Tent Trailers: Pop-up Camping

Top 875. Sep 11, 2000 3:22 AM

» ezcamper - Coleman Dealer,Luanne_Paul

I went to the Coleman internet site and found this location for the nearest dealer from Eugene. Hope it helps.

Pierre

Porter's RV & Marine
(541) 269-5121
(800) 746-2366
(541) 267-0941 (FAX)
971 South Broadway
Coos Bay, OR 97420

-- posted by ezcamper

Top 876. Sep 11, 2000 9:10 AM

» Cabrales - Battery Power

I have a question that I hope someone will be able to answer. I have an '88 Palomino mustang pop-up. The previous owner pulled all the self contained features out, including H2O and battery. I would like to redo the battery part. My questions are, does someone sell a battery bracket so I can put a battery at the front of the trailer? How hard/expensive is it to do a hookup where the batteries are re-charged from the towing vehicle? And last, I am planning to buy a ceramic heater. Will they run off the battery and for how long? I know you can't give me specific times, but will it work for several hours/days, or will one of these heaters drain a battery real quickly? The camper still has all the electric inside, including the convertor that allows me to use either AC or Battery current by flicking a switch.

-- posted by Cabrales

Top 877. Sep 11, 2000 9:14 AM

» Cabrales - Heaters

Another question. I've been looking at ceramic heaters on-line. It seems nobody in my area actually carries them. What should I look for when buying one? What are good/bad brands? What features are good to have? I have a pop-up which is 12' closed and about 21' open.

-- posted by Cabrales

Top 878. Sep 11, 2000 12:06 PM

» campgirl - RE: 2001 Coleman Bayside

Morrisix, Thanks for posting what you paid for the Coleman 2001 Bayside. I looked at the 1998 Coleman Bayside (Utah 2000 layout), and loved it. It has been kept in beautiful condition. It comes with Air, the wardrobe cabinet, the pantry shelf, the cross bars for a bike rack (they are keeping the bike racks for their new RV), along with all of the standard included with the Bayside. They are asking $8600. I offered $8000. We haven't firmed up the deal yet, but it's looking good. I feel that for a unit that is only a couple of years old, that I will be doing quite well if the offer is accepted.

Thanks again for your posting.
Campgirl

-- posted by campgirl

Top 879. Sep 11, 2000 8:58 PM

» morrisix - Coleman owners manual

Thanks Pierre,
Contacted the Coleman web site and received a response back the same day. They are sending out an owners manual directly to me.
Bill

-- posted by morrisix

Top 880. Sep 11, 2000 9:05 PM

» morrisix - 2001 Coleman Bayside

Hi Campgirl,
Hope you land that Bayside. Sounds like a good deal! By the way, where are the bike racks located? Front or back?
Bill

-- posted by morrisix

Top 881. Sep 12, 2000 11:48 AM

» campgirl - Bike Racks

Morrisix,

The bike racks are located in the front of the camper (2 on each side)...The A/C is close ...but there was plenty of room for them up front.

-- posted by campgirl

Top 882. Sep 12, 2000 12:20 PM

» campgirl - Coleman roof problems?

Hello Everyone. In some of the notes here, I read about some problems with the Coleman ABS roof. Apparently, in some of the warmer climates, the roof has been bowing out. The fix is to have Coleman add an additional strut in the roof. Has anyone experienced this problem...and do you know if they corrected the problem with the newer units? If so, do you know what year the change was made?

Thanks for your help. This site is a God-send!

-- posted by campgirl

Top 883. Sep 15, 2000 9:25 PM

» Uncle_Mildew - Coleman Dealers in/near Eugene, Oregon

I think you're correct in that the closest Coleman dealer to you would be Apache Camping Ctr on SE 82nd in Portland. But you say you have a Jayco dealer there in Eugene--Jaycos are truly fine units, too, and there's a tremendous edge in having your dealer/servicer close at hand.

The folks at Apache Camping Center, especially Mary, have been wonderful to us.

Have an 89 Coleman Chesapeake. Onliest gripe is that the floor sags in the back (kitchen) portion. A longitudinal brace is called for. Other than that, it's simple, sturdy and trouble- free.

-- posted by Uncle_Mildew