Here it is, the 1998 Coleman Fleetwood pop up camper we purchased off Craig's List from a lovely lady in Portlandlast month. It's in great shape, with two propane tanks, heater, comfy beds and blue curtains all around.We picked it up just as we were beginning our remodel, and then it rained for two weeks straight, so it wasn't until yesterday that we had a chance to open it up and see exactly what we bought.
No buyers remorse here.
As you can see, the upholstery is in great shape. There is a queen bed on one side, and the table and benches you see here collapse into another bed if needed.
There is a double on the other side, and you can see the propane stove and the sink. There's a cooler fridge under the stove area. And the stove comes
out to hook onto the outside for cooking al fresco.It's a definite improvement over the 1984 Skamp we had in Louisiana (1998-2002). We took that baby across country, LA to CA, from LA to ME, from LA to the Outer Banks of NC, and from LA along the Natchez Trace to TN and KY. Oh, and a trip to Appalachicola, FL. I think we got our money's worth. It even had a functioning air conditioner (though we did have to put a pail under it to collect condensation).
This one has a heater. When you buy pop ups in the NW, they all have heaters. No one has AC. No need. This one does have a sweet awning, though.I'm looking forward to some road trips in the future. But I think we'll have to head south at this point. It's already getting pretty chilly in these parts.
4 comments:
I know that sucker will fit in my driveway! We're in Asheville, N C , today. We could use that heater - and a bottle of your blackberry wine, too.
I can see us now, sitting around the mini table, slugging down blackberry wine, eating Bubba's BBQ, and playing Texas Hold'em until your neighbor calls the police.
Love Asheville. If you need food, I suggest Mellow Mushroom Pizza. Great pizza and flashbacks to Peter Max days.
Hey! You should download the owners manual for your popup. It is available from http://www.popupportal.com/manuals.asp -- may be under Fleetwood, may be under Coleman.
You do NOT have the bed supports positioned correctly. There is a stud on each arm of the tongue and two bolts sticking out from the back bumper that the support poles go into. There should also be extra folding supports for the queen bed.
Hey, just trying to keep you safe!
For lots more information, you should check out popupexplorer.com.
See you there!
Thanks, Anonymous! I found the manual online after that day we opened it up. We still haven't gone anywhere with it, but spring is coming! We'll be sure to sleep safely. I count on my readers to keep me properly informed!
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