Comments on: Pop-up Tent Trailers

By: Lon Black

Lon Black — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:46:49 +0000

There are soooo many tent campers out there. My jaw dropped open when I saw the price of the RTV Camper. $26,000?! One thing I would consider if I were in the market to buy my first camper (my wife and I own over 20 that we rent to the public in Colorado), would be this:

Consider your needs. Do you have an infant or children? If so, a more conventional camper with a simple 12,000 BTU automatic ignition furnace is the way to go. Also, if you have children, do you really want a thin, fine tent material that can be easily damaged?

Do you want a walk in bathroom, or would you prefer to go without a bathroom?

When I consider the uber lightweight pop-up campers out there, I truly do not see much gain in comfort and amenities compared to a nice tent set up. Then again, SylvanSport’s GO trailer is the smallest toy hauler I’ve ever seen… impressive design. You can get much more space and comfort out of a Palomino Banshee, but you couldn’t tow one with a little Subaru. Again, it all comes down to your needs, towing ability, desired comfort level, etc.

Lon Black
Colorado Camper Rental

By: Jody

Jody — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:59:21 +0000

Ceck out the Trailmanors

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:28:04 +0000

Edward,
I do agree that the Wacky Stack looks like a nice camper.

IMHO, they look to have notable setup required. This is why a nice ground tent setup looks to be a much more cost effective solution.

By: EDWARD

EDWARD — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:02:57 +0000

WELL SCOTT ,
I DON’T THINK ANYONE IS GOING TO SLEEP 12 BUT THE ROOM IS THERE IF YOU NEED IT .FROM WHAT I CAN TELL IS THAT THIS IS FOR FAMILIES OF FOUR OR MORE BUT IT LETS FAMILLIES LIKE MINE WHO ARE POOR AND CAN’T GET A POP UP OR A TRAILER ,AND LIKE THE OTHER PRODUCTS YOU HAVE ON HERE THEY ARE TO EXSPENSIVE AND THEY DON’T HAVE A LOT OF ROOM FOR ANYONE I’M A BIG GUY I NEED ROOM AND WITH THREE OTHER PEOPLE I NEED ROOM.WHAT I DO LIKE ABOUT THE WACKY SHACK IS IT CAN BE FOLDED UP I CAN PULL IT IN MY GARAGE LEAN OR HANG ON MY WALL. I WOULD HAVE PLENTY OF ROOM, IT IS MADE OUT OF CANVAS SO WOULDN’T BE WORRIED ABOUT LEAKING LIKE SOME OF THE PRODUCTS YOU HAVE ON HERE THAT DON’T USE CANVAS , I CAN USE A AC WITH IT OR A HEATER .TTO ME THIS IS THE ANSWER FOR PEOPLE THAT DON’T WANT TO TENT CAMP AND DON’T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO BUY SOMETHING EXSPENSIVE THAT THEY WOULD ONLY USE ON THE WEEKEND OR MAYBE ONCE OR TWICE A YEAR.PLUS IT CAN’T JACKKNIFE LIKE A TRAILER IT HAS A NEAT SUSPENSION ALSO YOUR KIDS COULD CAMP OUT IN THE BACK YARD HAD FUN DOING THAT AS A KIDAND ON TOP OF THAT I CAN USE THE TRAILER FOR OTHER PURPOSES BESIDES THE WACKY SHACK BUT THAT IS MY OPINION
THANKS, I REALLY THINK YOU SHOULD GIVE IT A CHANCE WHO KNOWS MAYBE IT COULD BE A ANSWER FOR A LOT OF THE READERS

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:22:27 +0000

These are an interesting camper. A few details, it only has an off the ground sleeping area for two, the other ten people must sleep on the ground or cots. For sleeping that many people a quality canvas ground or cabin tent from someone like Springbar would be more cost effective and free up your trailer for gear hauling.