What would you do? I know what I would do.

[waygard33]

I love tents  :p

If there was a Tent-Of-The-Month-Club, I would belong to it... :tent:

However, I don't plan to go back. The Pup is just a tent on steroids and with the heater and roomy, off the ground interior, it seriously extends my camping season here in the northwest.  

I've been caught in a tent, on the beach in July, suffering 40 mph winds and temps in the low 30's.  :yikes: I say 'NO MORE' to that.

I would purchase another pup or restore, depending on the situation at the time. At this moment, with work, kids, and sports, I don't have time to get a haircut, much less restore a pup. But if given the opportunity in the future, I would enjoy the project.

wayne

[CajunCamper]

CajunCamper,

You have been here since 2003, how much restoration does your existing PopUp need?

Who cares what the RV industry feels about PopUps?  They have been the black sheep of the RV family for a LONG time!

If anyone is really concerned enough not to buy a Fleetwood Popup because of their recent business situation, there are still plenty of other solid alternatives.  A Starcraft or Jayco are still pretty good.

If I was shopping for a new PopUp I'd wouldn't hesitate to negotiate a for a good deal with a Fleetwood dealer, and use this "turmoil" as a bargaining tool!

A used PopUp is always an option, if you don't mind not having a warranty.

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Beacher: Go back and re-read my original post. There are NO manufacturers producing new pop ups in this hypothetical situation, NOT ONE. The question was posted simply to see if people would restore, buy a used pop up, move to a TT, 5er or go back to tent camping.

This was intended to be fun so Relax and enjoy.

[ScouterMom]

BTW - I would probably never go back to tent camping exclusively - though I still like to tent camp in some situations.  

I haven't figured out how to take my PUP on a canoe overnight - The box is not watertight enough to paddle the PUP downriver as a 'houseboat'..... it's not a Wisconsin Dells 'Duck' LOL!  :yikes: Though that WOULD be an interesting   mod..... Hmmmm...... wonder how much caulking that would take?? :p

Laura