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Yves - 19 Apr 2005 11:24 GMT

Me and my wife are thinking of getting a Palomino Popup camper (the
Yearling 4100) as our first camper.

What are people's impression of general quality for the Palomino line of
campers?

Thanks.

- Yves

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cmwmlw@yahoo.com - 20 Apr 2005 20:16 GMT

I haven't been impressed with the construction or materials of the ones
I've seen. They appear to be inexpensive, compared to some of the other
manufacturers out their, but it seems that they've had to make some
compromises in order to achieve that.

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Tony Wesley - 21 Apr 2005 03:55 GMT

I have a Palomino Pinto, 1994 model. I believe it's similar to the
Yearling. Since it's 10 years old, I waited before commenting, hoping
that others with experience with newer models would answer your
question.

It's the only pop-up I've ever had, so I can't give a detailed
comparison with other brands.

My impression is that the Palomino, at least on the low end, save some
money by not including as many features. For instance, I have a
two-piece door that is a bit annoying at times. I wanted to save some
money -- in fact, I bought it used -- so it's worked out very well for
me. I will admit to occasionally coveting a nicer pop-up, such as a
Coleman/Fleetwood.

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Yves - 21 Apr 2005 04:29 GMT

Hello,

> My impression is that the Palomino, at least on the low end, save some
> money by not including as many features. For instance, I have a
> two-piece door that is a bit annoying at times. I wanted to save some
> money -- in fact, I bought it used -- so it's worked out very well for
> me. I will admit to occasionally coveting a nicer pop-up, such as a
> Coleman/Fleetwood.

Thanks. That's what I thought. The prices on the Yearlings are very
competative compared to other Pop-ups when comparing floorspace and I
was wondering if there was a "catch" to this.

The model that interests me is the Yearling 4100 ... very roomy and
priced right.

- Yves

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Tony Wesley - 21 Apr 2005 04:58 GMT

> Thanks. That's what I thought. The prices on the Yearlings are very

> competative compared to other Pop-ups when comparing floorspace and I

> was wondering if there was a "catch" to this.

> The model that interests me is the Yearling 4100 ... very roomy and
> priced right.

Looking at the floorplans, mine is much like the Pony 283.

After comparing the travel length and the weight, it appears that the
Pony 283 and the Yearling 4100 have the same box, but the Pony 283
loses interior room due to the trunk. Then the 4100 has longer bunks,
so you get more there as well.

Please let us know what you decide. Especially after you've taken it
out for the shakedown trip.

Happy camping!

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