1992 Flagstaff - roof, lift, fridge etc with pics

92_Flagstaff · Oct 11, 2009, 10:16 PM

I was lucky today and found a local ad listing 4 BAL stabilizers with the leveler pads. This trailer only has two factory stabilizers in the rear, and relies on the tongue jack to support the front. We had issues with our frame flexing and allowing the locked door to swing open when we are in bed for the night.

I was able to get a set of (4) 17" stabilizers for only $25. He also included the 14" crank handle.

These are dusty, but not rusty. They are not that old, and were removed from a late 90's era Rockwood pup in favor of scissor jacks.

We also took a drive through a local provincial camping park today (Bronte Creek). I've known the camping section was there for a few years, but never laid my eyes on it. Of course, anyone from the area would likely have been to the park's day-use area at some time. It located very close to major cities, and is nestled in a residential area and protected wildlife area.

I was surprised at the layout, and the fact that they did have some wooded sites. We've booked in for the Oct 24th weekend, as they are having a Halloween activity. Hoping the kids will enjoy that, and that we don't get too cold.

http://www.brontecreek.org/bronte-creek-family-events-children-activities.htm

The Woodland and Ravine areas are closed for the season, but the Savannah and Prairie areas are open thru to Oct 24th weekend.

waygard33 · Oct 13, 2009, 09:55 AM

Very cool! Wish we were going camping soon. I have not been able to get out lately.

Fortunately, my camper has. Some friends borrowed it last weekend and visited a place we have been really wanting to go...Camp Sherman, outside of Sisters, OR. I hope my camper enjoyed it!;)

My friend did mention it got down to 15 degrees at night and the heater ran solid on the lowest setting! Wow. I don't mind missing that. Make sure you have plenty of propane or another plan for heat (Mr. Buddy, electric).

Wayne in Oregon

robpoe · Oct 13, 2009, 04:52 PM

Dude .. I read every word you posted. GREAT find on that camper, and GREAT work putting it together!!!

I am *impressed*!!!

Cyn-Cyn · Oct 14, 2009, 01:03 AM

I'M IMPRESSED WITH THE FANTASTIC JOB YOU DID !!!
You seem to be more than slightly HANDY. I bought a PUP, used, this summer and am having difficulty cranking up the unit. The metal crank won't stay in place and I'm not strong enough to raise the camper.
Cranking it down is easy.
It's a 1994 Sun Lite. The company is out of business.
I would PLEASE welcome any and all helpful ideas.

Thanks,
Cyn-Cyn

92_Flagstaff · Oct 19, 2009, 09:42 PM

Thanks Cyn-cyn. I'm not familiar with your specific manufacturer. If you post a thread with pics I can try to help. I'm sure others will have suggestions as well.

92_Flagstaff · Oct 19, 2009, 09:45 PM

I have the installation instructions that came with these used BAL stabilizers, and I even have the mounting screws. Interestingly, I googled for images of stabilizers installed on pups and came up with dismal images. I know I can install them fine, and it looks like they will need to be at about 45ø facing inwards from each corner in order to catch my secondary frame rails while have two solid mounts at the crank end at the corner of the frame.

The threaded rod doesn't extend much past the wall corners, but the round sand pads do. I'm just curious if anyone has any pics of their stabilizers, installed on a pup as reference material?

I crawled under a few pups at the RV show this weekend, and I see most of them have additional supports welded in. I'm curious if that's the norm. I'm not really worried about the overhang past the pup wall, but should I be?

The thin red lines in this image are to show what is about a 2-1/2" overhang of the floor past the frame. The red circle shows the sand pad extending past. Hope its clear.

92_Flagstaff · Oct 20, 2009, 09:52 PM

Found a little bit of energy, so I decided to install one tonight to see how it looked. I flipped the sand pad upwards when I brought it up to prevent pad rattle while travelling. Is that the normal routine with BAL stabilizers?

With three self tapping machine screws, installation went quickly. Please ignore the rusty frame... that's next project for next spring.

This is the corner that sags when the bunks are weighted down. I don't think we'll see any more sag

Topflight · Oct 21, 2009, 08:20 AM

The sand pads on our PUP are just snug enough that they don't move or rattle. The bolt that attaches them to the leg was tightened just enough to make them a little stiff but easy to move by hand or foot as the leg is lowered or raised.

92_Flagstaff · Oct 21, 2009, 08:59 PM

Quote from: Topflight;211903The sand pads on our PUP are just snug enough that they don't move or rattle. The bolt that attaches them to the leg was tightened just enough to make them a little stiff but easy to move by hand or foot as the leg is lowered or raised.

Thanks... I'll try tightening it a bit to achieve similar results. Makes sense.

chip · Oct 24, 2009, 08:01 AM

Quote from: Topflight;211903The sand pads on our PUP are just snug enough that they don't move or rattle. The bolt that attaches them to the leg was tightened just enough to make them a little stiff but easy to move by hand or foot as the leg is lowered or raised.

Interesting...

The sand pads on my Niagara were/are loose enough to swing freely. Makes for no need to adjust when lowering.

They are attached with self-locking nuts, and haven't come loose. Haven't noticed any rattle, either. Although if I don't keep some grease on the screw rod, they do tend to squeak a bit.

92_Flagstaff · Oct 27, 2009, 10:42 PM

I've had a few people asking me how much I have invested into this trailer. My initial guesstimate was around 6 or 700 dollars. I decided to tally up the receipts, and it came in at just over $1K CDN. This should be quite accurate as I kept every receipt in one spot. If I am missing something, it would be a minor item. While it is higher than I thought, I'm not disappointed as I think I could sell it for a profit based on current market conditions. Odds are I could use it for a season or two and lose little, if any, of my investment. Time will tell.

Bartman · Nov 08, 2009, 09:21 PM

I started reading your post, even though I?m supposed to be looking for information on something else, and couldn?t put the book down!

What an adventure novel!
I?m totally impressed.

92_Flagstaff · Nov 08, 2009, 09:46 PM

Quote from: Bartman;212417I started reading your post, even though I?m supposed to be looking for information on something else, and couldn?t put the book down!

What an adventure novel!
I?m totally impressed.

Thanks Bartman... it started as a log for me to keep track and to ask questions, and turned into a long-winded, and over-photographed adventure. Glad you found it amusing, and hopefully informative.

Juts got back from our 3rd trip in it so far. Just me, youngest DD, and the dog. We share b-days within a few days of each other so I thought since she put so much effort into this trailer we would try and squeeze one last trip in before snowfall.

Thanks again.

She cooked me lunch on my b-day:

SW Ontario had been covered in lady-bugs lately. These are the pale orange kind, and occasionally take a little bit if they're bored. My daughter ran the camera, so we ended up with quite a few pics of these Little fellas.

Weather was fantastic. Really lucky in that it was not cold at all.

The majority of the park was closed for the season, but they keep one section open all year (except December). I met up with quite a few campers form another online forum, great people.

Camper worked out really well.

Safe journeys....

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1992 Flagstaff - roof, lift, fridge etc with pics