Tent Trailers: Pop-up Camping

Top 45. May 6, 1999 4:51 AM

» LearningQuest - Used values

Dear Campcarver,

Those are woefully under valued. Not close to what they actually sell for and are worth.
www.nada.com might be the spot you are looking for...

-- posted by LearningQuest

Top 46. May 6, 1999 4:57 AM

» LearningQuest - Weights of tow vehicles

Dear Scott Cindy,

If you are purchasing a Coleman (which we own too)and it has the one piece roof, check for sag. Or find out if it's been replaced with new design. This is a known problem with colemans, and you are not covered if it happens...Warranty does not transfer, although it's excellent if you decide to purchase new.

As far as weights go, the weight on the units, are w/o added options. So if they had a refrig, or furnace put in, that's not figured into weights...also the cvwr is very important, that takes into account everything you pack in the trailer (and you will) and everything in the van including the van. You don't want to exceed these numbers. The CVWR tells you what your van can handle safely.

I agree with Tom about trans. cooler and elec. brakes...he has such good advice.

Just .02 cents...

-- posted by LearningQuest

Top 47. May 6, 1999 9:23 AM

» Tom_Stephens - Advice

Lq,
You can give me your advice anytime! You have some very good points--worth more than two cents I might add! By the way, What's all this about towels and such?

-- posted by Tom_Stephens

Top 48. May 6, 1999 9:52 AM

» LearningQuest - Towels...

LOL

Dan commented on whether coordinating towels and rugs for camping, with camper decor is allowed...LOL (teasing of course..) (early in discussion) I've been remiss again in keeping up, (exam time and spring sports and concerts) are keeping me busy...so I kind of cluster posted...

Thanks for the kind words BTW.

-- posted by LearningQuest

Top 49. May 6, 1999 3:08 PM

» Gaia - Go for new

Well, we went to look, but of course we couldn't resist and got a new one. Not sure what deals are around your areas, but our dealer had a sale and we got 1,200 off a Coleman Sun Valley. If you can afford a good down payment the montly payments are small. The new models come with lifetime guarantees on the roof and body. The dealer can also let you know what weight you can handle too.

-- posted by Gaia

Top 50. May 6, 1999 8:40 PM

» Tom_Stephens - Yes

There is nothing like a good cluster post! And by the way, the heck with Dan! We have coordinated towels, rugs, placemats and probably more in our trailer!! Hey, you gotta go in style--right?

-- posted by Tom_Stephens

Top 51. May 6, 1999 8:52 PM

» Tom_Stephens - Coleman warranty

Thanks Debbie for the info on the warranty. Sounds like you guys are enjoying your pop-up to the max!

-- posted by Tom_Stephens

Top 52. May 6, 1999 9:18 PM

» Dan_Ellsworth - Laughing around the campfire

LQ and Tom, you both got me to laugh. Now, maybe I should have an animated campfire graphic for screen saver and "wallpaper" to complete the mood. But then, there's nothing like REAL camping - which for one brief instant I will define as being in temporary quarters, near nature, and without a computer.

Memorial Day weekend at Pontiac Lake State (Park, Rec. Area, not sure which), Michigan. Towels might not match anything; even Judy will allow that. ;-)

-- posted by Dan_Ellsworth

Top 53. May 7, 1999 9:59 AM

» Tom_Stephens - Michigan

Sounds great Dan! And, I do plan to do an article on camping in Michigan--honest. We are camping on Coronado Island starting this Sunday for three nights. The island is just off the coast from San Diego--a U.S. Navy Yacht Club no less, but the campground is right on the water (bay) and we can use our coordinated towels, watch TV on our 13 in. portable, stroll along the beach with our fat beagles and use our microwave. The park has electrical hookups! Now, that may not be primitive camping, but we really enjoy it!

-- posted by Tom_Stephens