Popup Campers – A Cost-Effective Camper For
Those Fun Outdoor Adventures
Gray Rollins
Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. This experience
can be enhanced by using a pop-up camper instead of tents.
These campers can be rented for one-time trips, but can also be
purchased relatively inexpensively. They are a fun way to travel
and camp at your favorite outdoor area.
Popup campers are fairly inexpensive. New trailers can be
purchased from $5,000 to $10,000. If you camp often, this may
be a great investment. Check the Internet for local dealers in
your area and shop for the camper with the features you desire.
Used campers are also available. Most dealers who carry new
popup campers (also frequently called tent campers) will also
have used models available. Check to be sure they are in good
condition. This may be the perfect budget solution for regular
camping enthusiasts. Rentals range from $300 to $500 for a week
or $60 to $80 per day.
Pop-up or tent campers are easily towed by many vehicles. Even
smaller cars can handle towing a popup camper but be sure to
check weight and hauling requirements before attempting it. You
don’t want to wreck the transmission in your vehicle by trying
to pull a camper that is too heavy for it. SUV’s and trucks are
ideal for hauling a camper. All that is needed is a proper hitch
to fit the type of camper and a hookup for the taillights on the
camper. The dealer will be able to help determine the type of
hitch needed. Another nice feature of a popup camper is that it
has a low profile while being towed. This means it won’t
obstruct your view while you are towing it.
Popup campers provide comfortable accommodations that are much
more secure then a tent. While tents provide minimal shelter, a
camper has comfortable beds, protects you from the elements and
provides warmth. Most models will unfold into two sleeping
areas. This is ideal for families with children. The kids can
sleep undisturbed in their area while mom and dad have some
privacy.
Smaller campers will have refrigeration units, storage areas,
dining areas and cooking devices. This is perfect for more
convenient cooking and dining. Some also have outdoor shower
facilities and grills for barbecues. The larger, more expensive
models may have indoor bath areas and more room, including
living area space. These campers are comfortable and
convenient. They also provide a much more secure area to stow
gear and supplies while you are out exploring the area.
Setting up a pop up camper isn’t hard. You will need to
maneuver the camper into the site then unhitch it from your
vehicle. Then, crank the camper up (some models have motorized
cranks which saves a workout for your arms); pullout and secure
the sleeping areas on either end; and pull out and secure the
slide-out areas, if your popup camper is equipped with them.
Make sure to crank down the stabilizers or your camper may tip
on one end while someone is in it. I speak from experience on
this topic. During a camping trip last year, I walked in our
popup camper and over to one end to retrieve something from our
storage area. Suddenly the camper tipped on its side. It was
scary, but everything was okay. The extended bed on that end of
the camper prevented the camper from tipping more than a few
feet, but I now make it part of my job to make sure the
stabilizers are cranked down during every camping trip we take!
The entire process of setting up the camper, including setting
up the inside and making the beds takes about 1 hour. Yes, it
takes longer to set up than an RV, but a tent camper also costs
significantly less.
Whether you are a camping enthusiast or venturing out for the
first time, using a pop-up camper is a great way to enjoy the
outdoors. You can hike, canoe or go on nature walks and return
to the comfort of your camper. Your gear will be safe and you
will have a cozy place to eat and sleep without the hassle of
building fires and setting up tents. This is an ideal way to
enhance your camping experience.
About The Author: Gray Rollins is a featured writer for
DreamCamping. To learn more about campers, visit
http://www.dreamcamping.com/campers/popupcamper/
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