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badass88gt
03-19-2007, 08:55 AM
Just like it says, I want to buy a popup camper, I'm thinking no older than 2 years, probably just gonna buy a new (2006) model, they seem to be discounted. What should I look for as far as features, what should I steer clear of, any info would be great. Gracias.
Want_Notch
03-19-2007, 08:58 AM
Dan, My brother just bought a full tow behind and needs to sell his pop-up which is two years old (1 model year I think).

If you want his number pm me for it.
badass88gt
03-19-2007, 09:00 AM
Do you have any info on it?
Slow Joe
03-19-2007, 09:00 AM
Yeah, we're gunna be lookin in the next year or so too... So what should we look for or not or such... What's good and what's bad??
badass88gt
03-19-2007, 09:01 AM
Git yer own thread boy!!! lol
Waver
03-19-2007, 09:05 AM
It has been my experience that a jayco is probably the best, plenty of room to move around, and they are well built.
Want_Notch
03-19-2007, 09:18 AM
Dan email my bother you number and he will call you about it.
mjdhetzel@sbcglobal.net
badass88gt
03-19-2007, 09:21 AM
Email sent. Thanks!
UnderPSI
03-19-2007, 09:22 AM
One reccomendation I have is to make sure it has a heater. A lot of them offer that as an option......it is a good option to have.
badass88gt
03-19-2007, 09:23 AM
I notice different fresh water capacities, from 5 gallons up to 20-ish. I wonder how much of a big deal that is, I assume thats for the sink and nothing else?

I'm thinking of taking a raod trip to Green Bay this afternoon after I get some sleep and looking at Van Boxtel, they have a ton of them on their website.
DirtyMax
03-19-2007, 09:24 AM
One reccomendation I have is to make sure it has a heater. A lot of them offer that as an option......it is a good option to have.

And DEF an A/C unit....
Want_Notch
03-19-2007, 09:30 AM
My bro's has heat, a/c, hot water, bump out, kitchen, and a bunch of other stuff.
Waver
03-19-2007, 09:31 AM
I notice different fresh water capacities, from 5 gallons up to 20-ish. I wonder how much of a big deal that is, I assume thats for the sink and nothing else?

I'm thinking of taking a raod trip to Green Bay this afternoon after I get some sleep and looking at Van Boxtel, they have a ton of them on their website.
All depends, it is mostly for the sink, howeverI have seen some with showers too
Mudd Runner
03-19-2007, 11:56 AM
Colmen pop ups FTW
73Dustr
03-19-2007, 12:04 PM
We have been doing some shopping for an RV and just picked up a Maverick. Going to the RV shows and what not, we have heard a lot of good things about Jayco. Maybe to get a feel for the different setups, check out Burlington RV (the one in Burlington, not the one off I94).