PopUpPortal, The Pop Up Camper Community Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:55:26 +0000 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:55:26 +0000 PopUpPortal https://www.popupportal.com/ Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:47:53 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/using-my-propane-help.133805/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/using-my-propane-help.133805/ invalid@example.com (SunnyP1985) SunnyP1985
Using my propane....help!]]> 16 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:44:14 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/1990-2000-starcraft-liftsystem-shelby-5438.119981/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/1990-2000-starcraft-liftsystem-shelby-5438.119981/ invalid@example.com (SpacepiG) SpacepiG but hopefully it can help someone with the same issues i had.

The Starcraft Shelby 5438 lift system have one very weak point. It is an aluminum gear that is reverse threaded onto a hardened shaft. (bad combo)
When you lift the roof the gear tightens against a frictionpad on your locking gear (so the roof won't fall down on you) and when you want to lower the roof it untightens and thus let...

1990-2000 Starcraft liftsystem Shelby 5438]]> 11 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:34:25 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/how-old-is-too-old.133723/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/how-old-is-too-old.133723/ invalid@example.com (02ColemanMom) 02ColemanMom
How old is too old?]]> 23 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 11:29:45 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/is-my-battery-toast.133832/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/is-my-battery-toast.133832/ invalid@example.com (andosfauxtos) andosfauxtos
Is My Battery Toast?]]> 20 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:09:55 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/nu-to-me-97-viking.133845/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/nu-to-me-97-viking.133845/ invalid@example.com (Everett Bartlett) Everett Bartlett My question is when did they move the winch up to the tung, as all the info I have seen, or read says it is in the right rear of the trailer.
It is going to need some work, on the canvas, but the rest looks to be in tolerable shape. (Good deep cleaning)
This unit is one of the ones that has a shower/tolit combo in it.
For the asking price I should be able to do quite a lot to it.]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2021 06:04:01 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/just-joined.133819/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/just-joined.133819/ invalid@example.com (Maria E) Maria E 10 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:58:21 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/repair-or-sell.133840/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/repair-or-sell.133840/ invalid@example.com (WadeDownSouth) WadeDownSouth
If I am moderately good with my hands and can figure it out, is it worth it to rebuild this thing or just get rid of it? My budget for buying one was gonna be $4,000. I dang sure don't want to...

Repair or Sell]]> 5 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:49:30 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/newbie-to-the-pup-forum.133841/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/newbie-to-the-pup-forum.133841/ invalid@example.com (GEORGE JANSON) GEORGE JANSON 5 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 04:19:39 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/2021-fall-rally-andover-pymatuming-state-park.133751/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/2021-fall-rally-andover-pymatuming-state-park.133751/ invalid@example.com (crosbys2008) crosbys2008 21 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 03:20:06 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/is-a-port-a-potty-worth-it.133798/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/is-a-port-a-potty-worth-it.133798/ invalid@example.com (Ratherbecamping) Ratherbecamping
We are new to PUPs and are getting a Rockwood 1940LTD next week. I’ve been doing lots of research here to help buy the necessities but trying to minimize weight wherever I can. We will always be camping in campgrounds that have toilets (at least in the near future). We have 3 boys 6 and under, 1 in diapers. Too be honest I’m a scaredy-cat so walking to bathroom alone at night is my main motivation. I’m sure it would be super convenient with the kids. Once the kids are older I’m...

Is a port-a-potty worth it?]]> 111 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 02:55:30 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/busted-up-2002-coleman-utah.133531/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/busted-up-2002-coleman-utah.133531/ invalid@example.com (Molly G) Molly G
My husband & I purchased a broken/used 2002 Utah off of FB market. We thought that we got it for a steal (but now thinking...

Busted up 2002 Coleman Utah]]> 23 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 02:14:47 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/ridiculous-weather.133660/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/ridiculous-weather.133660/ invalid@example.com (firepit) firepit We are a little better prepared than those poor folks
in Texas,Oklahoma and Arkansas.
What a shock it has to be for those folks.
Stay safe everybody.
Blankets in vehicle..Disposable hand warmers
Full tank of gas etc etc.]]> 21 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 02:12:56 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/inline-fuse-size-between-panel-and-controller.133843/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/inline-fuse-size-between-panel-and-controller.133843/ invalid@example.com (David Branley) David Branley
I hoping someone can give me some quick advice on my solar setup.

I have a 200 watt suitcase from Renogy, and am using a 30 amp charge controller (I bought large so i can add panels in future).

My question is if i still need an inline fuse between the panels and charge controller, and if so what size.

Thanks for your support!]]> 2 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 01:43:00 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/help-please.133844/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/help-please.133844/ invalid@example.com (Fishman1) Fishman1
Help Please]]> 2 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 01:11:59 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/12v-usb-ports.133822/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/12v-usb-ports.133822/ invalid@example.com (andosfauxtos) andosfauxtos
12v USB Ports]]> 18 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:43:06 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/2008-fleetwood-niagara-toilet-plumbing-pex.133814/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/2008-fleetwood-niagara-toilet-plumbing-pex.133814/ invalid@example.com (Triplejackinga) Triplejackinga Putting it back together, the threaded inlet coupling from the PEX came out of the end of the PEX. Seems half of the part that goes down into the PEX has broken off, and I can't seem to get it out.
I have a PEX crimp set, and some PEX, so I could just replace that section of PEX, but I can't find a way to access it. The last picture shows the pex between the shower and the Dinette slideout.
It exits...

2008 Fleetwood Niagara Toilet Plumbing / PEX]]> 6 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:37:53 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/my-first-popup.133838/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/my-first-popup.133838/ invalid@example.com (Rockwoodrehab93) Rockwoodrehab93 I just got my first popup, 1993 rockwood xl 1280. Definitely going to need some updating and repairs. The popup will fit our family of 4 well. It will be towed by a 2015 Dodge Durango or a 2020 ram 1500 when we leave the boat at home. Eager to join this community.]]> 6 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:33:19 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/do-i-need-to-drain-the-water-heater-if-i-don%E2%80%99t-use-it.133826/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/do-i-need-to-drain-the-water-heater-if-i-don%E2%80%99t-use-it.133826/ invalid@example.com (Elplat421) Elplat421
Last year I bought a 93 Skamper 240 C.

I have no idea if the water heater works and never really wanted to dig into it. I figured we are camping and don’t really need hot water for the single sink.

At any rate. I want to know should I still worry about it freezing if we don’t use it? Does water fill the tank or any part of the water heater even if I don’t turn it on?

All comments welcome and appreciated!]]> 20 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:32:25 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/jump-starter-for-newbies.133830/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/jump-starter-for-newbies.133830/ invalid@example.com (Dingit) Dingit
Any general opinions on the usefulness of these things? Or recommendations?

I want something that will:
1. start my TV when the batteries die and I'm nowhere
2. charge gadgets when I'm home and the power is out
3. ?

This one seems like it would work and appears to be well-regarded by truck owners (and can be found for less than the MRSP ): https://no.co/gb150 If...

Jump starter for newbies]]> 14 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:20:40 +0000 https://www.popupportal.com/threads/propane-fridge-ignition.133746/ https://www.popupportal.com/threads/propane-fridge-ignition.133746/ invalid@example.com (Jrv07) Jrv07 4