BajaNomad - FOUND: Pop up trailer

FOUND: Pop up trailer

woody with a view - 6-21-2010 at 04:42 PM

looking for a pop up in good condition to tow behind my truck. and it must be inexpensive. U2U with any details. i'm looking at craigslist, etc... but nothing fits the bill. hopefully you or someone you know has one taking up space and would like to unload it.

[Edited on 8-2-2010 by woody with a view]

bajajudy - 6-21-2010 at 05:09 PM

Wood
You will always be in OB to me
cheers

woody with a view - 6-22-2010 at 05:56 AM

thanks Judy. 4 decades was enough to know everything i know.

torch - 6-22-2010 at 06:45 AM

Whatever you buy you might want to beef up the suspension for the dirt roads down there.

boe4fun - 6-22-2010 at 08:41 AM

Hey Bob, Check your U2U - Paul and Shelley

DianaT - 6-22-2010 at 03:56 PM

Woody,

Good luck finding one and I hope it is a sturdy one for where you like to travel!

Enjoyed the one I had many years ago.

Hope the new home is working well for you.

woody with a view - 6-22-2010 at 04:41 PM

thanks guys. i've been dialed in to the "hobo" camping for years and now i am over dealing with the wind. not that i can't do it any more it's just time to upgrade my sitchiation some.... i don't want to go with a pop up camper because when i get to the "spot" i still like to explore and dropping the camper seems like too much hassle.

DianaT - 6-23-2010 at 10:18 AM

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Originally posted by woody with a view
thanks guys. i've been dialed in to the "hobo" camping for years and now i am over dealing with the wind. not that i can't do it any more it's just time to upgrade my sitchiation some.... i don't want to go with a pop up camper because when i get to the "spot" i still like to explore and dropping the camper seems like too much hassle.

Woody,
With our Tundra we pulled a Casita Fiberglass Trailer and then had an Outfitter pop-top camper. Both cut down the gas mileage a lot and both were hard on the Tundra----mainly front brakes that were improved in the 2004 Tundra.

So keep whatever you get light----strong, but light!

woody with a view - 6-23-2010 at 11:20 AM

those Casitas are nice. i've been eyeing them. next time put ceramic pads on the front of the tundra's poorly designed braking system. they help ALOT.

mtgoat666 - 6-23-2010 at 11:45 AM

look at coleman evolution E1.

problem with many pop-ups is they rattle apart on bad roads

DENNIS - 6-23-2010 at 12:39 PM

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Originally posted by mtgoat666
look at coleman evolution E1.

A buddy of mine here has one of these for sale, but he wants I think 7gs for it.

http://www.colemantrailers.com/theevolutionseries

woody with a view - 6-23-2010 at 02:59 PM

i thought i made "inexpensive" fairly clear?

$7k????? :rolleyes:

Sunman - 6-23-2010 at 03:13 PM

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Originally posted by mtgoat666
look at coleman evolution E1.

problem with many pop-ups is they rattle apart on bad roads

Yep, saw some guy literally drag one into a camp in Central Baja one night and he didn't end up leaving with it. Needed major repairs. Definitely beef it up if you get one.

[Edited on 6-23-2010 by Sunman]

BajaWarrior - 6-23-2010 at 04:22 PM

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/rvs/1800437227.html

Cheapest late model tent trailer I found on CL San Diego that's not a hunk of junk.

KAT54 - 6-23-2010 at 06:37 PM

What is you budget?
How much?
How far will you drive?

mtgoat666 - 6-23-2010 at 06:56 PM

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Originally posted by woody with a view
i thought i made "inexpensive" fairly clear?

$7k????? :rolleyes:

you got a pick up truck, right?

take a box of kitchen supplies, a propane 2-burner stove and 5-gal propane bottle, walk in tent, folding tables/chairs, water in 5-gal jugs: you got yourself a camp! if you bring beach umbrellas you got shade!

pitch camp and you can drive away from it and explore all you want.

you won't find anything decent/rugged for under $5k, and one 60 mile trip over washboard will fully depreciate your $5k trailer :lol:

a good walk-in tent is much nicer than crappy old trailer bed.

DENNIS - 6-23-2010 at 06:58 PM

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Originally posted by woody with a view
i thought i made "inexpensive" fairly clear?

$7k????? :rolleyes:

I thought you were Nouveau Riche ??? :lol:

mtgoat666 - 6-23-2010 at 06:59 PM

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Originally posted by BajaWarrior
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/rvs/1800437227.html

Cheapest late model tent trailer I found on CL San Diego that's not a hunk of junk.

those tiny little wheels and cheap cabinets won't endure a 30-mile washboard road :lol:

DENNIS - 6-23-2010 at 07:01 PM

Why are washboard roads a necessity?

