My wife and I presently own a 2003 Forest River Flagstaff 206 LTD pop-up trailer. We are fairly satisfied with the quality of construction and very pleased with the they way it tows.
We recently walked through a Forest River Flagstaff 2008 Model 523 Classic and were amazed at at the new features. This model has a power roof lift system, storage, cassette toilet, shower electric brakes, reinforce roof and more. It retials in my area for approximately $11,000. It weighs in empty at about 2,200 lbs.
We having been planning on buying a small light weight trailer such as a Coachmen Micro Capri 159 hard side. However with the price of gasoline rapidy approaching $4 per gallon in many areas and possibly reaching $5 per gallon we are think about staying with a pop-up. We are not sure if the mileage towing the two would differ greatly but the bed in the Flagstaff is much larger and a major factor in our search for a trailer for our retirement years. Our retirement income with be modest so cost is a big factor.
We are both approaching 60 and with each working over 25 years in the nursing profession our backs have taken a beating. The electric lift system in the 2008 Flagstaff 523 interests us greatly. We would appreciate any advice and/or comments on the lift system on the 523 and on the Micro Capri 159 hard side.
A friend we camp with has the electric lift on his pup. They love it! Never has there been an issue with the system. I say go for it and have fun camping!!
Quote from: spicyville1A friend we camp with has the electric lift on his pup. They love it! Never has there been an issue with the system. I say go for it and have fun camping!!
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We have a 2007 Rockwood with the electric lift and I wouldn't have another pop-up without it. It's so convenient and saves wear and tear on our backs! It takes us about 15-20 minutes from unhooking to completely set up.
Quote from: jhartWe have a 2007 Rockwood with the electric lift and I wouldn't have another pop-up without it. It's so convenient and saves wear and tear on our backs! It takes us about 15-20 minutes from unhooking to completely set up.
Thank you for your comments. I am with you I prefer to hit the "easy button".
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