Viking SP070 7' Camper Purchase.

[Ghetto Johnny]

Hello all.
I'm a recent Truck Camper Convert and came across a good deal on a 1994 Viking SP070 7' Truck Pop Up Camper and am looking for some information on it.
I tried a search and came up flat.
It'a a decent shape Camper but with a few Issues,

One being that the LP Tank Door is missing. The Frame is there but the actual Door is gone. i want to replace or build a new one but I can not find any Info on it. Does anyone know how it was attached? The Frame is there but signs of any hinges or latches except for a threaded nut .

Another issue is the Fridge Doesn't "work" according to the Previous Owner.
it's a Norcold Model 323 3 way Fridge(LP Gas, 12 VDC or 120 VAC). It doesn't com eon on AC or DC but I haven't tried the LP Tank yet.

The Last Issue I have is a Window is missing. I can get replacement Glass but the Trim is missing and I don't k now what to replace it with.
Any Info on this ?
Thanks for any help in advance.
John

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Welcome to the cult.
Just did a quick search.Looks like the Coachman co. that made the campers stopped
making them after 1996.

Also most of the parts used on campers/trailers/RVs are similar.
Like the propane door you might be able to order a new one with the frame and replace the whole thing.

On the fridge maybe just a fuse is blown.

On the window that might be a harder item,to locate but maybe the window
is a standard size camper window so parts might be available.
Frank

 

[Ghetto Johnny]

thank you for the reply.
I'll look into ordering some parts.
any online companies/stores suggestions besides amazon or ebay for camper parts?
The only "Camper Store" I've ever been to is a Camping World. ha ha

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I think finding a door looks easier.A quick look showed a lot of sizes.
The door is on a frame and should just replace the old frame.
It might open a different direction though,like opening up instead of to the left.
It also looks like there are several parts sites to search.
Frank

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

John you might contact Marty at All Terrain Campers about parts.He might be of help.
Great people to work with. They are in Sacramento Ca.
Just search ATC Campers to contact them.
Frank

 

[Vic Harder]

ditto on ATC. Also check our PantherRV..

 

[CougarCouple]

Hello G J
Might try a company like this. If they are not able, ask if they know of a competitor that specializes in older camper windows.
Where I end up is usually not where I started.

Russ



https://www.recpro.com/rv-windows/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItbOMl5WU6wIVkxh9Ch1z9g_EEAMYAyAAEgLGP_D_BwE

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I bet they have a window to fit his needs.
As different as camping equipment is, there
are many parts that are standard.
Frank

 

[Ghetto Johnny]

thank you everyone for your inputs.
the more i dig into this camper the more i see. ha ha
The Window is my main concern right as the recent rain has been more frequent. .
the previous owner had slab of thin wood, silicone and some screws holding together but it still leaked.
the sizing is a bit of the problem. an odd ball just from roughly measuring it.
the window is 2 into one. the left side is a turn out glass louver with a screen and the right originally looks to be a solid glass with some trim which is missing.
i may tackle removing the whole double sided frame and getting a measurement and go from there.
thanks again everyone.
John

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

John what are the measurements of the whole window.

That is the style that FWC/ATC uses in their campers.
Maybe one like that will fit.
Frank

PS My window is 49 1/2" x 21 1/4" approximate/but close.
That's to the trim.

 

[Ghetto Johnny]

Thanks everyone for your inputs.
so I solved some of the issues i found.
I was able to fix the Issue with the Fridge, it now works on all 3 ways( 12VDC, 120VAC and Propane).
Wiring issues of course. ha ha
still on the hunt for a replacement for the Propane Door.
I contacted a local RV Store about a replacement window and the gave me some suggestions and WOW the Price, half the price of the Camper. ha ha
They gave me a general Price but depends on the sizing. I'm going to temporary fix it with a replacement glass till I have time to remove the whole frame for a more exact size.

Now the next Issue/Project is the raising of the roof.
the Camper has a "Heco" Worm Drive Rail System?
The handle that raises the top keeps slipping out and the roof wants to slam shut.
The Previous Owner has installed a couple of holes in the track for a pin so they could raise it a bit, put a pin in, reset the handle and continue to raise it. While lowering it,it want to slam shut.
I have been reading the roof lifting helper shocks thingys Threads.

It seems like an option but the Viking has the Pivot/Hinge rail on the left and right sides not the front and rear.
Anyways, more to come. ha ha
Thanks again