The Lightest Rockwood Travel Trailer | 2024 12S Geo Pro | RV Under 2000 lbs
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- 2024 Geo Pro 12S by Rockwood
Thule is pronounced "Too - Lee"
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Total Length: 12' 3"
Interior Height: 4' 10"
Dry Weight: 1948 lbs
GVWR: 2600 lbs
Key Features: Outside Kitchen, Tankless Hot Water, Thule Power Awning, Solar
Rousseau's RV Center
Lakeville, MA
Contact Dave at davejr.rv@comcast.net - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Everyone always starts with the outside of the RV but if the inside of the RV does not work for you, the outside really doesn’t matter.
I feel like the outside provides context like an establishing shot of a movie. It’s a quick way for someone to see if it’s going to be the approximate size/weight they’re looking for. Big 5th wheel or small travel trailer. Also, it’s not too much trouble to skip ahead on CZcams to the inside portion of the video.
All that being said, it’s very true that the interior is more important and it’s what ultimately sets these apart from each other. Thank you for watching.
@@RousseausRVWalkthroughsso what he said....
What really burns me about things like this is all the compromise you make and the amount of money they still ask. The prices are ridiculous!
Bidenomics. Everything is expensive now. It's the new normal and rising.
Id never buy anything in the rockwood/forest river family again. Constantly finding screws and bolts that rattled loose on the road, sawdust coming from every corner, electrical issues. The amount of money they charge for such cheaply made units without a care in the world as to how long it will last! Do yourself a favor and NEVER buy a new RV. Let someone else eat the severe depreciation and interest money.
@@UserFormelyKnownAs_hjkhevery rv does that
@@UserFormelyKnownAs_hjkh Hello, thanks for that input. What would you recommend for a comparable size for mild offroad usage? thanks in advance
@@mikedennis8109 honestly if you can swing the small size i would go with a little guy teardrop or a viking teardrop trailer. I wouldnt recommend anything that has fiberglass skin (aluminum can be repaired much MUCH easier and cheaper in the event of a leak. Delamination of fiberglass is next to inpossible to repair and costs a fortune in time or money). Basically if it comes from a name brand RV manufacturer and isnt winnebago or airstream (assuming bumper pull type), i wouldnt buy it. They all end up to be the same cheaply made junk aka lipstick on a pig. They look great in the showroom, have all the bells and whistles but theyre all built to be form over function and all they have to do is sell it once. Or just get yourself a hammock and rainfly and call it good!🤣
Wow, have they ever changed!
We have had our GeoPro 12RK, since 2018.
We love it!
It has less bells & whistles,
but loads of camping experience!
We took both, the fridge,
& the microwave outta there!
We couldn’t find a tree to plug them into!
Now we have more storage!
12v compressor fridge, X2.
A fridge, & a freezer.
Ice cream is great while camping.
400w of solar panels.
It’s nice to see these little trailers evolve!
I’m sure, that these changes,
are all reflected in the price!
Play carefully, smile often!
“Ice cream is great while camping”. Love it! Thank you for this comment. It’s always great to hear from owners.
Nice review of this unit. I bought the 2019 Geo Pro 12SRK new, no air conditioner but has everything else. They have made some good improvements, more storage, waterless hot water, increased solar from 100 watts to 200 watts. The fenders are much tougher looking, the awning is the same but now it's electric. They went with the 12 volt electric fridge where mine is a 3 way 3 cubic with freezer. I like what they did with this new improved model for sure. I'm in my 5 camping season (164 nights) and I have had no issues with it. I paid 14,500 us for mine in Alberta Canada. I thought it was very costly for its size but it is built very well and I wouldn't part with it for any, while maybe I would for this new one, lol. Anyway, glad it's back. It looks like a well built unit and will last for years. 👍
I really appreciate this post! Great insights! Thank you.
No front jacks?
How does waterless hot water work?
I would prefer kitchen inside and a smaller fridge instead of outside. So much easier in case of really bad weather. Specially for an older person. Love the size though.
I'd put a double door on it....one on the back and one on the front.
Tool-lee. The Thule guy told me that. I met him at Overland Expo.
this small travel trailer are a surprise every time they come out.
