Hi Everyone, We hope you enjoyed our video! Would you RV in a Pop Up Camper? Please say hello by leaving a comment below! Also, please feel free to ask any questions or just tell us about yourselves. We want to get to know you and share our RV experiences.
My folks had a Coleman pop up when I was a kid. No AC. No fridge. No toilet or shower. It sucked trying to sleep at night with no AC and only a small oscillating fan to move the humid, heavy summer air. That said, when I was looking at getting into trailer/RV camping last year, I was looking at pop ups with AC. That's when I found they now have fridges, toilets, and showers. Personally, I have no issues using the campground facilities. However, the wife quickly vetoed that. Also, I'm not real keen on the idea of doing your business three feet from where you cook your food and wash your dishes.
I really really like that first one. It looks like it has hard walls instead of tent material like most popups.. but I actually really enjoy using the pop up campers because like you said, it’s like sleeping in a tent but your up off the ground and have a few more amenities!! But that first one for $11,000 is absolutely perfect for me!
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I like the hard shells. I know that they add a little to the price tag but that added protection from wildlife (bears, in particular) is worth it if you want to spend much time in the mountains.
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Hey lashawn, Safe travels & happy camping! Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
I spent many nights in my 76 Apache just like this with my 2 Todders in the early 80s. Easy pull, set up, and take down...even while juggling the babies.❤
I really like the slide-out model popups. After being stuck inside a small popup (no slide) during a weekend storm with my wife, two kids and their grandmother, interior room does matter! The rain was blowing sideways, so sitting outside under the awning was not an option on that trip... We had to dash to the bath house to use the toilet. A shower/bath is definitely on my list also! We ended up getting a refund for the remaining two nights and renting a cabin onsite. It took awhile to convince my wife to go camping again (I took her tent camping on our first trip after I met her). The popup was a compromise. If your spouse doesn't like roughing it, get a popup with all the bells and whistles (just trust me on this one). Some are now prewired for Solar!
Hands down on the first one. Nothing beats a private bathroom! And it's got really nice unusual lines. I grew up with a 1960s Coleman popup camper in a family of 4. It was cozy!
Hey John, Private bathrooms are nice! Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
I found my perfect pop up. A 2010 Coleman Evolution E4. It has a walled shower/toilet combo. Dinette slide, bigger than normal fridge for a popup and a deck on the front to put our golf cart or motorcycles on. In a little less than two years our retirement adventure starts.
Very good reviews of the pop ups. We currently own a "A-Liner" 2015 and had many trips. For 2 people it has everything we need: heat, ac, toilet, microwave, stove, sink (in smaller versions). We are now looking to trade up. Very good advise to rent first before you buy. See if you like RV-ing first and what type of camping RV-ing you want to do.
I like the A- LINER POp-Camper Rockwell WITH THE BUILT IN BATHROOM WITH SHOWER AND DOO..The first one you show. Its perfect for me and my son go camping.
Hey MegaMamayoyo, We like that one too! Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
This really surprised me because I never knew pop ups have bathrooms. When I was a kid we had a pop up camper and it didn't have a bathroom. We had a portable toilet. Our pop up camper was a 1995 Coleman Rio Grande. After that we bought a 2001 Sportsmen camper. Now I have a brand new travel trailer. I bought a 2022 Jayco Jay Flight 224BH after we sold the Sportsmen camper to a guy who has custody to his kids. Thanks for sharing that information
Hi Jay, We recommend that all the time because people buy an RV and then buy another one 2 years later. Happens all the time! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way - Did you know we are giving away a FREE RV Rental for a Weekend? Hope you will check out the video so you can enter the contest! th-cam.com/video/h_NW_O-VsTo/w-d-xo.html
Yes our best camping days was in a Pop up after tent camping first. Now older & a widow I have been looking for something I can handle. Love your videos as you never omit any details. I wish I had your camping knowledge.... happy camping & be safe!!
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I love pop-up "tents" not a hard-side - the best floorplan of a pop-up is one that has a u-shaped galley at both ends with drop down tables - so you get two separate seating / eating areas (not sure anyone makes this floorplan anymore) - the toilet shower is in the middle with the sink stove and fridge - make sure to get A/C
Hi secpac58chichi, Susan and I have never seen a floor plan like you describe but it sounds pretty cool. We just filmed some video reviews of the newest popup camper models yesterday at the MD RV Show so be on the lookout for our next popup camper video in the upcoming weeks! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way, have you subscribed to our TH-cam channel yet? If not we sure hope you will click below and subscribe! Thanks! goto.rvblogger.com/TH-camChannel?sub_confirmation=1
Hey Becky, That sounds awesome, I'm sure there are tons of great memories! Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Watching again ! due this spring we have decided to pull the trigger sell our boat and buy a pop up with a bathroom, heat and air. Thanks, I think we are going to look for used because a lot of people buy a pop up then want something bigger. They go fairly cheap. If it doesn’t have a bathroom, my dad can put one in. He put one one his pontoon.
Hey Elizabeth, Yay for knowing handy people!! Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
IN 1986 we bought a colman pop up camper made by fleetwood called the plantation model It had a solid wall shower/tub and toliet area and there was even a window in it. Oh how I loved that trailer !! 3 burner stove and oven, refrigerator hot and cold water plus a furness. 26 ft opened gross vehicle weight 2750 pounds gross hitch weight 250 and ofcourse electric brakes. That was pop up luxury !!!!
That's awesome! We love Pop Up campers. They are underrated, undervalued campers! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Hi MrsCasa, I usually do open the cabinets - I must have forgotten to do that in this video. Thanks for the feedback though - that is a good tip for me to remember. Thanks for watching and for the thank you! Mike
Thanks for the video. I'm on and off interested in RVs. The trucks and vans are all too high profile hauling around empty space that has absolutely no use until you're parked. And most of the units I see featured at shows are fancy, heavy, expensive and not very smart. I think the industry is stuck (and they just copy each other.) Pop up campers on the other hand were smart back in the 1960s when my neighbors had one and are still smart. The addition of cassette toilets is a huge plus. The prices seem amazingly cheap compared to all other RV campers. Maybe I can haul one when I get a Cybertruck in a couple of years, not sure my Model Y LR can do it. (I barely made it across the Navaho nation between chargers. I live in California were places are a lot farther apart than say back east. This might make a good video topic if you haven't done it already. Let me know and I'll rent a pop up and see how far I can get in California, send you the video.) These units have only three (possible) issues. 1. They're trailers, trailers have a level of complexity (but you don't have to haul around your 'home' after you're set up. 2. You can't use the bathrooms unless you pop it up (a nice convenience but not a deal breaker) and 3. The soft sides need a bit of extra care. (The Sunbrella bimini on my sailboat is 20 years old, but probably needed replacing ten years ago. It's over the cockpit, not my bed.) Alleged negatives: But the bears will break in! They won't bother*, and in some of these you get those huge zipper windows. (A few years ago I realized that I wasn't camping in Ireland, I was in a tunnel that happened to be in Ireland. Now all lightweight backpacking tents have two big mesh sides.) The trend of stealth camping and privacy is in my experience absurd. I've camped in the backs of cars, everywhere, for years with no problems. No one cares, no one looks, and even I'm surprised that in decades, no rangers or cops or anyone have ever tapped on the window. What I'd want with the shower curtains is a way to take the whole thing down to hang it outside to dry (or to shower outside). slot on one side, pivot catch on the other, carry it out... (I've got snap buttons all over my boat - nothing but an aggravation.) *Tip for the critters that gnaw on stuff. Spritz your exposed wires, hoses and tires with ammonia (Windex). This dries but as soon as any critter licks it, it's like licking a bar of soap. Raccoons were chewing up my friend's garden hose. I fixed it, then spritzed it and they've not touched it since -- and the ammonia has to have washed over over the years.
