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Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 11-14-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,220
Posted By MrT61
WOW! Thanks so much for the awesome info Pat. ...

WOW! Thanks so much for the awesome info Pat. We are still making plans to visit Yellowstone but there is one minor change - we now have TWO RV’s. 1. Our 2005 pop up that we purchased last...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-09-2019, 12:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,911
Posted By MrT61
Are there any QUALITY travel trailers out there?

My wife and I are proud owners of a 2008 Coachmen Clipper Classic 1285st pop-up camper. Our first and we LOVE it. But we realize at our age the day will come when we will need to trade up to a hard...
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 08-22-2019, 07:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 756
Posted By MrT61
Thanks for the info and suggestions everyone.

Thanks for the info and suggestions everyone.
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 08-20-2019, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,040
Posted By MrT61
Got it done. Thanks again. 257534

Got it done. Thanks again. 257534
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 08-20-2019, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,665
Posted By MrT61
Sorry for duplicate pictures.

Sorry for duplicate pictures.
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 08-20-2019, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,665
Posted By MrT61
Our Coachmen Clipper 1285st is one of the largest...

Our Coachmen Clipper 1285st is one of the largest they made. Dinette actually slides out and makes a full size bed. It sleeps 8. So that gives you idea of how big. I watched some YouTube and saw...
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 08-20-2019, 07:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,075
Posted By MrT61
Thanks for everyone’s comments. I am now the...

Thanks for everyone’s comments. I am now the proud owner of a Predator 3200 Super Quiet inverter generator! Plan on using it this weekend for our first boondocking trip!
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 08-19-2019, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,075
Posted By MrT61
Generator review for Predator 3500 watt ?

Looking at buying a Predator 3500 super quiet inverter generator and wanting to know what everyone thinks about them. Harbor Freight shows a sale for $799 right now. Thoughts?
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 08-18-2019, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 756
Posted By MrT61
Pop up buckle needs new screws but...

Our pop up roof buckles down on all four corners when “closed”. The two buckles on the “door” side have newer/larger screws in the side of the top. The two on the other side are loose and cannot be...
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 08-17-2019, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,040
Posted By MrT61
Question: Aluminum angle iron and steel...

Question: Aluminum angle iron and steel fastening brackets? Or all aluminum or all steel?
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 08-17-2019, 06:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,040
Posted By MrT61
Awesome idea! I will certainly try it. I had...

Awesome idea! I will certainly try it. I had to use a large block of wood and two 1x3 boards to create a fulcrum to safety “lift” that “bulge and got out nearly another gallon on water for a...
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 08-16-2019, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,043
Posted By MrT61
Searching for Coachmen Classic 1285st specs sheet

Our Coachmen Clipper 1285st is a 2005. After speaking with Forest River I learned that Coachmen was bought out by Forest River in 2008. And apparently the by out included no information manuals...
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 08-16-2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,040
Posted By MrT61
Ok. So I have a 27 gallon reserve tank. And the...

Ok. So I have a 27 gallon reserve tank. And the weight when full would be approximately 225 lbs. It appears to have only two pipe iron straps across the bottom of it and there’s considerable “sag”...
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 08-14-2019, 08:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,665
Posted By MrT61
Smile An alternative

I did a little research and found an electric drill strong enough to raise our Coachmen pop-up in under 30 seconds. Drill cost just under $100. No regrets at all!
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 08-14-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,220
Posted By MrT61
Lightbulb Yellowstone anyone?

My wife and I are in the early stages of planning a 1600 mile (one way) trip to Yellowstone possibly as early as next June 2020...in our Pop-up Coachmen camper. Preliminary plans appear to include...
Forum: Pop Up, Tent Trailer and Teardrop Topics 08-14-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,040
Posted By MrT61
Reserve water tank capacity?

Hello fellow campers. I recently purchased a 2005 Coachmen Clipper Classic 1285st and can’t find “specs” on it anywhere. Wondering if anyone knows the gallon capacity of the reserve water tank?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-12-2019, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 780
Posted By MrT61
Reserve Tank size?

Recently purchased a 2005 Coachman Clipper 1285ST. Planing on a boondocking trip soon and need to sanitize my reserve water tank. Manual I was able to download says nothing about how much water it...
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-12-2019, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 429
Posted By MrT61
Hello Fellow Travelers!

New to forum. New to RV ownership. Jumped in by purchasing a 2005 Coachmen Clipper 1285ST. In good shape but bringing it up to GREAT shape including new suburban 6 gallon water heater and...
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