As we've looked at Popup truck campers, we see several systems for raising the roof. Many of the older ones have the cantilevered bars with a crank on the inside - I can see a bonus in offering a place to hang wet towels. The '02 Palomino we looked at had an exterior crank, similar to a popup trailer; and this seemed to offer more interior cabinet space. Four Wheel has cantilevers on the ends with a D-handled thing.Is there anything we should be leery of? They all seem like proven systems.

I have a Palomino 1603 with the outside crank,16 turns and it is raised. Never had a problem with it.

Had a Sunlite with an inside crank and loved that thing!! I still miss all the storage space under the bed.

We have an 03 Palomino popup and have not personally had problems but I think this mfg has had failures in the past. I think! I dont't have any proof at hand. Might want to do some research. Again we have not had any trouble and are the third owners

Thanks, everyone. I'm going to assume that I'd notice a "cranky" crank if I encountered one... so I'll continue the search!

On my second pop-up. A SunLite and a NorthStar. Both have the interior crank. Never had a problem with either. The interior lift 'bars' provide a handy place to hang things. Currently I have both a hanging cot 'nightstand' and a hanging camp cupboard. They provide plenty of extra storage and move out of the way when the roof is closed.

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Old_Days
Explorer II
Nov 03, 2014
I have a Palomino 1603 with the outside crank,16 turns and it is raised. Never had a problem with it.
Wanderin_fool
Explorer
Nov 04, 2014
Had a Sunlite with an inside crank and loved that thing!! I still miss all the storage space under the bed.
WVbassmistress
Explorer
Nov 04, 2014
We have an 03 Palomino popup and have not personally had problems but I think this mfg has had failures in the past. I think! I dont't have any proof at hand. Might want to do some research. Again we have not had any trouble and are the third owners
Deb_and_Ed_M
Explorer II
Nov 04, 2014
Thanks, everyone. I'm going to assume that I'd notice a "cranky" crank if I encountered one... so I'll continue the search!
s1214
Explorer
Nov 04, 2014
On my second pop-up. A SunLite and a NorthStar. Both have the interior crank. Never had a problem with either. The interior lift 'bars' provide a handy place to hang things. Currently I have both a hanging cot 'nightstand' and a hanging camp cupboard. They provide plenty of extra storage and move out of the way when the roof is closed.
hedgehopper
Explorer
Nov 04, 2014
Our Phoenix did not have a crank. It used muscle power.
Geewizard
Explorer
Nov 04, 2014
My Outfitter has an inside crank. No problems since 2004.
DemingNM2009
Explorer
Nov 04, 2014
We had a Palomino with an external crank. It was a pain to put down because we had to tuck the canvass in from the outside, especially in the rain. We were camped in a severe thunderstorm and didn't dare go out to put the top down. We now have a Northstar with an internal crank and a fan to suck the canvass in when lowering the top. Much nicer!!!!
Deb_and_Ed_M
Explorer II
Nov 04, 2014
s1214 wrote:
Currently I have both a hanging cot 'nightstand' and a hanging camp cupboard.

Oooh - I have one of those!!! Thanks for the hint!

And it will work perfectly with my JUST-PURCHASED 1995 Palomino Bronco 1200!!! I don't have it home yet - but am already in full-blown "nesting mode"....LOL!!
WVbassmistress
Explorer
Nov 04, 2014
Congrats, Deb!!
Don't you just love doing those little things that make it your own??
Enjoy!