Is now time for the MSRP pow pow pow pow
I like the wheel lock on the outside to keep it from rolling down the hill into the lake. My girlfriend is always concerned about the 3 a.m. rolling into cold water, you know, especially when it gets really rockin'...
This is the nicest compact entry level unit for the money on the market that I have seen. I would not hesitate to buy one. When you compare it with other teardrops, this unit would seem to be the clear winner at this price point.
What IS the price?
@Wordsmyth8 I have seen them for approximately 15K but many teardrops like Little Guy and TAB are closer to 20K or more. You can find cheaper teardrops that are just shells basically with no appliances. This one seems well equipped. I have also seen some 17 footers fully equipped for 15K on sale. The smallest A Liner/A Frame is also about 15K. It has an A/C unit and exhaust fan but nothing else. If you step up you get a gas stove and sink and heater.
Price is closer to $19,000. Not sure its a clear winner at that price.
I hear ya.@@jimoconnor8597
Very nice, Dave. I really wish they'd put the hot water on demand system in the 19FD. And, I also think they should consider putting those magnetic folding shelves in the hanging closets and the brake locking system in all of the Geo's.
I saw a lot of these around the high plains. I can see why. Awesome set-up for a couple or single adventurer.
The more I see these videos. The more I know the value of my amazing 14’ trailer. Older is better
Which model would that be? I’m interested in a used camper. Thanks.
@@christinacutlass1694 sportsman classic 14’. Fully loaded. It’s the 2014 model by KZ. Queen size bed/dinette. Way more cabinets. Great window placement. Full shower and toilet.
All the geo pros in my opinion are the best camper trailers on the market... Everyone else is playing catch up and to my knowledge they are around the same price... Tks for showing us....😊 Godbless
Nice Little Rockwood Thank You
Fridge opens the wrong way.
I thought the same thing. The is poor planning.
Thought the same until I saw the cooktop to the right of the fridge. No win situation.
@@kungfumachinist No win is correct. Cooktop around the corner. Just weird.
Most fridge doors can be reversed. OR put another fridge in it.
Especially when you consider that the area can be enclosed with the "tent screen" creating a room. Having the door open away from the back prep area and towards the wall of the screen is just bad planning and automatically makes them look like idiots. Makes you wonder what else did they stuff up. Sometimes it the little things that make a bug difference.
Looks good but just curious why they didn’t just stretch out both sides to cover the wheels instead of losing that to make fenders. That has to be 1-1/2ft of space they could have added to the width in internal space.
Narrator : "over 6 ft you'll have to go diagonal" Me: " At 6'9" tall, I'm used to sleeping in the fetal position to fit "
Great little trailer. Thanks for the review.
Love it. Planning on buying one for retirement
Nice bathroom.
FYI for trailer noobs, weight is one factor. Wind drag just as important. Although this unit is light, it's as tall and presents as much drag as a 3500 lb trailer.
It is a nice camper. Honestly 2 lp bottles and power jack are not necessary. The trailer has some very nice features.
I love everything except the kitchen being on the exterior. Wish that stuff was all inside especially if you’re camping out or full time living out of this thing like I would & don’t want to always step outside to cook or grab something from the fridge.
Then you would get a different model, wouldn’t you. This is for people that want this. Amazing concept right?
It's great for cooking bacon you wouldn't stink up the whole place and you're clothing
I wish rv companies would just make all the beds 7’ long or longer. I’m a stomach sleeper so my arms are above my head and my feet end up hanging off. I’m over 6’ and pretty much have to have a north south bed. I’d love to see the kitchen shifted to the side and the interior prioritized.
That awning is bigger than the camper 😂 a gust of wind and you’ll end up in another state
Heck with that. With the kind of weed I have camping out I end up in another state anyway and don't even know where Toto went.
The fridge opens for both Left & Right Handed People!😃
Interesting take on a tear drop Dave! Were I a single person with only 2 small dogs….Would love to see acrylic fold out windows for more air flow. I personally wouldn’t bother with the microwave but overall kitchen is very nice. Hope you all are well at Rousseau’s ! 💜 Barret
My 3.5’x5.5’x6’ truck bed camper weights 600 lbs. what are these things made of, concrete?
Super cute unit I bought one and sold it last year. The bed is too small for me and my dog.
Do you have a wolfhound or a Newfie?
The counter extension on the back looked and sounded like metal, so it's probably for hot items, such as a Barbecue or a Grill.
AC vent is a big water entry.
especially when traveling while raining.
I could probably fit that into my garage!! Pretty cool!
Screw this. Buy yourself a cargo trailer and build it out the way you want for minimal cost. Most people are camping at campgrounds anyway and you can use their restrooms to take care of business and shower.
"Two-Lee" is how u pronounce it. Great review!! My first apartment in downtown Boston was about this size. 😎
Two lee is how Americans pronounce it . Thool is how Europeans and the country they were invented and manufactured in pronounces it. I’ve only been in the USA ten years and wondered what the hell they were taking about … same applies to many other pronunciations.
@@shariv6807 Thank you so much for the correction. When I've been looking at roof racks, "Two-Lee" is what US car manufacturers recommend. How do we fix the US non-educated dealerships? The aftermarket people?
P.S. If a US seller claims "Thool," no one is going to know what that is.
@@shariv6807I always thought they named it after the ancient Arctic-inhabiting Thule people, which is unequivocally pronounced “too-lee”
We have a tankless hot water heater and hate it. You have to run about half a gallon until you start getting hot water. This quickly drains your freshwater tank and fills your gray water tank. When dry camping, without a sewer hook up this limits your ability to Boondock significantly. We checked with our dealership and the conversion back to a 6 gallon hot water heater was going to cost approximately $3000. Right now we’re exploring a recirculating pump, but we shouldn’t have to be putting additional money into a brand new trailer to resolve an issue, that was poorly planned by the builder. Unless you are camping with full hook ups, a tankless water heater is a bad idea.
Awesome looking rig! Rockwood is amazing thoughtful! I can not wait until they drop Lippert as a supplier. Rockwood needs to do better than Lippert!
Lippert seems to have an ever increasing presence throughout the RV industry, for better or worse.
Great little camper to get away for a weekend, and I really like that convertible closet. Those magnetic shelves should be industry standard. Geo did a good job of cramming in storage, although I do wish it had a convenient place to stash a cassette toilet.
Making the max air standard is a good move. Upgrading fart fans to something useful is at the top of my to-do list with a RV.
I would imagine 200 watts is enough to keep the fridge running. Shame there's no freezer, but that's not a deal killer.
The price, on the other hand, is most definitely a deal killer. You can get a full featured trailer for that. Hard pass for anything over ten grand.
So this is a big version of a tear drop.
Imagine this with a 14 foot open trailer. Hopefully someone builds it someday!
Cute little unit
There's alot of ppl in, or on the streets of LA that would love to have one of those. And a few students in this economy.
Newsome sent them to Tiajuana last week. They'll be back when the Chinese Communists leave town though. Besides, they already have 14 tiny house communities but not enough cops to respond to the problems.
Pronounce the Swedish company, "Thule", as number two and Lee, the blue jeans maker. (a.k.a. Two Lee.) In English, the combined letters, "TH", make their own sound as in the words: thumb, thunder, and Thursday. The Swedish language does not do that; instead, they pronounce each letter T and H, similar to words: tune, two, or Tuesday. Also, the final E is pronounces; not silent as many English words with a final E. Best wishes to you with your RV business. Steve, Utah
Thank you!
Wall mounted a/c was probably done to eliminate vast numbers of 12SRK warranty claims where the roof a/c flew off the roof. Yes, it really was happening.
In really dislike household style wall a/c units in an RV application because they hole in the wall can leak.
I'll take a window unit over a roof mount any day. They are much quieter and in the even of failure you just buy a new one from the local Walmart. You can't do that with a rooftop unit that can also leak.
I also heard the wall unit can run off of a Honda 2000 generator, and the roof mount won't.
@@sewdutch2 I’ve never had a problem running a roof A/C off a Honda EU2000 or EU2200.
Why would they not put a 180° awning to meet with the back flip up door? You'd have to get wet to cook and get back in your trailer. Then run into those awning supports.
I just let my girlfriend cook. She always gets wet when she cooks. Besides, I always wear a helmet when I'm camping.
