Tent Trailers: Pop-up Camping

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

Top 924. Nov 24, 2000 7:11 AM

» newbie - New Coleman

We're going to purchase a new Coleman and during our shopping last fall, two dealers suggested we wait until after the first of the year. They indicated that this is the only time of year that Coleman directly offers discounts or other specials and I would get a better deal between January and March. Has anyone seen such deals in the past? Any suggestions on how I should proceed?

Thanks

-- posted by newbie

Top 925. Dec 4, 2000 12:30 PM

» fredd2 - coleman sedona purchase

I am new to this group. I browsed the archives and was very impressed by the amount of useful advice! I am considering buying a 2000 sedona (remaining in inventory) from a local dealer. The asking price is $5100.(U.S.), which includes the frig and an awning. The dealer also offered to throw in a battery. I would appreciate any advice from group members on this purchase, including choice of trailer and purchase price. I read with interest a suggestion that waiting until January might give more leverage, particularly for a 2000 model.
thanks

-- posted by fredd2

Top 926. Dec 6, 2000 9:03 AM

» Abbanat - Re: coleman sedona purchase

Fredd,

The Colemans are good trailers. The advice you'll generally get from popup owners is that you should buy the trailer that YOU like best. If the floorplan meets your needs, then go for it. However, most will also suggest that you rent a tent-trailer first if you don't have prior experience with one. This will help you determine exactly what your needs may be. I can't comment on the price, and you didn't mention whether the trailer has brakes. If it doesn't, I would have them installed or I wouldn't buy it. The only other issue with Colemans is the roof. 1996-2000 models with ABS roofs have had quite a history of sagging which can lead to leaks. If you buy it new, it is covered by a lifetime warranty, however, whether you want to take a chance and deal with that potential hassle is your decision. They have very low tongue weights and are subject to sway when towing. Most owners consider an anti-sway bar essential. Other than that, the general consensus is that Coleman is one of the top three in overall quality/features and definitely the most popular. Here are some other sites from which you can get valuable information and have a steady stream of traffic flow (this board is somewhat defunct, since Tom the moderator left):

www.popuptimes.com

www.deja.com (search for the alt.rv.pop-up-trailers forum)

Both sites have a lot of very helpful people. Popuptimes tends to stay on-topic better, though.
Good luck!

-Brian A

-- posted by Abbanat