Advice for 1st timers - we are looking to buy
We are a retired couple in our mid 60's, live in Southern Cal and would like advice and information on purchasing a PUP. There will only be the two of us using it along with our sweet Border Terr...
Forum Discussion
It's easy to have our pup setup in 15 minutes after unhitching, especially if the kids are helping. We often have them crank down the stab jacks (we have 3 handles). They pretend to be doing a NASCAR pit stop and see who can get theirs done first!
We also opted out of the shower/toilet for a couple of reasons, even with young kids. First, I didn't like the thought of those "activities" going on with a few feet of cooking dinner, and second, they take up a lot of floor & storage space. We upgraded from tent camping so the CG showers/toilets were already in the picture. I don't have any issues with vault toilets, and have tought my kids the same.
If you have time, I recommend renting a time or two. It will really help you figure out what you want. It was well worth it to us. By renting, we identified the following:
Must haves:
Fridge
Furnace
Water tank & electric pump
Nice to haves:
Hot water heater
OUTSIDE shower
Don't want:
Inside shower
Inside toilet
We don't often camp where there's lots of heat & humidity so the air conditioner wasn't considered. We did pick up a couple of battery powered fans with AC adapters to help keep air moving inside. Even if it's 90-degrees outside (as long as humidity isn't high), we can keep the inside comfortable.
My wife and I have discussed getting one of the A-liners or similar for our next/retirement trailer. We're in our late 30's so we're going to have this one for a long, long time.
We also opted out of the shower/toilet for a couple of reasons, even with young kids. First, I didn't like the thought of those "activities" going on with a few feet of cooking dinner, and second, they take up a lot of floor & storage space. We upgraded from tent camping so the CG showers/toilets were already in the picture. I don't have any issues with vault toilets, and have tought my kids the same.
If you have time, I recommend renting a time or two. It will really help you figure out what you want. It was well worth it to us. By renting, we identified the following:
Must haves:
Fridge
Furnace
Water tank & electric pump
Nice to haves:
Hot water heater
OUTSIDE shower
Don't want:
Inside shower
Inside toilet
We don't often camp where there's lots of heat & humidity so the air conditioner wasn't considered. We did pick up a couple of battery powered fans with AC adapters to help keep air moving inside. Even if it's 90-degrees outside (as long as humidity isn't high), we can keep the inside comfortable.
My wife and I have discussed getting one of the A-liners or similar for our next/retirement trailer. We're in our late 30's so we're going to have this one for a long, long time.
