My husband used pvc pipes and connected it with zip ties to hang my blackout curtains in our older pop up. I agree the reflectives help tremendously. I use my crockpot but definitely suggest plugging it in directly to electric box , I kept popping the breaker. Love the water filter that directly plugs into the water lines. Great ideas ,keep posting. Greatest idea was that book. Making memories is what life is all about!!
When you disconnect your trailer leave the chains on until you get unhooked. But please remember to unhook your chains after you have lifted the trailer off your rig.
And AFTER you get those wheel chocks into place! We've been lucky to have had level sites so far. But I'd sure hate to have our Pup roll away, hit a child, or anyone, tree or something else, and have a camping catastrophe. I'm going to get another set, just as to have, front and back of the wheels.
Your ENTHUSIASM has inspired us to keep our 2001 Coleman pop-up instead of getting something new that’s easier to open. It doesn’t leak and owes us nothing. We just need to learn to bring less stuff to decrease the timing on closing camp. Our trailer needs to fit in a garage so the choices are limited to ones with very small inside space with no big, strong awnings. We are 72 and 79 years young. We use a drill that my husband adapted to replace our hand crank that lifts up the roof. 😊 I’m going to sew those fun ceiling murals and we’ll buy reflective covering. Yes, we have the 2” foam bed cover which makes a big difference.a
Thank you! I'm a single momma with 2 kids and a 90 lb yellow lab who is getting my first pop up delivered tomorrow! Thank you for the top 10! Making a list and checking it twice. Happy Camping!
@@AdventuresinPopUps I've been going to the Delaware drive on beaches for 20+ years and there is A LOT of stuff you can take/need so figuring this will be a great extension of those adventures. :)
I think the best thing we have done so far was getting the Pop Up Gizmos. They really do help keep the bed areas cooler and you can sleep a bit later. I also like to slip reflectix into the windows of the sunny side of bed end windows. Get the PUGs or cover the ends with Reflectix. You will be glad you did. If you are looking for smaller pieces of reflectix for the windows, you can find the car windshield sunshades very cheaply at thrift stores and yard sales (or maybe for free from family that aren't using theirs.)
Yes...we love our big mat, our bedding and how comfy we have made it...but the best thing we picked up was a BAL Leveler. It's made our camping time much better and safer.
Nice tips. Loving the add-in edits to keep viewers watching. Who doesn't love Kamer. LOL I needed a few of those tips so thank you for sharing these. ❤️👍👏 Donovan & Jodi
We bought the mattress topper before the very first campout! I was checking into tips since we bought it, even. We left it on the mattress, but it was a bit of a struggle to get that top down over it when we closed up. So then, I'd roll that sucker up after each trip the past two years. But this last time, we just discovered that if we fold it into 4ths, and lay it on the bench/table area, it fits, out of the way, till next trip, and it's alot easier than rolling it up and stuffing back in the zippered bag it came in! Inthinknitnwillnhelp in airingnit out a bit if I open the short door (It's kept in our garage). I will have to check into the Reflectix. We've had some rather warm campouts in past years. What sold us, (well, at least sold my husband on it) on our pop up was the bike rack on top that came with it. But, he's the only one that can actually lift the bikes onto it! I'm a bit short, and it's hard for me to lift bikes up when on a step stool or ladder. It holds 4 bikes, but, it's just our two that go on it. I'm just thrilled to have a pop up. We're pretty much done with tent camping. But we still have it, our rotating fan, and our air mattress, for matters that come up. 😏 As for water, we get the 1 gallon jugs of drinking water for our coffee pot and also the individual bottles that fit in the cooler with ice. We put the empty bottles in a separate totebag to take back home to put in our recycling bin. My husband suggested we get a small microwave, and a small coffepot. I kind of chuckled at that idea, but, it's a good one. We don't have a pressure cooker, but we do have a crockpot. We've taken that, and it was handy. Made chicken and noodles for our family groups. Our daughter and her hubby use their pressure cooker in their RV a lot. They're both Good and Easy!
