Well, a few weeks ago I scooped a Coleman Laredo popup from Deano.
I've been wanting one for quite awhile and this one fit the bill perfectly. Small and light to pull behind the jeep, cold air, and decent storage for its size. First trip was Natahala. What a good learning curve. Couldn't use the propane because the power pole was grounded so poorly you would get shocked if you touched the trailer tongue. I also forgot to strap the propane tank back down at the grocery store and the regulator got dragged down the road.
I've had it out a few times since and I am getting better at it. Figured out how to properly set everything up, the best way to store things, and pretty much have everything loaded including kitchen utensils and bedding/linens. I also added a 19 inch lcd TV and a nice digital antenna with booster. The interior lights run the same 12v bulbs as a car so I upgraded to silver stars in the overhead lighting. Much cleaner whiter light. The last addition I made was an upgrade to a modern electric outlet with USB plugs to charge all my devices. I basically just have to drop it on the hitch, grab some clothes and go now.
With Colorado coming up in a few weeks I doubt I will add to it until I get back. I found a very similar unit on a yota forum that I want to copy. Basically upgrade to led outdoor lighting, lift it, add a pivoting shackle at one end of the leaf, and give myself the ability to run a true heavy duty trailer tire. http://www.ultimateyota.com/showthread.php?9864-Our-new-popup-camper/page5
So that's it for now...until next time...
I've been wanting one for quite awhile and this one fit the bill perfectly. Small and light to pull behind the jeep, cold air, and decent storage for its size. First trip was Natahala. What a good learning curve. Couldn't use the propane because the power pole was grounded so poorly you would get shocked if you touched the trailer tongue. I also forgot to strap the propane tank back down at the grocery store and the regulator got dragged down the road.
I've had it out a few times since and I am getting better at it. Figured out how to properly set everything up, the best way to store things, and pretty much have everything loaded including kitchen utensils and bedding/linens. I also added a 19 inch lcd TV and a nice digital antenna with booster. The interior lights run the same 12v bulbs as a car so I upgraded to silver stars in the overhead lighting. Much cleaner whiter light. The last addition I made was an upgrade to a modern electric outlet with USB plugs to charge all my devices. I basically just have to drop it on the hitch, grab some clothes and go now.
With Colorado coming up in a few weeks I doubt I will add to it until I get back. I found a very similar unit on a yota forum that I want to copy. Basically upgrade to led outdoor lighting, lift it, add a pivoting shackle at one end of the leaf, and give myself the ability to run a true heavy duty trailer tire. http://www.ultimateyota.com/showthread.php?9864-Our-new-popup-camper/page5
So that's it for now...until next time...
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