Lots of great information here! Thank you! One good thing with Pop-up campers is that they do have outside shower abilities. We bought a collapsible nylon outdoor enclosure. Works perfect! Thanks for watching and commenting.
That was a really great video I loved and enjoyed seeing all the different models that you showed I just recently got a used pop-up camper it is a 1995 Thor Skamper and it has the bathroom in it and shower like the one popup you showed and I'm very much looking forward to taking it camping next summer it might even go with me on a winter vacation out west this year I guess I have gone a little green as in more Back To Nature for camping because originally I started out with a popup work my way up from small travel trailers to a class C motorhome and now I'm back to the popup again :-) But like you said you can't beat the feeling of it's like you're outdoors in a tent but you're not and you're up off the ground and you can enjoy the scenery and the sound of the nature but you still have your RV conveniences
Hi Richard, Glad you liked the video and especially that you came full circle back to a pop up camper! Thanks for watching and commenting! We hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅🏻 Mike and Susan 🎄
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Hi Enano, My best advice is to rent an RV or popup BEFORE you buy one! Then you will see what you like and don't like about it so when you are ready to buy you will know what to look for. Also - don't buy new right now. RV sales are through the roof right now and prices are high. In the show notes I have a link you can use to rent an RV from Outdoorsy and you can save $50! Hope that helps you out! Mike
I (Susan) love pop ups too! I had one when my kids were little, but as a single mom, it was a lot of work 🥵. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting!
I have an old 70s or 80s era Coachman im rehabbing. (Roof leak) We downsized from a 30' bumper pull to this. I'm going to miss having a private toilet.
Hey Fryloc, Best of luck with your Coachman! Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
We had pop up with a wet bath and 2 queen beds loved it but I wanted something where you leave bed made and husband didnt like the canvases getting wet we had to take home and set up to dry before storing
Hey Melanie, Totally makes sense! Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Hi Tim, Thanks for the suggestion. We started including the weight, and length and my height so people got an idea of size. Maybe at some point we will start including tank sizes in the future too. Thanks for watching and for the suggestion. Mike and Susan
Hey Jack, We like those too. "Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Last month , I bought a used 2018 Rockwood HW 296 Popup . It has a decent bathroom and 12 gallon black and gray tanks. Sure hope they open things up next month.
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Hey Vdenice, Very cool! What's your favorite thing about it? Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan ❤ By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Hey Sandra, So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Looking for a Pop-Up style camper for 2? Here is a video with a few smaller campers that might work. th-cam.com/video/aJoQIR4gcSM/w-d-xo.html Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
The pop out sides slide in and the mattresses meet in the middle. You stuff the canvas in and lower the top and you are on your way! Thank you for watching and commenting Great-grandma Kirk.
Hi Deborah, Popup campers have come a long way! There are National, State and Private campgrounds located in bear country that don't allow popup campers. Thanks for watching the video! Mike and Susan
Hey SK, We'll have to look into that one! Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Hey William, Yeah, it can easily become an expensive hobby / lifestyle. Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Hey Jill, Good luck! Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Hi Amanda, Susan had a popup and a travel trailer that she used to take her kids camping when they were younger. Great memories! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Hi Kristina, Good questions... I don't know. But you could Google them and find the info. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan Have you subscribed to our TH-cam channel yet? If not we sure hope you will click below and subscribe! Thanks! goto.rvblogger.com/TH-camChannel?sub_confirmation=1
Hi Mary, Glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way we started a new Facebook Group for folks interested in learning all about RVs. Hope you will check it out and join if you are interested! facebook.com/groups/RVCampingforNewbies/
I'm interested in the Rockwood A214HW or the A194HW which also has a wet bath. The Aliner is great but the cost is daunting... I still don't understand why campers have microwaves. I really want someone to explain why it's a "great" feature. It's not like you have to heat something up real quick and you're supposed to be more in tune with nature. I barely use the one I have at home to consider lugging one around. Personally I would rather have an oven like the A194HW than a microwave.
Hi Kharizmah, We use our microwave for heating up leftovers, frozen veggies, potatoes and sometimes defrosting meat or chicken. But not everyone uses the microwave. Luckily most microwaves are built in so they don't take up much space. Ironically - we rarely use the oven in our RV. So everyone is different in how they do things - that's what makes the world go round I guess. Thanks for watching and sharing your comment. Mike and Susan
Hi sdraper2011, They all do use the space very efficiently and they all have water tanks but I don't know the sizes of them off hand. Thanks for watching the video! Mike
The Aliner despite being twice the cost has the smallest fresh water tank at 11 gallons. All the others are all made by Forest River and have 22-26 gallon fresh water. The Aliner and Forest River models with cassette toilets have no black/grey water tanks. Otherwise, I think they're about 11 gallons.
Mike & Susan thank you so much for videoing the pop up campers. I did have to start considering them for towing reasons. I already liked the A-liner's as they offer the same as a small trailer like tear drops & mini max's, except the bathroom is not enclosed. However the first A-liner that you showed, kind of had a somewhat enclosed b/r. I just don't like the regular tent pop ups actually because of privacy. I love your very informative videos including pricing and everything, a lot of videos that I watch will not give a price and that is discouraging. Thanks again and Happy Camping until next time. 😁 💗🌳🐕🏡🚙 🌺
Hi Youkie, Hello again!!! Glad you are enjoying the videos! Just an FYI - don't pay the MSRP price - negotiate down from there... Happy Camping to you too! Mike and Susan
Nice vids! Got a Rockwood freedom pop up. How is water put into the hot water tank? I see where I can fill the potable water, but don't know how 2 get water into the hot water tank. thanx!
Nice video! On average, how fast do you travel with a trailer on the highway? I was doing a 63MPH but many passerby honked on me. Was I supposed to go faster?
I believe the tow capacity of a Jeep Renegade is only 2,000lbs. That's not going to be easy. You could find something like the Sylvan Sport Go or the myPod th-cam.com/video/phbcFLXXnuQ/w-d-xo.html Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
We had three pop ups..went to a large camper..hubby hated it..went back to a pop up...unfortunately does not have a bathroom. We have a Shasta 65 model..it does not have shower but has a commode and sink. We go places where the bathrooms are immaculate..so we deal .
Hey Rita, That's a fair point, do what works best for your family! :) Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Hi Blade, Yeah we don't really cover the outside at all...we are afraid the videos will get too long...but we do get comments now and then from people who want us to review more outside. Thanks for your feedback. We are always trying to improve. Mike and Susan
Hey Jay, We have a couple videos of toy haulers, this is one of them: th-cam.com/video/wr6oZXk2ajE/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Hi Michael, We received some good feedback from our viewers that we should include prices so we do - and we are glad you like it too! Thanks for watching! Mike and Susan
Hi Robert, RVs and popups are selling like crazy right now so inventory is low everywhere! Try searching Facebook Marketplace and RVTrader maybe. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike Did you see our video about our FREE RV Rental for a Weekend we are giving away? Hope you will check it out! th-cam.com/video/h_NW_O-VsTo/w-d-xo.html
I’ve never owned a camper but I’d like to know the max dry weight I should be searching for. I have a Hyundai Santa Fe with a max tow capacity of 3000 lbs. Thanks!
Hey Kevin, We recommend staying below 80% of your max towing capacity. Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan BTW, let us know what you think of RV Camping Magazine, our free digital and video magazine! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Hey lashawn, In the description it has the the link and code to use, I'm thinking it should've been used before checkout? Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
My husband and I have a pop up camper and love it. The problem be is that we are older and my husband has a hard time lifting the top. Is there anything we could buy to make the top lift up automatically?
Hi Phillip, There is a popup power lift for sale on Amazon that I found. Here is the link. It runs on a 12v battery. amzn.to/2Doj8FR Hope this helps you out! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan Have you subscribed to our TH-cam channel yet? If not we sure hope you will click below and subscribe! Thanks! goto.rvblogger.com/TH-camChannel?sub_confirmation=1
Hey Suzy, That's one difference in a wet vs dry bath. Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Hey Ben We recoomend checking out the manufacturers website for anything we didn't cover in the video to assure you get the most accurate info about each individual camper :) Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan BTW, let us know what you think of RV Camping Magazine, our free digital and video magazine! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Thank You for this information. I'm just beginning to research small trailers vs pop-ups and find your videos most helpful. Will definitely take your recommendation of rental first before buying. I wasn't aware that was possible. Makes so much sense, especially since my hubby isn't sure this would be his ideal way of adventure. Are you aware of a website that lists types of trailers able to be towed with types of vehicles? I have a 2019 Honda CRV, would like to use it if possible. Thanks again for your great videos
Hi Rena, There isn't a website that I am aware of that shows every vehicle type and how much it can tow. To find out how much your vehicle can tow you should look in your owners manual and there is probably a chart you need to figure out. For example, if your CRV has a tow package it will be able to tow more...but every vehicle has different engines, transmissions and tow packages so it can be a little difficult to figure it all out. If you get really stuck - go to the website and shoot me an email and maybe I can help walk you through it. I hope this helps. Mike
Hi Rena. We bought our pop up from Beckleys RV ( it was in this video. #4. ) We were really lucky to buy from there because the salesman was so informative. I'd find an rv center that has great ratings and great staff. Then come with questions and more questions! A good salesman with plenty of knowledge can let you know what weight your vehicle can tow. We haul a Rockwood pop up with a slide out. It's on the heavier side. Our Chevy Traverse handles it well. We did have to install extras like tow bar, tow break,wiring harnass, ect... stuff you wouldn't think of like voltage, plugging in to a electrical source at some campgrounds. Our is 150 not 220. Hoses, cords. I wouldn't have thought about. I really felt overwhelmed but our salesman talked to us and answered every question. I went from doubtful to telling folks that our pop up was the best investment we ever made
Hey Origami and Cats Great question! It would come from the campsite, you hook up to the water, electricity, etc :) Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan
Hey Stan, Those are great to have in a camper! Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Hey Munchie, We don't have any videos just yet but we're working on it! Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Hey Paul, Is there a specific pop-up that you were asking about? Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
@@RVBlogger I have had pop ups in my younger years , you showed 5 pop up, average gall storage in the 5 ? I haven't decided witch one other then so far A frame is more my size , cause there is just me !
@@RVBlogger I'm currently an over the road truck driver..retired 2 times, going to retire completely in 9yrs .plan on traveling to all big state parks and I know couple places in FL can camp on the beach thanks for responding
You are correct! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way, have you subscribed to our TH-cam channel yet? If not we sure hope you will click below and subscribe! Thanks! goto.rvblogger.com/TH-camChannel?sub_confirmation=1
Hey Angel We recommend checking out the manufacturer's website for anything we didn't cover in the video to assure you get the most accurate info about each camper :) Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan BTW, let us know what you think of RV Camping Magazine, our free digital and video magazine! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Hi Kathleen, Popup campers have come a long way over the years! Now they have all of the modern amenities you could want! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan
Great job on video! But...Some of these pop ups weight almost as much as my 199 dd Amerilite. 3400 lbs...My question...What's the benefit of a nearly 3k lb. pop up of a traditional trailer that is lightweight?
HI Mr. Bullard, Great question and popup campers and travel trailers are different animals in my opinion. Some folks like popups better and others like travel trailers better. A great compromise is a hybrid camper. Has all the benefits of both. Check out our video about them! th-cam.com/video/imyEGMj1KUA/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
For us it was size and amenities. I don't mean glamping. Lol. But bathroom and little bigger kitchen space. We have a Rockwood with a slide out. We also have 7 young grandkids and 2 medium dogs. We can comfortably sleep all of the kids in the pop up and us. The bathroom is needed. A/c is a blessing- no whinning. Lol. And we can tow it with our Chevy Traverse while also fitting the kids.
