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RE: Coleman popups back from the dead?
One interesting thing he said was that the new Somerset line had been deliberately designed so that some parts would be backward-compatible with the old Coleman/Fleetwood trailers - in particular, some of the roofs would directly fit older Coleman/Fleetwood trailers.
That's interesting indeed, since all the other posts about parts being backward compatible (especially the roof) seem to say just the opposite, that there's just enough difference for them not to work. Hope what you heard turns out to be true.
They were offering the unit at almost $5,000 off msrp. If MSRP is really that inflated, that puts the price point of these in the $11-15k range. Not much different from the FCTA Coleman pricing.
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larson6
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02/21/12 06:41pm |
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RE: Coleman popups back from the dead?
On the Somerset page they still use the names, where on Beckley's the Utah is now the T12S. A bit confusing, not sure why Beckley's isn't using the names too. Do you think Peco will eventually pick these up?
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larson6
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02/20/12 05:45pm |
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RE: Electric lift keeps clicking off (battery just recharged)
Wow, 50 amps? That sure seems like a lot of current. How fat are those wires to and from the winch?
DC (direct current) dosen't like to stop flowing when contacts are opened, so arcing tends to occur and limit contact life. The circuit breakers weren't designed to cycle often, so their contacts are likely eat up. That amount of amperage in DC is also going to eat up any contacts in the system. I'm assuming that a relay, similar to a car's starter relay, is used to handle this amount of current to operate the winch. Order a couple of spare relays too!
I'm having trouble understanding the 50 amps as well. I have an electric lift that I added on, and it only has 1 25a breaker. I've got a 12' box with roof a/c and it lifts it just fine. Can't imagine why it would need that much load. Not sure about the OP's setup, but my winch is right beneath the battery. Only problem I've encountered was it would occasionally blow the 20a inline fuse between the bat and converter, so I replaced it with a 25a to match the breaker load. Even then, that only happened when the battery was really too low to be lifting the roof.
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larson6
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11/28/11 05:07pm |
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RE: How to get antifreeze into PUP pressure-side H2O line
BTW, I also do not have access to compressed air.
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For a small water system, a 12V powered air pump could work. Available for less than $20 at most discount stores. A bicycle pump may also work.
You could probably even blow it out with a piece of hose and your mouth. You're not talking about much here with just a faucet. I've used a bicycle pump and a 12v compressor at different times. Most of the time I just use an air tank so I don't have to drag my trailer close enough to the compressor or vice versa. It doesn't really take much pressure at all to do this.
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larson6
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10/11/11 07:32pm |
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RE: Shrink Wrap
I've used a "breathable" cover on my Pop-up for 6 years with excellent results. I paid $120 for it & it's still in great shape.
x2. Probably a lot cheaper than shrink wrapping every winter too. We're not in Canada, but we do get a fair amount of snow (17" in one day this past winter) and mine still looks new. I do go out and brush the snow off when it gets more than a couple of inches on it, just to keep the weight off the top, which you would still need to do if shrink wrapped. Brushes easily off the cover with a broom.
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larson6
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09/12/11 07:01pm |
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RE: Trailer Roof Destroyed by Irene
I'm still not clear on why this isn't covered by your homeowners. Was it not at your house?
As far as the value being less than the cost of the roof, my auto owners agent asked me what value I wanted to insure mine for and I gave them about what resale was-$6500. Costs me less than $100 per year for comp/collision.
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larson6
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09/06/11 07:15pm |
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RE: Fresh Water Tank
x1 on the bleach, x2 on way too much. A cup or so mixed with a tank of water should do the trick. Then flush, flush, flush...
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larson6
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08/23/11 07:29pm |
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RE: He Ruide looking for you!
I'm not so sure we should count him out just yet. Assuming the name and address on the pic of magazine is his, which I'm 99% sure it is, there is no obituary for anyone with that name. I was amazed at what all I was able to find out with just that information, and given what I've found, I'm fairly certain I would be able to find an obituary. Out of respect for his privacy I would rather not share the particulars but it's all open information anyone else with google can discover. I continue to pray to him and his family.
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larson6
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08/21/11 07:11pm |
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RE: 1983 Viking pop-up
A 12' box is not a small pop up. I'd get a true idea of the weight before making your decision.
