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Bowtie747

Bowtie747

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Hey guys mainly looking for a camper for work. Would use it for hunting purposes maybe as well. What are you guys using? Reading reviews on campers has me a little nervous. Can’t seem to find one without leaking issues. What’s your guys experience been? What do you like? Any recommendations? I’d be using a f150 so bumper pull and lighter is a must.
 
I have owned a few . All of them I had to work on at some point. Roof leaks are most likely. Even the new ones have leaks. I you like a light weight look at the teardrops or the overland types. good luck
 
Same as above. However, my wife and I switched to an a-liner camper two years ago and we love it. Perfect for just two or three people and not all of the problems that come with the big ones. Only problem is there is no shower inside. Mine has a toilet, stove, sink, microwave, heat, and air conditioning. You can also tow them with a small vehicle. I tow mine with a four-door Jeep wrangler.
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We have a 2000 Rockwood Freedom pop up. More or less a tent on wheels. But it has A/C and a fridge. Can pull with about any vehicle. Can also store them in a regular garage. Doesn’t have a bathroom or shower. There are bigger pop ups that have bathrooms. They are a little more work than a travel trailer to set up. Have to raise the roof, slide beds out, open up the canvas etc. Reverse to close. Also if the canvas gets wet you have to open it back up at home or it’ll mildew. But it’s worked well for us for weekend camping trips for a family of four. Also only have like $3K invested in it.
 
Second the aliner/pop up style campers. Light, low profile-less drag. I can drag mine down the interstate and don't even know it's there. But, no indoor shower or crapper
 
I have a Keystone Passport Ultralight. 30ft, rear living setup. Dry weight around 5500 lbs so it is easily towed with an F150. I have pulled this one several thousand miles. I got this one after Hurricane Harvey for $1500 from an insurance company because it was considered totaled. it only had two water spots inside and needed about 2ft2 of floor replaced. These campers are made using 1.5 square aluminum tube and have ridged insulation foam sandwiched between the tubing with 1/4” plywood. I was able to repair the floor for $50 and sealed the puncture in the roof using Eterna bond tape. Best thing for sealing vinyl camper roofs. IMG_0717.jpeg
Additional note - check your state regulations for retitling a totaled vehicle. Texas doesn’t allow it and that is why I got it so cheap. Brought it to Louisiana and had it inspected and retitled before I even started working on it.
 
sureshotscott said:
Just bought one of these used. Needs a little TLC and I expect it will provide plenty of headaches, but mobile hunting is getting kicked up to next level.

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I've tried to talk my wife into one for years. A buddy of mine has one and modified it with roof racks to carry his hobie pro angler kayak.
 
Bowtie747 said:
Hey guys mainly looking for a camper for work. Would use it for hunting purposes maybe as well. What are you guys using? Reading reviews on campers has me a little nervous. Can’t seem to find one without leaking issues. What’s your guys experience been? What do you like? Any recommendations? I’d be using a f150 so bumper pull and lighter is a must.
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Get an Airstream and don’t look back!!
 
Bowtie747 said:
Hey guys mainly looking for a camper for work. Would use it for hunting purposes maybe as well. What are you guys using? Reading reviews on campers has me a little nervous. Can’t seem to find one without leaking issues. What’s your guys experience been? What do you like? Any recommendations? I’d be using a f150 so bumper pull and lighter is a must.
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I've owned a couple of different brands, and I use to travel for work, but this one that I bought a few years ago, is an Arctic Fox. Very well built, it is one of the true four season campers out there, I've stayed in it when it was well below zero for a couple of weeks. But, it is a heavier camper, but I have seen some people towing them with 1/2 ton trucks.
 
Here are the most expensive and ridiculous models available in case you were bored.

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But this little gem is where I’d look.

Winnebago Micro Minnie | Travel Trailer

Discover the Winnebago Micro Minnie, a compact travel trailer offering spacious floorplans and advanced features in a 7-foot wide, easy-to-tow package for the ultimate adventure.
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Cajunyankee said:
I have a Keystone Passport Ultralight. 30ft, rear living setup. Dry weight around 5500 lbs so it is easily towed with an F150. I have pulled this one several thousand miles. I got this one after Hurricane Harvey for $1500 from an insurance company because it was considered totaled. it only had two water spots inside and needed about 2ft2 of floor replaced. These campers are made using 1.5 square aluminum tube and have ridged insulation foam sandwiched between the tubing with 1/4” plywood. I was able to repair the floor for $50 and sealed the puncture in the roof using Eterna bond tape. Best thing for sealing vinyl camper roofs. View attachment 87393
Additional note - check your state regulations for retitling a totaled vehicle. Texas doesn’t allow it and that is why I got it so cheap. Brought it to Louisiana and had it inspected and retitled before I even started working on it.
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I bought a 6 x 12 enclosed cargo trailer and converted it into a stealth camper. I pulled it with the 4runner from Gulfport Mississippi to Anchorage Alaska.
My wife and I just got back from a weekend trip to Seward, Alaska camping in the trailer. It has brakes on it. It is insulated and has a roof that can support the weight of me walking on it. I have a bench that slides out to make a queen size bed, a harbor freight workbench for a kitchen counter, and an 1800 W power station. It has a short power connection with a 30 amp breaker box, two receptacles inside, a light switch for the two 4 foot LEDs on the ceiling. I can use the microwave, coffee maker, CPAP machine, power tools, etc. I even have a built-in, DIY shower. It drains through a hole in the floor. I plug the hole when I’m not using the shower. I recently mounted a propane tank on the tongue and gave the trailer a 3 inch lift (not seen in the photo).
 

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I’ve always wanted a camper and thought they were very useful depending on lifestyle but what I could never wrap my head around is why is something that is literally meant to be a recreational vehicle outside, will not last if you don’t keep it under cover or just constantly keep up with it, it’s like people with a dishwasher that rinse the dishes before they go in, doesn’t make a lick of sense. I did find in recent months a company that I can’t remember at this moment but it’s an overland company from AUS and those things look legit, it has inflatable vinyl or some sort of strong material that form the pop up and has all kinds of bells and whistles. If anyone knows what I’m referencing please feel free to say the brand.
 
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I’ve always wanted a camper and thought they were very useful depending on lifestyle but what I could never wrap my head around is why is something that is literally meant to be a recreational vehicle outside, will not last if you don’t keep it under cover or just constantly keep up with it....
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I hear ya. My understanding, still learning, is it's a tricky balance between keeping the trailer lightweight but sturdy enough to stay roadworthy. You would think there would be standout top-of-the-line brands that would last many years and all others would strive to imitate. Maybe that's Airstream or what was mentioned previously (Arctic Fox?). Then you look into prices. :astonished:
 
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