 36 Gallon Portable Waste Holding Hose and Accessories

CURT51180 Echo Mobile Electric Trailer Brake Controller

Tri-Lynx00015 Lynx Levelers - 10 Pack , Orange

Haloview MC7109 MAX 7'' 720P HD Digital Wireless Rear View Camera System

Amazon Basics 10 Liter / 2.6 Gallon Soft-Close Trash Can

So what do you think? I look forward to reading your comments and suggestions. I already have some odds and ends for my new travel trailer. They include some very nice solid rubber wheel chocks and storage bins. I hope you found my shopping list useful. 

I plan to buy these accessories a couple months before the RV delivery date. I'll be giving Amazon plenty of time to deliver my travel trailer supplies. At least, that's the plan!