Great Post everyone. I am one of the crazy Large High Wall POP UP owners. My unit (rockwood HW296)is a dual axle, 16' box weighing in just under 5,000lbs fully loaded. I love it! It is sub 5,000 lbs which can be handled by many mid size SUV's. A large TV is not required.
I think what people miss in the comparison between a pop up and a TT is that a pop up is a bit more complicated to make and design then a TT. My pop up opens up to 29+'. It feels very spacious with its large windows and residential height ceilings of 7'6". The DW also finds she has much more counter space than many TT's we have seen. The point is, I get a large living space in a very compact towing space. I think pop ups are awesome inventions.
But let's put one thing in perspective here. Camping is not done to save money. It is a lifestyle. You cannot use a simple cost analysis. It is the perceived benefits that sway the equation. Those that want/enjoy a lifestyle of pop ups find it is worth the money.
As was said, there is no silver bullet for the "best RV". They make all types of RV's because each one has advantages and disadvantages.
Vin.
