Small trailer vs. Truck camper

We(2 of us and a mid size dog) have spent up to 5 months in a 9.5 ft TC without a problem. At the time we had no solar and survived quite well traveling all over Mexico. Tie the surf board to the ladder on the back or on the roof and put the moto on a front rack. Further south it gets more difficult as there are fewer camper oriented facilities. We are avoiding central America this due to the severe drought in Guatemala into Nicaragua making all their other problems potentially worse. We're heading off to SAM next month and it definitely does take more preparation due to lack of campgrounds, dump stations, propane etc.