a-frame

Hi, Looking for a lighter weight trailer (under 2,000 lbs) to tow with Chevy Blazer with 2.0 4L Turbo engine (stated tow capacity is 3,250 lbs.). In browsing new and used listings on the internet I discovered A-Frames as an option and want to learn more. It's only my wife and I (with an...

Can an air conditioner be put on the roof of an A-frame camper.? I have an old A122 Rockwood and the domestic air conditioner that is under the bed has always been loud and drives my wife bonkers. Is there a new air conditioner? That’s very quiet to replace it if I can’t put a different one on...

Hi All, This post is to share what I learned about repairing a loose external AM- FM aerial antenna where it attaches to the mounting base and how to fix it if this happens to you. I could not find any information on how to repair this after searching the FR forums. My antenna has been getting...

Anybody know the difference in roof weight of the A-frame camper Model A122 as opposed to A215?

I have a folding hard-wall a-frame trailer. It has the front and rear roof panels that rise up, with the torsion bars front and back which are supposed to make the lifting totally easy. And it was easy, when the trailer was new. Over the past four years, the roof panels got heavier and...

I originally posted this question to an old post, Replacing Rear Roof Foam Strip, but did not get a response. So, I thought to start a new thread to learn what you experienced A-Framers have done to safely access and work on the center portion of the roof. What do you use to put across the roof...

I am trying to make an informed decision before hitting the road with my A-frame this year whether I need to use a WDH with my new to me 2015 Chevy 1500 Silverado. It is a crew cab with a short bed 4x4 and has a towing package. I have been using a WDH with a 2018 Toyota Highlander which worked...

Where can I find/order a set of replacement torsion/roof springs for my 2016 A-frame camper?

Well, it finally happened to me. We were scheduled to camp at Oregon Inlet - one of the Cape Hatteras NC National Seashore campgrounds - 10 and 11 April. We arrived Wednesday to 25+ mph winds from the south, with our camper facing north-northwest. When I unlatched the A-frame roof, it lifted...

Good afternoon, everyone. I'm thinking about getting an A-Frame camper like a Rockwood 213HW to replace a popup that's getting hard for me to use with some neurological problems I've been having with my hands. I'm drawn to these because I want something with a small frontal area that I can...

I have a Forest River A-Frame popup T12 DDST that is about 12 years old. We love it. But sometime between June and late August, the roof has become much more difficult to raise. It is a manual lift, i.e, no electric motors. Last year I added a roof rack bar that increased the weight but I...

I have a 2018 A122 A-Frame and have noticed the screws that attach the two hydraulic lift arms to the side of the camper are coming loose. I've been able to screw a few back in but mostly that are stripped and won't stay in. Has anyone experienced this before? I'm wondering if its something...

Shelving cabinet mounts with miniature turnbuckles on pad eyes adjacent to entry.

Please, only people that have/had or personally know people that have an A-frame camper.. Tow vehicle will be a 2015 ram 2500 6.7 cummins diesel. Overkill,,, but its what i have, an A-frame seems it would have some insulation. This is just for one person, maybe 2 in the future. ... I know all...

Hello, I have a 2019 A122 A-Frame and am putting in a new CO/Propane detector. When I purchased the camper used it was missing. Is anyone able to provide a picture of how the wiring connects to the device (its a Safe-T-Alert 25-742 model detector)? Its all underneath the the bench in front...

I've been binge reading this thread, but have not seen this discussed. with galley space at a premium, where do you keep your garbage bag. We either dump the bag overnight or have kept it in the car. I guess we can now store a half full bag in the front storage container overnight. But what to...

I have a 2018 Classic Forest River 12 RBST Clipper A-Frame (Hard Sided) My bungee"s that are located on the exterior to keep both sides of the roof together while opening and closing are worn I want to replace them. The bungee is about 24 inch's long the only end I have taken the rivets off are...

My igniter went out last year. I've been lighting my stove with a match but would love to replace the three burner stove igniter myself if possible.

Hi All, Sorry in advance for the long winded post. Just picked up our 2020 2104s that we bought in November and the dealer stored for us over the winter. They installed a Blue Ox Track Pro WD hitch. I had to remove a bracket to access the wheel nut torque decal (which had nothing on it and was...

You can't always choose the weather when you have to raise or lower the roof. Doing so on a windy day can be a nightmare. After having one of my bungees ripped out last year when raising the roof on a windy day and almost losing the roof panel completely, here's my procedure for dealing with...

My first post here. We purchased a 2015 A122S in 2021. Eventually we found that all three skylights have the commonly reported cracks in the corners. Two of them leaked. White 4" Eternabond tape had been applied , but the cracked corners were still exposed. I decided to replace them with Lexan...

Hello Everyone Greetings on this nice President's Day to our southern brothers and sisters and a Family Holiday celebration for the rest of us up north. My wife has been retired 4 years now and (unbelievably) I'm going into my third year, work asked early and I agreed . . . New to...

Hello everyone. My wife and I bought a 2019 Forest River A212 HW a couple of years ago now. We really enjoy it and are looking forward to learning from other members' experiences and knowledge on this forum. I found this group when I was looking for information on the infamous roof linear...

I live in California I recently purchased this unit and I did miss a few issues main thing was the large skylight was leaking and it weaken the side wall that the 2 brackets that hold what I believe it is called a torsion bar spring there is 1 at each corner of the trailer this one starts in the...

I've seen the Camco Wash and Wax recommended for washing the fiberglass but I'm concerned about the bubble windows since it contains quaternary ammonium chloride. I read that ammonia is not good for the bubble windows and it would be really hard to avoid them. Any advice?