CanvasCampers - Forum: New and Pre-Purchase https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/ Simple:Press Version 6.11.14 frankvanw1 on HTT bed supports versus cables? https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/htt-bed-supports-versus-cables/#p37746 New and Pre-Purchase https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/htt-bed-supports-versus-cables/#p37746 My hybrid has the cables with the vinyl mostly attached.

cable supports started to be used about 2007.

 

Most bunks are rated 1,000 lbs.

Good luck and happy camping.

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2019 18:24:45 -0400 S.I.N.K.Camper on HTT bed supports versus cables? https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/htt-bed-supports-versus-cables/#p37501 New and Pre-Purchase https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/htt-bed-supports-versus-cables/#p37501 Does anyone have experience with hybrid beds, going from the type with the metal supports to the kind with just cables and no supports? 

Is there a difference in weight limit?

Is one easier to pack up?

With the cables, is the canvas always already attached or it is just sometimes attached?

Is there a certain year they started doing this?

 

Thanks in advance!

]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2018 10:08:42 -0400 CampingPhil on single to double axle experiences? https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/single-to-double-axle-experiences/#p37465 New and Pre-Purchase https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/single-to-double-axle-experiences/#p37465 Personal opinions and general observations:

Pros:

  1. Better stability at highway speeds
  2. A flat tire is not as dangerous as you still have other tires in use
  3. More safety since you have brakes on 4 wheels instead of 2
  4. Less prone to sway
  5. You track straighter in a side wind and less likely to bounce
  6. Can handle a heavier payload
  7. Generally tandem axles are farther back on the trailer, so backing up is much easier.

Cons:

  1. Trailer will cost more
  2. Trailer will weigh more
  3. Fuel consumption will be higher due to more weight
  4. Higher maintenance costs as you have 4 wheels to maintain
  5. Much more important to tow level so tires wear evenly
]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2018 12:41:48 -0400 S.I.N.K.Camper on single to double axle experiences? https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/single-to-double-axle-experiences/#p37464 New and Pre-Purchase https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/single-to-double-axle-experiences/#p37464 What are some pro's/cons to going from a single axle to a double axle, besides the increased cost of turnpike fees, double the tires, and the need for more leveling blocks?

]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:40:33 -0400 JoeCamper on How to setup a popup camper https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/how-to-setup-a-popup-camper/#p36857 New and Pre-Purchase https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/how-to-setup-a-popup-camper/#p36857

]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2018 13:03:28 -0500 ImDavid on woohoo, the madness is slowly beginning https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/woohoo-the-madness-is-slowly-beginning/#p36437 New and Pre-Purchase https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/woohoo-the-madness-is-slowly-beginning/#p36437 No but you know what they emailed me and wanted me to write a review, so I did. admitadly it wasn't favorable, but it was honest and surprise surprise they didn't post it. apparently that is what they do, go look nothing negative all positive hmmmmm very odd lol.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:11:54 -0400 chiefbowes on woohoo, the madness is slowly beginning https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/woohoo-the-madness-is-slowly-beginning/#p36427 New and Pre-Purchase https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/woohoo-the-madness-is-slowly-beginning/#p36427 Things happen when its time. So don't rush into the first one. :chief:

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2017 03:26:54 -0400 xvz12 on woohoo, the madness is slowly beginning https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/woohoo-the-madness-is-slowly-beginning/#p36414 New and Pre-Purchase https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/woohoo-the-madness-is-slowly-beginning/#p36414 Don't dispair, & keep your eyes open, this is the time of year for the deals to happen, as many people will decide to sell, rather than pay a storage fee all winter. ;D

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:36:30 -0400 ImDavid on woohoo, the madness is slowly beginning https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/woohoo-the-madness-is-slowly-beginning/#p36406 New and Pre-Purchase https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/woohoo-the-madness-is-slowly-beginning/#p36406 buy a tv the wife will be happy with. CHECK
purchase a hitch and wire harness  online from etrailer CHECK
receive hitch dinged and scratched up because they opted not to box it CHECK
call etrailer regarding the wireing harness to find out they "shrink wrapped" it to the bumper that was not packaged CHECK
wait for another week while a new harness is shipped out CHECK
Now to put the wiring on that will be easy and keep looking for a tt or pup. I am spending under 2000.00 and so far I haven't been able to find anything that hasn't leaked or is isn't ripped apart. but I'm getting closer lol

