Tent Trailers: Pop-up Camping

Top 915. Oct 28, 2000 5:31 AM

» sue_rick - Re: New Coleman purchase

In response to message posted by RAMMER:

The refrigerator recall is a quick fix that any dealer can do. I think the refrigerator brand is Norcold or something close to that.(Put our camper away for the winter last weekend so can't be sure on that). This only effects the refrigerator when running it in the gas mode so you may not have to hurry to get it fixed if you always camp with electrical hook-ups. Have fun.

-- posted by sue_rick

Top 916. Oct 29, 2000 6:01 PM

» mvl4323 - New to Pop-up's

My wife and I are considering the purchase of a Coleman trailer. We have 3 children and another on the way. We are looking at the Cheyenne and Sea Pine. Our dealer suggested because of the larger family to step up to the Mesa. Is this worth the extra expense? We have only camped a few times but thought this would be a great thing to do with our kids. We all love the outdoors. Our oldest daughter is 9. Do others find that as your kids grow older do they lose interest in camping with the family? It is a large expense and we want to get many years out of our purchase. Thanks. Fantastic site, very helpful

Marcel and Cindy

-- posted by mvl4323

Top 917. Oct 30, 2000 9:31 AM

» fbcnjeff - Also new to pop-ups what's best? new or used?

We are planning to purchase a pop-up (graduating from tent camping I guess), and are looking at 2 options:

1) Purchasing a new Coleman (we like the Sea Pine)
The dealer has a 2000 model that we could probably get for 7500.

2) Purchasing a used model. We are looking at a 95 Avalon that the seller wants to sell for 5000. They only used it once, and it is in great shape.

I don't know if it is worth the extra money to buy new and get the warranty, etc. We will be using the trailer for a long time I hope. Any thoughts?

-- posted by fbcnjeff

Top 918. Oct 30, 2000 9:28 PM

» walterfeems - Re: Also new to pop-ups what's best? new or used?

I recently perchaesd a 96 colemen shenendoa. The things that helped me in my dission (besides this group) www.nada.com this is like the kelly blue book. Very helpfull in deciding what to offer. The one thing I learned from reading was of roof sag I made the roof replacement part of the sale.
As for new or used I was able to buy more trailer buying used.

-- posted by walterfeems

Top 919. Nov 2, 2000 10:25 AM

» twarfiel - Re: New to Pop-up's

In response to message posted by mvl4323:

I have the Mesa and can highly recommend it. It has the capability to sleep a very large number of people (2 king-size bunk ends, 1 dinette & 1 "sofa-bed"). With only one dinette area, only 4 can sit at it comfortably, but you can get another smaller portable table that can be used at the sofa bed (or outside). The Mesa has the added advantage of being able to access the fridge with the top down, allowing you to completely load & unload without raising the top. It is a big & heavy trailer so you do need to have a suitable tow vehicle.

-- posted by twarfiel

Top 920. Nov 4, 2000 5:40 AM

» familycampers - popup setup and breakdown

Hi we have a very nice popup and really enjoy camping. But I was wondering how long it takes everyone else to fully set up camp when you arrive and how long does it take when leaving? I timed our departure from camp on our last trip and it took an hour and 15 minutes. Is that about average or our there some tips to hasten our departure.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thank you
Tracy

-- posted by familycampers

Top 921. Nov 4, 2000 5:48 AM

» familycampers - Re: New to Pop-up's

In response to message posted by mvl4323:

Hi. Congrats on your future baby. We also have 4 children and a popup camper. Ours is not all that big but my favorite feature is the extra couch that converts to a full bed and extra small table.
You dont have to have a really big popup because if you are like us, we mostly use ours for sleeping and are otherwise on the go or at least outside. We do have the attached screen room which gives the feeling of more room and keeps the bugs away while cooking outside.
Whatever you decide I'm sure you and the children will adore your popup and camping experience.
Tracy
P.S. We have a 95 Starcraft stardust, 21feet.

-- posted by familycampers

Top 922. Nov 20, 2000 6:48 PM

» blindalley - Re: New to Pop-up's

In response to message posted by mvl4323:

We love our Coleman SeaPine. It did cost a bit more than some of the other brands, but we felt it was worth it. We traded up from an early 70's Coleman which had many happy miles on it. The kids cried when it was towed off by it's new owner. The "couch" on our SP makes a decent bed for a kid as would the dinette. As others have said, you're outside most of the time anyway. On a rainy day there's easily room for 5 inside.
A side note: The nut that holds the stepdoor brace came loose while we were traveling this summer and we "mowed" the roadside grass for 60 miles before we stopped and found the damage. Our Coleman dealer said he had never seen such a thing and promptly replaced the step at no charge with many apologies for our trouble. Things like that count too.
Good luck.

-- posted by blindalley

Top 923. Nov 21, 2000 6:00 AM

» ezcamper - Re: New to Pop-up's

In response to message posted by mvl4323:

I purchased a new Coleman Fairwiew, Destiny series, this summer. We enjoyed it pretty much so far. We were looking for the Cheyenne and ended up with this model after an offer that we could not refuse from the dealer. We got more room for less money and all options. It's just great. We are looking forward for the next summer.

Pierre

-- posted by ezcamper