Apache pop-up?

[bmwrider75]

Anyone have knowledge about an "Apache" pop-up camper?

One came up for sale locally, I can't find much info online about them. I'm sure the construction is nowhere near FWC standards, but I'd be interested to hear if anyone has seen/used/knows anything about them.

Here's the link for some help with visual ID!

http://kingston.kijiji.ca/c-cars-ve...Pop-Up-Apache-Truck-Camper-W0QQAdIdZ206355908

dc

 

[eugene]

Look at the sunlite rebuild thread here, it looks the same as that, notice the corners of the roof, the location of the propane tank door, etc. I've noticed patterns as I look at them, there are actually less than 1/2 dozen manufacturers who make a couple dozen different brands, so there will be 3-4 brands that are the same.

 

[LimaMikeMike]

It looks really similar to mine. If you decide to check it out check the corners for softness, check that the sealant is in good shape with no voids for water ingress and that the roof and canvas is in ok condition. Any damage is fixable-but it's a lot of work!

The manufacturer of my Suncamper8 was Skamper. I suspect It's a rebadged Skamper 805. Look for a build sheet with the specs on the inside of a cupboard door or in the cupboard pasted to the wall.

 

[bmwrider75]

Thanks guys...I think I'll stick to looking for a FWC!

dc

 

[eugene]

I want an FWC too, I'm hoping to get a little use out of mine until then. I figure the shape mine was in it was headed for the trash, there wasn't much roof structure or rear wall frame left so if I can make it hold together for us for a while and maybe another owner then I've rescued it fro the trash. I'm hoping to get a better fridge next summer then when I can afford an FWC I'll get the shell model and move my fridge and whatever else over.

 

[Jeff Wanamog]

try this

The guy who runs "Wander the West" forum is the best at finding FWC's for sale.
Try this: http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/878/page__st__430

 

[eugene]

I'm starting to wonder, with the amount of $ I'm putting into fixing mine if I shouldn't have just went out and got a loan for a FWC, might have been cheaper

 

[bmwrider75]

stumbled across an '05 Hawk in Florida thanks to that link to "Wander the West". I owe you a beer, Jeff!

Snapped it up right away. It's an '05, loaded with all the options (even AC, though I can't imagine really using that).

Man, I'm excited! Now I just have to figure out how to go get it...
:wings:

dc

 

[LimaMikeMike]

Road trip vacation!:victory: