Got me a popup camper...

[Adam Roby]

It is nearing the end of the season, so the campers are starting to go up for sale.  One in particular popped up just as I was looking at it and I immediately called, and 2 hours later was there having a look in person.  During that 2 hour period another 8 people called, the guy was really surprised but did not schedule any other visits since I was the first to call (someone with integrity maybe?).

It is very much not new.  It is a 1993 Flagstaff with basically nothing fancy inside.  It has the usual two sides that slide out with beds, and a table with benches that also folds down for another bed.  The roof was extremely black when I saw it from grime and dirt, but it was still being used and the PO had just returned from a 10 day camping trip and said it did not leak. 

After cleaning I saw that the roof was nowhere near perfect condition, so I am in the process of patching it up.  Once ready, my friend has offered to let me park this on a spot on the back of his 15 acre lot and stay there as long as I want to.  This should give me an idea if I like the area, and give me a chance to look around for properties for sale.  The popup is intended to be used for camping now, and if I enjoy it for use as a temporary shelter once I buy my land and begin my cabin build.

I am a bit embarrassed to share pictures, especially in the rough shape it is in and considering this is a cabin site, not a camper site.   

[Redoverfarm]

If it has a hard top they make a good caulking material for that.  Not the stuff you get at the Big Box stores.  I got mine a Campers World but have seen it elsewhere.

[Adam Roby]

Paid a visit the camper site... they rip you off.  Can find the same products online for a lot less but takes a while to get here, now they are complaining about one item not being able to ship to Canada for some reason.  Decided to bite the bullet, bought a bunch of the sealant, beutyl tape to replace the dome, and a flex seal top coating.  Just finished working on it, pretty much all day.  First coat of paint applied, finished that at 1:30 AM.  Tired now...

[Adam Roby]

The camper has a power converter built in.  When plugged in it hums... not too loud, but enough to be annoying.  The question is when is the hum a sign that there is immanent danger?  It is located in one of the benches, which converts to a bed and where my daughter will be sleeping this Sunday (we are going on her maiden voyage to test things out).







Anyone ever been around one of these.  I asked over on the camper site 2 days ago but nobody has answered yet... I am guessing it is either completely normal or "run like hell".  Not sure... have nothing to base my assumptions on.

[hpinson]

Give it a good vacuum.  The bearing in the fan might be going?

[Adam Roby]

There is no fan... sounds like it's the transformer.  I know they make some noise... just not sure how much noise they are supposed to make.  Hmmm... maybe I will try to record the sound on my camera and show y'all.

[Tickhill]

Probably the 60Hz hum. Turn devices on one at a time and see if hum changes in tone. Is there a battery that is being charged? If you have a meter, check the DC voltage coming from the converter. Verify your fire extinguisher is ready to use if necessary.

[Adam Roby]

There is no battery connected although the sticker suggests I can connect one.  I noticed yesterday that when turning on a second light, the first one would dim.  I will check if the sound changes at all.  Just now when I went back I noticed the light I left on flickering... hmmm...

I just bought a new 2lb fire extinguisher for this exact reason.  I don't want to take any chances.  It is definitely the 60 Hz hum... will keep an eye on it. 

[johnecash]

If it concerns you ---flip the breaker or unplug it til you have a chance to check it out.
I prefer using LP for the fridge and water heater so I keep mine off anyway.

  -J.C.-

[Adam Roby]

I didn't even know there were breakers in there... thanks for the tip.  That gives me a bit more security.  Too bad turning off the 12V system also turns off the 110V...