Screen Room

[rpstms]

Hello,  I bought a screen room for my Fleetwood.  It seems like it will add space espeially during a rainy weekend. The instructions are not very clear, so I called the dealer to find out how much it would be to install and they want $250.  That kind of money I can camp a couple of weekends...  How hard is really to install?  Is there a web site I could goto to assist?  Thanks

[tlhdoc]

It is not that hard to install and I agree the instructions suck.  I have an AAR that I installed on my camper and I am assuming the screen room is about the same.  With my AAR instructions they included instructions for several different models.  If your screen room instructions are the same, go through and cross out the instructions that don't apply to your camper.  General instructions would be to hang the panels from the awning and then attach the hardware to the camper.  If you have specific questions ask away.

[cruiserpop]

ok, I'l bite. have a 94 yosemite hardside. A screen rom came with te unit, looks like it was never put up. Read the instructions, and it says to put the outside velcro in the same spot we presently have velcro to attach the bunkends. Don't have a clue

[PattieAM]

I got my AAR when I got my Niagara.  Initial installation of Velcro goes on outside edges (underneath) (sides) of the awning.  A strip of Velcro goes on the metal bar on the front of the awning (inside of the bar).  

Easiest set up is when first raising roof - unfurl awning, attach front piece of screen room/AAR, placing ridge poles (the ones that are adjustable) through grommet holes in screen room/AAR and outer front awning rail, as well as in the 'loops' of your awning 'bag' against the roof of the camper.  Tie the side pieces onto the side ridge poles, then adjust the velcro, raise the roof and adjust your awning support poles accordingly.  You may have little 'bungee' loops, which may require installing plastic clips on your camper.  

The installation directions for the installation of velcro may also say to install on bunk ends - see the zipper where the bunk end fabric joins the 'main body fabric'?  At that junction is where the velcro goes.

Mine has a skirt which attaches to Velcro on the bottom frame of the camper, and around the frame of the 'step'.

Hope this helps somewhat.

[CajunCamper]

I got my AAR when I got my Niagara.  Initial installation of Velcro goes on outside edges (underneath) (sides) of the awning.  A strip of Velcro goes on the metal bar on the front of the awning (inside of the bar).  

Easiest set up is when first raising roof - unfurl awning, attach front piece of screen room/AAR, placing ridge poles (the ones that are adjustable) through grommet holes in screen room/AAR and outer front awning rail, as well as in the 'loops' of your awning 'bag' against the roof of the camper.  Tie the side pieces onto the side ridge poles, then adjust the velcro, raise the roof and adjust your awning support poles accordingly.  You may have little 'bungee' loops, which may require installing plastic clips on your camper.  

The installation directions for the installation of velcro may also say to install on bunk ends - see the zipper where the bunk end fabric joins the 'main body fabric'?  At that junction is where the velcro goes.

Mine has a skirt which attaches to Velcro on the bottom frame of the camper, and around the frame of the 'step'.

Hope this helps somewhat.

I was told by my dealer that you want to avoid lifting your roof with any additional weight such as the AAR. The added weight hanging on the side can throw you lift system out of balance and cause problems down the road.

[punkmomto2]

our dealer talked us out of buying one of those that attach to the awning. He said he has had nothing but complaints about them and everybody he talks to hates them. He said to go buy a cheap throw up one at walmart. ...which is what we did. Now he could have talked us into buying one since they are expensive so I think I appreciated the fact he talked us out of something he's had bad experiences with.

[CajunCamper]

our dealer talked us out of buying one of those that attach to the awning. He said he has had nothing but complaints about them and everybody he talks to hates them. He said to go buy a cheap throw up one at walmart. ...which is what we did. Now he could have talked us into buying one since they are expensive so I think I appreciated the fact he talked us out of something he's had bad experiences with.

I think the reason some folks may hate them is the poor instructions they are given and I lay the blame for that on lazy dealers. I have to admit it would be complicated if left on your own to figure out. When I purchased my pop up it came with the add-a-room and my dealer and I popped up our camper and installed the add-a-room before we ever even left his dealership so I would have a good understanding of how it worked. We then took it down and packed it up. I was taught the proper way to install from the beginning and can tell you that it only takes me 10 minutes to install it by myself. We love ours and wouldn't trade it for a stand alone screen room. They really are simple to install.

CajunCamper

[rpstms]

Well, Thanks for the advice.  I called the dealer to find out how much it would cost to have them install it.  They wanted $275.   No way, could I afford that (a weekend of camping) I decided to attempt it myself.  I set up my PU and discovered that I already had most of the things needed to set it up.  I only have to install the snaps into the sides of the camper. (A bit nervous about this.)   My brother and I bought about 24 feet of Velcro because I have an awning with straight poles to hold the awning straight. So it turns out I do not need the poles that came with the screen tent.  I was ready to start it tonight but I ran out of light. It seems that if I set it up awning with using the poles and the Velcro it will go right up.  I just have to adjust it correctly and place the snaps into the side  the camper right. You would figure the instructions would be better.

[SpeakEasy]

On mine, the velcro that was glued onto the awning bar (horizontal) kept coming off. I tried a variety of ways to keep it glued on, but it wouldn't stay. So, I gave up on it and installed several snaps. Half the snap was installed on the AAR panel, and the mating half was installed on the awning bar. I think I put on about 8 of them. This was the best thing ever! Now I don't have to worry about the velcro pulling off, and installation with the snaps is a piece of cake.

-Speak

[webbmom]

On mine, the velcro that was glued onto the awning bar (horizontal) kept coming off. I tried a variety of ways to keep it glued on, but it wouldn't stay. So, I gave up on it and installed several snaps. Half the snap was installed on the AAR panel, and the mating half was installed on the awning bar. I think I put on about 8 of them. This was the best thing ever! Now I don't have to worry about the velcro pulling off, and installation with the snaps is a piece of cake.

-Speak

Where did you find the snaps.  We are new to camping have 2 nights under our belt but the screen room was a mess.  The velco was all coming off.  I dont know what the previous owner was thinking.  We live in So. Florida.  Snaps make the most sense but we have no idea where to look.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks