wahoome04
Marcy, New York
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We picked up a new 2009 Shamrock 233 today. We ordered it many months ago and are very glad the waiting is over! All systems are go. We spent about 3 1/2 hours today with the dealer doing the walk thru and getting a couple of minor problems corrected. Many thanks to all Forest River posters here. The marker lights are caulked up really nice. The gaskets on all three bunks fit well. It is getting a rain test tonight!
Tomorrow we are heading out for a 3 night shakedown cruise.
Only one problem found since we left the dealer. DS leaned on an open drawer and popped it off the guide. When I went to fix it, I noticed that I could see daylight behind the drawer. Seems the caulking around the plastic liner in one of the wheel wells is missing. Will have to talk to service tomorrow before heading out.
Paul
2005 F150 Supercrew, 5.4L, 3.55, Prodigy
2009 Shamrock 233 (used to be a 2004 Travelstar 19CK)
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odielovestocamp
Muskoka, Canada
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How fun for you and your family!!! You will have a great time camping. Have fun this weekend and enjoy!!!
Happy Camping!!
2007 Terry Dakota Hybrid
Honda Odessey but looking to upgrade next summer to a Ridgeline.
Wayne (aka Hackett) and Wendy
and 3 kids that have left the nest!!!
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queengonzo
TEXAS
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hope you have a GREAT TIME!!!
Maria & James
& their kiddos Alex (5), Matthew (4) & Joshua 8/07!
PROUD ARMY FAMILY and First time Owners of an RV bought 3/14/07....
2005 Aerolite Cub 23TT and we are LOVING IT!!!
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FrantzFam
North Central, Md
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Welcome to the Forest River family. Hope you enjoy your new rig!
Me'73 DW'?? DS'01 DD'05
"Campin' Dog" Dalmatian'96, "Campin' Pup" Boxer'08
2007 Flagstaff 8528DS
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
Thunder Road Pkg, 5.7 HEMI
Reese 16k Hitch w/slider
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fla-gypsy
North Florida
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Sounds like you did a thorough walk thru, have fun.
05 Super Duty XLT CC 5.4/3.73 5 sp auto Torqshift
06 Keystone Hornet 29 RLS/(The"Cracker Cabana")
Reese HP Dual Cam
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va_jay55
Orange County, VA
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Another 233. Kewl. Good to hear your PDI went well and the dealer is helpful.
Happy camping with the new 233. 
Jay, Gay & the Kid Cyd . . ... Pics . . . . . Elk Neck Rally 9/26-28/08
Ford E350 XLT Super Duty . . . . . . ......... 2007 Rockwood Roo 233
Prodigy . . .Equal-i-zer 1K/10K WDH . . .......... ........................ 
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Coyote2cool
Denver, Colorado
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Congratulations on your new camper; it must have been hard waiting.
Have a enjoyable fun filled camping trip
-- Tim --
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Z71
2007 KZ Coyote 23 CFK
2008 Total nights camping = 27
Just Remember: When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane
Me (37)... DW  .... DD (11) ... DD  (9)...Dog (1)
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dingodog
Woodstock, Ontario
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Welcome to the 233 clan. It's a fun, functional unit.
2009 Rockwood Roo 233
2002 Dodge Durango SLT+
Nights camped 2008: 21
Nights camped 2007: 43
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Wiscampsin
Wisconsin USA
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Congrats on your new 2009 Shamrock 233. Enjoy your shakedown cruise!!
2006 Toyota Tundra DoubleCab
2007 TrailCruiser C243S (traded in)
2008 Jayco Eagle 314BHDS
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wahoome04
Marcy, New York
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We survived the shakedown cruise! We dry camped for 3 nights with 5 adults, had hard rain one night, had to pack up in the rain, got lot's of sand in the trailer, and had no major problems. The trailer towed very nice.
Before we left, I discussed the wheel well problem with the dealer and they recommended using Liquid Nails until we can take the trailer in. I bought some fresh Liquid Nails on the way and brought my caulk gun on the trip. I caulked the seam up by removing the drawers and applying the caulk. I pressed the liner up against the trailer frame using a couple pieces of firewood. The seam held tight during the 130 mile return trip.
Mod number 1 was to take the jack wheel off and replace it with a pad. Who would try to move one of these trailers by hand?
We did encounter a number of very minor problems with the trailer, including a finicky zipper, a zipper that will not open all the way, and some mattress stitching that is unraveling.
I already have a long list of to-do's, but time is tight. We are heading out next week for five nights of dry camping.
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