PopUp Times

General => General => Topic started by: wavery on Jul 15, 2008, 09:52 PM

Title: Is a "Trailmanor" considered a "Pop-Up"
Post by: wavery on Jul 15, 2008, 09:52 PM
This goofy looking thing sorta.....pops-up.... :-()
http://www.trailmanor.com/WebDocs/Camping-Towing/CampingComfort.htm

It just doesn't have any canvas..... :p
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Post by: sacrawf on Jul 15, 2008, 09:59 PM
I would call it a pop-up.  I always have though these looked nice.

Quote from: waveryThis goofy looking thing sorta.....pops-up.... :-()
http://www.trailmanor.com/WebDocs/Camping-Towing/CampingComfort.htm

It just doesn't have any canvas..... :p
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Post by: dkutz on Jul 15, 2008, 10:00 PM
Quote from: waveryThis goofy looking thing sorta.....pops-up.... :-()
http://www.trailmanor.com/WebDocs/Camping-Towing/CampingComfort.htm

It just doesn't have any canvas..... :p

I think the concept is kind of cool.  Besides its more of a Pop Up then a Hybrid really.  (Definitely more than a Toy ho)
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Post by: beacher on Jul 16, 2008, 01:16 PM
Well, it technically does indeed pop up.

We considered one of those back in 2004.  They are advertised as being very light weight.  For their size they are light weight, being made from sandwiched foam panels.  Kinda like the roof of a softsided PopUp, only all over! ;)

They don't mention the cost in their advertising until you visit the dealership.  Some folks balk at the price of the larger soft-sided PopUps these days, saying that you can easily purchase a TT or Hybrid for roughly the same amount of living space.  Well, even the smallest brand new Trailmanor easily out prices any softsided PopUp by far and makes that argument even harder.
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Post by: oreo57 on Jul 16, 2008, 03:10 PM
Quote from: beacherWell, it technically does indeed pop up.
 
 
They don't mention the cost in their advertising until you visit the dealership. Some folks balk at the price of the larger soft-sided PopUps these days, saying that you can easily purchase a TT or Hybrid for roughly the same amount of living space. Well, even the smallest brand new Trailmanor easily out prices any softsided PopUp by far and makes that argument even harder.
I've got to agree, Toni and I looked at them and that was the only draw back :yikes:
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Post by: Trailman on Jul 16, 2008, 09:26 PM
I have a 74 Apache that pops up and has no canvas and whats more has an Aluminum box, no wood framing to mildew or rot :p
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Post by: erich0521 on Jul 17, 2008, 05:47 PM
They are very nice campers as far as I know.  I certainly can't affoard one.  Also, they advertise as being easily towable by SUVs, minivans, etc.  Most of their GVWR are quite heavy.  Be careful before buying!
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Post by: coach on Jul 17, 2008, 06:50 PM
no, I don't think so. Maybe a hilo!
Title: I Vote Yes
Post by: lazzara55 on Jul 17, 2008, 10:45 PM
Trailmanors certainly pop-up. I nearly bought one, but decided on an '08 Fleetwood Avalon instead. I like views, and the window area of Trailmanor models is frankly limited. No side slideout on Trailmanors, either.
 
Trailmanors have a reputation for integrity, and may be a good choice for those who find no joy sleeping under canvas.
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Post by: tlhdoc on Jul 18, 2008, 07:23 AM
Yes...