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Old 02-17-2015, 03:03 PM   #6 (permalink)
Hersbird
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I was thinking for the pop-up, 2 sections overlapping flat panels that form a peak like on an A frame pop-up camper. I would probably just use soft tent sides rather then the hard sides the factory A frames have.
I do own the camper now, it was $1100 which may be a little high based on book value and the extent of the damage, but I never see these for book value. I did get it popped up and supported inside with 2x4s. Both rear lift cables have ripped the rotted wood out of their mounts and the whole rear upper lip was disintegrated. The lift motor and front cables worked great, I just lifted a little with the motor and then jacked a little inside in the back with a floor jack and post in the back until it was fully lifted. Looks like a heavy snow load combined with a big rooftop a/c partially buckled the roof loosing it's crown and allowing water to pool and leak around the a/c unit and then wet and rot the bottom of the upper clamshell. The entire lower section looks great. Furnace, 3 way fridge, stove, cushions, waterheater, pump, and bathroom, all better then expected for a 1995.
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