I'm new at this and have a tow package already on my Camry hybrid. I've pulled 12 ft uhaul enclosed trailers. Is there a good camper for sedans to pull? I don't want to buy another vehicle. Thanks
Hi Alisha, I'm thinking about writing an article about this topic but I haven't done the research yet. So - the lighter the better! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan Have you subscribed to our TH-cam channel yet? If not we sure hope you will click below and subscribe! Thanks! goto.rvblogger.com/TH-camChannel?sub_confirmation=1
Would like to hear about the Rockwood HW 296 and the flagstaff HW 29sc. Both have bathrooms and are also pop up campers. I know they're similar but would like to know the differences between them. I've got a family of five so we'll need one with enough sleeping quarters and my wife likes the idea of having walls around the bathroom. I'm interested in possibly purchasing one but would rent one first. Thank you
Hi jdigi202, Those models weren't at the RV Show where we shot this video but I wrote about the Rockwood High Wall and the Flagstaff in a blog article I wrote called 7 Best Pop Up Campers with Bathrooms. Here's the link if you would like to check it out: rvblogger.com/blog/pop-up-campers-with-bathrooms/ Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike
I was interested in pop up camper but the price is too expensive for what you get. For about the same price or not that much more you can get a full size trailer.
Hi Carlos, Popup campers include more than ever now so the prices are approaching the travel trailer prices. Good observation! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan Have you subscribed to our TH-cam channel yet? If not we sure hope you will click below and subscribe! Thanks! goto.rvblogger.com/TH-camChannel?sub_confirmation=1
Hi Analog, We would love to find a Trailmanor sometime and shoot a tour of it. I've never seen one in person... Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan GET READY! We are launching our new digital/video magazine on June 1st!
Hey Jeffrey, Normally a popup does not come with a/c or heat. Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
They do! Which was top on my list since we have dogs and grandkids. We have a Rockwood. The bathroom is a wonderful extra !!! No running to the shower house half asleep at 2AM. Lol.
Thanks for posting this..My question is this..I am getting tons of conflicting info regarding towing. My vehichle can pull up to 3500 max range and I am told I can only pull pop up or small bunkhouse such as coleman lantern 16b , wolfpup, jayflight model similiar but then others say no I cannot, I do not want to make wrong choice and experience problems. Also this....if there is no rain to get inside how well does the pop up retain heat or cooling ? and finally if not at a hookup how might I run the features in a pop up such as plugs ac etc with a generator or any solar options??? if I stay within my towing capacity including gear passengers etc will I be ok to tow? some pop ups weigh clpse to same as travel trailers so I am very perplexed on this. if a pop up weighs 2900 & so does a small travel trailer why would I be able to haul one and not other?
Hey Cheryl, You should never tow more than 85% of the tow vehicles capacity. As for the other questions, it would all depend on the camper you have. These may be better answered by a sales person that knows the specifics of that particular RV. :) Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
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@@RVBlogger 😂😂😂😂 I know its just each had something I loved. Be nice to wrap all that in one. I suppose I could buy & old one gut it & make it they way I want it🤔. I have no doubt I could if I really tried but unfortunately I don't have the time & effort for that right now🤷♀️.
I have a chrysler Pacifica minivan and I need a light weight camper with bathroom for a family of 4. Max dry weight less than 2500 pounds since my minivan toe max is 3500.
Hi KB, I wrote an article called the best campers under 2,000 lbs with bathrooms where you might see something you like. Here's the link! rvblogger.com/blog/best-small-campers-under-2000-lbs-with-bathrooms/ Hope it helps you out! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan Have you subscribed to our TH-cam channel yet? If not we sure hope you will click below and subscribe! Thanks! goto.rvblogger.com/TH-camChannel?sub_confirmation=1
Hi Cheryl, There is a brand called TrailManor that is a telescoping trailer. I've seen them on line but we have never found one at a show or dealership. They look totally cool though! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
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Hi there! We have the weight and length listed as we intro each camper plus I created a time stamp so you can easily find the intro and see what the length is. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan
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Yeah sure thing. Number one rocks!!!!!!.
My folks had a Coleman pop up when I was a kid. No AC. No fridge. No toilet or shower. It sucked trying to sleep at night with no AC and only a small oscillating fan to move the humid, heavy summer air.
That said, when I was looking at getting into trailer/RV camping last year, I was looking at pop ups with AC. That's when I found they now have fridges, toilets, and showers.
Personally, I have no issues using the campground facilities. However, the wife quickly vetoed that.
Also, I'm not real keen on the idea of doing your business three feet from where you cook your food and wash your dishes.
Glad you like it!
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I really really like that first one. It looks like it has hard walls instead of tent material like most popups.. but I actually really enjoy using the pop up campers because like you said, it’s like sleeping in a tent but your up off the ground and have a few more amenities!! But that first one for $11,000 is absolutely perfect for me!
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Great choice & great point! :)
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I agree , that first one is amazing, just wish they had a a/c unit instead of a microwave.
I like the hard shells. I know that they add a little to the price tag but that added protection from wildlife (bears, in particular) is worth it if you want to spend much time in the mountains.
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Great points!
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Thank you . My husband decided to take your advice. To rent first and we’re going camping in October. Thank you
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Safe travels & happy camping!
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I spent many nights in my 76 Apache just like this with my 2 Todders in the early 80s. Easy pull, set up, and take down...even while juggling the babies.❤
I (Susan) had a "99 Starcraft and 2 kids - early 2000's! Great memories ❤️ Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting!
I really like the slide-out model popups. After being stuck inside a small popup (no slide) during a weekend storm with my wife, two kids and their grandmother, interior room does matter! The rain was blowing sideways, so sitting outside under the awning was not an option on that trip... We had to dash to the bath house to use the toilet. A shower/bath is definitely on my list also! We ended up getting a refund for the remaining two nights and renting a cabin onsite. It took awhile to convince my wife to go camping again (I took her tent camping on our first trip after I met her). The popup was a compromise. If your spouse doesn't like roughing it, get a popup with all the bells and whistles (just trust me on this one). Some are now prewired for Solar!
Hi Derek,
Great advice! We love popup campers too!
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Hands down on the first one. Nothing beats a private bathroom!
And it's got really nice unusual lines.
I grew up with a 1960s Coleman popup camper in a family of 4. It was cozy!
Hey John,
Private bathrooms are nice!
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@@RVBlogger Thanks Mike and Susan! I subscribed! Looking forward to learning more about modern RV camping.
I found my perfect pop up. A 2010 Coleman Evolution E4. It has a walled shower/toilet combo. Dinette slide, bigger than normal fridge for a popup and a deck on the front to put our golf cart or motorcycles on. In a little less than two years our retirement adventure starts.
That is awesome!!! Sounds like a great Pop Up camper! Enjoy and safe travels! Thanks for watching and commenting Melissa!
Very good reviews of the pop ups. We currently own a "A-Liner" 2015 and had many trips. For 2 people it has everything we need: heat, ac, toilet, microwave, stove, sink (in smaller versions). We are now looking to trade up. Very good advise to rent first before you buy. See if you like RV-ing first and what type of camping RV-ing you want to do.
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I like the A- LINER POp-Camper Rockwell WITH THE BUILT IN BATHROOM WITH SHOWER AND DOO..The first one you show. Its perfect for me and my son go camping.
Hey MegaMamayoyo,
We like that one too!
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This really surprised me because I never knew pop ups have bathrooms. When I was a kid we had a pop up camper and it didn't have a bathroom. We had a portable toilet. Our pop up camper was a 1995 Coleman Rio Grande. After that we bought a 2001 Sportsmen camper. Now I have a brand new travel trailer. I bought a 2022 Jayco Jay Flight 224BH after we sold the Sportsmen camper to a guy who has custody to his kids. Thanks for sharing that information
Hey Dave
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RENT BEFORE YOU BUY.. Best advice ever. Same goes for a car or truck... if you can rent it for a couple days, try it before you buy it..
Hi Jay,
We recommend that all the time because people buy an RV and then buy another one 2 years later. Happens all the time!
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Yes our best camping days was in a Pop up after tent camping first. Now older & a widow I have been looking for something I can handle. Love your videos as you never omit any details. I wish I had your camping knowledge.... happy camping & be safe!!
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Thanks for the kind words!
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I love pop-up "tents" not a hard-side - the best floorplan of a pop-up is one that has a u-shaped galley at both ends with drop down tables - so you get two separate seating / eating areas (not sure anyone makes this floorplan anymore) - the toilet shower is in the middle with the sink stove and fridge - make sure to get A/C
Hi secpac58chichi,
Susan and I have never seen a floor plan like you describe but it sounds pretty cool.
We just filmed some video reviews of the newest popup camper models yesterday at the MD RV Show so be on the lookout for our next popup camper video in the upcoming weeks!
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With parents, grand parents and pop up, with added porta potty, we enjoyed traveling to canada from Oregon. Great memories!
Hey Becky,
That sounds awesome, I'm sure there are tons of great memories!
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Watching again ! due this spring we have decided to pull the trigger sell our boat and buy a pop up with a bathroom, heat and air. Thanks, I think we are going to look for used because a lot of people buy a pop up then want something bigger. They go fairly cheap. If it doesn’t have a bathroom, my dad can put one in. He put one one his pontoon.
Hey Elizabeth,
Yay for knowing handy people!!
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@@RVBlogger thank you, my dad is older but he still loves a project. He has built many things, cars, refinished boats. He did the boat we have. ❤️
@@RVBlogger thank you, my dad is older but he still loves a project. He has built many things, cars, refinished boats. He did the boat we have. ❤️
IN 1986 we bought a colman pop up camper made by fleetwood called the plantation model It had a solid wall shower/tub and toliet area and there was even a window in it. Oh how I loved that trailer !! 3 burner stove and oven, refrigerator hot and cold water plus a furness. 26 ft opened gross vehicle weight 2750 pounds gross hitch weight 250 and ofcourse electric brakes. That was pop up luxury !!!!
Hi Barbara,
That brings back some good memories of camping in a popup camper when I was a kid. I love popups too!
Mike
I like the idea of renting before buying. Get a feel of what we like and don't.
Absolutely the way to go!
Thanks for watching!
Mike
Great seeing different models back-to-back.
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love the shower
It's a good one!
Thanks for watching!
Mike
We're just starting to look into pop-ups. Your video was very helpful. Thanks.
I'm going today to check some out.
Glad it was helpful!
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Mike and Susan
We have a flagstaff high wall 27KS. We love it!! Huge for a pop up, but so much fun!
That's awesome! We love Pop Up campers. They are underrated, undervalued campers! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
First thing I always change is the bed mattress.
That's very smart! Most RV mattresses are terrible!
Thanks for watching!
Mike
Would really appreciate if you opened a cabinet or 2 to give me an idea of space inside. Thanks for all of your work and info!
Hi MrsCasa,
I usually do open the cabinets - I must have forgotten to do that in this video. Thanks for the feedback though - that is a good tip for me to remember.
Thanks for watching and for the thank you!
Mike
Wow you are doing such a great job at explaining they should hire you for commercials.You would do great.I liked the first pop up!!Thank's for Sharing
WOW - thanks Cheryl!
I appreciate that!
I wish I got paid to do these reviews!
Thanks for watching!
Mike
I liked the A-FRAME. What is a cassette toilet?
Thanks for the video. I'm on and off interested in RVs. The trucks and vans are all too high profile hauling around empty space that has absolutely no use until you're parked. And most of the units I see featured at shows are fancy, heavy, expensive and not very smart. I think the industry is stuck (and they just copy each other.) Pop up campers on the other hand were smart back in the 1960s when my neighbors had one and are still smart. The addition of cassette toilets is a huge plus. The prices seem amazingly cheap compared to all other RV campers. Maybe I can haul one when I get a Cybertruck in a couple of years, not sure my Model Y LR can do it. (I barely made it across the Navaho nation between chargers. I live in California were places are a lot farther apart than say back east. This might make a good video topic if you haven't done it already. Let me know and I'll rent a pop up and see how far I can get in California, send you the video.)
These units have only three (possible) issues. 1. They're trailers, trailers have a level of complexity (but you don't have to haul around your 'home' after you're set up. 2. You can't use the bathrooms unless you pop it up (a nice convenience but not a deal breaker) and 3. The soft sides need a bit of extra care. (The Sunbrella bimini on my sailboat is 20 years old, but probably needed replacing ten years ago. It's over the cockpit, not my bed.) Alleged negatives: But the bears will break in! They won't bother*, and in some of these you get those huge zipper windows. (A few years ago I realized that I wasn't camping in Ireland, I was in a tunnel that happened to be in Ireland. Now all lightweight backpacking tents have two big mesh sides.) The trend of stealth camping and privacy is in my experience absurd. I've camped in the backs of cars, everywhere, for years with no problems. No one cares, no one looks, and even I'm surprised that in decades, no rangers or cops or anyone have ever tapped on the window.
What I'd want with the shower curtains is a way to take the whole thing down to hang it outside to dry (or to shower outside). slot on one side, pivot catch on the other, carry it out... (I've got snap buttons all over my boat - nothing but an aggravation.)
*Tip for the critters that gnaw on stuff. Spritz your exposed wires, hoses and tires with ammonia (Windex). This dries but as soon as any critter licks it, it's like licking a bar of soap. Raccoons were chewing up my friend's garden hose. I fixed it, then spritzed it and they've not touched it since -- and the ammonia has to have washed over over the years.
Lots of great information here! Thank you! One good thing with Pop-up campers is that they do have outside shower abilities. We bought a collapsible nylon outdoor enclosure. Works perfect! Thanks for watching and commenting.
That was a really great video I loved and enjoyed seeing all the different models that you showed I just recently got a used pop-up camper it is a 1995 Thor Skamper and it has the bathroom in it and shower like the one popup you showed and I'm very much looking forward to taking it camping next summer it might even go with me on a winter vacation out west this year
I guess I have gone a little green as in more Back To Nature for camping because originally I started out with a popup work my way up from small travel trailers to a class C motorhome and now I'm back to the popup again :-)
But like you said you can't beat the feeling of it's like you're outdoors in a tent but you're not and you're up off the ground and you can enjoy the scenery and the sound of the nature but you still have your RV conveniences
Hi Richard,
Glad you liked the video and especially that you came full circle back to a pop up camper!
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More privacy in the first pop up camper ! And the price is not that bad !
Gotcha and prices are coming down!
Hi, we have a 2017 Rockwood 2280 BH ESP pop up with a cassette bath (which we have not used yet,) and we LOVE camping in it. Has a front storage area.
Hi Aurora Butterfly22,
That's awesome!
Thanks for watching for sharing!
Mike and Susan
Thanks for your video
I’m interested to find a used pop up with a bathroom
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Thank you so much for the info. Very helpful. Me and wifey thinking of getting one but don’t know where to start. Thank you for the help.
Hi Enano,
My best advice is to rent an RV or popup BEFORE you buy one! Then you will see what you like and don't like about it so when you are ready to buy you will know what to look for.
Also - don't buy new right now. RV sales are through the roof right now and prices are high.
In the show notes I have a link you can use to rent an RV from Outdoorsy and you can save $50!
Hope that helps you out!
Mike
I have a viking pop up with separate cassette toilet and a shower stall across from it....it's a 2000 viking 1824s...
Awesome - thanks Dan!
Tried a travel trailer, but pop up campers are my favorite.
I (Susan) love pop ups too! I had one when my kids were little, but as a single mom, it was a lot of work 🥵. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting!
I have an old 70s or 80s era Coachman im rehabbing. (Roof leak) We downsized from a 30' bumper pull to this. I'm going to miss having a private toilet.
Hey Fryloc,
Best of luck with your Coachman!
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We had pop up with a wet bath and 2 queen beds loved it but I wanted something where you leave bed made and husband didnt like the canvases getting wet we had to take home and set up to dry before storing
Hey Melanie,
Totally makes sense!
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Great info , keep up the good work. Just one suggestion when reviewing RVs could you let us know the size of the fresh, grey , and black tanks. Cheers
Hi Tim,
Thanks for the suggestion. We started including the weight, and length and my height so people got an idea of size. Maybe at some point we will start including tank sizes in the future too.
Thanks for watching and for the suggestion.
Mike and Susan
Interesting…think Rockwood be good for me but I lean more towards TrailManor.
Hey Jack,
We like those too. "Thanks for watching and commenting!
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I love your channel, keep up the great informational videos👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks Tego!!!!!
We really appreciate that!
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Last month , I bought a used 2018 Rockwood HW 296 Popup . It has a decent bathroom and 12 gallon black and gray tanks. Sure hope they open things up next month.
Hi jasavak,
We hope so too! we are ready to go camping!
Hopefully soon!
Stay safe...
Mike and Susan
Very nicely presented. Clear and informative. tks so much.
Thanks Joseph!
Glad it was helpful!
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We have the high line version of a Rockwood 2017. So far it's awesome
Hey Vdenice,
Very cool! What's your favorite thing about it?
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thanks for showing pricing
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So glad you enjoyed the video!
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These are super cool but I would like too see some that one or too people could sleep in it..
Looking for a Pop-Up style camper for 2? Here is a video with a few smaller campers that might work. th-cam.com/video/aJoQIR4gcSM/w-d-xo.html Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
I’m confused, when you take the pop up down for traveling where do you put the big mattress??
The pop out sides slide in and the mattresses meet in the middle. You stuff the canvas in and lower the top and you are on your way! Thank you for watching and commenting Great-grandma Kirk.
Hi. I did not know Pop Ups had bathrooms. Isn't there some state parks that don't allow Pop Ups. Thanks for another Great Video!
Hi Deborah,
Popup campers have come a long way!
There are National, State and Private campgrounds located in bear country that don't allow popup campers.
Thanks for watching the video!
Mike and Susan
What is the reason some places do not allow pop ups?
Carlos A campgrounds in bear country don’t allow soft sided campers like popup campers for fear of bears.
But these are hard walled would they be allowed like a A frame
@@RVBlogger I always found that funny because those same places allow tent camping.
Didnt Coleman have a pop up in the '70s with hard wall fiberglass inplace of canvas???
Wonder why they got away from that?? Seems like a good idea.
Hey SK,
We'll have to look into that one!
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Apache made by StarCraft. Wish I still had it.
Was looking at pop up yesterday but payments are a little bit out of budget their still are more affordable some older units
Hey William,
Yeah, it can easily become an expensive hobby / lifestyle.
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@@RVBlogger thanks yup it will not take long to break the bank
We need pop up with deck that will haul side by side. 10’x6’x6’
Hey Jill,
Good luck!
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Miss good old days of csmpi g with parents as kid first trailer was popup camper.no.bsthroom tho.
Hi Amanda,
Susan had a popup and a travel trailer that she used to take her kids camping when they were younger. Great memories!
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What is the weight holding of the beds in the A-liners and slideouts of pop ups?
Hi Kristina,
Good questions... I don't know. But you could Google them and find the info.
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@@RVBlogger Yes i'm a sub. and love the channel too.
Great information!
Hi Mary,
Glad you liked the video!
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I'm interested in the Rockwood A214HW or the A194HW which also has a wet bath. The Aliner is great but the cost is daunting... I still don't understand why campers have microwaves. I really want someone to explain why it's a "great" feature. It's not like you have to heat something up real quick and you're supposed to be more in tune with nature. I barely use the one I have at home to consider lugging one around. Personally I would rather have an oven like the A194HW than a microwave.
Hi Kharizmah,
We use our microwave for heating up leftovers, frozen veggies, potatoes and sometimes defrosting meat or chicken. But not everyone uses the microwave. Luckily most microwaves are built in so they don't take up much space. Ironically - we rarely use the oven in our RV. So everyone is different in how they do things - that's what makes the world go round I guess.
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Impressive use of space in these. Do they have water tanks, if so how many gallons?
Hi sdraper2011,
They all do use the space very efficiently and they all have water tanks but I don't know the sizes of them off hand.
Thanks for watching the video!
Mike
The Aliner despite being twice the cost has the smallest fresh water tank at 11 gallons. All the others are all made by Forest River and have 22-26 gallon fresh water.
The Aliner and Forest River models with cassette toilets have no black/grey water tanks. Otherwise, I think they're about 11 gallons.