I love it 😎
Maybe a corner tent to hook up so all attaches and can go to back even in rain...
for me AC should be an option, heavy unit and makes lighter the trailer without the AC. Whit the AC need to bring a generator that makes life more complicated. Does the chassis can take an off road punishment?
When you have to buy an electric car you're gonna need a generator anyway.
It’d be nice if they inverted the kitchen so it’ll be inside not outside. I could live in one of this, maybe if it was slightly bigger.
Why would you need to heat hot water? "Hot Water Heater"
I would have to go with the mini lite or teardrop
Thoo lee. Thule. Cheers
Thanks for this. I'm led to wonder how effective and efficient the AC is with the bed down for sleeping on hot nights. The bed itself is blocking the movement of a significant amount of the volume, and cooled air coming out of the AC will sink to the bottom and remain there, so how is the air above the bed supposed to get cooled efficiently? Seems like a real design flaw.
Love it❤
I like to see the screenroom
Nice video, well done. ✌️
I just don’t get this. Never have. Who wants to be outside in the rain and with bugs trying to cook. Not me. Especially at night😂😂😂
Could there be a roof rack added for a roof top tent? Every teardrop I find for "off grid" camping are missing important features for off grid 😑and every small camper not designed for off grid has what it needs but no place for a RTT, I'm pissed. 😂
Unfortunately, there isn’t a roof rack option on the 2024 12S. It would have to be an aftermarket add on. I hope you can eventually find what you’re looking for in an off grid teardrop.
@@RousseausRVWalkthroughsOh but if an aftermarket one can do I don't mind! It's just that sometimes when it's not an option it's because the camper is not designed to have one. :)
IF THERE IS NO BATHROOM, IT IS NOT AN RV!
That’s what I’ve always said.
So a under 6foot warm blooded person will love this
Water easily gets inside the exhaust outlet on those water heaters and destroys the fan.
As a former rock star, I had lots of fans. They're easily replaceable.
3/4 trips into mountainous ranges and the roof begins leaking.
Most people dont realize these things are made with wood /aluminum frames that shift and buckle .
This is made with an aluminum frame. No wood in the frame in case someone reads your comment and starts to wonder. In 5 years and about 250 Geos sold, we have yet to have one return with a roof leak issue. Not one we have sold has come in with water damage due to water getting in from the outside.
The fridge door swing is correct.
I cook on the side as shown.
Doors have been reversible for 15 years or so.
I'll guess production line makes them open thata-way std. Because a 4 yo can reverse them.
Gonna have to use firewood and matches when Biden gets rid of natural gas to make electricity.
I wonder why they have the pull for the holding tank so hard to get to, to pull. You are pulling it toward a tire that will likely be muddy and dirty. The pull really needs to pull toward you. I had one before like this and it was so very hard to pull it at that angle.
Nah bruh. Gut the whole trailer except for the power grid, ac/heat unit, LP tank, and a toilet bucket to reduce weight. Everything else can be a folding/collapsible multi-purpose/multi-use table, two 5 gallon water containers, a cooler/freezer box, small camping/cooking utensils, spices, a sleeping mat/inflatable mattress/sleeping bag, lightweight folding lounge chairs. And let the camping adventure begin!
Bigger than my tent!
Im gonna buy that and paint it pink 🎉
Because of the cracks in it?
@@randyscrafts8575 😆 🤣
Cool little Camper.
Next time you film the interior do it from outside the windows so we can actually see what it looks like inside
I have heard those side mount AC are a problem. That is they break easily.
I like to sweat. Fans are better especially when your loved one farts in there.
@@KB-ke3fi and that is why you are single and will be forever
My geopro has spent more time in the shop the first two years than in my yard / on road. Electrical issues and slide out jamming last year 6 months arguing with factory to get parts for a trailer a year old. I guess buying the extended warranty was a joke!
I’m really sorry to hear that this is your experience. Did you buy it from a local reputable dealer? In my experience, a dealer that can advocate on your behalf with the factory and does timely service makes a world of difference when things need fixing.
Haha, I’ve always hated saying that name…I THINK it’s “Tula”,”Two-la” 😂
Very nice!
