They twice had to come from behind to rescue a point, with George Broadbent and Luke Molyneux both netting in the second half.
The blustery and swirling wind made it almost impossible for either side to string together any coherent passing sequences. It was perhaps then no surprise that the opener came from a result of those conditions. The visitors took a surprise early lead when a flash across the box was put into his own net by Owen Bailey after Rovers failed to clear their lines.
Rovers should have drawn level before the break but Joseph Olowu missed a golden chance when he botched a header wide when free from a corner. They did equalise ten minutes after the restart, though: Broadbent firing home a long-range stunner that crashed in off a post.
Sadly the feelgood factor lasted barely a minute as Cheltenham went up the other end and restored their lead. Ethon Archer's curled attempt went straight in although it was unclear at first glance whether it took a deflection on its way past Ted Sharman-Lowe.
Rovers rallied and eventually levelled again, this time through Luke Molyneux. He swept home after a clever pull-back from sub Jack Senior.
Despite being on top, the hosts couldn't fashion another clear chance as honours ended even in DN4 for a third straight game. Here's our Rovers player ratings
5. Luke Molyneux 6
A bit of a stinker in truth for the first hour. Took a hefty knock first half and was constantly hitting a brick wall. But applied a killer finish to make it 2-2 as he showed his class. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
6. Owen Bailey 6
Unfortunate to score an own goal when the ball was flashed across the box amid a sea of bodies. Did okay thereafter, in difficult conditions in which to try and get the ball down and make things happen. Chipped in with clearances and won his fair share of headers too. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
7. George Broadbent 7
Another encouraging engine room performance, capped with a thronker of a strike to level the scores at 1-1. Growing in confidence and more evidence of his wide range of passing here. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
8. James Maxwell 5
Couldn't get into the game first half despite having the most number of touches. Hooked at the break. Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD