I'm on the lookout for a Vintage PUP (loosely using the term vintage here, like 60-90s PUP) to pull with MY "ULTIMATE 4 cyl tow vehicle". So, my question is.. who has the oldest PUP still being used? Of course there are budget constraints or else I would just go get a new quicksilver Livin' lite camper.. but i'm going to have to buy a vintage one on the cheap and spend the money making it new again. (Canvas, cushions, tires, brakes, etc) So lets hear about your older pup... brand, year, and pictures if possible :)Thanks!Jeremiah

I am sure there are many old PUPs being used but I wonder how many are "good" old PUPs. When I was looking for a used PUP, most of the ones I found by private owners were pretty sad. I did find a nice Palimino about 10 years ago but even it eventually leaked at the seams and the inner window seams tore when they were zipped up.My wife and I have put a lot of work into keeping it water tight.We now own a TT but I kept the PUP because sometimes it is a better choice for the type of camping we want to do.

Mine is a 2008 Starcraft 14 R/T - great shapeThe only thing wrong with mine is the AWNING Bag has dry rotted away starting a couple of years ago. Have done some quick fixes but this season I am pretty sure it must come off the trailer. The heavy awning material is ok just the bag that holds it all up have its threads going away. BONDEBOND from AR has a good fix for me re-sewing up the threads with a hand sewer kit but I have never tried it yet. His POPUP suffered same fate.My TENT ENDS probably would have suffered the same fate but I have been using 9x12 tarps (POOR MAN GIZMOs) over both ends all neatly folded. Tent ends looks good as new...Roy Ken

We host at a campground. Just last week there was one camping here that was from the 1950's!It only had a fold out bunk on one end. But I have to say, it looked like new! The owner told us that it has been passed down through three generations. They replaced the canvas once.

Ours is a 1997 Dutchmen Duck (entry level). It's getting a little worn, but still going strong. One nice feature it has: it's so basic, there is little to break. :)

Have a 1986 Palomino hardiside in new condition.Bought it four years ago from original owner who only used it a fer times. All outside yellowed plastic has been replaced. Inside is mint.

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RoyB
Explorer II
May 05, 2014
Mine is a 2008 Starcraft 14 R/T - great shape

The only thing wrong with mine is the AWNING Bag has dry rotted away starting a couple of years ago. Have done some quick fixes but this season I am pretty sure it must come off the trailer. The heavy awning material is ok just the bag that holds it all up have its threads going away. BONDEBOND from AR has a good fix for me re-sewing up the threads with a hand sewer kit but I have never tried it yet. His POPUP suffered same fate.

My TENT ENDS probably would have suffered the same fate but I have been using 9x12 tarps (POOR MAN GIZMOs) over both ends all neatly folded. Tent ends looks good as new...

Roy Ken
rbpru
Explorer II
May 05, 2014
I am sure there are many old PUPs being used but I wonder how many are "good" old PUPs. When I was looking for a used PUP, most of the ones I found by private owners were pretty sad.

I did find a nice Palimino about 10 years ago but even it eventually leaked at the seams and the inner window seams tore when they were zipped up.

My wife and I have put a lot of work into keeping it water tight.

We now own a TT but I kept the PUP because sometimes it is a better choice for the type of camping we want to do.

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