I like the video but why why why all these micro trailers design the kitchen outside?
I'd rather have the kitchen flipped around and inside the trailer.
Wait a minute...is this a CITW (crap in the woods) model? No bathroom?
Correct! Or a nice campground bathroom.
I love it 🥰
Why does virtually everyone install fridge doors the wrong way? I had a Sears guy tell my father-in-law they "can't do that haha!" SMH.
If I had a pickup, I’d buy this, but my suv couldn’t tow it…maybe someday…
20K😂 I have a 17ft with EVERYTHING in it that you can fully STAND UPRIGHT in for the same price!!!!
How's the bottom of this? Is it bare wood with a bunch of loose wires hanging down like some of their other cheaper models?
Does anyone know about the Mammoth Overland Tall Boy ? I watched a video on it, and it looks pretty nice.
Wow I just looked it up. Pretty incredible.
Very nice review! Also while this was just a random YT feed video, I didn't expect to hear that you guys are in Lakeville haha, that's not too far from here. Will keep you in mind if we ever decide to get an RV! :) Your price isn't bad on this one either!
I'm surprised there's not an optional TV or something on the back wall, especially a 12V-powered TV. I feel like the solar control and thermostat could have been placed further to the left, leaving more of the back wall open for someone to mount a TV later on. Hopefully they will consider that in the future!
would something like this be able to be towed by a jeep compass 2012??
Is a sleeper-I want something from the fridge-gotta go outside every time. No freezer. No black tank. No toilet. No camper-ok is a camper. Not really.
Nice rig for this type of unit. What is the external height please? And MSRP? Thanks for your post. Well done.
External height is 7’ 3”.
MSRP is $23,378
It's a dog house on wheels
For that price you’re better off with a Casita.
@@jpan7071 You can figure 35-40% off of MSRP in most cases. I recently got 35% off a new class B.
@@michaelhayes7471 So, buy one for your dog and tow it behind your $400,000 RV. He won't mind.
Hi, Happy New Years 2024…
I live in Southern California. Where can I see one of these trailers in person.?. And, Where do I put the tv at.?.
Happy New Year! Your best bet would be to search "Rockwood dealer near me" and you should get some dealerships in your region.
its truly impressive after all these years in a competitive market: rockwood has amassed a large collection of useless heavy features in a tiny unit that doesnt so anything well.
“Too-Lee”
🤣🤣
That's correct....like Thule, Greenland.
The inside is a NO. The bottom AC unit is the only thing you have going for you. Try.
No toilet? Seems like a 15k dollar tent
And you have to be under 6ft tall to enjoy. Hard pass.
Most people would not want a toilet inside of something this size. Campers like this are def not for everyone
It is called a Water Heater not a "hot water heater"
Indeed it is! A common misnomer.
Ummmm what tha! 😬🤣🤣 Someone has told the manufacturer that the tap looks like a butt plug..... RIGHT! 😳.... And yes Thule rhymes with Julie but with a "th", just like you pronounced it second. Ummm... It's a bed on wheels! What do ppl think it is!
Also outside would be much better off with a bat wing awning and hinging kitchen door to become a side wall to the awning!
Other then that! Wish they sold these for a reasonable cost in Australia
Cool setup
Price for this model..?
I included a link in the video description to our website listing the price, but our price is $18,995.
@@RousseausRVWalkthroughs
Thank you for the response.
Take a videography class so we can see the interior as a whole 🙏
No front jack stabilizers?
A comment about how tall the inside space is what have been invaluable. I know you cannot stand up in it. I would have like to have seen a 6 foot person in it moving around with a camera angle from someone else showing the person. How much of a duck is necessary?
I’m 5’5” and I can’t stand up in it. I believe it’s about 5’ interior height.
Better to get a 15 to 20 footer that has an indoor kitchen and a bathroom with a shower combination ridiculous to get this thing looks so cute and awesome when you're sitting here and are watching it from your home. But it's not worth the money to have an outside kitchen and no bathroom, in my opinion.
Sure, a 15’ or 20’ is better, but you need something larger to tow it. The featured unit can be pulled with a minivan. Sometimes smaller is better.
I like it....
$19k seriously?
Seriously