Countertops & other remodeling parts for old Coleman Pop-up

[barlowgreg]

Hello,

3 questions:

I am looking for the material (in sheet form) used by Fleetwood and a few other manufacturers for their countertops.  It is not formica or equivalent but some type of composite that resembles corian.  Anyone have any ideas?

I'm also looking for the best source of after market products to help me finish remodeling my 1986 Coleman laramie as the dealers have been worthless, Fleetwood doesn't want anything to do with my old unit and I am currently looking at using camping world, Rv Lifestyles & Gorving.com.

Finally, I am replacing the entire canvas set and it seems that Bear Creek Canvas out of Wisconsin has the best quality product and a fair price.  Anyone have any experience with them?

Thanks,

Greg
Naples, FL

[mike4947]

Greg, In 30 years no one has uses a composite for counter tops in a PU. You'd never find $80 a square foot composite in anything but the highest high end motor coaches.
At best it's MDF overlayed with a laminate and normally you get simple pressed board. Sometimes with just a vinyl contact paper cover. Ask anyone that's had a leaky faucet.
Just head for your local home center and view their countertop selection.

[ckpopup]

I used formica from Lowe's to redo my counter tops and cabinets..... just roughed up the old top with 80 grit paper and installed with the recommended cement, trim routed and added new T-moulding for the edges..

Worked out pretty well...





Check out my slide show on my refurbed 95 Fleetwood/Coleman in my sig.... Trying to deal with a dealer for parts was out the window when they wanted to charge me 65 bucks for the underside bracket that held the stove outside... with a few parts from Ace Hardware, I made one for under 10 bucks!!!!!

[John McNamara]

I used formica from Lowe's to redo my counter tops and cabinets..... just roughed up the old top with 80 grit paper and installed with the recommended cement, trim routed and added new T-moulding for the edges..

That's exactly what my wife and I were talking about doing. Holy crap you PU looks great!!! How hard were the LED lights to install? Any extra wiring? What about your roof? It isn't ABS? They must have started that in 96 (the year mine was made). I have got soooo many questions, but I don't know where to start. Is your inside stove removable? How difficult was the microwave? OK. I'll just start with the counter tops -- ours look like crap. That's a good spot to start.

[ckpopup]

That's exactly what my wife and I were talking about doing. Holy crap you PU looks great!!! How hard were the LED lights to install? Any extra wiring? What about your roof? It isn't ABS? They must have started that in 96 (the year mine was made). I have got soooo many questions, but I don't know where to start. Is your inside stove removable? How difficult was the microwave? OK. I'll just start with the counter tops -- ours look like crap. That's a good spot to start.

Thanks.. LED's were just aftermarkets I found and installed where the original clearance lights were and I just added the additional 3 in the rear when I had the tailpiece off to paint. The tail lights just have 1157 LED's installed in the original housing..


No ABS roof...just cleaned and used Kool Seal to coat. All trim and end caps were painted with same Omni PPG paint to paint the PU.

The stove is removable, its the original that came with the trailer. I just repainted black to match the inside color theme.

Microwave is just a 30 dollar Walmart special, but does the job. I just installed it where there was an original cabinet door. Just used L brackets on the base to mount inside the cabinet.

I originally was just going to replace the floor in this PU, but one thing lead to another and that's how these mods took place!!!!!!! I just try and use a little imagination and start having fun....

Again, thanks for the compliments.....

[harleywolf]

Where did you get the grahics? I am looking to update mine too.

Very nice Pup, very nice indeed.

[ckpopup]

Where did you get the grahics? I am looking to update mine too.

Very nice Pup, very nice indeed.

http://www.stewartdesign.biz/

More designs/colors than you can shake a stick at!!!!! LOL
Its a challenge just to decide which one!!!! Have fun!!!!

[barlowgreg]

Thank you. It must be a contact paper overlay as you stated. I appreciate it as that will at least end a 3-4 week search with no results!  Thanks again.

Greg

Greg, In 30 years no one has uses a composite for counter tops in a PU. You'd never find $80 a square foot composite in anything but the highest high end motor coaches.
At best it's MDF overlayed with a laminate and normally you get simple pressed board. Sometimes with just a vinyl contact paper cover. Ask anyone that's had a leaky faucet.
Just head for your local home center and view their countertop selection.

[barlowgreg]

I agree, your PU looks great! I do have to bother you with a couple more questions though!

1) Where did you get the chrome (or looks like chrome) covers for your wheels?

2) Where did you find the T-Molding ( haven't found anyone that has any)?

Thanks again for the assistance.  I'm along way's from finished but I'll have to share my progress in a few months.

Greg

I used formica from Lowe's to redo my counter tops and cabinets..... just roughed up the old top with 80 grit paper and installed with the recommended cement, trim routed and added new T-moulding for the edges..

Worked out pretty well...





Check out my slide show on my refurbed 95 Fleetwood/Coleman in my sig.... Trying to deal with a dealer for parts was out the window when they wanted to charge me 65 bucks for the underside bracket that held the stove outside... with a few parts from Ace Hardware, I made one for under 10 bucks!!!!!

[ckpopup]

I agree, your PU looks great! I do have to bother you with a couple more questions though!

1) Where did you get the chrome (or looks like chrome) covers for your wheels?

2) Where did you find the T-Molding ( haven't found anyone that has any)?

Thanks again for the assistance.  I'm along way's from finished but I'll have to share my progress in a few months.

Greg

1. Chrome wheel covers  ----  http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm/Outdoor-and-RV-Accessories/QuickTrim-Chrome-Finish-Trailer-Hub-Cover-5lug-on-45-bolt-circle/skunum=21685

2. T moulding --- I was on a quest for this..but where else to look....
http://www.t-molding.com/store/home.php

One thing to watch out for on the T-moulding is make sure you measure the edge heighth. When I removed the old tmoulding and added the new formica, this increased the height and I had to get the correct measurement so the counter or table had a smooth edge with the new moulding installed. The old moulding wouldv'e left an uneven edge as it was too short on height.

Have fun and keep us up to date on any progress....

[heygirl]

That is a great job, love the led lights too!

 
As far as the original post, bear creek did my new canvas this year.  They did a great job overall but the door area wasn't esactly like the original, I sent them my canvas so they had a pattern.  I have to store my pup and still haven't been able to wet it down good and then let it dry, so it's still too big but it's supposed to shrink.  I was also a little disappointed with the bed ends.  Original had a snapped "sleeve" that covered a support pole and my new one just has ties which of course can untie.  It was pretty easy to install the new one and it came with screens and tinted windows along with regular canvas that can be zipped shut, so no need for curtains.

[barlowgreg]

That is a great job, love the led lights too!

 
As far as the original post, bear creek did my new canvas this year.  They did a great job overall but the door area wasn't esactly like the original, I sent them my canvas so they had a pattern.  I have to store my pup and still haven't been able to wet it down good and then let it dry, so it's still too big but it's supposed to shrink.  I was also a little disappointed with the bed ends.  Original had a snapped "sleeve" that covered a support pole and my new one just has ties which of course can untie.  It was pretty easy to install the new one and it came with screens and tinted windows along with regular canvas that can be zipped shut, so no need for curtains.

I greatly appreciate the info on Bear Creek. I think I'll still give them a shot as they seem to have the best of the available products out there.  Thanks again.