POP UP CAMPER VS TRAVEL TRAILER! (PROs and CONs)

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  • Опубликовано: 31 янв 2025

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  • @YakMotley
    @YakMotley  3 года назад +3

    If you are buying, selling or moving to the Florida Gulf Coast email me! I am a Real Estate Agent! - jack.motley@adoorrealestate.com

  • @mikeswave2
    @mikeswave2 6 лет назад +140

    Been camping for 50+ years started in tent to a truck with a shell to a camper on a truck to a travel trailer. The older you get you find the more comfort you are willing to pay for. As long as you are enjoying your self it doesn't matter what you have.

    • @daves9994
      @daves9994 6 лет назад +6

      oh so true.

    • @thomasdipaolo2349
      @thomasdipaolo2349 6 лет назад +3

      Agree

    • @VerissimusAurelius
      @VerissimusAurelius 6 лет назад +16

      I agree...even at my age, 62, I think its better to transition and not waste a lot of $$$ right off the bat. My big thing is getting into nature and not being in a trailer park.

    • @mikequyl8754
      @mikequyl8754 6 лет назад +2

      Excellent comment

    • @Bear-Cat207
      @Bear-Cat207 5 лет назад +8

      Yep! I never thought I'd be to old to set up a pop up camper but its getting to be hard to crawl under there to back lift it and put in the brace bars. Looking at travel trailers now.

  • @geneeddleman2132
    @geneeddleman2132 5 лет назад +10

    Really enjoyed this video! took me back to all the good times we've had RVing over the years. Been married since "72, been camping since '72.
    Don;t have a camper right now. We started camping in 1972 with a retired Army tent with no floor. Since then we've had better tents, 2 different pop-ups, then went to a travel trailer because of one con you missed: we were camping every weekend with our 2 kids, and my bride got tired of loading and unloading the popup in preparation for the weekend. So we bought the "hard side" so we could leave it fully stocked all the time - from catsup in the fridge to clothes in the closet! Wonderful! (Although I always did miss the open, fresh air feeling of a pop-up) We had a couple of those, later lived in a fifth wheel for a while - easiest way ever to move a long distance while still looking for a house! Then we had a business that required us to be on the road, so 2 different motor homes. Finally full timed in a 5th wheel for a few years down in TX. Looking for our next big RV adventure now.

  • @purselmer5931
    @purselmer5931 6 лет назад +16

    We bought a pop-up about five years ago and we absolutely LOVE it. It was used, but taken care of like a baby! One side is a queen and the other is a king-sized bed. Both hubby and are very tall and don't even have a king in our home! Love camping in it always, but during the fall you can open all the windows so just screens are in and it feels like you're in a tree house!

    • @YakMotley
      @YakMotley  6 лет назад +3

      We love ours !

    • @donnaleeclubb119
      @donnaleeclubb119 5 лет назад +1

      This guy scared me to DEATH. My hubby and I got a good deal on a popup. It's in great shape. Now I am second guessing all the stuff about critters in it and fragile and bending. My parents had a popup for years and we as a family traveled everywhere and I never recall any bending and critters.

  • @danielfoster3564
    @danielfoster3564 6 лет назад +26

    I started in a tent went to a pop up then went to a travel trailer. As time goes on comfort takes over

  • @bmiller8255
    @bmiller8255 6 лет назад +19

    Thanks, I love what y'all did to your camper. Another con though is it's not fun packing it up in the rain all wet.

    • @purselmer5931
      @purselmer5931 6 лет назад +5

      That is a really good point. We use our pop-up at a camp site only about 20 minutes from the house and more than once we get it back home and set it up in the driveway to let it dry off better before we put it BACK up.

  • @RandallsLittleAdventures
    @RandallsLittleAdventures 5 лет назад +6

    I now consider myself a seasoned RV person having owned 8 campers over the years. My Wife and I currently have 3 all at the same time....another story. Anyway we have a 38 foot fifth wheel for us with just about every bell and whisle, but when a buddy and I just want to go fishing for a few days we take the popup. It is just an overall awesome experience and you are actually camping but with air conditioning. My fishing partner always ask if we can take the popup because he likes it too.

  • @MKimble515
    @MKimble515 3 года назад +3

    As a former tenter I really appreciate that we can sit in the pop up with all the windows unzipped and "feel" the outdoors (without the bugs). Obviously once you have a routine set up is pretty easy.

  • @amypletcher4411
    @amypletcher4411 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you for your video! My hubby and I got a Pop-up early spring and used it several times. Then sold it, made some money and looking for a travel trailer. 3 -4 teenagers in our pop-up gets a bit tight but we had a lot of fun and looking forward to a bigger one!!

  • @aprilburkhalter261
    @aprilburkhalter261 6 лет назад +14

    Loved our pop up, until there was a bear blocking the camp bathroom at 2:00 am. Momma has a fifth wheel now, ha

  • @keithDaBest
    @keithDaBest 6 лет назад +8

    I have a 89 Coleman PUP... Got for exactly same reason yall got yours. Actually, I got mine after I saw your videos on it, and that helped to cement my decision to get ours.

  • @surfandstreamfisher5749
    @surfandstreamfisher5749 6 лет назад +12

    A-Framed popup (Aliner) the best of both worlds. Literally sets up in 2 minutes, and you can leave it attached to your truck

  • @1pottercounty
    @1pottercounty 4 года назад +1

    We’ve had three conventional pop up campers. Too much work..period. We have had conventional travel trailers- hated messing with the sewage & water stuff. We are retired and happy with our new Aliner Scout Park camper. It is low profile like a conventional pop up and fits in our garage but the best part is, it pops up in less than one minute & you’re done.

  • @davekimbler2308
    @davekimbler2308 6 лет назад +9

    We started in a tent then went to the pop up then the bumper pull now we have a 5th wheel and I think our next one will be a class A only because of comfort and setup time . They all have the pluses and minuses it’s an age group thing , we are 60 and 57 . You’ll see your needs change.

  • @mimaroo1431
    @mimaroo1431 5 лет назад +11

    My husband and I just went from a tent to a travel trailer. We travelled out West last summer and after the third night of camping, I threw out my back. That was the end of tenting camping for us. We're getting older, so comfort is a big thing for us, but we don't want to spend $100 a night, plus an extra $25 a night for the dog. The travel trailer is going to fit our needs quite nicely😊.

  • @AJOutdoors1
    @AJOutdoors1 6 лет назад +3

    Good video guys! We had a pop-up back in the 90s when I was stationed at Fort Bliss. Did a lot of camping in the mountains of N.M.Loved it. Then the Army shipped me off to Germany and we had to sale it... Getting to old for them now, the better half wants a 5th wheel. LOL

  • @pastormichaelmtpleasantbap8565
    @pastormichaelmtpleasantbap8565 4 года назад +1

    We are new to the camping world. We bought a 06 Fleetwood for $400 and did a total over haul on it. New floor, ceiling, beds, paint, etc. The 4th of July is our first camping trip in it. Crazy excited about!! Oh yea, we just bought bikes to ride at the campground. It’s going to open up (already has) opened up a whole other world.

  • @scubajeeper1
    @scubajeeper1 6 лет назад +5

    Yeah Jack I hear ya. You said the magic word: intro. When I was your age, I sounded exactly like you, I bought a used pop up. Later a bumper pull, now, I'm on my second motorhome. You gotta be careful when you make snowballs, one little push down that hill and.............

  • @rrhunter4281
    @rrhunter4281 5 лет назад +2

    Owned a popup for about 15 years. All the pros that you listed. Now own 25 ft TT. Biggest reason for the change is the bed and bathroom. As get older - one of us up most nights and don’t like climbing over each other to get out of bed. Also - full shower and toilet really nice. Another major advantage is packing for the trip - just walk in and pack and close the door and drive off. Do get a significant drop in gas mileage and bit more work to tow - but for more “mature” couple - really like the TT. Do miss all the beds in the popup as our TT is more for couple as now empty nesters. Really liked the popup when had kids at home. Trailers are always about what is most important to you and compromise on other parts. Enjoy.

  • @stanb915
    @stanb915 6 лет назад +1

    Tent to pop-up camper once we had kids then as we PCS'd to California we went to a travel trailer eventually evolving to an amazing 5th wheel as we know we love RVing and will be part of our retirement years plan. Years of coast to coast moves and memories with the Family along the way makes it fun with no wrong choice.

  • @TheTnstick
    @TheTnstick 5 лет назад +34

    WE GOT RID OF OUR POPUP BECAUSE HAVING TO SET IT UP EVERYTIME WE CAME HOME FROM WHEN IT WAS RAINING. ALWAYS HAD DOUBLE WORK TO GO CAMPING .THATS WHY WE WENT TO A 17FT CAMPER .

    • @angelomartinez9039
      @angelomartinez9039 5 лет назад +14

      TheTnstick why are you yelling at us

    • @TheTnstick
      @TheTnstick 5 лет назад +27

      my eyes are bad so its easier to see when typing. sorry

    • @simpletruth9977
      @simpletruth9977 5 лет назад +22

      @@angelomartinez9039 He's not yelling you are just reading it loud.😂😂

  • @FarrellFocus
    @FarrellFocus 6 лет назад +5

    We love our pop up...and yes...it is a lot of work. We are often talking about getting a travel trailer. But we love to spaciousness and the feel of our pop up. I think that even if we did get a closed trailer, we would still keep our popup. Loved everything you guys said. It was spot on! 😊

    • @-WhizzBang-
      @-WhizzBang- 5 лет назад +1

      A lot of work???? I guess some people's idea of "a lot of work" is different than other!! LMAO

    • @donnaleeclubb119
      @donnaleeclubb119 5 лет назад +1

      My hubby and I just bought a popup. The guy popped it up when we were there. It didn't seem like a lot of work.

  • @twinzturbo
    @twinzturbo 5 лет назад +1

    I have a fleetwood offroad lifted pop up with a place for my dirtbike on the front and a boat rack on top with beefy tires. I have taken that thing some places you could never take a regular trailer. Thats what I love about mine!

  • @briannielsen7176
    @briannielsen7176 6 лет назад +6

    My 32' is all automatic which I love even the awning comes out with the push of a button. I can guarantee after a few years you'll want a travel trailer.

  • @orlandomora7398
    @orlandomora7398 5 лет назад

    We went the same route because of weight and easy to get into tight spots and still getting the camping effect when u open all windows you can see everything around you instead of being boxed in with a couple Windows . Good choice

  • @OmegaMTG
    @OmegaMTG 5 лет назад +3

    Being disabled we didn't want the setup so we bought an old Holiday Rambler motorhome. Had some work done to it, needs more but it's liveable.

  • @cazgerald9471
    @cazgerald9471 4 года назад +3

    The con of "just being a piece of canvas" is also a pro sometimes, less claustrophobic and you've got those three big windows when the weather is right.

  • @douglasmanson2186
    @douglasmanson2186 5 лет назад

    Had 4 Coleman pop ups since 1985..built like tanks..last one was a 2003 Coleman Niagara Elite..loaded..but I'm pushing 60 yrs old with bad knees...so last year it was time for a Travel Trailer..loved my pop ups completely but just wanted less set up and more relaxing time. Enjoyed your video and happy camping!

  • @edgrigsby8610
    @edgrigsby8610 5 лет назад +5

    I camp in the National Forest, not usually at a designated campground. It is in bear country, travel trailers offer more protection.

  • @GlennConner
    @GlennConner 6 лет назад +1

    It's all about what makes you happy. We camp in a 43' fifth wheel that we pull with a freightliner semi truck. I've got a couple videos on it on my channel. At 65' combined length, I envy pop-ups sometimes.

  • @95TurboCivic
    @95TurboCivic 4 года назад

    After watching your video of picking up your pup we decided to jump on in on this pop up camper live and it’s fantastic
    We purchased a 2003 Coleman Mesa.
    We love it not everything was perfect but slowly but sure I fixed everything wrong with it so it’s perfect for us.. thank you brother and Samantha for inspiring us to explore and see more..

  • @daktari3055
    @daktari3055 5 лет назад +2

    I love pop up Trailers. I just bought a used one a month ago and it’s awesome. My best friend Joey had one, and we had the best time of our lives In that thing. We were always by the beach and the weather was never bad on us. Setting up was never an issue because we had fun just doing that too. Pop open a beer and good to go. The pop-up trailer was very Light and easy to store and easy to Pull. It beats tents hands down. For me the best thing ever, I would not go with anything else.

  • @deanw7044
    @deanw7044 5 лет назад +44

    Where I live pop ups are called "Grizzly Lunchbox"

  • @Robertz37
    @Robertz37 5 лет назад +1

    We are in the process of switching from tent camping to getting a pop up, thanks for the video. Really good information . Thanks again.happy camping!

  • @michaelmoore9139
    @michaelmoore9139 4 года назад

    Started off in a tent and then went to a pop up just like you all. Then we got crazy, bought a Tundra and a 21 foot hybrid trailer with 3 queen pop outs. Still only slept 8 w/ thd diner down but tons of living space. Got tired of paying for storage due to HOA and now we are shopping the used pop up market. Thanks for the videos and inspiration! My wife and I totally relate to you all.

    • @YakMotley
      @YakMotley  4 года назад

      Sounds like you went full circle with the journey! Thanks for watching Michael!

    • @michaelmoore9139
      @michaelmoore9139 4 года назад

      We have definitely come full circle! Just bought a 1993 Starcraft for $1000 on the 1st and starred renovation/customization yesterday! Thanks again fir sharing your pop up journey!

  • @scoobydew420
    @scoobydew420 4 года назад +2

    I just decided on a small travel trailer. Storage space and weight are not issues in my case. Plenty of yard space and a full size truck to tow it. The price was my only drawback but I think the travel trailers typically outlast most pop ups. Either way I would of been happy. Thanks for the video.

  • @LoveMtDulcimerMusic
    @LoveMtDulcimerMusic 6 лет назад +1

    Towing in the wind on a highway with tractor trailer trucks passing by - it seems to be easier with a lower profile item like a pop-up. Just a thing to think about your comfort level for towing on high speed roads. Great video. Thanks for sharing it.

  • @Joker-rr1me
    @Joker-rr1me 5 лет назад +6

    Ok I’m sold just watched your video got on Craigslist found a used one headed out to look at it thanks for the video

  • @Pasafino27
    @Pasafino27 4 года назад

    Ok so my parents had a 1974 GMC motor home c class. Dad braced the back end and we actually pulled a horse trailer with it. My mom and I did a lot of weekends in it. It's kinda fun to see your set up when you've been camping with someone for a while. I remember she would always clean up in the camper in the morning and I would clean up after the horses outside.

  • @garyausher
    @garyausher 6 лет назад +1

    My buddy had a pop up back in the day while I was doing the truck topper thing. Worst negative I remember was when it rained on the last day my buddy had to go home and set up his pop up again until it dried out. Stowing it wet will kill them. Hard to do in "sunny" Florida!

  • @donnat3958
    @donnat3958 4 года назад

    This video helped me to decide so thank you a million! We are going to look next weekend at travel trailers, no pop up now! this will be our first one ever so Im super excited. I've wanted a camper for years. Im glad you are enjoying your pop up!

  • @fishingd67gil
    @fishingd67gil 5 лет назад

    Nice video... a lot valid points and seems like you put some thought into it..I pitched a tent since in my late teens and now in my 50s
    My wife and I recently picked up a used 24’ light weight travel trailer 4200lbs and it’s made traveling a whole lot easier...The simplicity of just unlocking the the door
    Stepping in seeing all the comforts of home already set up is great..but there’s still work involved like unhitching, leveling and hookups...talking so much about how we enjoy our trailer to family and friends that we have some jumping in...one just purchased 30’ travel trailer and another is looking into a pop up...keep up the good work..

  • @JenkinsB
    @JenkinsB 6 лет назад +1

    6 person tent - been using it for our family of four for 7 years. Just bought the kids their own 4 person last year. We have contemplated the travel trailer route many times but just never committed.

  • @andycormier2475
    @andycormier2475 4 года назад

    Thanks for this video. My wife & I recently got the big "bug eyes" for a travel trailer, but a pop up makes sense for my Chevy Colorado, our budget, and our desire to get out there sooner than later!

  • @thomasdipaolo2349
    @thomasdipaolo2349 6 лет назад +2

    Appreciate you sharing. We started searching for a used A frame pop about 2 years ago. In the process, stumbled across a small 16 foot coachmen bunkhouse travel trailer at a low price to us and bought it. Glad we did end withbtravel.trailer vs pop up we were searching for. Your already mentioned some of the reasons. The couple cons you also mentioned. For example, our 2003 taco gas mileage towing drops to 11-13 mpg vs 21 mpg just the truck. Still more economical than hotel. And dont really like hotel, motels anyway. Also, have to rent storage space because no practical / safe place at our house to keep it. Thst being said, still prefer no assemble required. Hope this help you also

  • @hummer4u2nv11
    @hummer4u2nv11 6 лет назад +2

    Yay! I'm glad you did THIS video...I honestly have been wondering all year WHAT your thoughts were and WHY you actually chose it (but I thought it should have been done last year WHEN you actually bought it). Then by now, something like a video about your '1year review'. But hey, I'm not criticizing at all. I have enjoyed your videos and just giving feedback. You're doing great and thanks for sharing what you do with us.

    • @YakMotley
      @YakMotley  6 лет назад

      Thanks for watching my videos!

    • @VerissimusAurelius
      @VerissimusAurelius 6 лет назад +1

      I disagree, its better to have had a years experience to share....know nothing....cant share anything...just my thoughts...:) be cool

  • @justbeachin1236
    @justbeachin1236 4 года назад

    I love what yall did with your pop up. I have a 1977 bethany I'm working on, just raised it with new axles and big tires now I need to patch some tears and holes in the canvas then finally mounting a rack for my yak. Wish me luck I'm in cedar park / Austin texas and I love camping in our crazy weather.

  • @campingconcepts5880
    @campingconcepts5880 5 лет назад +1

    I think another difference is hearing everything outside. More insulation and noise reduction on travel trailer v tent trailer.
    Some people like to hear nature, but some like the quite time. Goes the other way too. People outside hearing you inside 😎. Great Video!

  • @rubixmania100
    @rubixmania100 4 года назад

    We have a 2008 Viking pop-up and we love it. We're from Florida and the weather there was tough on the roof. But I love tent camping only at 71 years old getting up and down was an issue. We recently added a lift system when one of our cables broke znd it is awesome! Now we only have to crank down the "feet". We do need a new roof though which we are trying to find otherwise we will have to pay someone to remake ours. We plan to build a short garage for it in our new home here in Texas to protect it from tbe elements.

  • @Philthemusic58
    @Philthemusic58 6 лет назад

    Hey Jack, yeah, Its your neighbor over in Mobile. I'm on my 4th PUP in about 40 years. Had a pull behind for a while, but its harder to pull, truck gets terrible gas mileage, lots of upkeep etc. Went back to a pop up and are loving it. Was at Gulf State park last weekend ridin' recumbents. Its a Starcraft (Jayco) 1020. Lovin' it. C'ya

    • @YakMotley
      @YakMotley  6 лет назад

      Awesome! Hello neighbor! Sounds like your having fun!

  • @manders13138
    @manders13138 4 года назад

    I found your video after researching the Coachman Viking 9.0TD. I have tent camped all my adult life...ready to move it up to small Viking (we don't have kids). Nice and good advice in your video!! Thank you!! 😊

  • @nickvaughn2824
    @nickvaughn2824 6 лет назад +3

    Hey you two hit it on the head with this one, everything you two mentioned I can validate, I have both types, my TT cost me $3800 used very nice though, and the PU $500 and man did it need some love, the canvas was tore by some of the window/screens, bad door and the crank gear one one of the roof post was not working, but like you said, easy to work on, my conclusion on the PU is it is time consuming, light weight so good for gas mileage, and if the weather is good and everything is working it's the perfect little trailer, and by the way you two are the critters in your trailer lol, happy camping to you both and Samantha you are beautiful your husband better thank the good lord for you see ya latter tatters

  • @kathydunn9610
    @kathydunn9610 5 лет назад

    We have a 1987 galaxy starpop-up that we are fixing to update . Loved your renovation videos. We did go look at camper this weekend. But for our weight pull your options are limited. Yes the kitchen are nice and having a shower would be nice. As far as living space there isn't much difference. We always travel in groups so sleeping space is important. Besides that all you really need is a space to lay your head after the fun in the sun. Thank you for sharing. You guys are to cute!

  • @kcbluebutterfly2182
    @kcbluebutterfly2182 5 лет назад

    We just bought 1972 Apache Mesa pop up camper for $200. It needs minor work and a little TLC, but its perfect. Thank you for your videos and ideas

  • @aceofspades1849
    @aceofspades1849 11 месяцев назад

    I decided to get a jeep wrangler 2 door to replace my pickup truck when it started breaking down. With the jeep I bought a little 1987 Bonaire BA-700 and I love this thing. In my province in Canada tandem towing is legal so I pull my aluminum 14 foot boat behind it.

  • @loreneknight9755
    @loreneknight9755 5 лет назад +6

    I love you guy's. Your honesty is refreshing. Thanks for the info.

  • @davidschonhardt4958
    @davidschonhardt4958 5 лет назад

    That was real honest and factual. I have a 2004 StarCraft and I love it! We are selling it even though we have electric raise, which is nice. Every thing you said was right on. Mine hasn't been that fragile, even the slide out seems heavy duty. Thank you 😊

  • @erwinkrabbenhoft4983
    @erwinkrabbenhoft4983 5 лет назад

    We started with a ⛺, then we bought a really cheap pop-up, used it twice stormed traded it in for 27ft travel trailer we love it.

  • @Walt1119
    @Walt1119 6 лет назад

    Been camping for years, tent, tent on motorcycle, mini pop up behind motorcycle! Then 2 pop ups, then a Big travel trailer, now a travel trailer that is quite a bit smaller, seems big enough at 24’ just finished a 2month trip out west.. Just have fun!! Pop ups are great, gas is ALOT less pulling them, easier to find a campsite cause they are smaller,, like u said, downside is setup and your not going to make a rest stop and use it... thanks for sharing, great vids!!!!

  • @matthewhunter467
    @matthewhunter467 5 лет назад +1

    Just bought a 2005 Flagstaff with a slide out. Like you guys started in the tent and wanted something easy to tow (2017 Nissan Frontier). We have two boys and two dogs so we needed the space, and had a budget. I'll update after we take it out but I think it'll work.

