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Looking for feedback on owning/purchasing a pop-up camper....
Posted on 6/11/21 at 6:12 am
Posted on 6/11/21 at 6:12 am
I'm looking around at pop-up campers and want to know more what to look for, what to expect etc. I owned one over 10 years ago so have some awareness but want to learn from others experiences.
Yes, I want pop up for ease of towing, storage in garage, and low entry point (financially). I may consider teardrop type as well, but do like the idea of being able to stand up in a pop-up.
TIA.
Yes, I want pop up for ease of towing, storage in garage, and low entry point (financially). I may consider teardrop type as well, but do like the idea of being able to stand up in a pop-up.
TIA.
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Posted on 6/11/21 at 8:18 am to Tiger in Gatorland
As an owner of an OLD popup, I can tell you I wish I would have saved and got a real camper. But, you hit the nail on the head, i could tow it with a bicycle and it takes up very little space.
But you know what your getting into, and they can be great! Look for water damage to the roof/floor. Obviously check the canvas for holes or bad wear because I believe a new canvas is upwards of $2,000. Go up and down with it a few times to make sure the cable system feels sound. Most importantly ask the people to have the AC running before you show up and make sure it’s cool in there!
But you know what your getting into, and they can be great! Look for water damage to the roof/floor. Obviously check the canvas for holes or bad wear because I believe a new canvas is upwards of $2,000. Go up and down with it a few times to make sure the cable system feels sound. Most importantly ask the people to have the AC running before you show up and make sure it’s cool in there!
Posted on 6/11/21 at 8:22 am to Tiger in Gatorland
We owned one for about a year, and I was looking at some over the past few months to get back in. Anything 5K or under seemed to sell almost immediately.
We love the popup experience, but we opted for smaller travel trailer this time around.
1. Easier to just keep 'ready to go'
2. Less work after we get home getting it ready to just sit for a month.
3. We have a son and a daughter...needed a little different sleeping arrangement.
We love the popup experience, but we opted for smaller travel trailer this time around.
1. Easier to just keep 'ready to go'
2. Less work after we get home getting it ready to just sit for a month.
3. We have a son and a daughter...needed a little different sleeping arrangement.
Posted on 6/11/21 at 8:44 am to Tiger in Gatorland
Years ago before I built on Toledo Bend I bought one to put under a metal canopy.
It is a step up from camping in a tent.
One or two people that understand this it is ok.
Advantage is easy to tow, easy to store, and easy to sell.
It is a step up from camping in a tent.
One or two people that understand this it is ok.
Advantage is easy to tow, easy to store, and easy to sell.
Posted on 6/11/21 at 8:46 am to johnnyrocket
almost impossible to keep warm in cold weather
Posted on 6/11/21 at 9:06 am to Lord_Ford
Good feedback. The canvas will be something I’ll comb over thoroughly. My pop up I had ten years ago had water damage under the roof which was only apparent by looking up into the area where the canvas inserts into the roof.
Def want to feel the a/c running. I wish I could find a model without a stove or sink because I never plan to cook in it honestly and would prefer extra “living” space. A cooler and refrig would be nice and then plan to grill outside.
Appreciate the feedback from everyone.
Def want to feel the a/c running. I wish I could find a model without a stove or sink because I never plan to cook in it honestly and would prefer extra “living” space. A cooler and refrig would be nice and then plan to grill outside.
Appreciate the feedback from everyone.
Posted on 6/11/21 at 9:45 am to Tiger in Gatorland
I've been contemplating getting a 6x12 SA trailer and building it into a mini camper. Lots of good ideas on Youtube on layouts and buildouts. Just haven't pulled the trigger yet. My idea was to build it in a way that I could still use it as a cargo trailer when not being used as a camper. That means using etracks to elevate a queen sized bed to the ceiling in the rear. Cabinets, countertop, sink in the front V nose.