Hey there I just wanted to add that I have seen magnetic hooks used in other videos just to hang lights or decorations. I got a 2 pack of magnetic hooks from the dollar store for my oven mittens on the side of my microwave, I promise you- you could probably hang a sack of potatoes from that hook as they are very strong! Happy camping 😄
Enjoy! There is a learning curve as you figure out what works for you and get used to setup and tear down, but it is so fun! 🤩 We really started ENJOYING camping more once we bought our pop-up. 💗
Hi friends. Great tips here. Thanks for walking us through some of what you've learned from your experiences. Bringing along a pressure cooker is a great idea. And the mattress topper is a MUST. Thanks for sharing these tips!
@@AdventuresinPopUps When we first got our RV, we spent the very first night researching new mattresses. It's just something you don't know if you're brand new. We had to learn that the hard way.
Awesome video, grew up with a 1972 Pop Up Stamper Pop Up in the 1970s & 1980s we went camping Primitive Camping at State Parks & National Parks & Partial Hookup & when in Myrtle Beach South Carolina & Walt Disney World & KOAs etc we had full Hookup camping
We love Montgomery Bell SP and are very fortunate to live within a few miles of the park. We just bought our first pop-up camper last weekend and will be trying it out in our campground soon. Your videos are the most helpful ones I’ve seen-thank you so much!!!
I loved the idea of the yoga mat under the mattress. AND The Camping Journal!! We have a 2012 flagstaff pop up and we love using it. It is new to us. Thank you for your ideas.
I've kept a journal for the last 7 years. It describes all the camping trips we have taken, the great spots we stayed in, what we cooked or where we went out to eat. It helps me to remember all the fun and funny stuff we did.
I'm probably biased because they're what I've used most throughout my life, but pop-ups are just the best! Thanks for making them even better and getting more people out there!
I think the best part of the camping journal is to be able to rack where you've been. If you're hitting a lot of campsites they can tend to run together. This helps separate them so if you're ever back in an area you can narrow down a site to go back to more readily.
Yes! It's fun to look back and jog our memories. And helpful if we kept track of things like good spot numbers for next time. 😊 We actually published our own camping journal since this video was made- there should be a link in the description if you're interested. Happy camping! 😄
For the tent murals maybe you could sew a little loop in the elastic and put a carabineer on the end of the loop to clip through the certain mesh. Also, I love the curtain wire clips (I get them from Ikea). I've used them in my campers for everything curtain/fabric related.
Hey there thank you for the great tips! We are looking to buy our first pop up at the end of this month that is a 02 and looks to be an excellent condition. I wanted to drop a note & tell you about your crock-pot, that is an excellent idea! We received a Crock-Pot as a gift but I had no idea where I put the manual, so when I looked it up by serial # & product # (I believe it's the same one that you have) I noticed they had a recall on my brand. It's basically the inside pot & pressure valve has to be replaced as the volume measurements are incorrect. They sent me the new pieces in about 3 weeks & * the old pot makes an excellent dog water bowl! LOL* I just searched my Crock-Pot by the serial # as most of those brands have been recalled. Thanks again for the great tips I believe reflectics over the sleeping area is a great idea!!! I would have never thought of that. Happy camping😊
Great! Unfortunately, our favorite pressure cooker (the Crock Pot brand) lost its pressure valve somehow and it’s irreplaceable. 😫 We have a couple Instapots too though.
Check out Thermarest mattresses under the mattress. They self inflate and also roll up to deflate for storing. Much better than a yoga mat. Most camping stores and Amazon sell Thermarest self inflating mattresses.
Intex air mattress. You do have to add a little bit of air just before I go to bed each night. But it's worth the extra effort. We almost had to quit campaign because of my wife's back, until we went to the air mattress.
Sitting on top of your roof to latch - can you extend the latch bolts any longer? Or add extensions/replace them with longer ones? Seem like a ton of extra work every time you fold up!
Good thought... I think it's best to give it a smoosh, because without it the roof would would not overlap the camper properly. It's only like half an inch that it needs to come down.
The link is in the description box under number 2. 😎 If you don't have Menards in your area, or you can't find Reflectix, there are other brands of this type of insulation. Menards send to have the best price. 👍🏼
We just bought a Navajo exactly like yours,bit we need to replace the canvas eventually? Also the inside ceiling looks,and sorta feels like it has some soft spots.The camper is emaculent,other than that,but so new to this,and not sure what steps to take?
Bear creek is supposed to be great canvas replacement. I would go to the pop-up camper FB group and use the search features to find lots of info, from canvas repairs to mold removal to roof repair. You name it, it's probably on there. 😊
By the way air mattress have a break in period of like 2 nights. After we got past the couple of rough nights we have had the same air mattress for 2 years with a dog and camping in a tent. It is a queen size Intex brand.
Hey is there any way that you can make a video of you bathroom wall set up. I built a bathroom in mine and I would like make hard walls but it is hard to find details so I can get a really good idea on how to do it.
We have a RUclips short showing it, but yes we can make something more substantial at some point. Basically, it folds up/down on hinges, clasps together with the bottom half, then the door is set in place and velcroed on top.
I believe the link in the description box is the exact one we have. The bed is 70" x 77", and the mural is shorter and about the same width as the bed.
Kinda off question but goes with the cooker. How did you vacuum seal chili ? We tried ham roast and there was so much water we could barely get it sealed.
11. Buy a Lifestraw. I live out of mine when i camp and flyfish. Lets you drink any water you find. Even some powered sites here only have unfiltered water available which is no good without boiling. You won't regret it.
I have a older pop up but in pretty good shape. I watched a RUclips video on a pop up remodel and they bought a 4 inch memory foam mattress off of Amazon and said they love it. Would you be so kind to give me your pro and cons on doing this? I would like to upgrade the beds and it does seem like it will be comfortable. Thank you and great video.
We chose 2" of memory foam over the original mattress because of cost mostly. Lots of people do replace the entire mattress with 4" of memory foam. You can do the Kleenex box test first to make sure it isn't too much.... Take the old mattress out and put an empty Kleenex box in its spot. Close the whole camper up and see if it gets squished. This can give you a rough idea of space. We have not tried all memory foam, so maybe a better place to ask would be on a FB group. If the memory foam is too plush, I wonder if you would feel the board underneath more.
@@AdventuresinPopUps thank you for your input and I will try the Kleenex box test. I know the video I saw , they gave the name of the memory foam bed on Amazon and they said it sleeps like a dream.
There's a couple we always leave in, but it's too much for our camper to have them all in and close... Especially since we leave the 2" of memory foam on the beds as well. 😇
Did you cut your Reflectix to go in the window inbetween the screen and zip up plastic part? We were just going to try and hang it in the inside, but that makes more sense!
@@AdventuresinPopUps did you just cut it with scissors? I’m just wondering how long it will take to try and trace the windows, especially the curved ones to get it cut accurately! Any tips?!
@@cassandrapowers8627 yes, just good ole kitchen/utility scissors did the trick. I think we did a lot of eyeballing and a little measuring. It's not an exact science.
My question is, if you waterproof the windows, are you talking about the screens? In my mind, which totally doesn’t work like anyone else’s lol, if you waterproof spray the screens, will that not clog up the holes and stop the airflow or restrict airflow? I’m new to your channel, just my second video, so far I love you guys! Keep up the good work.
@@AdventuresinPopUps ok, thank you. I have one more question…. Do you have to have a high wall to be able to use the 2” memory foam topper? Do you think there would be enough room for a regular pop up to close? Sorry for the questions, we are going Saturday to look at our first pop up and I am trying to get ideas. It is a 2001 Jayco Heritage.
Thanks for the feedback! We plan to do more hack videos soon. Have you seen this one? ruclips.net/video/aZ5T94bfOYw/видео.html It shows a little better what we put on the cooler and talks a little more about freezing/reheating.
