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re: What's your camper setup?
Posted on 2/2/17 at 10:16 am to Cool Hand Luke
Posted on 2/2/17 at 10:16 am to Cool Hand Luke
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Started with a pop up but moved to a bigger trailer soon after. We have 2 kids and we like long vacations. Pop up was too small for longer vacations
We are looking at a popup, but will only be taking it to our property on the ouiska chitto for long weekends. It will be for sleeping only. Do you think that would work?
Me, wife, 1 kid (so far, maybe 2-3 total long term)
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Posted on 2/2/17 at 10:40 am to Jj283
quote:
spray on roof with lifetime guarantee.
Tell me more...I was just going to coat mine with a new liquid rubber treatment
Posted on 2/2/17 at 11:40 am to CoachChappy
quote:a decent size pop up would be ideal IMO, it's easy to pull and offers comfortable sleeping (the most important thing, IMO).
We are looking at a popup, but will only be taking it to our property on the ouiska chitto for long weekends. It will be for sleeping only. Do you think that would work?
Me, wife, 1 kid (so far, maybe 2-3 total long term)
I have this one and love it.
This post was edited on 2/2/17 at 11:54 am
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:05 pm to The Dude Abides
That's what we are looking for. We have a cooking station (grill/camp chef) out there and the world is a bathroom. So, sleeping is all it would be for, and I'm tired of setting up a tent.
Do you know the model name or number? Have you had any issues with leaks?
Do you know the model name or number? Have you had any issues with leaks?
This post was edited on 2/2/17 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 2/2/17 at 12:42 pm to CoachChappy
Only down side to a popup IMO would be the toilet situation and also protection from a heavy rain. A small tow behind would be better in that respect but much heavier. Hell my sister in law's popup can be moved by hand if need be.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 1:06 pm to bayoudude
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toilet situation
That's not an issue out at our property.
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protection from a heavy rain
This is a concern. Also, how well do the seals work for bugs. Mosquitoes can be a bitch out there.
I never see myself using the camper anywhere, but at our property.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 8:56 pm to Pepperidge
I'm not an expert, it's a product applied similar to a bedliner. He has some info and videos here. Protek
Posted on 2/3/17 at 1:59 pm to The Dude Abides
Alright, the wife has given me the green light to buy a camper. We are looking for a pup, because that's all we need for where we are going to use it.
Should we go new or used? Any brands to avoid? What questions should I be asking during the buying process? What are common things that break/what should I be looking for if I go used?
Should we go new or used? Any brands to avoid? What questions should I be asking during the buying process? What are common things that break/what should I be looking for if I go used?
Posted on 2/3/17 at 2:12 pm to CoachChappy
Before committing on a pup, I would suggest looking at hybrids. Our first was one and we got it cheap used,
Posted on 2/3/17 at 2:14 pm to AlxTgr
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we got it cheap
Define cheap.
We're going look at a lot next weekend. Can't decide if that's a bad idea and I should just look at ads and side of road.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 2:21 pm to lsugrad35
quote:Too long ago. Significantly less than out 5er and we only paid around 13 for it. I think.
Define cheap.
The used section of large camper places are good. They check them for problems.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 2:23 pm to AlxTgr
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The used section of large camper places are good. They check them for problems.
Awesome I was questioning that. I'm not opposed to used as this will be my first one. I really don't want to drop 20k on one right now. Was also wondering about those hybrids like you posted.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 2:33 pm to lsugrad35
We used the hybrid to determine if we were going to like camping. We did, so we then wanted three things those could not deliver: slide, large shower, and enclosed bed.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 2:34 pm to AlxTgr
I'm interested in something like that, but
1) we will not be using it a ton, so the extra cost of the unit may be a bit more than we want to spend.
2) where we will be using it, we barely spend any time in it. It's going to basically at like tent where I don't have to sleep on the ground and can store stuff.
3) Who are some reputable lot in Louisiana. (preferably Laffy-LC)
1) we will not be using it a ton, so the extra cost of the unit may be a bit more than we want to spend.
2) where we will be using it, we barely spend any time in it. It's going to basically at like tent where I don't have to sleep on the ground and can store stuff.
3) Who are some reputable lot in Louisiana. (preferably Laffy-LC)
Posted on 2/3/17 at 2:45 pm to CoachChappy
Bought our last one from one of those places just North of laffy on I-49. The one that is now a Camping World. Was very pleased.
Posted on 2/3/17 at 6:53 pm to Jj283
any idea of what it runs?
Posted on 2/3/17 at 8:44 pm to Pepperidge
Varies by size. I believe a 30' is around $4500, but I may be wrong.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 12:35 pm to CoachChappy
quote:It's a Viking Epic 1906. I've never had any problems with leaks at all, i do treat the canvas every other year so i'm sure that helps.
Do you know the model name or number? Have you had any issues with leaks?
This post was edited on 2/6/17 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 2/6/17 at 2:20 pm to The Dude Abides
quote:
Viking Epic 1906
If I was a single man I'd have this and a kayak
Unfortunately, I have to get a family house on wheels. Also known as an Alabama Mansion.
Posted on 2/6/17 at 6:29 pm to lsugrad35
A very nice used camper can easily be had for your budget. If you spend 10-15k you can get a really nice RV in excellent condition.
Shop around. Research and dont buy too soon. Someone already said it but if you buy from a large camper place they will know what to look for in order to make sure they dont leak etc.
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Shop around. Research and dont buy too soon. Someone already said it but if you buy from a large camper place they will know what to look for in order to make sure they dont leak etc.
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