Mike & Susan thank you so much for videoing the pop up campers. I did have to start considering them for towing reasons. I already liked the A-liner's as they offer the same as a small trailer like tear drops & mini max's, except the bathroom is not enclosed. However the first A-liner that you showed, kind of had a somewhat enclosed b/r. I just don't like the regular tent pop ups actually because of privacy. I love your very informative videos including pricing and everything, a lot of videos that I watch will not give a price and that is discouraging. Thanks again and Happy Camping until next time. 😁 💗🌳🐕🏡🚙 🌺
Hi Youkie,
Hello again!!! Glad you are enjoying the videos! Just an FYI - don't pay the MSRP price - negotiate down from there...
Happy Camping to you too!
Mike and Susan
@@RVBlogger Thank you for the *BIG* tip about pricing. I will sure try to check in with you when I need your help! 😁 💗🌳🚙🌺
Nice vids! Got a Rockwood freedom pop up. How is water put into the hot water tank? I see where I can fill the potable water, but don't know how 2 get water into the hot water tank. thanx!
Hi Scott,
Do you mean the water heater?
Mike
Nice video! On average, how fast do you travel with a trailer on the highway? I was doing a 63MPH but many passerby honked on me. Was I supposed to go faster?
I say go a speed you are confortable with as long as you're not speeding. LOL. Ignore them! 😂 Thanks for watching and commenting.
New to channel amazing content thank you keepem coming ❤
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I would like to see a pop up camper that can be towed with a jeep renegade
I believe the tow capacity of a Jeep Renegade is only 2,000lbs. That's not going to be easy. You could find something like the Sylvan Sport Go or the myPod th-cam.com/video/phbcFLXXnuQ/w-d-xo.html Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
We had three pop ups..went to a large camper..hubby hated it..went back to a pop up...unfortunately does not have a bathroom. We have a Shasta 65 model..it does not have shower but has a commode and sink. We go places where the bathrooms are immaculate..so we deal .
Hey Rita,
That's a fair point, do what works best for your family! :)
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when camping do you have to have both beds slid out on the car hauler cause itcould be used as a patio if you slide that bed out
Hey Daniel,
Great idea! Thanks for sharing! :)
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Good video ... I’d like to see a little more on the exterior features of these so you can start to differentiate them.
Hi Blade,
Yeah we don't really cover the outside at all...we are afraid the videos will get too long...but we do get comments now and then from people who want us to review more outside. Thanks for your feedback. We are always trying to improve.
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Do you do a video on small toy haulers. You do a great job!! Thanks
Jay
Hey Jay,
We have a couple videos of toy haulers, this is one of them:
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It was nice of you to include the prices of each camper.
Hi Michael,
We received some good feedback from our viewers that we should include prices so we do - and we are glad you like it too!
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Pups that are full featured cost more than small travel trailers. You gotta really like a pup or need the sleeping capacity to enjoy one.
Pop up campers are hard to come by these days I’m looking for one with a wet bath!
Hi Robert,
RVs and popups are selling like crazy right now so inventory is low everywhere! Try searching Facebook Marketplace and RVTrader maybe.
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Mike
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I'd only buy a hard side camper. Many camper locations in California do not allow soft side campers anymore due to animal attacks.
Hey Michelle,
WOW! That makes sense.
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I have a 1989 jayco popup camper I bought for 500 and I put alot of money into it to fix it up
Hey Stan,
Nice, what's your favorite thing about your Jayco?
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@@RVBlogger I love camping in it but it don't have a shower and a bathroom in it
@@RVBlogger I would sale it
I am having my lights worked on
Great review!
Hi Wade and Jane!
Thanks very much!
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I’ve been eyeing up the rock wood 214 for about a year now. Hopefully when I go to buy my camper, that’s the one I get.
Hi Kimberly,
Let us know what you end up buying! The Rockwood 214 is really nice.
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I’ve never owned a camper but I’d like to know the max dry weight I should be searching for. I have a Hyundai Santa Fe with a max tow capacity of 3000 lbs. Thanks!
Hey Kevin,
We recommend staying below 80% of your max towing capacity.
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You did a great job on this video.
Hi Kamikazi,
Glad you liked it!!!!
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Oh yeah how do we get the 50 percent discount? We’ve already got our reservation set .
Hey lashawn,
In the description it has the the link and code to use, I'm thinking it should've been used before checkout?
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Great vid and great camps!
Glad you enjoyed it!
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My husband and I have a pop up camper and love it. The problem be is that we are older and my husband has a hard time lifting the top. Is there anything we could buy to make the top lift up automatically?
Hi Phillip,
There is a popup power lift for sale on Amazon that I found. Here is the link. It runs on a 12v battery.
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Really want the first one.
Hi Channell,
That's a good one!
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Love it..but..why is the toilet in the shower.. curtain would be annoying. Otherwise nice.
Hey Suzy,
That's one difference in a wet vs dry bath.
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Have you done a review for the fiberglass shell campers like scamp, escape, casita, Oliver, nest?
Hi Amy,
We hope to make a video about fiberglass campers this October!
Great question!
Mike and Susan
Are these all "black tank" toilets or are they cassette toilets?
Hey Ben
We recoomend checking out the manufacturers website for anything we didn't cover in the video to assure you get the most accurate info about each individual camper :)
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Thank You for this information. I'm just beginning to research small trailers vs pop-ups and find your videos most helpful. Will definitely take your recommendation of rental first before buying. I wasn't aware that was possible. Makes so much sense, especially since my hubby isn't sure this would be his ideal way of adventure.
Are you aware of a website that lists types of trailers able to be towed with types of vehicles? I have a 2019 Honda CRV, would like to use it if possible.
Thanks again for your great videos
Hi Rena,
There isn't a website that I am aware of that shows every vehicle type and how much it can tow. To find out how much your vehicle can tow you should look in your owners manual and there is probably a chart you need to figure out. For example, if your CRV has a tow package it will be able to tow more...but every vehicle has different engines, transmissions and tow packages so it can be a little difficult to figure it all out.
If you get really stuck - go to the website and shoot me an email and maybe I can help walk you through it.
I hope this helps.
Mike
Hi Rena. We bought our pop up from Beckleys RV ( it was in this video. #4. ) We were really lucky to buy from there because the salesman was so informative. I'd find an rv center that has great ratings and great staff. Then come with questions and more questions! A good salesman with plenty of knowledge can let you know what weight your vehicle can tow.
We haul a Rockwood pop up with a slide out. It's on the heavier side. Our Chevy Traverse handles it well. We did have to install extras like tow bar, tow break,wiring harnass, ect... stuff you wouldn't think of like voltage, plugging in to a electrical source at some campgrounds. Our is 150 not 220. Hoses, cords. I wouldn't have thought about. I really felt overwhelmed but our salesman talked to us and answered every question. I went from doubtful to telling folks that our pop up was the best investment we ever made
Where does all the electricity and water come from?
