pop up camper question

[JohnS]

The wife and I are looking at buying a 1999 coleman niagra pop up camper it has a few issues but the main one I'm worried about is that one of the cables has broken so one corner will not raise up you have to physically raise it yourself and brace it up. My question to you the all knowing green screen is this, has anyone had this happen to them and how hard is it to fix for someone that's pretty mechanically inclined. I think the trailer would be great to use for awhile until I could afford a fullsize camper. But that worries me alittle and don't want to have to rig it everytime we took it out. So what ye oh great green screen. Can it be done or run for the hills? Thanks for the help!

[miket]

Wish I could help. Bump for you.

[parkchief100]

I have always been told that it is a fairly easy fix. I have limited mechanical skills so I never attempted. Good Luck!

[JohnS]

anybody else?? parkcheif have you ever had to have one fixed? if so would you mind letting me know how much it set you back

[Daddy Rabbit]

Our cable broke on ours. It wasnt far from the winch. I just clamped them together and was good to go

[JohnS]

This one is broken in the front lift arm of the trailer and the winch is in the back

[Oleman]

Go to a camper business who sells the camper and ask questions. Most times the parts/repair department will advise.

[JohnS]

Coleman no longer makes this camper to my knowledge so my wife is going to call around tomorrow and see if she can get some prices. Looks like I need to work more overtime if we end up gettin this thing

[lsmith]

The cables are cheap. Fixing them inside the lift arm is a little challenging but you can do it. I replaced two of mine a few months ago. Took a couple hours. Look on the net for instructions specific to your model. Would of been faster but I had no help. Get you a helper and its no big deal.

[basscast]

The cables are cheap. Fixing them inside the lift arm is a little challenging but you can do it. I replaced two of mine a few months ago. Took a couple hours. Look on the net for instructions specific to your model. Would of been faster but I had no help. Get you a helper and its no big deal.

This, i've done a couple also. It can be a bit of a pain but not bad, once you understand how the cable routes and operates it's just getting to everything.

[flywise]

I have heard it is much easier than it used to be.
this video is not a how to on how to fix the cable but might come in handy in locating the central area to start.
Hope it helps a little.
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[westguy76]

try looking at these two forums, tons of knowledgable guys on there to answer your questions.

https://www.popupexplorer.com

https://www.pupupportal.com

[careybirdwell]

A little time consuming but fairly easy, sometime its hard to get your cables routed. (Some Pop Up run their cables through tubing.) Just remember to document which cable goes where and you should be fine. Take some 2x4 and prop up the top, so it won't fall.

[DepotDan]

While looking at buying a used popup I keep finding posting about coleman and the ABS roofs. I decided it was not worth it to worry about this issue so I bought another brand. Please google coleman popup ABS roof problems, before buying, then you make the decesion that is right for your family. Goodluck

[JohnS]

The cables are cheap. Fixing them inside the lift arm is a little challenging but you can do it. I replaced two of mine a few months ago. Took a couple hours. Look on the net for instructions specific to your model. Would of been faster but I had no help. Get you a helper and its no big deal.

Is that an offer to be my helper???? Lol