Don’t worry about @shanes4116. S/He could have opted to not post and keep the negativity within. Personally, I loved the suggestions! Liked, saved, & subscribed! Thanks so much!
Hi guys I use yoga mats for the bunk ends works great also emergency blankets on top of the bunk ends cheap and sometimes find them brand new at thrift stores 😀 also when Walmart has end of summer clearance, the sun shades for vehicles wrk Great!! Then u have cute lil design showing on the inside😉🤗😍 just a thought.. thank you oh P. S have u seen the mod that u can do to carry your nice outdoor carpet? Looks easy enough and they say it's pretty inexpensive .. just another hopefully helpful thought 😉 HAPPY 🏕️🥾 🥲
My husband used pvc pipes and connected it with zip ties to hang my blackout curtains in our older pop up. I agree the reflectives help tremendously. I use my crockpot but definitely suggest plugging it in directly to electric box , I kept popping the breaker. Love the water filter that directly plugs into the water lines. Great ideas ,keep posting. Greatest idea was that book. Making memories is what life is all about!!
Thanks! We actually published our own camping journal now if you are looking for a great one. 😊
When you disconnect your trailer leave the chains on until you get unhooked. But please remember to unhook your chains after you have lifted the trailer off your rig.
And AFTER you get those wheel chocks into place! We've been lucky to have had level sites so far. But I'd sure hate to have our Pup roll away, hit a child, or anyone, tree or something else, and have a camping catastrophe. I'm going to get another set, just as to have, front and back of the wheels.
Your ENTHUSIASM has inspired us to keep our 2001 Coleman pop-up instead of getting something new that’s easier to open. It doesn’t leak and owes us nothing. We just need to learn to bring less stuff to decrease the timing on closing camp. Our trailer needs to fit in a garage so the choices are limited to ones with very small inside space with no big, strong awnings. We are 72 and 79 years young. We use a drill that my husband adapted to replace our hand crank that lifts up the roof. 😊 I’m going to sew those fun ceiling murals and we’ll buy reflective covering. Yes, we have the 2” foam bed cover which makes a big difference.a
That's fantastic! 😁
We added a winch with remote. Cut the wire to length so it is just enough to go up n down. Best investment ever
Thank you! I'm a single momma with 2 kids and a 90 lb yellow lab who is getting my first pop up delivered tomorrow! Thank you for the top 10! Making a list and checking it twice. Happy Camping!
Aww, congrats and happy camping!! It does get easier, you will get the hang of it. 💞
@@AdventuresinPopUps I've been going to the Delaware drive on beaches for 20+ years and there is A LOT of stuff you can take/need so figuring this will be a great extension of those adventures. :)
I think the best thing we have done so far was getting the Pop Up Gizmos. They really do help keep the bed areas cooler and you can sleep a bit later. I also like to slip reflectix into the windows of the sunny side of bed end windows. Get the PUGs or cover the ends with Reflectix. You will be glad you did. If you are looking for smaller pieces of reflectix for the windows, you can find the car windshield sunshades very cheaply at thrift stores and yard sales (or maybe for free from family that aren't using theirs.)
Yes, we cover the bunk ends with the Reflectix. Major difference!!
Yes...we love our big mat, our bedding and how comfy we have made it...but the best thing we picked up was a BAL Leveler. It's made our camping time much better and safer.
Yes, we have one now and like it
I loved the water pitcher idea. GAME CHANGER for us. So smart! We just take our water bottles and refill them as much as we want. GREAT TIP!
Thanks!
Thank you for this list. Helpful. Yes, connecting as a family is important. Looks like you have a great time camping. Fun to watch 😊
Thank you! 😊
Great advise. I love the camping journal and your phiilosophy on camping and loved ones.❤❤
Great video and you two are ADORABLE together!
