So here I am today, cleaning, repairing minors things and in general going over the popup after my last trip. One thing I had to fix was the curtains and the slide out after the curtain got caught in it.
To remove the curtain I had to remove the gray cap on the end of the slider towards the middle of the trailer. Well getting it back on is not so easy I found out since I can't get my fingers or anything behind the railing. So I get smart and unbolt the last wheel guide thinking I can hold the nut on through this hole, no dice. But when I put the wheel back on it appears I caught the green canvas material on the nut on the outside and didn't notice until I raised it today and it ripped a nice 1/2" x 1-1/2 hole in the green canvas material.
So I used two pieces of duct tape to fix it for now. Has anyone else ripped their material and if so how did you fix it?
Today I took out the mattress from the forward bunk. I then replaced it with some nice indoor outdoor carpeting from Lowe's that they mis-priced me on and I saved 30%! Now I can store my reclining chairs, sleeping bags and pillows on the front bunk. Thanks to Heruide for the mod! I also used some carpet tape, double sided. I don't think it really works too well. I'll check it out when I load for my trip next week.
Thanks,
Dave www.SoCalRailFan.com
2006 Jeep Wrangler Umilimited, 2008 Fleetwood Westlake
I have in older days used contact cement and a canvas patch to repair a tear, but now it is hard to find a good contact cement because of enviormental concerns, most seem to be watered down. I think it is still availabe if you can find a outlet that sells to commercial interprizes. Maybe someone else knows, but the old style contact cement worked.
Othertonka
2004 Southwind 32VS
2002 CRV Toad
U. S. Gear Unified brake system
Retired Fire Captain, SFD
I ripped the tent fabric on our PUP (about 6") - had the dealer do the repair and you really have to look to see the tear. Well worth the $125 (I think...)
I took it to Richardson's RV in Sun City (near Perris).
Today I took out the mattress from the forward bunk. I then replaced it with some nice indoor outdoor carpeting from Lowe's that they mis-priced me on and I saved 30%!
That seems to be a common issue with them. I bought a piece of outdoor carpet for a mat at our Lowe's, and they charged me the wrong price also. That was last year!
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