Tent Trailers: Pop-up Camping

Top 1085. Nov 5, 2003 2:15 AM

» kimmyr11 - POP UP HELP

New to the pop up world... in our area there are four available.. Coleman, Rockwood, Vicking, and Palomino.... Does anyone have any advice regarding these? The Coleman seemed to be the best but also the most expensive... I was very impressed with the Rockwood and it had a lot of amenities for the money.. not to mention quite a bit less expensive than the Coleman..... Has anyone out there had a Rockwood for awhile.. How do they hold up? THANKS...

-- posted by kimmyr11

Top 1086. Nov 17, 2003 5:20 AM

» mnorgren - Re: Re: Re: Starcraft roof fix

In response to message posted by diver1954:

Hi:

I'm replacing my cables on my 1979 starcraft camper. Where's the best place to get them?

Mike

-- posted by mnorgren

Top 1087. Nov 22, 2003 11:04 AM

» ladyguate - Re: Coleman pop-up tent trailer CHEAP

In response to message posted by caarecengi:

Hello, is the tent trailer still for sale? I am looking for a x-mas present for my dauter and her family. If it is how much do you think it would take to fix it? could you please send pictures of it.

Thank you

Sylvia
ladyguate@yahoo.com

-- posted by ladyguate

Top 1088. Dec 9, 2003 2:21 PM

» Rachet3027 - First time writter here

I been camping for over 40 years by tents. Well about 4 months ago I bought a Jayco Pop Up and when your bones start to get noise, so you want some comfort. Well we like it a lot I am the 4th owner and it is in great shape. I am retired from the military and I have been using the military RV camp sites. What I have notice more and more tents site are getting fewer and fewer. I don't have all the modern stuff like a shower or toilet but been having a great time. Been to Penscola FL, great site and New Orleans LA and down to Biloxi MS. And the best part is meeting new people. Getting ready to hit road again this weekend, Biloxi MS. I thought I would just say hey to you guys and really like this site.

Jim

-- posted by Rachet3027

Top 1089. Jan 26, 2004 10:51 AM

» Budsandy - Re: new popup purchase

In response to message posted by dsweet1021:

Yes Coleman has had electric brakes as standard equipment since 2001

-- posted by Budsandy

Top 1090. Feb 1, 2004 4:40 AM

» Budsandy - First Time in a PopUP

Thank you so much for this site. We have tent camped for quite sometime but this past christmas we bought a 2000 coleman Tacoma in great shape 1 owner, with everything in it. this weekend we went ot Blue Springs state park, and even thought it was raining we (wife and 2 teenage daughters) had a great time. Again thanks for all the information that is on this site . Bud

-- posted by Budsandy

Top 1091. Feb 4, 2004 7:20 AM

» GolfHack - Re: Pulling problems with our pop-up

I too recently purchased a popup and had problems with swaying.
Question, when the camper is hooked to the tow vehicle and loaded, it the camper level, nose low, or nose high? You want it to be level or "slightly" nose low. If the trailer is setting with the nose higher than the rear, this will induce sway.
I needed a friction type sway bay to eliminate the swaying on my trailer (Coleman Niagra). Don't forget to unhook the sway bar when backing!!

-- posted by GolfHack

Top 1092. Feb 18, 2004 4:45 PM

» SouthFlaGirl - Pop Up Camping

Just purchased a 2001 Bayside Elite and can't wait to get out in it! We've been tent campers since my son was in cub scouts but wanted a little more. I hope we get alot of use out of it!

-- posted by SouthFlaGirl

Top 1093. Feb 21, 2004 11:54 PM

» lalplante - Re: Re: 1974 Trailstar tent trailer

In response to message posted by greg16:

I used to camp in a 74 Trailstar. What hinge system are you looking for? Lift system maybe?

-- posted by lalplante