Thank you. 😊
Nice tips. Loving the add-in edits to keep viewers watching. Who doesn't love Kamer. LOL I needed a few of those tips so thank you for sharing these. ❤️👍👏 Donovan & Jodi
Thanks! I laugh at Kramer meme every time... I won't confess how many times that is. 😂
totally love the roof liners , such a great idea :) stay safe the Hightail 4x4 team
Thanks!
Great tips, thanks
We bought the mattress topper before the very first campout! I was checking into tips since we bought it, even. We left it on the mattress, but it was a bit of a struggle to get that top down over it when we closed up. So then, I'd roll that sucker up after each trip the past two years. But this last time, we just discovered that if we fold it into 4ths, and lay it on the bench/table area, it fits, out of the way, till next trip, and it's alot easier than rolling it up and stuffing back in the zippered bag it came in! Inthinknitnwillnhelp in airingnit out a bit if I open the short door (It's kept in our garage).
I will have to check into the Reflectix. We've had some rather warm campouts in past years.
What sold us, (well, at least sold my husband on it)
on our pop up was the bike rack on top that came with it.
But, he's the only one that can actually lift the bikes onto it! I'm a bit short, and it's hard for me to lift bikes up when on a step stool or ladder.
It holds 4 bikes, but, it's just our two that go on it. I'm just thrilled to have a pop up. We're pretty much done with tent camping. But we still have it, our rotating fan, and our air mattress, for matters that come up. 😏
As for water, we get the 1 gallon jugs of drinking water for our coffee pot and also the individual bottles that fit in the cooler with ice. We put the empty bottles in a separate totebag to take back home to put in our recycling bin.
My husband suggested we get a small microwave, and a small coffepot. I kind of chuckled at that idea, but, it's a good one. We don't have a pressure cooker, but we do have a crockpot. We've taken that, and it was handy. Made chicken and noodles for our family groups. Our daughter and her hubby use their pressure cooker in their RV a lot. They're both Good and Easy!
Good and easy for the win! 👍🏼😀
Great video! Love the camper journal. Will watch future videos
Thanks! 👍🏼
Hey there I just wanted to add that I have seen magnetic hooks used in other videos just to hang lights or decorations. I got a 2 pack of magnetic hooks from the dollar store for my oven mittens on the side of my microwave, I promise you- you could probably hang a sack of potatoes from that hook as they are very strong!
Happy camping 😄
We actually just covered magnets in our new video about storage! 😃
Good ideas!! I’m going to put yoga mats under the kids bed now!
Yes! 😄 Don't forget the memory foam. Game changer. 😎
Thank you great info!!
Thank you so much for this video. We just bought our first 'New to Us' Pop Up Camper.
Enjoy! There is a learning curve as you figure out what works for you and get used to setup and tear down, but it is so fun! 🤩 We really started ENJOYING camping more once we bought our pop-up. 💗
Hi friends. Great tips here. Thanks for walking us through some of what you've learned from your experiences. Bringing along a pressure cooker is a great idea. And the mattress topper is a MUST. Thanks for sharing these tips!
Thanks! Memory foam is where it's at! 🙌🏼
@@AdventuresinPopUps When we first got our RV, we spent the very first night researching new mattresses. It's just something you don't know if you're brand new. We had to learn that the hard way.
Awesome video, grew up with a 1972 Pop Up Stamper Pop Up in the 1970s & 1980s we went camping Primitive Camping at State Parks & National Parks & Partial Hookup & when in Myrtle Beach South Carolina & Walt Disney World & KOAs etc we had full Hookup camping
Awesome! Sounds like some amazing memories. 💗
Definitely going to have to try the tissue box trick. Got the foam mats which make a difference but something more squishy would be awesome.
You have some very useful tips 👍
Thanks! What's your number one? 😊
Excellent
We love Montgomery Bell SP and are very fortunate to live within a few miles of the park. We just bought our first pop-up camper last weekend and will be trying it out in our campground soon. Your videos are the most helpful ones I’ve seen-thank you so much!!!
Thanks!
Great tips! 👍
Thanks!
I loved the idea of the yoga mat under the mattress. AND The Camping Journal!! We have a 2012 flagstaff pop up and we love using it. It is new to us. Thank you for your ideas.
Thanks! We ended up publishing our own camping normal on Amazon if you need one. 😊
I've kept a journal for the last 7 years. It describes all the camping trips we have taken, the great spots we stayed in, what we cooked or where we went out to eat. It helps me to remember all the fun and funny stuff we did.
Love your shirts!
Thanks! 😊
Great content! I’m subscribing today! 😀
Thanks so much and happy camping! 😄
I'm probably biased because they're what I've used most throughout my life, but pop-ups are just the best! Thanks for making them even better and getting more people out there!
Thanks! Pop-ups are making a comeback as more and more people want to get out there with nature. 😊
You two seem super nice! Thanks for the video. Subscribed.
Thanks so much!
Very helpful!! Running out to buy a filter pitcher and ordering a couple memory foam mattress toppers!!
Enjoy, it makes a big difference! 😄
You two are great together made me smile
I think the best part of the camping journal is to be able to rack where you've been. If you're hitting a lot of campsites they can tend to run together. This helps separate them so if you're ever back in an area you can narrow down a site to go back to more readily.
Yes! It's fun to look back and jog our memories. And helpful if we kept track of things like good spot numbers for next time. 😊 We actually published our own camping journal since this video was made- there should be a link in the description if you're interested. Happy camping! 😄
For the tent murals maybe you could sew a little loop in the elastic and put a carabineer on the end of the loop to clip through the certain mesh. Also, I love the curtain wire clips (I get them from Ikea). I've used them in my campers for everything curtain/fabric related.
Great ideas, thanks! 🙌🏼
Hey there thank you for the great tips! We are looking to buy our first pop up at the end of this month that is a 02 and looks to be an excellent condition. I wanted to drop a note & tell you about your crock-pot, that is an excellent idea! We received a Crock-Pot as a gift but I had no idea where I put the manual, so when I looked it up by serial # & product # (I believe it's the same one that you have) I noticed they had a recall on my brand. It's basically the inside pot & pressure valve has to be replaced as the volume measurements are incorrect. They sent me the new pieces in about 3 weeks &
* the old pot makes an excellent dog water bowl! LOL*
I just searched my Crock-Pot by the serial # as most of those brands have been recalled.
Thanks again for the great tips I believe reflectics over the sleeping area is a great idea!!! I would have never thought of that.
Happy camping😊
Great! Unfortunately, our favorite pressure cooker (the Crock Pot brand) lost its pressure valve somehow and it’s irreplaceable. 😫 We have a couple Instapots too though.
Yall are so cute.. great video
Awe, thanks! We have lots more newer videos if you're looking for more tips and tricks. 😊
I liked it
Thanks ☺️ Merry Christmas 🎄
Check out Thermarest mattresses under the mattress. They self inflate and also roll up to deflate for storing. Much better than a yoga mat. Most camping stores and Amazon sell Thermarest self inflating mattresses.
Love the mural idea! I'm guessing that helps block a little bit of the early morning sun light?
A little, yes. The Reflectix is the big help on the light.
Intex air mattress. You do have to add a little bit of air just before I go to bed each night. But it's worth the extra effort. We almost had to quit campaign because of my wife's back, until we went to the air mattress.
Sitting on top of your roof to latch - can you extend the latch bolts any longer? Or add extensions/replace them with longer ones? Seem like a ton of extra work every time you fold up!
Good thought... I think it's best to give it a smoosh, because without it the roof would would not overlap the camper properly. It's only like half an inch that it needs to come down.
I like my Blackstone
I see so many people loving those! We have not tried one yet.
For the tapestry use bedsheet clasps
Great idea!
I ❤️ the roof liners! Can you share the link or where you purchased them?
