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Title: Fleetwood Roof Problem!!
Post by: beacher on Oct 29, 2005, 01:18 PM
I have recently experienced an unexpected problem with the roof on my 2004 GTE Nigara!  It isn't going up....until January! ;)

Ever since I first purchased my shiny new PU in June of 2004 I have been camping at least twice a month, every month, (except December - too much holiday stuff)!

Now due to time limitations, and the upcoming holiday season, I don't foresee a camping trip until January!

My roof just won't go up....until then!
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Post by: tlhdoc on Oct 29, 2005, 04:03 PM
What happens when you turn the crank?  

If you are the original owner your lift system is under warranty, so I would take it to your dealer and have them fix it.:)
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Post by: beacher on Oct 29, 2005, 06:10 PM
Quote from: tlhdocWhat happens when you turn the crank?.....

Hmmm?  If I turn the crank the roof goes right up.  Like normal.  Everything works just fine!

The "problem" is that I can't lift the roof to go camping, until next January.
 :p
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Post by: tlhdoc on Oct 29, 2005, 08:06 PM
Ooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!  I understand now.:confused:   I am a little slow sometimes.:)
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Post by: mlslocks on Oct 30, 2005, 09:32 AM
You are lucky you can fix your "problem" that soon. I will not be able to put my roof up till March.
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Post by: OC Campers on Oct 30, 2005, 11:55 AM
Same problem here Beacher.  I took a job in retail and all my weekends are over till after the first of the year.  We haven't been out in the camper since the Poppin in Pismo ralley the end of June.   Our poor popup is starting to look like a "shelf" in the garage.  It has all the camping gear and all the Christmas presents sitting on top of it.  Poor thing.

Jacqui
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Post by: AustinBoston on Oct 30, 2005, 07:12 PM
I won't be putting my roof up before April, if then (more likely May).  We have this little thing called winter here in Minnesota,  and snow that lands in December will generally still be with us at the start of May.

Austin
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Post by: brainpause on Oct 30, 2005, 08:49 PM
Quote from: AustinBostonI won't be putting my roof up before April, if then (more likely May).  We have this little thing called winter here in Minnesota,  and snow that lands in December will generally still be with us at the start of May.

Austin

Yeah...like Chicago, you Minnesotans have TWO seasons:

1. Winter
2. Fourth of July

 :D

Larry
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Post by: AustinBoston on Oct 31, 2005, 07:58 AM
Quote from: brainpauseYeah...like Chicago, you Minnesotans have TWO seasons:

1. Winter
2. Fourth of July

 :D

Larry

Maybe in Chicago, but here it's:

1) Winter and

2) Road Closed

Austin
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Post by: Calstate361 on Oct 31, 2005, 09:18 AM
HE HE HE, I have to rub it in...here in No. CA we can camp most of the year.  We are going to be camping with some "full-timer" friends over Thanksgiving.

 
Joan
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Post by: TheViking on Oct 31, 2005, 09:19 AM
For the weather here in SoCal we have three words............

Neener, Neener, Neener !!!!!
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Post by: Kelly on Oct 31, 2005, 09:31 AM
Quote from: TheVikingFor the weather here in SoCal we have three words............

Neener, Neener, Neener !!!!!


That's just mean!  I'm sending you a warm beer for that one!  :p

My poor PU is all tucked in the garage.  I'll probably be a little behind, AB.  She doesn't usually come out til Memorial Day.  Now is the time for planning next year's trips ... so far we're working on ~

Our season may be short, but we can still get a lot of camping in!   :D[/font][/color]
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Post by: BigJohn on Nov 11, 2005, 03:23 PM
I'm taking mine south over Christmas in the hopes that my roof will go up and maybe have that problem resolved...
Title: Weather Is Perfect Down South !!!!
Post by: JAL&JKL on Nov 12, 2005, 09:34 PM
Just returned recently from a week of camping at Clarkco State Park (just south of Meridian, MS). The weather was perfect temps: Daytime 65/70 and nighttime 40/50 degrees. The park is hilly and the leaves on the hardwood trees were turning colors. The lake was as smooth as glass. Hiking trail was not open this time due to hurricane destruction. It was like being in the mountains without having to drive very far. Only problem was that we wanted to stay for another week.
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Post by: tlhdoc on Nov 13, 2005, 09:34 AM
I have winterized twice this fall and I am probably done for the year, but we may go out Thanksgiving weekend if it is nice out.  Then April for Easter.  It will be a long winter.  :yikes:
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Post by: beacher on Nov 14, 2005, 10:59 AM
Woo-Hooo!!!

I "fixed" my roof this weekend!  An unplanned, unscheduled trip to KOA in San Diego this past weekend!  We "camped" for two nights.

The kids wanted to go to Sea World in SanDiego, and I really wanted to "fix" my roof.  A win-win situation!  :D
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Post by: unclejeff on Nov 19, 2005, 12:56 AM
This is a great time of year to hit the woods for camping in Missouri.
I love to go tent camping in the cold weather and snow. (usually solo without the family)
Planning a couple of day in January to head over to Pere Marquette SP in IL. Do some eagle watching, and a grand fire, keeping it simple.  Any takers in the St. Louis area?
Title: only in the winter
Post by: GatorBait on Nov 19, 2005, 11:38 AM
Ha-ha funny thing here in Fl.  Our PU stay down all summer (too hot and buggy) but love the cool weather in the winters.

Sorry, snowbirds

Can't wait till our next trip Dec. 27- Jan. 01  Highland Hammocks,

Mike