BajaWarrior - 6-23-2010 at 07:47 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
Why are washboard roads a necessity?

The good surf is at the end of the bad road...

DENNIS - 6-23-2010 at 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by BajaWarrior

The good surf is at the end of the bad road...

not to mention privacy :biggrin:

mulegemichael - 6-23-2010 at 09:17 PM

W...geez...just gave away a almost new coleman tent trailer a couple of months ago....it was hardly ever used and was stored inside....don't think it would hold up too long tho, down in our region...AND...you can't tow a boat..which is the main reason we got rid of it.

gnukid - 6-23-2010 at 10:25 PM

free just posted - not mine

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/zip/1808050783.html

BajaWarrior - 7-13-2010 at 06:22 PM

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/rvs/1840259331.html

Looks like a good deal Woody.

FOUND

woody with a view - 7-31-2010 at 04:25 PM

THANKS TO Paul and Shelley Boe, AWESOME NOMADS!!!!!!

just got back from LA with my new (to me) 12' Jayco 806 D-lux. inside is like new! maybe some new vinyl on the floor and she's a keeper!!!

price was 1/2 (Nomad discount!) of a similar model listed on craigslist.

sellers are happy because they weren't going to use it.

we're happy because we're going to use it!

the trailer is happy because it's going to be going to some REALLY COOL places, again!

Thanks Again Paul and Shelley!!!! see ya's soon!

mojo_norte - 7-31-2010 at 06:04 PM

Awesome - any photos?! I'm looking for one to tow behind my Truck w/ overhead. - light tow. good ventilation. the new ones have nice amenities . rack boards and bike on top.

woody with a view - 7-31-2010 at 07:51 PM

pics tomorrow.

durrelllrobert - 8-1-2010 at 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by woody with a view
looking for a pop up in good condition to tow behind my truck. and it must be inexpensive. U2U with any details. i'm looking at craigslist, etc... but nothing fits the bill. hopefully you or someone you know has one taking up space and would like to unload it.

Punta Banda Bulletin Board Popup Tent Trailer
Saturday, July 31, 2010 1:13 PM
From:
"Sonya" <semcdougal@gmail.com>

We have a 1989 Jayco popup tent trailer for sale, good condition, $1750.00 or best offer. Phone 154-3175 or email us to view.... Sonya & Mac

Tomas Tierra - 8-3-2010 at 02:56 PM

I can think of a few places I won't be seeing you

woody with a view - 8-3-2010 at 04:09 PM

sounds like a challenge! everywhere is possible (maybe not the east road into juanico!) if you go slow enough.....

woody with a view - 8-3-2010 at 04:13 PM

it won't let me attach any fotos for some reason. the browse button is not there (here?).....

bajalou - 8-3-2010 at 04:39 PM

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Originally posted by woody with a view
it won't let me attach any fotos for some reason. the browse button is not there (here?).....

Dit you hit the "Post Reply" button? Or just go down to the quick reply. Quick reply doesn't have the stuff to post photos, only the "Post Reply" (or Quote)

woody with a view - 8-4-2010 at 04:03 PM

click reply and there's no browse.....

Russ - 8-4-2010 at 04:19 PM

Here ya go. I'd like to see your newest toy.
Hey I don't have a browse either! ! ! ! and I'm signed in:
I'll post this any way through PhotoBucket. But I know Woody already knows how to play.

[Edited on 8-4-2010 by Russ]

woody with a view - 8-4-2010 at 04:22 PM

my work computer wont allow me to access fotobucket.

Russ - 8-4-2010 at 04:25 PM

I think I figured it out. "Baja Miscellaneous" doesn't allow you to add a photo?

DENNIS - 8-4-2010 at 04:57 PM

Could you just draw a little picture of it? :yes:

irenemm - 8-4-2010 at 05:08 PM

So if good things are at the end of a bad road I guess we won't be grading ours any more.
Remember woody with a view IT'S ABOUT THE BED at the end of the day.
If it rattles when your going down the road so your in the truck. take plenty of duct tape.
Enjoy your new adventure.
having fun is what it is all about.
Irene

Russ - 8-4-2010 at 06:33 PM

I found the NEW 2010 Baja Model. Only $15k plus change. I like the dual axles.

Udo - 8-4-2010 at 06:45 PM

And you earlier thought that $7K was very expensive! :spingrin:

$15K for a pop-up trailer? :?:

I think you may mean $1.5K, huh :?:

Plus another $1,200 for solar...but remember...surfboard racks block the sunlight. :lol:

[Edited on 8-5-2010 by Udo]

DENNIS - 8-4-2010 at 07:43 PM

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Originally posted by Udo

I think you may mean $1.5K, huh :?:

That would cover the tax and license....maybe. :light:

woody with a view - 8-5-2010 at 03:55 PM

anyways..... i love it. yer just gonna have to wait until oct for pics when we go to BA for the big fish and keep our fingers crossed for a hurricane swell.......

