Going from pop-up to hard side, big mistake?
I've got a Palomino Bronco pop-up TC on a 3500 SRW Dodge Diesel short box. It's only about 1200lbs empty and the truck pulls as if it's not even there. I've got stock suspension and air bags. I'm g...
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I had a hardside....went to a Palomino Pop-Up....Next spring I'll sell the pop-up and buy another hardside.
Stealth camping is a big issue with the pop-up. I can't stand always putting up the top and taking it down for a simple rest area stop or to make a cup of coffee. PITA!
I like the pop-up for going through the woods. Doesn't hit as many branches. But ATVs are now used for most woods travel. With the price of trucks and campers, the cost is to great to damage them.
As far as handling...I see no difference. My truck handled both without issue or concern. But my hardside was only 600 pounds more than the pop-up.
Stealth camping is a big issue with the pop-up. I can't stand always putting up the top and taking it down for a simple rest area stop or to make a cup of coffee. PITA!
I like the pop-up for going through the woods. Doesn't hit as many branches. But ATVs are now used for most woods travel. With the price of trucks and campers, the cost is to great to damage them.
As far as handling...I see no difference. My truck handled both without issue or concern. But my hardside was only 600 pounds more than the pop-up.
