Tent Trailers: Pop-up Camping

Top 1045. May 29, 2002 10:15 AM

» wehappy - Re: Help for lifting mechanism

In response to message posted by ematzavi:

My husband and I just bought a camper with a similiar problem - he said he just need's to replace the guy wire - it snapped I guess - don't know if this helps, our tent camper is older so they might be different.

-- posted by wehappy

Top 1046. Jun 9, 2002 7:02 PM

» KellyJ0033 - 1973 Jayco

We bought a 73 Jayco popup about 6 months ago for $200. The canvas is original with few problems. The sink and 2 burner stove need to be hooked up with little effort. The camper is sound and overall in good shape.

Today we got back from our first outting to Satterwhite Point on Kerr in North Carolina. Only 20 minutes away from home. We've been tent camping before but never in a state park. The sites were larger than I thought. We parked the popup, my truck and the wifes car with PLENTY of room to spare. Very nice campground if your in this area.

My question has to do with the tires on this popup. They are small in dia and wide (golfcart tires?) I am wondering how safe these are for extended trips, pending axle grease? Even though there is more rubber on the road, when the truck is going 65 RPM the trailer tires have gotta be going twice that.

Any bad experiences with these lil' tires would be helpful.

Kelly J

-- posted by KellyJ0033

Top 1047. Jul 16, 2002 8:06 PM

» dsweet1021 - new popup purchase

IM NEW TO THE WORLD OF POPUPS AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE COULD GIVE ME AN OPINION ON A PRICE I WAS QUOTED FOR A 2002 COLEMAN TACOMA WITH FURNACE/REFRIDGE/ADDARM/AWNING FOR $7500ALSO WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ELECTRIC BRAKES COME STANDARD AND ARE THEY HOOKED UP THROUGH THE HITCH MOUNTED SOCKET

-- posted by dsweet1021

Top 1048. Aug 5, 2002 8:40 AM

» chpman64 - Re: 1973 Jayco

In response to message posted by KellyJ0033:

Hi Kelly, yep those little tires are going pretty fast. I have a 76 Jayco tent trailer, tandem axle, with the same kind of tires. Best thing to do is to keep your speed down to about 90km [50-55mph] and make sure you have grease nipples on the outside of your hubs[you can purchase them], that way you know that they are always greased, and always have a spare and a good little axle jack. Good luck.

-- posted by chpman64

Top 1049. Aug 6, 2002 11:05 AM

» nconniej - 1982 Starcraft pop-up

We just purchased a 1982 Starcraft pop-up. I just love it. Going on first trip this week.
We sure would like some informaton on this trailer. Does anyone have a brochure or booklet that came with your camper? Or does anyone know where I can get one. It's a Starmaster XLT 1906
Thanks alot
Connie

-- posted by nconniej

Top 1050. Aug 9, 2002 10:54 AM

» richcarter - Re: 1982 Starcraft pop-up

In response to message posted by nconniej:

I can help you out. I have a 1981 Starmaster 1706. I wonder if your model nuber is typed correctly. Contact me via e-mail at ke1ev@arrl.net

-- posted by richcarter

Top 1051. Oct 9, 2002 1:41 PM

» persh - Re: 1973 Jayco

We have had two tent trailer (a Coleman and a Jayco) with the same tires you're talking about. We have towed them hundereds of miles at freeway speeds and have had no trouble. The only thing I would say is that Dico brand tires are terrible. After only a couple of years in the Arizona sun (even with covers on) the rubber breaks down and the sidewalls become cracked. We had a failure in Mexico one time and I swore I'd never use another Dico again!

-- posted by persh

Top 1052. Oct 9, 2002 9:09 PM

» Pamzcakes - Re: Rooftop Carrier

In response to message posted by richwi:

Hi: This sounds like just what I have been looking for please provide details. Mine is a 95 Camplite do I hope this would work. Thanks Pamzcakes

-- posted by Pamzcakes

Top 1053. Jan 6, 2003 11:22 PM

» shotduk - 78' Starcraft Galaxy 8; roof leak

I recently purchased a 78' Starcraft Galaxy 8 that is in very good shape.Does anyone know where I can get parts if needed? My pop-up also has a water damaged interior roof. Any suggestions on fixing or replacing?

-- posted by shotduk