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As a known aficionado for all things related to travel trailers, I am quite excited to pen down my thoughts on the highly anticipated Rockwood Mini Lite Series Travel Trailer 2518S 2024. Manufactured by the reputable, well-established brand Rockwood, this series was a considerable hit among outdoor enthusiasts in the prior years, and the 2024 model is expected to uphold the same distinguished reputation.
Let’s break down the stellar features of this travel trailer: to start with, the exterior power awning is adjustable with rain dump and LED lighting, rendering it perfect for all-weather reliance. Moreover, the trailer is equipped with a variety of high-tech features. It includes a 200W roof solar panel with an 1800W inverter, an Air 360+ Omni-directional Antenna with Wi-Fi prep, a rear observation camera prep with a molded mounting plate, and a TST tire pressure monitor system. These specifications ensure convenience, connectivity, and security, setting it apart from other models in the market.
The interior of this trailer is no less impressive. Solid wood cabinets and drawers provide ample storage space while the Murphy Bed With an Under Sofa Storage System makes for comfortable accommodation. Notably, the interior lighting is LED 12V and the entertainment possibilities are catered to with the 12V Smart Entertainment TV and stereo. Furthermore, the 15,000 BTU ducted air conditioner ensures comfort even during harsh climate conditions.
The Rockwood Mini Lite Series Travel Trailer 2518S 2024 champions energy efficiency and eco-friendliness with its Showermiser Water Saving System. Kitchen features such as a 3-burner high output gas range, a 21” gas oven, and a microwave oven make the traveling experience homelike.
As for the construction, aluminum cages for the dinette and bed bases provide lightweight stability. The 6-sided aluminum framed structure assures longevity, combined with insulation factors of R-7 for the side wall, R-12 for the floor, and R-14 for the ceiling.
When it comes to towing, the trailer has an Easy Lube Axles and Nev-R adjust brakes system which, combined with the torsion axle, Rubber-Ryde Suspension, and the nitrogen-filled Goodyear Endurance tires, ensures a smooth travel experience.
Overall, I am more than impressed by the formidable list of features offered by the Rockwood Mini Lite Series Travel Trailer 2518S 2024. With an MSRP of $41980, it is definitely an investment. However, considering the comfort, safety, and technological advancements this model promises, to potential buyers, I would say that it is an investment worth making. So if you are in the market for a travel trailer that promises to redefine your travel experience, I highly recommend giving the 2024 Rockwood Mini Lite Series Travel Trailer 2518S serious consideration.
Hitch Weight (lbs): 645
UVW (lbs): 5,619
CCC (lbs): 2,026
Exterior Length (ft/in): 25' 11"
Exterior Height (ft/in): 10' 11"
Exterior Width (in): 96"
Fresh Water (gal): 54
Gray Water (gal): 60
Black Water (gal): 30
Awning Size (ft): 20'
STANDARDS
EXTERIOR
Power Awning with Adjustable Rain Dump and LED Lighting
Tinted Frameless Windows
Magnetic Compartment Door Catches
Exterior Battery Disconnect Switch
Cable and Satellite Hookup
Side Solar Prep
Outside Griddle with LP Hook Up
Friction Hinge Entrance Door with Window Shade and ScreenShot Screen Door
Large, Foldable Grab Handles (All Entrance Doors)
Outside Antifreeze Station
Black Tank Flush
360 Siphon Vent Cap On All Black Tanks
Solid Entry, Strut Assist Fold Out Entry Steps (N/A 2109S)
Power Tongue Jack
Outside Speakers
Keyed Alike Locks
Rear Ladder
Two 30lb Gas Bottles with Molded Bottle Cover
Molded Fiberglass Front Cap with Automotive Windshield
4 Frame Mounted Manual Stabilizer Jacks
2" Accessory Hitch
15,000 BTU A/C
Laminated Clay with Alloy Band Fiberglass Sidewalls
200W Roof Solar Panel with 1800W Inverter
Outside Spray Port
Air 360+ OmniDirectional Antenna with WiFi Prep
INTERIOR
Screwed and Glued, Solid Wood Cabinet Doors and Drawers With Hidden Hinges, Metal Drawer Glides and Residential Hardware
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Interior 12V Outlet
Monitor Panel Switch Station with OneControl App
55 AMP Converter with Charger
Ceiling LED 12V Interior Lighting
Showermiser Water Saving System
Bathroom Skylight
Water Heater By-Pass Kit
Foot Flush Toilets
Maxxair Ventilation Fan and Cover
Quick Recovery Water Heater with Interior Gas/Electric Switches
20K BTU Furnace on 2104S/2109S and 35K BTU on all others
Murphy Bed with Under Sofa Storage System with Outside Access (2104S, 2517S, 2509S)
Night Roller Shades
15,000 BTU Ducted Air Conditioner
Hybrid Woven Flooring In Slide Outs
Sedona Wood Cabinetry
12V Smart Entertainment TV with stereo
CONSTRUCTION
Aluminum Cage Dinette and Bed Base
6 Sided Aluminum Framed (Side Walls, End Wall, Front, Floor and Roof)
5/8" Plywood Tongue and Groove Subfloor
Insulation Factors R-7 Side Wall, R-12 Floor and R-14 Ceiling
Radiant Foil Insulated Underbelly and Slide Out Floors
Enclosed Underbelly
Electronically Controlled Heated Holding Tanks
Radius Roof with Interior Vaulted Ceilings
Vinyl/Rubber Composite Roofing Membrane
Vacuum Laminated One Piece Roof and Walls
Interior and Exterior Composite Sidewall Construction
TOWING
Rear Observation Camera Prep with Molded Mounting Plate
Easy Lube Axles and Nev-R Adjust Brakes
Torsion Axle, Rubber-Ryde Suspension
Nitrogen Filled, Goodyear Endurance Tires with Polished Alloy Wheels
TST Tire Pressure Monitor System with Monitor
Spare Tire with Carrier and Cover
2 5/16" Ball
KITCHEN
3-Burner High Output Gas Range with Flush Mount Glass Top Cover
21" Gas Oven
Microwave Oven
12V Refrigerator
Sink Covers
Solid Surface Kitchen Countertops
Water Filter Supplied
Under Mount Single Bowl Kitchen Sink with Residential Style Faucet
BATHROOM
Showermiser Water Saving System
Bathroom Skylight
Water Heater By-Pass Kit
Foot Flush Toilets
Maxxair Ventilation Fan and Cover
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