Hummingbird Is Finally Home!

[mtbbrewer74]

When you first started with this camper you had the Toyota FJ. Did it tow ok? I notice it has a 5000lb towing capacity, and I have been eyeballing a Subaru Ascend with the same towing capacity. Ofcourse the Subaru has a turbocharged 4 cylinder, and I assume yours had a 6 cylinder.

[01tundra]

Originally Posted by mtbbrewer74

When you first started with this camper you had the Toyota FJ. Did it tow ok? I notice it has a 5000lb towing capacity, and I have been eyeballing a Subaru Ascend with the same towing capacity. Ofcourse the Subaru has a turbocharged 4 cylinder, and I assume yours had a 6 cylinder.

It actually pulled pretty good, but we live in hill country so I rarely was able to use OD. The transmission would hunt a little on steep hills but not awful.

I did install a OBD meter to monitor temps and added a stacked plate transmission cooler to keeps everything happy.

The FJ did have a 6 cyl 4.0L that was fairly healthy.

[mtbbrewer74]

Thanks

[shrpshtr]

01Tundra,

What are y'all thinking about upgrading too? Found a model yet?

shrp

[01tundra]

Originally Posted by shrpshtr

01Tundra,

What are y'all thinking about upgrading too? Found a model yet?

shrp

We bought a 2020 Rockwood 2109s Mini Lite this past June.....I know this is going to come as a surprise, but I've modded it to death .

Just completed our 6th trip with it.

I wouldn't call it upgrading, more like expanding a little. I'd say quality is on par, there's some things I think Jayco still does better at and some things I like that Rockwood has done. Mostly it was the floor plan that suited our family the best.

[wiscampsin]

Congrats on your 2020 Rockwood 2109s Mini Lite!!! Not at all surprised about you modding it to fit your camping style .

[ttavasc]

The Mini-Lites are a nice looking trailer. There is actually one sitting in the spot next to us tonight though I think it's a 2511s. Congrats on the new camper and enjoy!

[01tundra]

Originally Posted by ttavasc

The Mini-Lites are a nice looking trailer. There is actually one sitting in the spot next to us tonight though I think it's a 2511s. Congrats on the new camper and enjoy!

What we really want is an ORV 21RBS but they don't have any sales representation on our side of the country.......

[ttavasc]

Originally Posted by 01tundra

What we really want is an ORV 21RBS but they don't have any sales representation on our side of the country.......

I read on iRV2 this morning that somebody reported there are 2 Camping Worlds in the Dallas area that now carry ORV. Looks like they are slowing inching their way east.

[01tundra]

Originally Posted by ttavasc

I read on iRV2 this morning that somebody reported there are 2 Camping Worlds in the Dallas area that now carry ORV. Looks like they are slowing inching their way east.

Now I can manage that drive

[ttavasc]

Also, the Rockwood next to us is being tugged around with a Tundra CC/SB....

[shrpshtr]

Originally Posted by 01tundra

We bought a 2020 Rockwood 2109s Mini Lite this past June.....I know this is going to come as a surprise, but I've modded it to death .

Just completed our 6th trip with it.

I wouldn't call it upgrading, more like expanding a little. I'd say quality is on par, there's some things I think Jayco still does better at and some things I like that Rockwood has done. Mostly it was the floor plan that suited our family the best.

Congrats on the new camper! I haven't been on the boards in a couple of months being so busy with softball and work. I have no doubt you've already got the mods going. The question is....did you start a new thread?!??!

shrp

[01tundra]

Originally Posted by shrpshtr

Congrats on the new camper! I haven't been on the boards in a couple of months being so busy with softball and work. I have no doubt you've already got the mods going. The question is....did you start a new thread?!??!

shrp

Yeah I made a new thread but it's not as detailed as this one is.

[shubble]

I'm a newbie to camper trailers and winterizing the HB was a breeze. 1 Gallon did the whole system for me. Less than a half hour. I followed directions in the owners manual. Let me know if you need more details.



Steve

[shrpshtr]

Originally Posted by 01tundra

If anyone is looking for a very well equipped Hummingbird in perfect shape we are selling ours to move to a slightly larger unit.

It has been posted in the trailer classified forum.

Here’s the mods/extras that will come with the trailer in case anyone is interested. I’m sure I’m forgetting some things......

1. Awning sun screen
2. New Kumho all-terrain tires and Maxxis M8008 tires
3. Interstate deep cycle battery
4. Battery isolation switch
5. Front tongue bike rack
6. LED reverse lights
7. Battery monitoring system
8. Dometic Elite slide topper
9. Mattress Insiders mattress
10. Full linens
11. Step rugs
12. Entry rug
13. Fastway coil brake cable
15. WH, furnace flue and refrigerator vent bug screens
16. Brass low-point drains
17. Aluminum and brass fresh water tank drain assembly
18. Combined black & grey tank drains
19. Stainless kitchen sink and faucet
20. Recessed stove
21. Custom bathroom with Oxygenics shower head
22. Bathroom wall storage basket and hanging 3- pocket wall organizer
23. Dinette folding cup holders
24. Window shade storage baskets
25. Charging center with four USB outlets and volt meter
26. Wall-mounted A/C thermostat
27. Dual Vortex exhaust fans
28. Maxxair II vent weather covers
29. Dimmable dinette LED light
30. Upsized stereo ceiling speakers
31. Custom table storage latch
32. Magnetic outdoor compartment door catch

Hey Tundra,

Did you ever sell this rig? My oldest daughter is interested in getting something and this would be PERFECT for her!

shrp

[01tundra]

Originally Posted by shrpshtr

Hey Tundra,

Did you ever sell this rig? My oldest daughter is interested in getting something and this would be PERFECT for her!

shrp

We did sell it to a local couple, last I heard they were considering selling it and going to a larger unit, I can ask them if you’d like. They’ve taken really good care of it.

[shrpshtr]

Originally Posted by 01tundra

We did sell it to a local couple, last I heard they were considering selling it and going to a larger unit, I can ask them if you’d like. They’ve taken really good care of it.

That would be great, thanks!

shrp

[flashboro2]

Hello. I am the person that bought Tundra's bird. He sent me an text regarding someone might be interested. We have actually been thinking about going just a little larger at some point, since I now have a F250 truck. I have added a couple of more items, and overall the unit is great and pulls like a dream, even with the smaller Titan I had. All of the items he listed are still on it. We thought about trading but were going to list it first to see if there is any interest. Let me know if interested.

[shrpshtr]

Message sent.

[Ion Top]

Man, you've been definitively hammering a lot!!
Love your vice!
I always love this kind of stuff (old and beautiful).