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Postby **iaccocca** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 5:14 pm

With any luck this is what the Retterer camp will look like. Have to wait for the trade in to clear at Wifey's work so they can sell it to us. Looks promising... I'm excited. :yahoo

Postby **tobyw** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 5:28 pm

Right on, Lee!! I have missed our pop up since the day we gave it to my brother and his family... I'd sure like to find another decent one to tug around when we don't take the motorhome. Maybe flip the springs and slap on some 28" Swampers or something :lol:

Postby **Danny** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:09 pm

Ya Lee, we could put some rockers on it and diamond plate the sides...just in case. What's the width? Will it handle our trails?

Postby **iaccocca** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:17 pm

Danny wrote:Ya Lee, we could put some rockers on it and diamond plate the sides...just in case. What's the width? Will it handle our trails?

It'll handle the same trails as your guys' motor homes. (That is what the wife is telling me.) Of course I could be in the market for a heavier duty rear bumper, this one is already tweaked.

Postby **tobyw** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 5:29 am

iaccocca wrote:It'll handle the same trails as your guys' motor homes.

Postby **toyman2** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:42 am

somewhere, someone has pics of 3 yotas hooked to the front of Jose motorhome rockin the snow :twisted:

Postby **iaccocca** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 1:18 pm

tobyw wrote:
iaccocca wrote:It'll handle the same trails as your guys' motor homes.

I know that spot... Lily Pond bridge, right?

Postby **tobyw** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 6:55 am

iaccocca wrote:I know that spot... Lily Pond bridge, right?

Lee, you're sense of humor is absolutly priceless! When are we going to go out and get stuck, errr, go wheelin again?!

Postby **Danny** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 7:35 am

toyman2 wrote:somewhere, someone has pics of 3 yotas hooked to the front of Jose motorhome rockin the snow

I remember that one....it was a hoot!!! But i think everyone was more interested in hoser being stuck and the recovery than in taking pictures.

Postby **iaccocca** » Sun Aug 07, 2011 10:37 am

tobyw wrote:
iaccocca wrote:I know that spot... Lily Pond bridge, right?

Lee, you're sense of humor is absolutly priceless! When are we going to go out and get stuck, errr, go wheelin again?!

Jeep's in pieces now, but should be made whole by Monday PM (that is if it is the u-joint and not the rear end that is making noise.) If we pick up that trailer
I will be looking at an excuse for a Naches run sooner than later.

Postby **mattawajeep** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 10:08 am

Cool. I really, really need to get started on mine again.

Out of curiosity do you have any idea how much that thing weighs?

Postby **iaccocca** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 11:04 am

mattawajeep wrote:
Out of curiosity do you have any idea how much that thing weighs?

I'd have to double check, but I think it is 1600 lb dry.

Postby **TJDave** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:23 pm

Lee's LJ also has 1000 lbs more towing capacity than our TJ shorties.

Postby **iaccocca** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 6:02 pm

1585 lb dry; 2440 GVWR. Ask me how I know.

:yahoo

Yep, TJ, the LJ is 3600 lb tow rating, I believe. Brake controller coming soon.

Postby **TJDave** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:39 pm

Saweeeeet!! I love tent trailers. I grew up camping with my parents in a old Coleman or Apache or something.

3600 lbs. towing capacity? That's 1600 more than your average TJ. :shock:

Postby **Grumpy** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:42 pm

Gonna put some real wheels and tires on it :wink:

Postby **iaccocca** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 8:50 pm

Grumpy wrote:Gonna put some real wheels and tires on it

Those tires and wheels will get it as far as the campground.

Needs some plumbing work and I'll have to take it to someone to have them eyeball the fridge. The fridge won't work on AC or DC and I don't have propane (yet) to try that. Plumbing I can handle.
Either some real hack has worked on the electrical or Fleetwood / Coleman doesn't know their bottom parts from their arm hinge when it comes to wiring.
But don't get me wrong... it is really quite nice with almost no wear. 2004 Fleetwood Yuma tent trailer with fridge, furnace, freshwater. Sleeps 6 (yeah right, some of those will have to be tiny.) Queen pull out on one end and double on the kids end. Nice awning and all that stuff. I'm a happy camper or soon will be. 8-)

Postby **Don** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 9:24 pm

Congrats Lee! I recently went a similar route! Pop up's rule!

Postby **OldGreen** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:21 am

Very, Very cool!! I'm weighing options currently since Mamma doesn't really like the air mattress/hike to the potty deal. . .

Postby **iaccocca** » Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:18 am

Got battery... got propane.
Fridge works on 12 volt only. I'll try to clean up the propane burner today to see if I can get that elusive blue flame. I think the 110 needs a new element, but I'll try to figure out how to get to the connections to test that.

Furnace works.
Awning stays up in the wind (but so do I watching the awning.)

Postby **iaccocca** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 1:16 pm

iaccocca wrote: Awning stays up in the wind (but so do I watching the awning.)

...or not. :oops:

But, Final Touch will have me back in business on that by next week for just $35.

Postby **Lud** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 10:00 am

Replaced the element in my camper. I didn't have to test it because it came out in 2 pieces. :lol:

I have a tool to remove the old element if you need it.

Postby **iaccocca** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 4:07 pm

Lud wrote:Replaced the element in my camper. I didn't have to test it because it came out in 2 pieces. I have a tool to remove the old element if you need it.

I'll keep that in mind... if I can figure out how to get to the element. Probably have to pull the fridge. :evil:

Postby **Wrench** » Sun Sep 04, 2011 5:55 am

iaccocca wrote:
Lud wrote:Replaced the element in my camper. I didn't have to test it because it came out in 2 pieces. I have a tool to remove the old element if you need it.

I'll keep that in mind... if I can figure out how to get to the element. Probably have to pull the fridge.

If you need a little help or guidance, give me a call. I know a thing or two about RV's...

Postby **iaccocca** » Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:55 am

Wrench wrote:
iaccocca wrote:
Lud wrote:Replaced the element in my camper. I didn't have to test it because it came out in 2 pieces. I have a tool to remove the old element if you need it.

I'll keep that in mind... if I can figure out how to get to the element. Probably have to pull the fridge.

If you need a little help or guidance, give me a call. I know a thing or two about RV's...

Thanks... I got you on speed dial. :lol:

In your experience, do you think I will have to pull the fridge to get to the burner and the 110 element? Works on 12 volt only.

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