Lighter weight camper options

Wanderin fool wrote:
I had a Sunlite popup and loved it! Easy to drive around loaded on truck. Never a problem in wind. Actually rather warm in cold weather with the canvas down over the screens.
Only sold it bacause wife wanted bathroom and a hardside. My 835 Lance Lite weighs 3000 lbs loaded. Sticker says 2200, BEWARE.
Hardside cumbersome driving around.
I actually miss alot about my popup, but do love the hardside also.
Will you leave it on the truck a lot and drive around?

No...mine would reside in my big garage when not out camping and stored off my truck. Problem is getting to be space but I could get it in next to the fiver.

I've heard that a soft side is much cooler than a hardside in summer. This attracts me as does lower profile for wind. Still concerned about a front overhang that would extend past the top of my truck's front windshield. Would like to have a toilet and shower if I'm gonna spend the coin on a camper, but not absolutely required.

Other than the 4wheel campers, have you guys off-roaded with yours? I wouldn't be going extreme, but some places are kinda rough with maybe kinda steep entrance/exits. Any issues with the TC not holding up in conditions like this? The reason for me to get one is to be able to get off the beaten path and if it can't take a little flex, then it isn't for me.

Next question....aluminum frame vs wood. I believe aluminum is lighter and stronger. Right?

Thanks.