The Sculpin - 8-5-2010 at 07:43 PM

Woody!! So glad you got a TT. That's all I used and we went everywhere in that thing! OK, you didn't ask for it, but here are a few tips - you probably know them already.
1. The axle is probably mounted on top of the springs. Flip it over and mount the springs on top of the axle. That will give you some good clearance right off the bat.
2. Spare tires are ridiculously hard to find at our average llantera - you will need your spare, and bring 2 more tires just in case.
3. Never fill the water tank (if oyu have one). A long trip on a dirt road will tear it off it's mounts and you'll end up with a crushing ball loose in your trailer. Same goes for septic - drain it before you leave.
4. To the extent you can, replace all screws with bolts and locking nuts. For the ones you can't, bring extras 'cuz they have a way of coming loose on the road.
5. Bring an extra set of axle bearings and axle grease. It's very possible to bend the axle on a rough road, which then increases the heat on the spindle and bends it, then disintegrates.
6. Bring plywood pieces, say 3'Wx5'L. It will help if you have to drag the trailer in sand or mud, and you can prop it up on the wind side of the trailer to keep the wind from rushing under the tent.
7. Get some good quality foam and use it to plug every entry point to the trailer - the electric plug, the water plug, any drains, the heater ducts - this is to prevent the damn moon dust from getting in while driving. There's nothing worse than pulling a pot out of the drawer and having a few tablespoons of the finest dust just float in the air in front of you!

I have a gazzilion other things that go with a gazzilion stories, but this should be enough to get you started on your own stories!

Sunman - 8-6-2010 at 01:10 AM

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Originally posted by The Sculpin
4. To the extent you can, replace all screws with bolts and locking nuts. For the ones you can't, bring extras 'cuz they have a way of coming loose on the road.

...Or for hex head wood screws typically found in joints with "L" brackets and in cabinetry, take a few out before hand now and buy a box with over sized thread, that way when they rattle out the larger size will bite better when you replace them. You probably will never need to do it again.

woody with a view - 8-6-2010 at 05:02 AM

thanks for the ideas! i have two mounted spares and an extra tire. the axle trick sounds good and the screws and dust control (is that possible?) and the 5 gal water tank goes in the truck.....

Keri - 8-6-2010 at 06:51 AM

Hi Woody, Found this here in Punta Banda newsletter,k We have a 1989 Jayco popup tent trailer for sale, good condition, $1750.00 or best offer. Phone 154-3175 or email us to view.... Sonya & Mac ( Sorry didn't see you already found it. maybe someone else would like this,k

[Edited on 8-6-2010 by Keri]

woody with a view - 8-6-2010 at 08:12 PM

thanks Keri.

i'm installing 2' square carpet "tiles" that are left over from my current Multi- Battallion HQ buildings in 29 Palms. they look really good going in "basket weave style" over the 1988 era vinyl floor.....

[Edited on 8-7-2010 by woody with a view]

DENNIS - 8-6-2010 at 08:36 PM

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Originally posted by Keri
Hi Woody, Found this here in Punta Banda newsletter,k We have a 1989 Jayco popup tent trailer for sale, good condition, $1750.00 or best offer. Phone 154-3175 or email us to view.... Sonya & Mac ( Sorry didn't see you already found it. maybe someone else would like this,k

It was taken off the market.

Sallysouth - 12-25-2010 at 10:19 PM

When I login to BN I have an old post(really old)show from todays posts.I think I need some help here.Can't seem to get rid of it.Have gone to my control page , etc.Thanks in advance and Feliz Cumpleanos to all!

BajaNomad - 12-26-2010 at 12:48 AM

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Originally posted by Sallysouth
When I login to BN I have an old post(really old)show from todays posts.I think I need some help here.Can't seem to get rid of it.Have gone to my control page , etc.Thanks in advance and Feliz Cumpleanos to all!

woody with a view - 12-26-2010 at 08:29 AM

i'm flattered. of all of the old posts you chose mine?

:spingrin:

sanquintinsince73 - 12-27-2010 at 09:35 AM

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Originally posted by woody with a view
i'm flattered. of all of the old posts you chose mine?

:spingrin:

Maybe she wants some left-over duck??

Sallysouth - 12-27-2010 at 08:22 PM

I click on Bajanomad and am sent straight to this post.I scroll to the bottom and click on arrows to continue with todays posts and then get the list.It's probably pretty simple but I have yet top figure it out.And yes, I would love some LO duck, thank you! :yes:

woody with a view - 12-28-2010 at 06:36 AM

there wasn't even a wing left over.....

i gotta go upscale goose next year! :lol: