A year with my pop up. Lessons learned
So, I bought my 2003 StarCraft 2406 about a year ago. With how much I was looking forward to finally getting a pop up, I am not really happy with it and will be selling it after my current trip. Here ...
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I'm not trying to be argumentative, but I don't get how a power lift will be better for your back. All the manual ones I've seen have a crank handle.
The support bars for the beds are where most people complain, as they use their backs to lift the bed slightly to get the bars in. If that's the case, a power lift won't really change anything will it?
I'm looking for a new PUP, and I've seen Coachmans that use a cable support for the beds instead of bars underneath. That might help. They also had power lifts.
As for general set up, I used to have a 1976 StarCraft PUP. Set up was 10 min tops and I don't see new ones being worse. I have a really easy to set up 10x20 cabin tent and the PUP was still easier to set up.
You're right about the outside set up. Basically the same set up time and hassle for me regardless of whether it's a trailer or tent. My outdoor kitchen and separate screen tent require the same effort and time regardless.
The support bars for the beds are where most people complain, as they use their backs to lift the bed slightly to get the bars in. If that's the case, a power lift won't really change anything will it?
I'm looking for a new PUP, and I've seen Coachmans that use a cable support for the beds instead of bars underneath. That might help. They also had power lifts.
As for general set up, I used to have a 1976 StarCraft PUP. Set up was 10 min tops and I don't see new ones being worse. I have a really easy to set up 10x20 cabin tent and the PUP was still easier to set up.
You're right about the outside set up. Basically the same set up time and hassle for me regardless of whether it's a trailer or tent. My outdoor kitchen and separate screen tent require the same effort and time regardless.