The link is in the description box under number 2. 😎 If you don't have Menards in your area, or you can't find Reflectix, there are other brands of this type of insulation. Menards send to have the best price. 👍🏼
We just bought a Navajo exactly like yours,bit we need to replace the canvas eventually? Also the inside ceiling looks,and sorta feels like it has some soft spots.The camper is emaculent,other than that,but so new to this,and not sure what steps to take?
Bear creek is supposed to be great canvas replacement. I would go to the pop-up camper FB group and use the search features to find lots of info, from canvas repairs to mold removal to roof repair. You name it, it's probably on there. 😊
By the way air mattress have a break in period of like 2 nights. After we got past the couple of rough nights we have had the same air mattress for 2 years with a dog and camping in a tent. It is a queen size Intex brand.
Good to know. We have had bad luck with air mats, it seems like they don't hold air after a couple years.
Our airbed is the Exped Mega Mat Duo 10. If we get a pop up camper I will ditch the mattresses and put Exped mats in.
Good to know- how many seasons have you used it?
We camp lite. We go into the city to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
I've heard other youtube channels suggest about floor underlayment being used under the mattress.
Hey is there any way that you can make a video of you bathroom wall set up. I built a bathroom in mine and I would like make hard walls but it is hard to find details so I can get a really good idea on how to do it.
We have a RUclips short showing it, but yes we can make something more substantial at some point. Basically, it folds up/down on hinges, clasps together with the bottom half, then the door is set in place and velcroed on top.
Heavy duty Velcro for over beds
what size mural do you have .great way to cozy the camper
I believe the link in the description box is the exact one we have. The bed is 70" x 77", and the mural is shorter and about the same width as the bed.
Kinda off question but goes with the cooker. How did you vacuum seal chili ? We tried ham roast and there was so much water we could barely get it sealed.
If it has juices/liquids, I vacuum for a little then hit stop and seal really quickly.
Does the water filter work as a pressure reducer itself, or do I attach both to the waterline?
No, you need a separate pressure regulator
11. Buy a Lifestraw. I live out of mine when i camp and flyfish. Lets you drink any water you find. Even some powered sites here only have unfiltered water available which is no good without boiling. You won't regret it.
Being from Florida/Texas I’ll say this Texas heat is WAY WORSE! Lol
I have a older pop up but in pretty good shape. I watched a RUclips video on a pop up remodel and they bought a 4 inch memory foam mattress off of Amazon and said they love it. Would you be so kind to give me your pro and cons on doing this? I would like to upgrade the beds and it does seem like it will be comfortable. Thank you and great video.
We chose 2" of memory foam over the original mattress because of cost mostly. Lots of people do replace the entire mattress with 4" of memory foam. You can do the Kleenex box test first to make sure it isn't too much.... Take the old mattress out and put an empty Kleenex box in its spot. Close the whole camper up and see if it gets squished. This can give you a rough idea of space. We have not tried all memory foam, so maybe a better place to ask would be on a FB group. If the memory foam is too plush, I wonder if you would feel the board underneath more.
@@AdventuresinPopUps thank you for your input and I will try the Kleenex box test. I know the video I saw , they gave the name of the memory foam bed on Amazon and they said it sleeps like a dream.
Do you leave the window reflective in when closing up the camper?
There's a couple we always leave in, but it's too much for our camper to have them all in and close... Especially since we leave the 2" of memory foam on the beds as well. 😇
@@AdventuresinPopUps Thank you again you two are just amazing together!
Instead of safety pins try extra small binder clips. I use them to keep curtains closed.
If you see our newer videos, we are now just clipping them in the new curtain clips. 😊
Have you guys ever had an issue with ac bolts coming loose causing water leaking inside camper
No, we have not. 🤷♀️ You could ask the pop-up camper group on FB if you need troubleshooting ideas.
Welcro instead elastic
Did you cut your Reflectix to go in the window inbetween the screen and zip up plastic part? We were just going to try and hang it in the inside, but that makes more sense!
