Date:         Fri, 3 Jul 1998 23:36:54 -0230
Reply-To:     Philip Menchions <pbj2003@INFONET.ST-JOHNS.NF.CA>
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From:         Philip Menchions <pbj2003@INFONET.ST-JOHNS.NF.CA>
Subject:      Re: Weight limit of Popup camper.
Comments: To: David Chec <DChec@AOL.COM>
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On Fri, 3 Jul 1998, David Chec wrote:

> Is there a weight limit that a pop up can handle while it is open.  I want to
> put a cargo pod ontop for longer trips.  Also, what weight can the upper bed
> hold in one of these things?  I am a robust guy and may need to sleep up there
> on occasion.  Would I need to put some footings in under the bed so I don't
> end up downstairs?  Thanks again to this ever so helpful list.
>
> DChec
> 84Westy
>
 In my experience the amount of weight you can have on the poptop and
still open it depends on how far to the rear you have the cargo. The
closer to the two hinges at the back the more weight can be raised. this
is very likely an exponential sort of thing. I doubt if anybody will be
able to give you a precise figure. It also depends on your own particular
setup. It would be best to experiment with this in different positions if
possible beforehand.

Phil Menchions
'89 Westy