2002 Coleman Utah Popup

[rabhjkh]

We have really enjoyed our Coleman Utah.  However, we are beginning to wonder if we are in over our heads.  

1.  Three years ago, we had to have two front and rear panels replaced due to a manufacturer defeat.  The parts were covered by the warranty.  The labor and freight cost us $500.00

2.  We have had to replace both tires every 18 months to 2 years.  We buy D tires as recommended by Coleman and the tire dealer.  The treads delaminate after less than 5,000 miles.  That is $165.00 a year +/-.

3.  Now we have cracks along the edge of the roof.  We have read on the web that if this is not fixed the roof can delaminate from the foam installation.  This is a manufacturer defect and is covered by warranty.  However, the warranty doesnot cover freight or installation of dealer installed items - like the air conditioner. That cost is estimated at $1,500 to $2,000.

The question is do we fix the roof or sell the camper? If we fix the roof, we will be into the camper an additional one third of the cost that we paid for the camper new.

[AustinBoston]

2.  We have had to replace both tires every 18 months to 2 years.  We buy D tires as recommended by Coleman and the tire dealer.  The treads delaminate after less than 5,000 miles.  That is $165.00 a year +/-.

If this is happening with Duro brand tires, you are either overloaded (use a certified scale at a truck stop) or something is seriously out of alignment.

One other thing that may contribute is having the tires sit directly on the ground or in water during storage.

Austin

[ZeppsMom]

One other thing that may contribute is having the tires sit directly on the ground or in water during storage.

Okay,I gotta ask...
Where are the tires supposed to sit when the camper is stored? :confused:

Lisa

[AustinBoston]

Okay,I gotta ask...
Where are the tires supposed to sit when the camper is stored? :confused:

Lisa

When I said "ground" I meant "dirt, leaves, or grass."  Mine sits on an asphalt pad, and in the past I have used concrete pavers and blocks of wood.

Austin