Towing a pop-up vs. a self-contained
I've owned 3 pop-up campers over the last 18 years. I'd like to upgrade to a 27' self-contained camper but I'd like more information about the differences in towing them. Any and all info is welcome. ...
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You have gotten a lot of very good advice here. I towed a PU for 17 years before moving up to a 21ft hybrid and now a 25ft trailer.
Visibility out the back will be a huge change. Get some good mirrors.
Towing down the road will create some tension for you until you get used to driving in windy conditions and steep hills. Make sure you have a good weight distributing hitch with built in sway control.
Yes, it is easier to back up a longer trailer but you are going to be challenged at times to just get into your site. You can put a PU anywhere. A longer trailer will not be as easy to get into tight spots.
You will get less mileage but much more comfort. I still miss my PU when I go out fishing up logging roads. Simply can't take the big trailer out through the fields like I used to do.
Visibility out the back will be a huge change. Get some good mirrors.
Towing down the road will create some tension for you until you get used to driving in windy conditions and steep hills. Make sure you have a good weight distributing hitch with built in sway control.
Yes, it is easier to back up a longer trailer but you are going to be challenged at times to just get into your site. You can put a PU anywhere. A longer trailer will not be as easy to get into tight spots.
You will get less mileage but much more comfort. I still miss my PU when I go out fishing up logging roads. Simply can't take the big trailer out through the fields like I used to do.
