Tent Trailers: Pop-up Camping

Top 975. May 1, 2001 7:54 PM

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

Linda, I live in Maryland near Frederick. I bought the Reese Outfitter 4 bike carrier with tow capability at Walmart in Germantown Md. for $83.00. We have made a few adjustments and my husband made 3 girls bike adaptors out of PVC pipe and brackets for less than $10. Each one of those adaptors cost $25.00. Keep looking Im sure you will find one. They are very sturdy. Sandy

-- posted by Lablover

Top 976. May 16, 2001 12:06 PM

» AAArroyo - I need information on Flagstaff Pop-Ups

Hello:

I am brand new to this discussion and to suite 101...

Yesterday we went looking for pop-up campers in Ocala, Florida and we ran into a dealer for "Flagstaff by Forest River" pop-ups. After we looked at Coleman and Jayco, we were impressed with the "apparent quality" of the Flagstaff models.

However, I cannot seem to find much information about Flagstaff models or perhaps a comparison of the Flagstaff models to, say, Coleman. (The salesman had plenty of information but I am leary of salesmen in general).

Does anyone know about these campers? Help?

We are new to pop-ups being tent campers for over 10 years...

Thank you in advance,

-- posted by AAArroyo

Top 977. May 21, 2001 2:00 PM

» Abbanat - Re: I need information on Flagstaff Pop-Ups

Arroyo,

Flagstaff and their twin, Rockwood, are solid little popups. They don't have many of the features of the higher end Colemans or Jaycos, but that's what I liked about them (I bought a Tracker instead because or local Rockwood dealer was discontinuing the popups and the few he had in stock did not have the options we wanted). People who own Rockwoods and Flagstaffs are very happy with theirs and thought they were a great value. So if you're concerned because you have never heard of them, don't be. They're good popups. They are also quite a bit lighter, when similarly equipped. Here's their website:

www.forestriverinc.com

Good luck!

-- posted by Abbanat

Top 978. May 21, 2001 6:29 PM

» TimF58 - Re: Re: Re: Re: Bike transport?? Help.

Try this site http://www.biketote.com and scroll down to popup rack. I have one and it works great. Easy setup and take down. Also no drilling.

-- posted by TimF58

Top 979. May 22, 2001 3:52 AM

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

In response to message posted by Lablover:

Sandy, thanks for the info.....my in-laws live in Mechanicsville,MD so maybe they can find one there for me. I even tried Wal-Mart online and can't find anything there either. I have found a Reese Outfitter 3 bike carrier at a couple of different websites,but they are much more expensive. Thanks again,Happy Camping!!
Linda

-- posted by gldnlover

Top 980. May 22, 2001 7:35 AM

» AAArroyo - Re: Re: I need information on Flagstaff Pop-Ups

In response to message posted by Abbanat:

Thank you for the information! We'll keep you posted on what we end up getting. We like a particular Flagstaff model, but it does not have
the "hot water htr/shower" option, which seems like a great option to have. From our vantage point, the Flagstaff is better built than the Colemans. Happy camping!

-- posted by AAArroyo

Top 981. May 23, 2001 8:59 AM

» Abbanat - Re: Re: Re: I need information on Flagstaff Pop-Ups

AAAroyo,

Our Tracker has a shower/potty combo and we are glad we bought a popup with this option. We don't have as much seating space (just a dinette) but have found that all the extra counter space we have is needed/used much more than any extra seating space would have. You may want to consider Palomino. They are affordable, weigh less, and considerably less expensive than Coleman, Jayco, or Starcraft. Of course, having a local dealer who can help you out with warranty items and such is just as important as what brand you buy. We're going camping this weekend into the Sierras....can't wait!

-- posted by Abbanat

Top 982. May 23, 2001 9:44 AM

» TimF58 - Re: First Timers

We're taking the family to Ontario this summer and would like to stay in the Niagra Falls area and then the Toronto area. The main attractions are the falls and the Hockey Hall of Fame. We prefer campgrounds with sites that aren't too close together and have clean showers and restrooms. Private camps are okay as long as we don't feel like we're in a parking lot. Have 3 kids 15, 13 and 11. Thanks in advance for any help.

-- posted by TimF58

Top 983. May 27, 2001 11:43 AM

» webcampn - Popping Noise/Covers

Hi all...Let me say I really enjoy this site and all the info. We have been tent campers for about 10 years and recently purchased a 1995 Palomino popup - ac/3 way frig/awning/screen room. I have two questions:

1) when cranking it up, we hear a loud "popping" sound - it doesn't seem to be stuck and keeps on going up - any ideas?

2) we can't garage it, so we are considering buying a cover for it. I have read some comments that say this will cause moisture to build up under the cover and ruin the top. ???

Thanks for your help...

-- posted by webcampn