Joe417 wrote:
Had a used 8801. I liked how it was constructed because it was very light and easy to repair (I bought it with problems and re-built it).
The truck didn't know it was back there.
We had an '03 model built prior to Forest River and I found Quality wise(at least on our unit), they were as good as any other although may not have the luxuries some have. The issues we had were caused by poor maintenance.
FYI, they aren't 4 season campers but ours did a far job at keeping us warm and cool.FYI, they aren't 4 season campers but ours did a far job at keeping us warm and cool.
I would still have it but the wife fell in love with the space a basement and slide out adds. It did double the weight but she's happy.
Debateable but then we don't go 'camping' in the winter. We are 3 season campers, however, having said that, many people do use their pop ups in the winter, we just don't.
My wife don't give a hoot about a slide out or a basement. She wants a comfortable place to sleep, off the ground (we tent camped for many years when younger) and a place to prepare meals and wash the dishes and a place to keep food from going bad. When we are using ours, we spend the bulk of our time outside anyway. I roll out the awning, set up the chairs and we stay outside. The camper is about meals and sleeping and that is about it. We even cook outside on a hardwood fire. I sure prefer a wood fired steak for dinner over a pre-prepared meal cooked in a propane oven or on a propane cooktop.
We have fall camped when it's cool (cold) at night. Our unit has a propane furnace and it has no issue roasting us out anytime.
I guess it all depends on your perceived level of convenience. If I want convenience, I can stay home. It's supposed to be 'camping' not 'glamping' in reality.