Hey Origami and Cats
Great question! It would come from the campsite, you hook up to the water, electricity, etc :)
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I want one that got a shower and a bathroom in it
Hey Stan,
Those are great to have in a camper!
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Hi Mike, wanted to know if it is possible or if there is a four season pop up? Thanks.
Hey Munchie,
We don't have any videos just yet but we're working on it!
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Does the toilet drown the echo of farts when you poop?
Sorry that is not a bonus feature of a camper toilet.
One thing you didn't mention! Hot cold water. What size gallon tank 🤔 is installed in that pop up ?
Hey Paul,
Is there a specific pop-up that you were asking about?
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@@RVBlogger I have had pop ups in my younger years , you showed 5 pop up, average gall storage in the 5 ? I haven't decided witch one other then so far A frame is more my size , cause there is just me !
@@RVBlogger I'm currently an over the road truck driver..retired 2 times, going to retire completely in 9yrs .plan on traveling to all big state parks and I know couple places in FL can camp on the beach thanks for responding
I think they are not allowed near habitats that have bears since they can easily rip through the canvas.
You are correct!
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Do these have air also?
Hey Angel
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I never knew that pop ups could have a bathroom
Hi Kathleen,
Popup campers have come a long way over the years! Now they have all of the modern amenities you could want!
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i want those prices...it seems they have gone up a lot...
Hey pupperdad
This video is a couple years old now... :/
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Great job on video!
But...Some of these pop ups weight almost as much as my 199 dd Amerilite. 3400 lbs...My question...What's the benefit of a nearly 3k lb. pop up of a traditional trailer that is lightweight?
Looking at getting one. What I can tell you is.. storage and tow visibility. I have a large property however, housing a large RV may be too much
HI Mr. Bullard,
Great question and popup campers and travel trailers are different animals in my opinion. Some folks like popups better and others like travel trailers better. A great compromise is a hybrid camper. Has all the benefits of both. Check out our video about them!
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For us it was size and amenities. I don't mean glamping. Lol. But bathroom and little bigger kitchen space. We have a Rockwood with a slide out. We also have 7 young grandkids and 2 medium dogs. We can comfortably sleep all of the kids in the pop up and us. The bathroom is needed. A/c is a blessing- no whinning. Lol. And we can tow it with our Chevy Traverse while also fitting the kids.
I'm new at this and have a tow package already on my Camry hybrid. I've pulled 12 ft uhaul enclosed trailers. Is there a good camper for sedans to pull? I don't want to buy another vehicle. Thanks
Hi Alisha,
I'm thinking about writing an article about this topic but I haven't done the research yet. So - the lighter the better!
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Would like to hear about the Rockwood HW 296 and the flagstaff HW 29sc. Both have bathrooms and are also pop up campers. I know they're similar but would like to know the differences between them. I've got a family of five so we'll need one with enough sleeping quarters and my wife likes the idea of having walls around the bathroom. I'm interested in possibly purchasing one but would rent one first. Thank you
Hi jdigi202,
Those models weren't at the RV Show where we shot this video but I wrote about the Rockwood High Wall and the Flagstaff in a blog article I wrote called 7 Best Pop Up Campers with Bathrooms.
Here's the link if you would like to check it out:
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Mike
I was interested in pop up camper but the price is too expensive for what you get. For about the same price or not that much more you can get a full size trailer.
Hi Carlos,
Popup campers include more than ever now so the prices are approaching the travel trailer prices.
Good observation!
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Trailmanor seems like the Cadillac of pop-ups
Hi Analog,
We would love to find a Trailmanor sometime and shoot a tour of it. I've never seen one in person...
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Great video, thanks. One question: do any of the pop ups come with air conditioning? I’m mostly interested in the A frame models.
Hey Jeffrey,
Normally a popup does not come with a/c or heat.
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@@RVBlogger huh? Almost every popup has AC and a heater. I’ve owned and remodeled several. All of them have had ac and heat.
They do! Which was top on my list since we have dogs and grandkids. We have a Rockwood. The bathroom is a wonderful extra !!! No running to the shower house half asleep at 2AM. Lol.
Thanks for posting this..My question is this..I am getting tons of conflicting info regarding towing. My vehichle can pull up to 3500 max range and I am told I can only pull pop up or small bunkhouse such as coleman lantern 16b , wolfpup, jayflight model similiar but then others say no I cannot, I do not want to make wrong choice and experience problems. Also this....if there is no rain to get inside how well does the pop up retain heat or cooling ? and finally if not at a hookup how might I run the features in a pop up such as plugs ac etc with a generator or any solar options??? if I stay within my towing capacity including gear passengers etc will I be ok to tow? some pop ups weigh clpse to same as travel trailers so I am very perplexed on this. if a pop up weighs 2900 & so does a small travel trailer why would I be able to haul one and not other?
Hey Cheryl,
You should never tow more than 85% of the tow vehicles capacity. As for the other questions, it would all depend on the camper you have. These may be better answered by a sales person that knows the specifics of that particular RV. :)
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I'm interested but there's things I like about allof these that I wish could just all be in the same rv😂😂😂😂
Hi Ashley,
There is no RV that has every feature that you would like in it! But everyone keeps searching for it!!!
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@@RVBlogger 😂😂😂😂 I know its just each had something I loved. Be nice to wrap all that in one. I suppose I could buy & old one gut it & make it they way I want it🤔. I have no doubt I could if I really tried but unfortunately I don't have the time & effort for that right now🤷♀️.
That'll just be my retirement home one day🤣🤣🤣. I originally wanted to remodel a storage unit but I'm thinking RV now.
I have a chrysler Pacifica minivan and I need a light weight camper with bathroom for a family of 4. Max dry weight less than 2500 pounds since my minivan toe max is 3500.
Hi KB,
I wrote an article called the best campers under 2,000 lbs with bathrooms where you might see something you like.
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What about those campers if they still make them I don’t know that word hydraulically raise up they were hard sides?
Hi Cheryl,
There is a brand called TrailManor that is a telescoping trailer. I've seen them on line but we have never found one at a show or dealership. They look totally cool though!
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I'd like to know which of the model WITH a toilet (and shower, can be outdoor) are SMALL....? Ideally under 15'. Thanks.
Hi there! We have the weight and length listed as we intro each camper plus I created a time stamp so you can easily find the intro and see what the length is.
Hope that helps!
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new to rving here, i have a question, do some of these carry more water than others?
Hey Builderman,
Yes, a camper/RV's holding capacity is a good thing to look at when buying a camper. :)
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