We're Baaaack - thanks!, and 2 questions
So we've run the full gamut - have officially owned almost every form of RV plus a converted cargo van; it was the van (think "steel tent" - no kitchen) and the emergence of Covid that drove us to buy...
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I had 2 NorthStar pop-ups including an 800. Also had a TS-1000 with a side awning. The awning was mounted to the side portion of the pop-up roof; it was a Carefree brand with a crank handle.
One thing to look for on a pop-up is the mounting plates at the rear of the top hinges. Have an assistant crank up the top and HOLD it in place so that another can push in the canvas from the outside to inspect these mounting plates. BE CAREFUL that the roof does not come down while inspecting (it could cause injury.)
These plates support of lot of transferred force from the raising of the top and if not maintained and inspected, any moisture at this location can rot the wood (don't ask me how I know this... but it was a PIA to repair.)
One thing to look for on a pop-up is the mounting plates at the rear of the top hinges. Have an assistant crank up the top and HOLD it in place so that another can push in the canvas from the outside to inspect these mounting plates. BE CAREFUL that the roof does not come down while inspecting (it could cause injury.)
These plates support of lot of transferred force from the raising of the top and if not maintained and inspected, any moisture at this location can rot the wood (don't ask me how I know this... but it was a PIA to repair.)
