used popup

[wkndarcher]

i have found a early 90s  coleman popup that a lady i work with is wanting to sell for 100.00   she is telling me that it needs major canvis  :mad: work but every thing else works ,, and it has air that workes as well .. just wondering if it is worth the time and $$$ it will take to make it campable again ( i have done all stages of carpentry work but was just wondering  :confused: if this may be more than i need to take on or would be good practice if or when anything goes wrong with our sun valley  )  as far as i know and from what she is telling me the lift system is still in good shape ,, i just cant make up my mind on it ,,  any and all feedback will be welcome and appriciated ,, thanks in advance to everyone as have been reading the forum for awhile and think you all are the best ones to ask for advice

[Gone-Camping]

If all it needs is canvas, then the $700 price tag for new canvas on a 90's trailer is a great bargain...especially if you're only paying $100 for the trailer. The A/C alone is worth $400 or more!!
 
http://www.bearcreekcanvas.com/index.htm

[AustinBoston]

If all it needs is canvas, then the $700 price tag for new canvas on a 90's trailer is a great bargain...especially if you're only paying $100 for the trailer. The A/C alone is worth $400 or more!!

As long as it is early 90's, I would agree.  If it's a '96 or later, it might have the dreaded sag and be pretty close to worthless.

Austin

[D1Boz]

Hey wkndarcher,

          I think that would be a good price to get and fix up. I don't know if I would do it myself if I already had one but if you do it and sale it later, you might make some money on it. BTW: you should check out the TN board and join us on some campouts.  //www.tpuc.com

[unclejeff]

i have found a early 90s  coleman popup that a lady i work with is wanting to sell for 100.00   she is telling me that it needs major canvis  :mad: work but every thing else works ,, and it has air that workes as well .. just wondering if it is worth the time and $$$ it will take to make it campable again ( i have done all stages of carpentry work but was just wondering  :confused: if this may be more than i need to take on or would be good practice if or when anything goes wrong with our sun valley  )  as far as i know and from what she is telling me the lift system is still in good shape ,, i just cant make up my mind on it ,,  any and all feedback will be welcome and appriciated ,, thanks in advance to everyone as have been reading the forum for awhile and think you all are the best ones to ask for advice

I would go for it!  If the camper is going for $100 clams and it cost $700 or even a bit more for the canvas, it is worth it. Not to mention the additional price of having the convience of A/C....thats worth $400 buck if not more...
I bought a 96 sun valley back in Feb. paid around $3000 for it and am loving it.  It has a 12 foot box plus 2 king pull out beds A/C and all kinds of other great features.
I really like this lay-out because of all the room. has a nice L shaped bench for lots of sitting room on those rainy nights when the kids are restless.  We can sleep 9 or 10.  I suggest popping it up and checking out the hi priority areas, maybe you don't need to replace all the canvas at once.
Once the canvas is replaced it should raise the value of the pu, and also give you many years of enjoyment, and satisfaction.
Good Luck, and keep us posted

[tlhdoc]

Can you go take a look at it and crank it up to check?

[wkndarcher]

i am like most of you for 1 hundred dollers i cant do much wrong ,, i have a buddy that has just gotton his children back in a custody battle and we have talked about getting it and them fixing it up ,, being as i already have my sun valley ( that we love dearly ) i couldnt tell him no as both of the kids love the outdoors ,, ill take pics and keep everyone informed what happens but right now he is already looking at replacing all the canvas just to be safe ,, just talking to the lady that has it ,, it crankes up and down and she swares that everything inside workes so i guess we will see ,,   thanks for everyones input

[tlhdoc]

Good luck with the project.  It sounds like a family that can really use it is going to get it.

[wavery]

i have found a early 90s  coleman popup that a lady i work with is wanting to sell for 100.00   she is telling me that it needs major canvis  :mad: work but every thing else works ,, and it has air that workes as well .. just wondering if it is worth the time and $$$ it will take to make it campable again ( i have done all stages of carpentry work but was just wondering  :confused: if this may be more than i need to take on or would be good practice if or when anything goes wrong with our sun valley  )  as far as i know and from what she is telling me the lift system is still in good shape ,, i just cant make up my mind on it ,,  any and all feedback will be welcome and appriciated ,, thanks in advance to everyone as have been reading the forum for awhile and think you all are the best ones to ask for advice

Doesn't sound like you can get hurt too bad. Check the tires. If it has brakes, you might want to consider installing new ones. They're pretty cheap. Check the frame for rust. You might want to check the upholstery, cushions, battery, propane tank, wiring, fridge, heater and water heater. Ad all of it up, it could get costly.

I just paid $4000 for a 2002 Coleman Tacoma with A/C, awning, enclosure and a lot of other goodies. You couldn't tell that it isn't brand new.

Sounds like a little elbow grease and new canvas might find you a nice rig. If I were you, I would have the new canvas coated and sew on new insulation blankets over the bunks. Just check it out carefully and count ALL the costs involved. Sometimes, it's better to buy a rig that is ready to go.

Good luck.