Tent Trailers: Pop-up Camping

Top 958. Mar 13, 2001 4:51 AM

» rigger54 - Re: Rockwood campers

Thanks for your comments.

Enjoy yours.

-- posted by rigger54

Top 959. Mar 15, 2001 12:52 PM

» rhoward - Pop-up Tent Trailers

We are looking to buy our first pop-up trailer. A dealer has priced us a 2000 Coachmen 086 which was a rental unit for $3800. It has heat and air. We have also priced a new 2000 model Jayco Qwest for $3400. These are both 8' trailers. We would like anyone's opinion on which of these would be the best deal. Also, if anyone has used the add-on screen rooms, are they worth purchasing?

-- posted by rhoward

Top 960. Mar 19, 2001 7:01 PM

» HpyKampers - Re: Pop-up Tent Trailers

In response to message posted by rhoward:

We purchased our first pop up which was a rental previously. Because it was a rental and had never been titled we were able to get the original warranty that came with it. If you can get the less expensive one with a warranty that's what i would do. Like I said. Ours was a rental but we never had any trouble with it.

Rich

-- posted by HpyKampers

Top 961. Mar 28, 2001 4:02 AM

» 69Chuck - Portable Camp Picnic Table

I recently found a site with the "FREE" plans for a Picnic Table made out of one sheet of plywood. My friend has one of these from long ago, it is really great. Thought you might all benefit also. Here it is: http://members.aol.com/troop15bur/tablep...

-- posted by 69Chuck

Top 962. Apr 1, 2001 8:46 PM

» NJCAMPR - Coleman Roof will not stay up

This is our first popup(purchased just days ago).
It is a 1997 Coleman. We have never even camped in it yet. When I got the popup home I was able to open and close the roof(once) to
better inspect the inside and to show the kids.
Now when I try to crank up the roof- I can feel
"slipping"(ie each crank may not acutally move
the roof up) and the force of the roof seems to
be forcing it to close all by itself. Since I am a
new pop-up owner, my problem could be a "user
error". Does anyone have any suggestions as to
what my problem is?? Is there something I am
doing wrong?? I am very handy so I'm not scared
to unbolt the crank area of the cable system. I
will note that the crank shaft seems to be further
out from the crank housing and I do see some
threads that I don't remember seeing when I first
looked at the camper. However, I seem unable to
get the shaft to screw back into the box...

-- posted by NJCAMPR

Top 963. Apr 20, 2001 9:00 PM

» dkstrong - Re: Coleman Roof will not stay up

In response to message posted by NJCAMPR:

The problem with your crank is that is was jammed when cranking the trailer down. The threads you see should only be seen when cranking down the top. When cranking up, the mechanism should screw in and clamp the rachet that keeps the pop from falling.

I found out similar to you that the crank mechanism is not unbreakable.

To fix,
1. Remove the spirial pin that goes across the end of the crank tube. Just punch it out with a big finish nail used backward. You may need to find some way to support the tube.
2. Insert a 9/16 socket in the tube and engage the nut in there.
3. Spray a small amount of WD-40 on th eoutside of the exposed treaded area. Let it sit for a few minutes.
4. use a Channel lock, Pipe wrench , or similar wrench to turn the outside of the Tube to the Right(same direction as putting up the top)while holding the nut inside from turning.
5. the tube should break free before the nut backs off.
6. Once free, put the Spirial pin back in with a hammer.

Now the mechanism should work correctly.

Remember, Never force the crank past full up ALSO, never crank the Pop-up closed. If too much force is exerted, two shear pins will shear deep in the mechanism, and major disasembly (remove bumper, and rear plastic cover)to replace the $.98 worth of shear pins. This I know well. This happened to me on the first day out with my camper.

I hope this helps

-- posted by dkstrong

Top 964. Apr 25, 2001 11:14 PM

» boulderdave - buying used camper

I am looking to buy my first pop up after renting a Coleman Taos this weekend [which was a blast!]. In our local newspaper I find a few brands advertised: Coleman, Viking, Starcraft, Rockwood & Hallmark. Of these, what are the more reliable companies and are there any to stay away from.

Pricing???
Looking at a '94 Rockwood XL [10'] for $4300????
'96 Coleman Sun Valley for $5000.

Also, I believe that these do not have brakes - is this possible? Also, for 2000# campers, are brakes necessary or just handy?

Thanks for your help

David

-- posted by boulderdave

Top 965. Apr 26, 2001 3:55 AM

» gldnlover - Re: buying used camper

In response to message posted by boulderdave:

Hi Dave,

We bought our first popup last year in August. It is a 2000 Coleman Sun Valley. We paid 6,000 for it. It was brand new,but it was a floor model. It does not have brakes,and we were towing it with a 97 Blazer. We had no problems with it at all. Just wanted to let you know that 5,000 sounds a little high for a '96. Hope this helps,

John & Linda

-- posted by gldnlover

Top 966. Apr 26, 2001 4:02 AM

» gldnlover - Re: Re: Bike transport?? Help.

In response to message posted by Lablover:

Could you please tell me what state you live in? We live in PA and I have checked with all the Wal-Marts around us and none seem to have this hitch. I have seen other people say that they have also bought 1 there,but I can't seem to find one!
Thanks,
Linda

-- posted by gldnlover