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Forum: Campfire Chat 04-15-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,302
Posted By yooperfan
Saturday morning, I pulled our pup out of...

Saturday morning, I pulled our pup out of storage, took it home, set it up, aired it out, and a few hours later, sold it.
Today, I replaced the roof vent crank gear and then delivered the pup to...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 04-15-2014, 09:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,595
Posted By yooperfan
I went to the nearest RV dealer and found a new...

I went to the nearest RV dealer and found a new gear assembly for less than $12. It was easy to replace in just a few minutes, which is about how long it took to sell the camper.
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-30-2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,003
Posted By yooperfan
BTDT, then I woke up. The answer is NO.

BTDT, then I woke up. The answer is NO.
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-30-2014, 05:50 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,302
Posted By yooperfan
I forgot to post the fact that I pushed the snow...

I forgot to post the fact that I pushed the snow off my pup a few times during the winter. Snow season is finally over, so I'll be pulling it out from behind my parent's shed soon, and putting it up...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-11-2014, 05:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,410
Posted By yooperfan
Our pup is parked in my parent's back yard, 25...

Our pup is parked in my parent's back yard, 25 miles away, for the winter. I visit them when I can and clear the snow buildup on the roof of the pup. This year has had plenty for our area and I'd...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-09-2014, 02:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,026
Posted By yooperfan
Our first purchase was an '87 1006 pop up, which...

Our first purchase was an '87 1006 pop up, which is almost as small as you can get. The reasons for picking it were many. My 4cyl S-10 wouldn't pull much more than that. Spending $1000 to see if...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-09-2014, 02:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,562
Posted By yooperfan
I saw something (maybe a movie) where people buy...

I saw something (maybe a movie) where people buy a wrecked car cheap just for the VIN tags, then steal an identical car and replace the VIN tags with the ones from the wrecked car. Then they retitle...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 11-24-2013, 03:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,181
Posted By yooperfan
At first, we didn't have an electric heater, so...

At first, we didn't have an electric heater, so the gas heater was used a couple of nights, until it ran out. After that, it made sense to make use of the free electricity with an electric heater. ...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 11-23-2013, 03:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,595
Posted By yooperfan
That is something to consider. I don't really...

That is something to consider. I don't really want to spend much money on it now since it will be for sale in the spring. It served us well this summer, but it was a just a trial run to see if we...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 11-20-2013, 12:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,595
Posted By yooperfan
I did some surfing and found a few options. ...

I did some surfing and found a few options. Thursday, I will probably remove the crank unit and see if I can match it up to what I can find at a store or dealer.
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 11-19-2013, 05:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,595
Posted By yooperfan
roof vent

The roof vent on my '87 pup 1006 popped up while driving on the hiway. I found the small box that the gear is in was missing some rivets on one side and the sidecover was hanging loose. It seems...
Forum: Campfire Chat 11-19-2013, 04:50 AM
Replies: 325
Views: 37,400
Posted By yooperfan
That says a lot considering how deep the outhouse...

That says a lot considering how deep the outhouse pits are.
Forum: Campfire Chat 11-18-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 37,400
Posted By yooperfan
The upper pennisula of Michigan is known as the...

The upper pennisula of Michigan is known as the U.P. The locals are known as Yoopers. Also, there is a band from the town that my dad grew up in in the U.P. called Da Yoopers. I am a fan of the...
Forum: Campfire Chat 11-18-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,302
Posted By yooperfan
Saturday, I pulled the pup to my parent's house...

Saturday, I pulled the pup to my parent's house to store it behind their shed for the winter. As I got up to speed on the hiway, the roof vent lid popped up. I pulled over and cranked it back down,...
Forum: Campfire Chat 10-03-2013, 12:04 AM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,302
Posted By yooperfan
I finished unloading everything out or the pup. ...

I finished unloading everything out or the pup. It's all empty and cleaned and ready for a new owner, just as soon as I find one. We decided to sell it instead of storing it somewhere. Maybe after...
Forum: Campfire Chat 09-09-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,302
Posted By yooperfan
Yesterday, I ended 3 consecutive weekends of...

Yesterday, I ended 3 consecutive weekends of camping at a Yogi Bear campground. The site was uneven and required a lot of work to level the pup, which ended with the door not closing easily. There...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-30-2013, 10:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,375
Posted By yooperfan
It looks like I'll have to wait until next year...

It looks like I'll have to wait until next year to see what it will cost me. I have one full tank for the grill at home and 3 empties. My wife doesn't want to spend her camping trips cooking, so we...
Forum: Campfire Chat 08-30-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,302
Posted By yooperfan
My wife and son returned to the pup for a long...

My wife and son returned to the pup for a long weekend. We have it set up at a campground where it will stay for 3 weekends in a row. I might join them monday morning for a few hours before heading...
Forum: Campfire Chat 08-26-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,302
Posted By yooperfan
I carry various sizes of lumber to use as chocks...

I carry various sizes of lumber to use as chocks and under the tongue jack and I have aftermarket adjustable jack stands. I had to use a 4X4 under one wheel and used a car jack to raise one corner...
Forum: Campfire Chat 08-26-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,302
Posted By yooperfan
We went camping over the weekend. A level site...

We went camping over the weekend. A level site would have made setup a lot easier. I think I have the pup so twisted, the door barely closes. It will stay at that site for 3 weeks. My wife and...
Forum: Campfire Chat 08-15-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,302
Posted By yooperfan
I sadly ended my vacation by bringing my pup home...

I sadly ended my vacation by bringing my pup home tuesday night. I found out a 20# tank doesn't last long with the heater going. I had to borrow a space heater during my trip. After getting home,...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-15-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,109
Posted By yooperfan
I found out that I was showed the wrong way to...

I found out that I was showed the wrong way to attach the sides to the door frame also. After reading on here about others having problems, I knew I was in the same boat. After unzipping the window...
Forum: Campfire Chat 08-11-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,302
Posted By yooperfan
After reading about connecting the canvas to the...

After reading about connecting the canvas to the door frame, I found out I was connecting it wrong on our 1006 pup. I followed the cure and now all is good.
I found out that 2 nights (maybe 3) of...
Forum: Camp Cooking 08-11-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 486
Views: 102,484
Posted By yooperfan
I don't drink it, but my wife does. She has a...

I don't drink it, but my wife does. She has a Kuerig but her favorite way to make it is to stop at Dunkin Donuts.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-05-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,375
Posted By yooperfan
3firetrucks, this may be a stupid question, but...

3firetrucks, this may be a stupid question, but are you factoring in the exchange rate of the US dollar?
BTW, from what I've read, 20# Blue Rhino exchange tanks are only filled to 17# and Amerigas...
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