Tazymae
Kentucky
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I have located a 98 Mallard from Fleetwood.Can anyone tell me about the Rockwood line as far as quality and service? We are new to the TT life and are just starting out
Any feedback would be appreciated about this model. Is it too old to be a good TT, etc.
Thank you. It looks like a beautiful model well taken care of.
Please help newbies!!!
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terry2425
Oakhurst, CA
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A 1998 TT is not too old if it has been taken care of. Just make sure everything works and there have been no water leaks. You can expect to do some maintenance (seal the roof, tires, brakes, wheel bearings, ect.) that the previous owner did not do to put it back into “like new condition”.
We purchased a 1997 Fleetwood Mallard 24” TT about 4 years ago and it has been a great TT with very few minor problems. We did a complete inside upgrade and a lot of preventive maintenance and expect to get many more years of trouble free use.
Good luck!
Terry
Terry, Hannah and Chen Ning (Wife's Not a Camper)
2005 Ford F350 FX4 Offroad Crew Cab Shortbed 6.0 Diesel 6 Speed Manual
1997 Fleetwood Mallard 24J "The Man Cave"
It’s not a travel trailer but a camp trailer for the boon toolies!
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Tazymae
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Thanks, can't wait to see it....will be going Monday....
I'm so excited!
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gbopp
The Keystone State
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Check for LEAKS. A little leak can do a lot of damage.
Don't worry about the age, condition is the important thing.
Let us know what you decide.
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Wills250psd
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just make sure there has been no leaks, look in all cabinets for sighns of moisture,around all vents and on the inside of all windows. its better to find any water damage before you buy, but if your handy most things can be fixed if the price is right. just dont take on more than you are willing to repair if there is any damage. good luck
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Tazymae
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Thanks guys, I appreciate all the info however..... I am working myself up into a froth worrying whether or not I can tow a TT! Did you all see The Long Long Trailer with Lucy and RIcky????? A must see, anyway can someone calm my fears? I have a horror of going down the road and thinking "what have I done?"
Help P.S I am married but I will be doing the towing.
Thanks
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misplaced idahoan
Valley on the Utah-Idaho border
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Towing and backing can be a scary experience at first. Best advice I had was to find an empty parking lot and practice, practice, practice. Have DW learn too, if possible. My wife drives as well as me, and it's a lot easier on her nerves when she's driving. I still have to back into sites though.
As for backing, get a pair of 2-way radios and get DW to help guide you in. Agree on signals before hand. Make sure you know what left and right mean.
Just remember to have fun and don't sweat it too much.
Temporarily afoot, but lookin' to get back into the game 
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Campsite .... $65, Fuel .... $300, Food .... $500, Photo of the rig at Bridal veil falls .... Priceless
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terry2425
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Towing the TT will become second nature after a short trip to see how the TT handles and you become use to it following you wherever you go. They are really very easy to tow and maneuver. Like Dennis said, find a large empty parking lot and practice backing the unit.
I still screw up backing the TT once in a while, but I just pull it back forward and start over, no big deal.
Just look ahead when you get fuel, stop to eat or want to park for a while and don’t get yourself trapped so you have to back up to get out.
You will do just fine, just enjoy your TT and have some fun!
Terry
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Tazymae
Kentucky
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Thanks to all.....I feel better. I guess my biggest fear is to miss an exit...We are going from KY to FL in April and have to go thru Atlanta, either the bypass or thru town. Help!
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jiveturkey692000
NE PA
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The first time you pull that trailer you will probably have a death grip on the wheel lol. After a couple times it becomes normal, second nature. Once you can relax you will like it. Always be looking ahead. Eventually you will probably get yourself into a position where ypu should have picked a different road. Just stay calm and take your time. Have fun with your new trailer.
Snap some pictures 
Dan
96 Fleetwood Mallard, 30'
82 Dodge Ram W350 4X4 Clubcab. 216,000 miles
94.5 Ford F350 2wd. 7.3 Powerstroke Turbo Diesel, crewcab. DRW 312,000 miles
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