Newbie need help with purchase decision

95jersey wrote:
Please help me understand the humidity/water issue you are all referring to? Why would people put tarps over an already waterproof canvas tent? Also how does water droplets fall on you in sleep? Does it form on the inside or seep in from the outside?

Nothing to do with water leakage and everything to do with fact that tenting offers an insulation factor of just about zero. Many (myself included at the time) cover those bunk ends with solar reflective panels, either DIY or commercially available Popup Gizmos. Despite some claiming they're not necessary Popup Gizmos are hugely popular with many popup and hybrid owners as they significantly reduce heat build up inside the camper during hot weather and minimize heat loss during cold weather. Cover your bunk ends with PUGs every time you use the camper and you also won't ever have to clean the tenting again. You'll also find the chances of condensation building up inside the camper to be much less.

Also, regarding the long set up time, this is confusion too?!? It looks rather simple, turn the handles to open the pop out and release then set up your mattress. Same goes for putting back up. What takes so long and is so difficult?

I never found it "difficult" but it sure is a PITA, especially when it's raining. :M Funny how my wife was always the one who was inside the camper setting up while it was I who was outside fooling with the tenting. :W