Posted on 6/11/21 at 10:33 am to DeoreDX
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a 6x12 SA trailer
Funny you mention that. Last June 2020, I ordered a “weeroll” - you can google it but it’s a utility trailer as empty shell and you can build it out. It’s June 2021 and he’s still not able to deliver it so I’m getting my deposit returned. Hence now my shift to find a pop up camper.
Link for weeroll if interested Weeroll
Posted on 6/11/21 at 10:42 am to DeoreDX
We have 3 of these in our enclosed trailer(20'x8.5', AC, insulated, etc)that we camp in, they fold up against the walls and stick out only about 5", fold out into a bed, or can fold into a sofa. It'll also likely be for sale soon.
Posted on 6/11/21 at 11:25 am to Tiger in Gatorland
look into those hardside popups like aliner.
I was thinking seriously about those. little smaller but probably easier to climate control and no canvas to deal with
I was thinking seriously about those. little smaller but probably easier to climate control and no canvas to deal with
Posted on 6/11/21 at 12:27 pm to Tiguar
This post was edited on 6/28/21 at 11:54 am
Posted on 6/11/21 at 12:50 pm to bird35
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bird35
Thanks - I appreciate the feedback. I'm in central Florida for two more years so want to use it for much of what you speak to - State Parks, beaches with maybe an annual trip to the Carolina mountains.
My kids are grown up - or at least teenagers 16&18 so either in college or HS. This is more for me, but with the idea that someone can tag along, or even if they kid want to borrow it for some fun as well.
For the other poster, I'm am closely looking at the A-liners as well - those are intriguing for sure and seem to offer many of the same perks - easy to tow, garage storage.
Posted on 6/11/21 at 2:42 pm to Tiger in Gatorland
I picked up a 20ft cargo tandem axle. You can't park in garage, but inuse it for everything.
I redid the interior with cabinets and sink. AC and lighting with outlets. Toilet is a camping toilet. Cots to sleep on. Sleeps us 5.
You can also use it to haul shite as I put etrack on the floor and walls. Haul my four wheeler and mower if needed. During hunting season I leave four wheeler in it. I just plug the vent line with a vacuum cap to keep the gas from off gassing.
I like it so much I'm thinking of putting a camper shell on my truck.
Paid 4k and put about $1500 in it.
I redid the interior with cabinets and sink. AC and lighting with outlets. Toilet is a camping toilet. Cots to sleep on. Sleeps us 5.
You can also use it to haul shite as I put etrack on the floor and walls. Haul my four wheeler and mower if needed. During hunting season I leave four wheeler in it. I just plug the vent line with a vacuum cap to keep the gas from off gassing.
I like it so much I'm thinking of putting a camper shell on my truck.
Paid 4k and put about $1500 in it.
This post was edited on 6/11/21 at 2:45 pm
Posted on 6/11/21 at 2:46 pm to thejudge
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Paid 4k
New they are up round 10 right now
Posted on 6/11/21 at 3:37 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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New they are up round 10 right now
Sorry, meant to say I bought used for 4k
Posted on 6/11/21 at 5:15 pm to Tiger in Gatorland
We had a trailmanor that i loved. Hard sided but folded up and down easily. I could set it up myself in less than 10 minutes, lightweight, 2 gueen beds, shower and bath.
Posted on 6/12/21 at 12:57 am to Tiger in Gatorland
I’ve owned several.
Get yourself a used Fleetwood Americana series…doesn’t matter which.
They’re tough and have a solid top (no seams to leak). And they have oversized extender arms.
You can probably find one for $5-6K.
Get yourself a used Fleetwood Americana series…doesn’t matter which.
They’re tough and have a solid top (no seams to leak). And they have oversized extender arms.
You can probably find one for $5-6K.
Posted on 6/12/21 at 12:58 am to Tiguar
quote:
look into those hardside popups like aliner.
They have a tendency to leak.
Posted on 6/12/21 at 6:42 am to Tiger in Gatorland
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but do like the idea of being able to stand up in a pop-up.
Seems that somebody would build a hybrid teardrop camper, with a roof that swings up, with simple thick canvas inserts to snap in and fill the gap.
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