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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A pop-up trailer is easy to tow. They don't weigh much, have a low profile to the wind, and have good ground clearance. Many can go anywhere a truck can go pretty much. They fit in even the old campgrounds with small parking spaces. they take time to set-up and take down when traveling.
A 27 foot trailer is more comfortable, but does not fit well in most of the old campgrounds in NFs, and NPs. They are relatively heavy and resist the wind. They need sway control on the trailer hitch. They are harder to park and turn around. They use a lot of fuel to tow. With a diesel I could get around 17-18 mpg with a pop-up, but more like 11-12 or less with a trailer of that size.
A 27 foot trailer is more comfortable, but does not fit well in most of the old campgrounds in NFs, and NPs. They are relatively heavy and resist the wind. They need sway control on the trailer hitch. They are harder to park and turn around. They use a lot of fuel to tow. With a diesel I could get around 17-18 mpg with a pop-up, but more like 11-12 or less with a trailer of that size.
