Tent Trailers: Pop-up Camping

Top 1125. Apr 20, 2006 9:27 PM

» schutte37 - Awning for an '83 starcraft.

In response to Awning for an '83 starcraft. posted by pokerjunky:

I do not have a manual but wish I did. I contacted a starcraft dealership just after I bought it and they said you can't get one. I took my trailer to a "fix anything" guy and he got the wires hooked up right. (the guy who had it before me tried to fix it) Furnace works great too!

-- posted by schutte37

Top 1126. Apr 20, 2006 9:29 PM

» schutte37 - Awning for an '83 starcraft.

In response to Awning for an '83 starcraft. posted by tjguan:

Excellent!! I think it will work great! Thanks for your suggestion!

-- posted by schutte37

Top 1127. Apr 22, 2006 7:40 PM

» CATHY197615 - jayco winch handle

In response to jayco winch handle posted by Armitech:

When we first got out 198? viking pop up the winch didnt work so we bought a boat winch for $25. It's 3 years later and it still works great.

-- posted by CATHY197615

Top 1128. Apr 30, 2006 12:02 PM

» zimmy216 - canvas cleaners

Does anyone know a good cleaner to get rust stains and mildew off stains on your pop up canvas? we have a 1991 Starcraft Meteor

-- posted by zimmy216

Top 1129. Jun 3, 2006 6:36 AM

» PrairieBoy - Pulling problems with our pop-up

What type of trailer are you pulling (year,make,model,trailer weight,tongue weight,etc)and what type of tow vehicle. It is important to note that not all trailers are compatible with sway bars. I've pulled a 76 StarCraft (2400Lbs/150Lbs tongue) with sway bars with my 97 Caravan and my 79 Bonair(2000Lbs/80lb tongue without swaybars without any problem. Swaybars can't be used on the Bonair because of the braking system used.
It is important to have the tow vehicle and the trailer level and when loading the trailer to put the heavy items over the axle and lighter items to the front. I've heard of people putting bike racks on the rear of their tent trailers and having the same problems as you are having, and everything is good when they take the bikes off.

If you continue to have problems try moving your heavier items forward inside the trailer. What is the tongue weight of your loaded trailer. If it is too light you will have problems. Hope this helps.

Todd C

-- posted by PrairieBoy

Top 1130. Jun 29, 2006 10:02 AM

» redsam43 - 1974 Trailstar tent trailer

In response to 1974 Trailstar tent trailer posted by Vickie450:

Has anyone ever found any info on this trailer?

-- posted by redsam43

Top 1131. Jul 14, 2006 7:27 PM

» kneese - Awning for an '83 starcraft.

In response to Awning for an '83 starcraft. posted by schutte37:

I have manual and all paperwork for an 83 starcraft
Email me at kneese@new.rr.com

-- posted by kneese

Top 1132. Jul 17, 2006 5:54 PM

» meahsmom - Awning for an '83 starcraft.

In response to Awning for an '83 starcraft. posted by schutte37:

I'm thinking of buying a 83 starcraft tent trailer and i was wondering if you knew how much yours weighs so i know if my car can handle it..

-- posted by meahsmom

Top 1133. Jul 17, 2006 5:57 PM

» meahsmom - how heavy is an 8 ft 1983 Starcraft Tent trailer??

I need to know if my car can tow this trailer before i buy it used.
Also any idea of what they are worth?

-- posted by meahsmom