Yes, it goes between the screen and window
@@AdventuresinPopUps did you just cut it with scissors? I’m just wondering how long it will take to try and trace the windows, especially the curved ones to get it cut accurately! Any tips?!
@@cassandrapowers8627 yes, just good ole kitchen/utility scissors did the trick. I think we did a lot of eyeballing and a little measuring. It's not an exact science.
My question is, if you waterproof the windows, are you talking about the screens? In my mind, which totally doesn’t work like anyone else’s lol, if you waterproof spray the screens, will that not clog up the holes and stop the airflow or restrict airflow?
I’m new to your channel, just my second video, so far I love you guys! Keep up the good work.
No, the canvas behind the windows that would keep rain out when closed. 😊
@@AdventuresinPopUps ok, thank you. I have one more question…. Do you have to have a high wall to be able to use the 2” memory foam topper? Do you think there would be enough room for a regular pop up to close? Sorry for the questions, we are going Saturday to look at our first pop up and I am trying to get ideas. It is a 2001 Jayco Heritage.
Try stick on velcro instead of safety pins 🙂
Hmm, I'll have to look into that. The elastic is constantly pulled on, so I wonder if it would stay? 🤔
If you can get two seasons out of an air mattress, it's a miracle.
Well least it's not just us!
P!ease do a video of what you store, how you store and reheat it in pressure cooker.
Thanks for the feedback! We plan to do more hack videos soon. Have you seen this one? ruclips.net/video/aZ5T94bfOYw/видео.html It shows a little better what we put on the cooler and talks a little more about freezing/reheating.
How well do pop up trailers do off-road?
It depends on the tires and clearance. Ours have pretty good radial tires, many have really dinky ones. But some are made for actual off roading.
@@AdventuresinPopUps I was looking at the turtle trailers but they are way too expensive.. I've been looking at used pop ups seems more practical
@@thomaswinnen4365 yes, they seem like the most practical choice to us. We have a why we bought a pop-up camper video that goes over pros and cons.
I bought a pop up and clearance isn't great but I will be doing a spring over axle conversion to gain 5-6 inches. I'll be getting larger tires too.
4 inch !!!!!
We did the 2" as a topper. 4-6" would be a whole mattress for us. 😊 Each camper has a different amount of space available.
PVC GUTTERS TO DIRECT A/C run off
Your outdoor rug link isn't working. Thanks for the great tips!!
Thank you, I will double check it soon!
Sorry it took me a couple days, the link is repaired. Thank you for letting me know!
No shoes outside. That is not a great idea. Snakes and scorpions can crawl into the shoes to sleep.
Good point! We bring them in at night. I have heard of people having surprises in their shoes!
Anybody who has to worry about snakes or scorpions knows to always check there shoes no matter where those shoes are.
I've forgotten my wheel chocks one time but luckily didn't disconnect the chain yet when I disconnected the hitch. Happens to all sooner or later.
Never eat chili while camping in a small space 🙊🙊🙊🤢🤢🤮🤮lol
A pressure cooker, filter jug and a notepad ? Really, use dont know real camping, this is were i left ur vid
Like most Americans, our goal is not to rough it, it's to make memories exploring our country. To each his own. 💞
Don’t worry about @shanes4116. S/He could have opted to not post and keep the negativity within. Personally, I loved the suggestions! Liked, saved, & subscribed! Thanks so much!
Hi guys I use yoga mats for the bunk ends works great also emergency blankets on top of the bunk ends cheap and sometimes find them brand new at thrift stores 😀 also when Walmart has end of summer clearance, the sun shades for vehicles wrk Great!! Then u have cute lil design showing on the inside😉🤗😍 just a thought.. thank you oh P. S have u seen the mod that u can do to carry your nice outdoor carpet? Looks easy enough and they say it's pretty inexpensive .. just another hopefully helpful thought 😉 HAPPY 🏕️🥾 🥲
Do you mean the PVC pipe holder on the exterior? Yes, we've seen it. Not sure if it'd with for us though. Thanks for the tips!