VIDEO Detroit RV Show: Rockwood Ultra Lite Murphy Bed feature

At every RV Show I go to - like most people, I assume - I'm always on the lookout for the latest and greatest innovation the RV manufacturers have come up with.

The Detroit Camper & RV Show is no different. But I wasn't really able to see any new innovation that I hadn't seen before. Maybe variations or improvements on a recent innovation, but nothing that I haven't seen before.

The Rockwood Ultra Lite that is in this video is an example of that. Its main feature is the Murphy Bed - the bed that folds up and out of the way when in transit or you want to use the sofa  underneath, but folds down to for a nice queen-sized bed when it's time for sleep. Of course, the Murphy Bed has been around years and years, but Larry Andree of A&S RV Center in Auburn Hills said that it's making a comeback as RV manufacturers look to maximize space and minimize weight.

Larry pointed out this feature at the Rockwood 2304S he had on display at the Detroit RV Show. The video doesn't show the rest of the camper, which is full of the quality construction, comfortable amenities and outstanding value that Rockwood is known for.

This particular model is the Rockwood Ultra Lite 2304S, which is the shortest Ultra Lite at 23 feet, 9 inches. The Murphy Bed is found in two other Ultra Lite models, including the 27-foot, 5-inch long 2501SS and the 29-foot, 5-inch 2601S. All three models feature a street-side slideout housing either a dinette booth (2304S and 2601S or a dinette booth and bunk bed unit (2501SS).

Once again, I've talked for far too long. Enjoy the video.

Rockwood Ultra Lite 2304S Specifications

Dry Hitch Weight - 678 lb.

Dry Ship Weight - 4,688 lb.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - 6,594 lb.

Cargo Carrying Capacity - 1,833 lb.

Exterior Length - 23 ft. 9 in.

Exterior Height - 9 ft. 7 in.

Exterior Width - 96 in.

Fresh Water Capacity - 37 gal.

Gray Water Capacity - 36 gal.

Black Water Capacity - 37 gal.

Awning Size - 15 ft.