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2017 20:54:13 -0400 ImDavid on what type should i get?? https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/what-type-should-i-get/#p36360 New and Pre-Purchase https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/what-type-should-i-get/#p36360 thank you. I wasn't trying to encourage a brand war. Thanks for your advice

]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2017 22:58:15 -0400 chiefbowes on what type should i get?? https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/what-type-should-i-get/#p36333 New and Pre-Purchase https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/what-type-should-i-get/#p36333 I wont start the argument of brands. Just look for a unit that is in the best shape for your dollar. Take your repair skill level in factor with repairs. There is years of knowledge on this sight to give you guidance in repairs.  Do your best to look for water damage as it is your worst enemy.
  Make them put it up and take it down while your there. Try all the appliances.  Ask Questions both form the owner and here.  :chief:

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2017 05:31:31 -0400 ImDavid on what type should i get?? https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/what-type-should-i-get/#p36331 New and Pre-Purchase https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/what-type-should-i-get/#p36331 Hello folks, ok, I like to do my homework prior to making a "big" purchase (this is big for me lol) I have been reading thru the forums looking at ideas and whatnot, but I think I am getting ahead of myself. so I thought I would come here and ask you your thoughts.
I will be using the tent trailer or pop up by myself for the most part, for one week during the summer and then some occasion weekend jaunts with the wife. I would like to have a stove, fridge and ac. having said that I could just go out and purchase a stand alone ac unit that vents outside, but if the pup has one that's money saved. I would like a place where a couple of friends could come in and hang out play cards that sort of thing if possible. A screenend in porch would be desirable. I'm not real crazy about having the toilet inside especially near bed or food, my thought is (and this is where the screen porch comes into play) is putting a privacy tent outside the pup with a portapottie (looking for suggestions and recommendations here as well). I will be housing this in my garage which has a 8x17 space. this will be my winter project should I need or want to do anything (been looking at mods, such as painting cupboards updating cushions and what not and laying down laminate flooring) as needed, but I don't want to go overboard into debt. Honestly I'm starting with 1300 currently and over the course of the next month or so will have around 2000 to put towards my new pup.
So with all that in mind I am asking your opinions, what are the good pups vs the bad pups. please feel free to throw as much info at me as you wish knowledge is key in making decisions
Thank You

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2017 22:39:10 -0400 CampingPhil on Fleetwood Coleman Tongue Weight VS Other Brands https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/fleetwood-coleman-tongue-weight-vs-other-brands/#p35699 New and Pre-Purchase https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/fleetwood-coleman-tongue-weight-vs-other-brands/#p35699 If you are at the low side of the 10% then you HAVE to have a sway bar, not matter what the weight. In the 10% - 15% tongue weight category, then sway control would be determined by gross weight of the trailer.

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 09:15:14 -0400 ThatGTI on Fleetwood Coleman Tongue Weight VS Other Brands https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/fleetwood-coleman-tongue-weight-vs-other-brands/#p35698 New and Pre-Purchase https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/fleetwood-coleman-tongue-weight-vs-other-brands/#p35698 Alright, that's what I was wondering. So even for some of the smaller ones they are under that 10% ratio (again that's published numbers). If it ended up being measured and those weights were accurate, would it be unsafe to tow it that way? I could see how one or a few manufacturers would list low tongue weight ratings in order to make it look more attainable for people's tow vehicles, but there is a large number of trailers among various manufactures that list tongue rating under 10% of the unloaded vehicle weight. Are manufacturers just expecting you to have accessories and or gear loaded in the trailer that increases the tongue weight and brings it closer to that ideal ratio?

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 08:47:35 -0400 CampingPhil on Fleetwood Coleman Tongue Weight VS Other Brands https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/fleetwood-coleman-tongue-weight-vs-other-brands/#p35697 New and Pre-Purchase https://canvascampers.com/forum/new-and-pre-purchase/fleetwood-coleman-tongue-weight-vs-other-brands/#p35697 Tongue weight is a function of loading and weight distribution within the unit. That being said the industry standard for ANYTHING tow-able says that in order to have adequate towing control of a unit that a minimum of 10% of the weight has to be on the tongue - so I think those numbers are very very suspect.

Since the range can be 10-15% most max weight calculations are based on 12.5%. This becomes really critical when you are getting close to the "payload" amount. The amount of weight you tow vehicle is with vehicle, passengers, fuel, baggage and tongue weight.

In my humble opinion, I think those numbers are marketing numbers only. I think you have to weight it or as a minimum have a dealer prove it. (They all have tongue weight scales.

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