Lmans77
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Oct 28, 2011
So we bought a pop up about last March, and apparently it wasn't as well taken care of as we thought OR we are just super unlucky. Took several trips and all seemed very well, no soft spots, etc. Then we went to Panama City in August. While in Panama City, the plastic cover that covered where you put the crank in to crank the roof broke off leaving an open hole. Otherwise, all was well. But then we had to drive back to Houston early because of Harvey. DH is a police officer and was ordered to report ahead of the storm. We drove back through feeder bands as the storm approached. When we got home, DH stored it at our lot. We normally cover it with a cover, but it was pouring so bad he just parked it uncovered.
Our next trip wasn't until a few weeks ago. Took it to a local park and opened it up. Noticed along the back vertical wall underneath the back bunk was totally soft. Last weekend we took it to my parents where my Dad has a big shop and space to work. We pulled the vinyl off that "wall" and it was totally wet and rotten. Looks awful. We didn't start fixing it yet so that we can decide what we want to do. I don't know if the damage was there when we bought it (that soft spot on the wall wasn't soft then) or this all came about because of driving through Harvey and it forced water in. Looks like the water may be coming in underneath the bunk end.
So the question is do we fix it or get rid of it? My DH really doesn't like messing with fixing up old stuff. He always wanted a new trailer, and the decision to start with a used PUP was my idea. He has an offer from an RV wholesaler right now that seems to be a really good deal and they're giving us a decent amount on the PUP without fixing it. The new unit would be a 2018 Rockwood Mini Lite 2509s.
UGH, I'm torn. I'm the tight one. We 'can' afford it but ugh. I'm just kinda disgusted with RV ownership and camping in general right now. DH is arguing that we can do Disney (which is more my thing than his although he does love it) and just camp in general for our vacations. Where we would be saving money is not doing cruises (we would cancel the one we have planned for next August), all inclusives, or the other vacations that we have been doing.
Any advice or commiserations? I know upgrading to a full size has the benefits of space, storage, easier set up and tear down. Cons are cost and towing and MPG. Our TV is a 2017 F150 3.5L ecoboost with a max tow package so we should be good there.
Other suggestions on other good TT? DH is pretty set on the Rockwood. We like the Murphy bed and the fact that its only 26'. But I'm willing to look. Want something good quality that will last us -or at least until I can afford an Airstream or my Dad wills me his 2017 Airstream. LOL We have 2 kids - ages 10 and almost 8.
Sorry for the loooong post! I just needed to vent and I trust Disney people. ha!
Our next trip wasn't until a few weeks ago. Took it to a local park and opened it up. Noticed along the back vertical wall underneath the back bunk was totally soft. Last weekend we took it to my parents where my Dad has a big shop and space to work. We pulled the vinyl off that "wall" and it was totally wet and rotten. Looks awful. We didn't start fixing it yet so that we can decide what we want to do. I don't know if the damage was there when we bought it (that soft spot on the wall wasn't soft then) or this all came about because of driving through Harvey and it forced water in. Looks like the water may be coming in underneath the bunk end.
So the question is do we fix it or get rid of it? My DH really doesn't like messing with fixing up old stuff. He always wanted a new trailer, and the decision to start with a used PUP was my idea. He has an offer from an RV wholesaler right now that seems to be a really good deal and they're giving us a decent amount on the PUP without fixing it. The new unit would be a 2018 Rockwood Mini Lite 2509s.
UGH, I'm torn. I'm the tight one. We 'can' afford it but ugh. I'm just kinda disgusted with RV ownership and camping in general right now. DH is arguing that we can do Disney (which is more my thing than his although he does love it) and just camp in general for our vacations. Where we would be saving money is not doing cruises (we would cancel the one we have planned for next August), all inclusives, or the other vacations that we have been doing.
Any advice or commiserations? I know upgrading to a full size has the benefits of space, storage, easier set up and tear down. Cons are cost and towing and MPG. Our TV is a 2017 F150 3.5L ecoboost with a max tow package so we should be good there.
Other suggestions on other good TT? DH is pretty set on the Rockwood. We like the Murphy bed and the fact that its only 26'. But I'm willing to look. Want something good quality that will last us -or at least until I can afford an Airstream or my Dad wills me his 2017 Airstream. LOL We have 2 kids - ages 10 and almost 8.
Sorry for the loooong post! I just needed to vent and I trust Disney people. ha!