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This page last updated on January 13, 2009 containing letters emailed to Pete from August 19th - December 19th.
Looking for a diagram of a lift system? This link to Goshen Stamping (a lift manufacturer) might have the diagram you're looking for on their web site.
Looking for maintenance tips or owner's manuals? Try this link to the Coleman web site.
Looking for instructions on operating, towing and using your popup? Visit our RV Store page.
Looking for state parks or campgrounds? Visit our RV Books page.
I recently bought a 1988 Starcraft Galaxy but lost the exterior door knob while rebuilding the trailer door (water damage). Would a Bargman Door Lock (#L200) be the correct replacement part?
Dear Rich,
I am not sure what model number Bargman lock you will need; but you should be able to measure the cut out in your door and size up the right size handle.
I'm seriously considering replacing the manual winch in my popup with a 12 volt 200 lb winch (power in and out), that I bought from Northern Tool. I already use safety braces by the lift poles just in case. The winch fits nicely in the space of the old manual winch. Any reasons you can think of not to proceed?
Dear Richard,
Not as long as you use some type of switch to keep from putting too much pressure on the cables when it is fully extended to protect you from pulling the braces loose from the sidewall.
I have 1992 Skamper pop-up and my cable has broken and can be seen dangling underneath. I've tried to repair the cable by splicing it together with new cable but it will not go through the channel. I re-routed it around the main channel but only the back will raise when I try to crank it up.
How do I get the channel apart? And how can I go about trying to repair it? I've taken all the visible bolts out.
Dear Kevin,
You shouldn't have to remove the channel. Lift the top and support it. Trace the cable back to where it connects and it should be fairly simple to see how to feed a new cable and connect it.
I have a Viking pop up. At both ends of the pull outs the canvas is getting black spots on the canvas. I believe it to be mold. Any remedies?
Dear Cindy,
You can purchase Mold Control from our RV Store. Call us at: 888-471-9291
I have 1985 Coleman camper with a broken sink faucet. Can I replace it with a regular faucet from a hardware store or where can I find a replacement?
I don't need a lot of pressure, just using it for washing hands.
Dear Jeremy,
You can use a regular faucet if yours does not have a pump on it.
We have a 1999 Jayco Eagle a tree fell on. The left corner lift slightly bent. I tried to put the top down and all post lifts work but that one. What can I do?
Dear Gerald,
Straighten it or replace it.
Colemen will replace my 1996 Bayport's roof under warranty but states I must pay the labor. Do you have any idea what the standard man hours would be for this type of job?
Dear Kim,
Sorry, I don't. But you know if they are doing it at the factory they will have a legitimate labor time.
If the dealer is doing the repair, call a couple more Coleman dealers for an estimate.
We have a 1995 Viking pop-up with a broken lift cable. My husband thinks he can fix it if we knew were to find the cable itself. Do you have any suggestions where we can purchase one?
Dear Trish,
You can get new cable at Home Depot, Lowes or an Ace Hardware.
I have a 84 Coleman Redwood popup. The lift system is making a horrible grinding noise.
It is still lifting. Any suggestion where to start looking for the problem and how to fix it?
Dear R.,
Open it up and see what's binding.
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