popup vs travel trailer

play nice guys. I appreciate the opinions, that's why I asked. SoundGuy you haven't offended me at all. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. All others..... same goes.

IdaD wrote:
Good thing you're here to be the thread nanny for OP. :R

It's a public forum, anyone is welcome to join in anytime they want with comments that address the OP's questions. :B

SoundGuy wrote:

boosTT wrote:
Travel trailer is without a doubt nicer when traveling. There is so much more floor space. The 3x4' floor area of a popup gets covered in shoes and coolers quick! A TT is so much quieter inside that you can sleep regardless of what is happening outside (noisy campers, rain, etc.). And packing a TT is so much easier then popup.

There really isn't any comparison.

Boy, so hard to keep this discussion on topic. :R From the OP's original post ...

"not looking for the pros and cons. been there done that. I am thinking from a maintenance and longevity point of view. seems to me grooving up with popups we didn't do much to it and they lasted for years and years."

What he's looking for is commentary on how the long term value of a used popup vs a used travel trailer plays out, and as I've stated there's just no contest - the popup wins hands down. Hey, I've BTDT too and now camp in a travel trailer for all the obvious reasons but that doesn't change my view that a used popup in nice condition is relatively easy to find, much easier than a TT, easier to maintain, and represents a much better return on investment, heck even if it just sits there, gets used little, and is eventually sold for almost what a person paid for it in the first place! I've BTDT too. :)

Good thing you're here to be the thread nanny for OP. :R

boosTT wrote:
Travel trailer is without a doubt nicer when traveling. There is so much more floor space. The 3x4' floor area of a popup gets covered in shoes and coolers quick! A TT is so much quieter inside that you can sleep regardless of what is happening outside (noisy campers, rain, etc.). And packing a TT is so much easier then popup.

There really isn't any comparison.

Boy, so hard to keep this discussion on topic. :R From the OP's original post ...

"not looking for the pros and cons. been there done that. I am thinking from a maintenance and longevity point of view. seems to me grooving up with popups we didn't do much to it and they lasted for years and years."

What he's looking for is commentary on how the long term value of a used popup vs a used travel trailer plays out, and as I've stated there's just no contest - the popup wins hands down. Hey, I've BTDT too and now camp in a travel trailer for all the obvious reasons but that doesn't change my view that a used popup in nice condition is relatively easy to find, much easier than a TT, easier to maintain, and represents a much better return on investment, heck even if it just sits there, gets used little, and is eventually sold for almost what a person paid for it in the first place! I've BTDT too. :)

My cousin has one. Its very nice, not sure the model but I know it would suit my needs well. Its huge when folded out and has decent numbers. He also manages to set up and tear down in around 20 minutes.

Jebby14 wrote:
Tires are a good point. I would much prefer 2 axles to 1 but im ok with one as long as its load rating is ok. I've blown a tire on a popup before, its not that much fun.

It's a bit early to tell since the Goodyear Endurance has only been on the market for about 18 months now so far any reports I've read, along with my own personal experience, have been really positive so for any trailer wearing 14" and larger size tires this is a really good option to avoiding a blown tire while towing. That said, there were a couple of popup models built that had dual axles, the Jayco Eagle 14SO being one.

2004 Jayco Popups

Not may around so they're hard to find in the used market but hey, you could always get lucky! :B

Tires are a good point. I would much prefer 2 axles to 1 but im ok with one as long as its load rating is ok. I've blown a tire on a popup before, its not that much fun. Side note. even less fun on a boat trailer.

I've had both. Popup is less maintenance without a doubt. Its easier to tow and overall less of a investment. Its possible to store a popup in a regular garage, perhaps why some older units are in such good shape.

Travel trailer is without a doubt nicer when traveling. There is so much more floor space. The 3x4' floor area of a popup gets covered in shoes and coolers quick! A TT is so much quieter inside that you can sleep regardless of what is happening outside (noisy campers, rain, etc.). And packing a TT is so much easier then popup.

There really isn't any comparison. But, I will say that the popup was less maintenance and could be towed with anything.

Jebby14 wrote:
thanks guys. Another + for the popup.

While you're musing, consider this. Aside from water leak damage that can destroy any trailer, tire failure is next for most RV owners. Most popups wear 12" or 13" tires, rarely anything larger, and pretty well all if not all are manufactured offshore. That Fleetwood Niagara I linked to earlier wears 14" tires, which in turn means you could install a set of made in the USA Goodyear Endurance tires, the exact same tire I have on my travel trailer, and ensure you've done about the best you can to avoid any future tire issues. :B

SoundGuy wrote:

SoundGuy wrote:
Rather, he's asking about value for $$$$$ invested in a used trailer and at his budget (~ $6000 Cdn) there's no question he'd get a FAR better popup than a travel trailer in that price range.

IdaD wrote:
A newer pop up that's in better shape isn't FAR better than an older TT in worse shape to somebody who doesn't want a pop up. Mind bending stuff, huh?

If anyone is "bending" anything it's yourself. :S We're talking here strictly about what a relatively small budget of about $6000 Cdn can buy in a used camper, nothing else. Jebby has never said he "doesn't want a pop up" ... Rather, what he has said is he's most interested in value for the dollars spent - and there's no question that here in this market his best value will be in a pop up. Whether he's willing to deal with the vagaries of any trailer with tenting is an entirely different discussion and frankly a decision only his wife can make.

fixed it. I know I like popups and ok with the extra. im just smart enough to know if momma isn't happy...... nobody's happy.