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Away2Maine
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Oct 17, 2016

Full Circle - Back to PUP...

Hey there!

So we're about to complete a circle and have been out of the PUP game long enough that I'd like the pros (that's you guys!) to re-initiate us to the products. We tented for 1 year, PUP for 2 years, TT for 2 years, and 5th wheeled for 10 years (mostly for long trips). The boys are older and our days of 2 or 3 week camping trips needing the packing space of a 5er are likely behind us.

With that in mind, we are looking at most likely getting back to the good old PUPs. About 12 years ago we had a Jayco Quest (10 foot box) that we thought the world of, but don't have a good feel for the PUP market of today. Here are some basic thoughts...

1) Maximum we'll ever take is likely to be 6
2) Likely towing with Honda Odyssey Touring Elite (3,500 stock/5,000 option)
3) Would like to not step on anyone getting in and out of bunks
4) An in-house potty would be nice (if possible)
5) Descent amount of storage (with the knowledge that it is a PUP)

I've found that Forest River makes Flagstaff and Rockwood and know they are in essence the same thing. I've noticed that Coachmen makes Clipper and Viking. I'd be curious to know folks thoughts on those units as well as others that may be out there.

In addition, my DW is curious about the possibility of the "Retro" brand lightweights as well.

Thanks in advance for your experience and insight!

Peace...Away...

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