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larson6
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08/21/11 06:10pm |
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RE: Towing a pop up
Some PUP mfgs recommend against using WD hitches - too hard on the PUP's frame.
Coachmen/Viking is one of these manufactures. I have a 128st which is probably much heavier than yours and a much higher hitch weight and have never had any problem with sway.
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larson6
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08/18/11 07:10pm |
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RE: A-Liner Roof - leaving it up while towing?
You've all been trolled ;)
I'm afraid this is actually a legitimate post.
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larson6
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08/05/11 07:51pm |
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RE: He Ruide looking for you!
Given the dire state of his health when he last updated his blog, and the many months of silence since he last posted, I think we can assume he has passed on.
I would dearly love to proved wrong on this count - I do miss his gentle manner, and his interesting and so very helpful observations.
As much as I hate to say it, I'm afraid you're probably right. It's just not like him to at least "stop by" and let everyone know he's still around.
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larson6
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08/05/11 07:32pm |
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RE: Pros and Cons of Pup
Looks a lot like washers.
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larson6
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08/01/11 05:31pm |
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RE: Pros and Cons of Pup
If you get an 8' bed, you better get the heavy duty suspension package because while towing, you'll run out of GVWR/Payload very very fast with a bed full of stuff.
Good luck finding a long bed half ton ext cab on a lot anywhere.
and cornhole game in the truck bed.
Mike, you're gonna have to help with this one. :)
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larson6
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07/29/11 07:27pm |
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RE: Maxx Air Vent
I'm just curious as to why you would want to do this? I thought the main advantage of these was leaving it open as you go down the road. Not really and advantage in a pop up.
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larson6
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07/25/11 05:39pm |
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RE: towing clubs
I've had the Good Sam ERS for several years now. Knock on wood I've never had to use it so I can't offer any opinion on how well it works, but I've heard good things about it from those that have.
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larson6
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07/25/11 05:17pm |
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RE: Upgrade Awning to Roll Up (like TT use) ????
You could always try to find a used Carefree Super Sport.
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larson6
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07/25/11 04:53pm |
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RE: Pros and Cons of Pup
I think our pup has plenty of storage space, though it's not always the easiest to get to especially when folded down. I don't have any problems with our beds either and I'm pretty picky. Putting away in the rain is a pain and it will need to be setup again until it dries out even if it has to be for several days. But, I have always done that and don't see that it's that difficult to keep my canvas in good shape. Yes they are cheaply made. The bathroom (or lack thereof) is also an issue although some of the nicer ($$$) ones can get you a toilet and shower. We don't have any issues with hot or cold, my a/c works fine as does the furnace and heat strip in the a/c unit. Setup can be as easy or difficult as you choose to make it. I can usually be setup by the time our friends fiddle with their spring bars, go back and forth getting their TT level, hook up their sewer hose etc. I don't bring pink flamingo's, tiki torches, etc. I usually do use the awning but not the screen room unless we're staying more than a couple of days and usually then it's only in the winter when I use it. Without all the "extras" you can probably be setup and ready to sit by the fire in 15 to 20 minutes once you get your routine down. The small fridge is fine for us, we use coolers mostly and load and unload in the comfort of home. I like that I can park it beside the garage, put a cover on it, and pretty much forget it's there. Doesn't take up much space or look overwhelming in the back yard. I like being able to see over and around it when it's behind the Suburban and it's doesn't see to affect our gas mileage much at all.
Just my .02
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larson6
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07/15/11 09:11pm |
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RE: Rockwood HW296
That's a sweet trailer. Just one question, what's with the a/c cord on the outside? Never seen that before I thought they were always ran on the inside in some molding so you didn't have to fool with it when setting up.
I know it's a reputable dealer but I still get a chuckle every time I see "Raper" on an RV as the name of the dealer. :)
Once again, very nice trailer, enjoy.
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larson6
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07/06/11 06:42pm |
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RE: Power Assist Raising Top
If I understand you correctly, that's basically what you're doing when you use a drill and socket genie. Seems like for about $100 more and the same amount of time you could have the power lift installed though. I guess with your way, you could still do it manually if needed.
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larson6
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07/04/11 07:44pm |
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