  • @McScott76
    @McScott76 6 лет назад +10

    We've had a pop-up for 5 years and love it. It's really convenient being able to store it in our garage and avoid the cost of a storage facility. We've been all over Ohio and as far south as your neck of the woods (Big Lagoon State Park and St. Andrews State Park). The biggest drawback for us is the set-up and tear-down time. You really can't just pull into a rest stop or Walmart parking lot for a quick overnight stay. So when we travel on an extended trip (like from Ohio to FL), we have to book a motel/hotel room to break up the drive. That tacks on an extra $200-300 to our overall cost. If you do that a couple times a year, you'd pay for the cost of storing a travel trailer someplace. Plus, it takes us about 90 minutes to completely set up or tear down the camper. For a 2-night camping trip, that's a lot of work. This is one of the reasons we're looking to upgrade to a travel trailer.

  • @glenncaswell9062
    @glenncaswell9062 6 лет назад

    Jack Yak,
    I'm happy to see your RV videos added to your channel. RV's are like cars trucks, boats, and many other things. There are no one size fits all, just personal needs and preferences. I bought a small, used motorhome last October. It's only 24 feet (coach) but is working well for my needs and the small size allows me to take it almost anywhere. Post more when you can, we can share more ideas.

  • @jenniferl4861
    @jenniferl4861 6 лет назад +1

    Our first pop up we had our drill outfitted to auto crank the pop up. Major time saver:)

  • @luisgalvan6225
    @luisgalvan6225 5 лет назад

    I bought a 1993 pop up 7 years ago for 800 dollars all my kids have enjoyed very much, I said is and upgrade tent , we loved it!!!!

  • @1Oldskool63
    @1Oldskool63 5 лет назад

    We had a pop-up camper. It was nice it had a full kitchen and wet bath. It was nice but it was a problem when the weather got really cold or hot. Now we up graded to a travel trailer. It’s great. Now we can start earlier and stay later in the camping season

  • @S8BB
    @S8BB 5 лет назад

    Pop ups can be nice but when your family grows you want comfort and efficiency. With my Ram 1500 I couldn’t even tell I was pulling a pop up behind me, super easy to tow. However, I hate setting them up, not having any insulation, dealing with the weather, and not having any space inside. So we bought a brand new 36 ft. travel trailer. A second house we take with us.

  • @riverbottom1664
    @riverbottom1664 5 лет назад +4

    Have a pop up love it. Yes a little work but way bigger than a tt. Camp in 120 heat with ac. Works great. Went through a monsoon last year all the tt leaked we were totally dry. Lol

  • @johnhardesty8869
    @johnhardesty8869 4 года назад

    My current wife and I went from a Travel Star hybrid where both ends popped out like a popup, to a 37 foot 5th wheel with the intention of living in it which we do and love. Now, though, it was my pleasure to buy my daughter and her husband out of their Rockwood Freedom popup camper. So now we have a 5th wheel which we call home, and our popup camper for the road which is back to more realistic camping for the mountains, beach, desert, and spas. (Sam's Family Spa and Campground) I want to fix mine up like you guys did. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @dekeg.6795
    @dekeg.6795 4 года назад +26

    I'll never sleep in a tent on the ground again. I love my popup camper.

    • @davidwadsworth8982
      @davidwadsworth8982 4 года назад +3

      making the switch next year to a pop up. 50 plus years of tenting, this year got the air bed,first time.Leaning towards to a Somerset

    • @glenngotts1380
      @glenngotts1380 3 года назад

      Me either, I hammock camp now lol jk.

  • @richardweir9756
    @richardweir9756 3 года назад

    Thank you Jack and Samantha for the ideas on buying a camper, we are thinking of getting one and your helpful ideas helped. I am trying to get my wife to go with me, she had bad experiences when she was little. Thank you again. Regards Richard Weir in Australia

  • @michellegrooms4965
    @michellegrooms4965 5 лет назад +1

    I don't have an RV right now? We did when we used to live in Florida? We had a fifth wheel? Hubby would hit his head on the tough of the fifth wheel? We live in NC now? No RVs yet? Seems like RV park are expensive? Sometimes we think it's cheaper staying at a hotel? Than an RV park? Some RV parks want 5 hundred a month? Or 50 dollars a day? Depends where your at?

  • @beckymoran321
    @beckymoran321 5 лет назад +15

    I could never back my pop up in a spot....so I would unhook and just push it in (yes, by myself).

    • @Toytatu
      @Toytatu 5 лет назад

      Hey becky, good comment. I was wonderimg could i pull a pop up camper with my own strength or my bike...

    • @johnhardesty8869
      @johnhardesty8869 4 года назад

      Tips for backing up. You reverse steer. It's always the opposite way and I still fuck it up. So don't freak out. Don't over steer, especially with the popup trailer. So easy to "jackknife" . Have a reference point on the side you are steering into and put your trailer tire right on it.

    • @frankalonso384
      @frankalonso384 4 года назад

      I learned many years ago this tactic from a friend that was a CDL instructor when you’re backing up whether any size trailer use both of your mirrors and remember this statement he told me “turn into trouble”. Turn into trouble means when you are backing up and see the trailer showing up in either mirror turn the wheel towards it and it goes away ...you go to the other mirror same thing you see the trailer turn into it and it goes away....you do it with some practice you’ll be able to back up with no problem

  • @buckeyedrew5058
    @buckeyedrew5058 5 лет назад

    We have an 97 pop up, I see both sides all the cons and pros I agree with, will say even travel trailers need ,maintenance though from just looking at a ton of options before we got ours none of them are built to last, enjoyed your remod videos too it helped us along the way when we renovated ours.

  • @ekrwy2
    @ekrwy2 4 года назад

    2000 Trail-Lite by R-Vision
    Bantam Series M-17. Having it rebuilt right now. Can’t wait to go camping again!

  • @mikestubbings1904
    @mikestubbings1904 4 года назад

    We traded in our pop up for a 13 ft travel trailer and lost 900 lbs of towing weight!!! The age of the trailer affects the weight. And our kids don't come with us anymore so we didn't need as much space. Our stove goes in or out. Still a good video as it raises all the important points even though I don't agree with them all.Good job!

  • @AWESOMEPE
    @AWESOMEPE 4 года назад

    I have a small popup and it has AC, a plus, and I have got my moneys worth out of it. My girls love it and we sleep better in the popup than we do at home. Winter camping in it is a bitch, but I have done it many times with temps down in the teens, it gets cold in parts of Texas, but the AC is a must or you will melt. Love the videos.

  • @cavewoman3rd
    @cavewoman3rd 3 года назад

    I just moved from a HiLo to a pop-up. My Hilo had major water damage to the upper unit and only slept 2-4. There was no space to move around.
    I'm in my 60's and I think it was a good move. I plan to get out and do a lot more camping.
    Oh, and I was limited to no more than 2500# with my Dodge Journey.

  • @johndennis8965
    @johndennis8965 3 года назад

    We just got our first pop up 2000 Jayco qwest love it so open. Can't wait to try it out

  • @truthlover2319
    @truthlover2319 4 года назад +1

    Helpful Video . I Like Your Reasoning In Your Decision Making .

  • @ScottyD0578
    @ScottyD0578 5 лет назад

    Bought my first camper a few years ago. It’s a ‘97 Viking. Pretty good shape. Enjoy it guys!! Thanks

  • @Ohiogardengoddess
    @Ohiogardengoddess Год назад

    We just sold our 1971 shasta compact travel trailer 13ft last week. You know, the kind that has the retro wings on it lol. It did us good for about 3 yrs and would have kept it longer but our son is getting to big to sleep in the bunk that's above our heads. We ended up getting a hybrid camper. Still light enough for us to pull.

  • @scottsteinwender326
    @scottsteinwender326 5 лет назад +4

    We just sold our pop up, we bought a Minnie drop. pop-ups are great, but a lot of work. We camp off the grid a lot. So after five years we decided to get a trailer.

    • @geodude6244
      @geodude6244 4 года назад

      Pop ups seem better untill you have to heat it

  • @jerrycarroll9068
    @jerrycarroll9068 5 лет назад

    Hey guys great video.. Just wanted to give you a tip on the condensation problem, buy a small counter top de-humidifier they work great this stopped all my condensate problems. :)

  • @gapeach51170
    @gapeach51170 2 года назад

    Going to look at a pop up today. I really want a vintage camper but the hubs wants to start with a pop up which I guess is vintage because it's a 2000 :) We shall see. I am binge watching your pop up camper play list.

  • @tracybradshaw1362
    @tracybradshaw1362 6 лет назад +3

    We got a travel trailer 2 years ago! It's beautiful! But there is some cost! Comfort was our deciding factor!

  • @SargesAdventures
    @SargesAdventures 6 лет назад

    very cool..... we too bought Pop-up for our first RV. last time we tent camped (2013) it was 4th of July in Missouri and 117 degrees, the wife said "No more" after walking thru the RV section of the campground.
    We bought a 1600lbs Flagstaff MAC Popup with AC and a porta potty and my wifes SUV pulls it and still gets 27MPG.

    • @alexm7777
      @alexm7777 6 лет назад

      what kind of suv do you have

  • @dougm1985
    @dougm1985 5 лет назад +4

    secound year with are viking pop up. lots of fun , except if its raining when its time to go. thinking of up grading this year. we'll see.

  • @support_law_enforcement2567
    @support_law_enforcement2567 5 лет назад

    Awesome Video
    Grew up with a 1972 pop up Skamper that slept 7 we had until 1997
    Took our Skamper all across the USA camping in Commercial campgrounds State Parks and National Parks
    Ours unfortunately didn't have roof air-conditioning - a great upgrade in your pop up especially for hit summer night sleeping

  • @nestord2970
    @nestord2970 4 года назад

    Cheers from Canada guys! Great info shared in a very gracious way. I just started to think in a pop-up camper to replace the traditional tent and make my back happy :)

  • @midwesta-framer649
    @midwesta-framer649 5 лет назад +2

    We have a pop up a frame... best of both worlds! 😁 I love being able to store it in my garage

  • @Nonplused
    @Nonplused 4 года назад

    I started out sleeping in a tent on the ground. Then I got 2 little kids so we got a pop up and a porta-potty. Then the kids started growing so we got a 24 foot hard top. Then another kid came along so we got a 5th wheel. Eventually I suppose we'll do like my parents and trade that for an A-class. But the pop up was an important step in the progression and at the time we loved it. Bought it for $5000 and sold it for $3500 after 3 years of use. And it actually hauled quite a bit of stuff, we used those big blue bins and just stowed them in the "hallway" and put them up once the trailer was set up. Food is an issue though the crappy little fridge doesn't hold much and if you are in bear country you want to store the food in the car.

  • @Tpicks55
    @Tpicks55 6 лет назад +1

    I liked you both thanks for the honest opinions. I had a pop up years ago and with two kids it was a great experience.

  • @albertflasher3533
    @albertflasher3533 4 года назад

    Tent trailer can also be fairly heavy, our Coleman Westlake weighs in at around 3,200 lbs....space in a tent trailer is awesome, ours sets up to 28' with two king size beds. We don't take anybody else! FYI you can get an inexpensive cover for pop-ups on eBay. Our Westlake is 12' plus the front storage area and tongue and the cover costs us $62.00 including shipping. It lasts through 2-3 seasons, then buy a new one. Wind and rain could be the biggest draw backs to pop-ups! We have yet to experience rain, just have to be sure to dry it off before putting it away. Good video!

  • @VerissimusAurelius
    @VerissimusAurelius 6 лет назад +3

    You guys would have fun in anything....:) This swayed me towards an AirStream.....as a pilot, I love the aluminum...and just gonna save up. Right now I have a tent. God bless. Excellent, informative video. Also, I think its important to start off with a small investment, I bought a cabover camper years ago and spent 3 nights in it...really a waste of $$. Right now I am going to go with just a tent and air mattress, Mr. Buddy and cookstove/lantern....in Florida...and will start from there...would love to run into you guys someplace. I will be staying in Florida for a while.

  • @rhpatterson27
    @rhpatterson27 4 года назад +3

    We have a 2001 Coleman Cheyenne, in really great condition, we love it!!! However, I have had back surgery twice, and now having knee and ankle issues. We are thinking about getting a travel trailer, but can't make the decision. The setup/take-down issue is huge for me, and when it rains, we struggle to be able to open it up at home to dry out, so the travel trailer would be the answer there. But the popup is easy, we can go anywhere, it fits in our garage, it's paid for!!! But the travel trailer would allow us to go more places and camp longer, and work from the campground no matter the weather. What to do??!!!???

  • @Steve-zf8zn
    @Steve-zf8zn 5 лет назад

    I started out backpacking in my 20's. Now in my 60's, I've had them all and sticking with my 40 foot fifth-wheel and F-350 to pull it. Got a lot of room for fishing gear, queen bed, food and stuff. My advise is to get what you can afford. It's more important about where you go to enjoy camping.

  • @lostintime8651
    @lostintime8651 5 лет назад

    2:00 I live in NH and I learned the hard way about storing a pop-up. It can't be left outside. My roof got all caved in by the snow. It doesn't like the real cold temps. I just made metal brackets to push the roof up. Not perfect. Less sag. Should have done that long ago. I am also replacing the exterior walls. They got wet and delaminated. I now store it in my garage but then I can't do anything else in there. Going to sell it this season.

  • @outdoorswithhenry6098
    @outdoorswithhenry6098 4 года назад

    I got my forest river pop up before I stumbled upon your channel. Your videos just tell me I
    Made the right decision. I like camping at state parks because they usually have clean
    restrooms and showers.

  • @N8JLS
    @N8JLS 3 года назад

    1995 Jayco 1207. Had it two days, already replaced part of the roof! lol Thanks for all the info.

  • @stevehogan8829
    @stevehogan8829 5 лет назад

    We camped in a 10x12 Wall tent for years and years. me, wife, inlaws, x2 kids lol Popups are the best. Had one, loved it.