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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Well the OP certainly has a lot of great answers, most of which we noticed when we switched.
Basically, you are trading flexibility for convenience, lots of convenience. That is why when I retired we bought a TT to tour the country.
However, I feel that there is a definite loss of the feel of camping when you "go RVing".
Folk praise the fact that you do not have set up and take down, no lugging tote boxes full of food and cloths, no staking out the awning, no packing wet, bugs, etc. etc.
All of this it true, but it is what makes camping camping.
Many folks are glad to be rid of these things and I admit, when I am touring and sightseeing, camping is just a place to park the RV.
Still, if you like the sounds of the night, the cold morning damp broken by warm sun, stirring coals to reheat the coffee; popping a cup in the microwave is certainly convenient but not quite the same.
I still have my tent and PUP, and they get precious little use but I am not giving them away anytime soon.
Be safe.
Basically, you are trading flexibility for convenience, lots of convenience. That is why when I retired we bought a TT to tour the country.
However, I feel that there is a definite loss of the feel of camping when you "go RVing".
Folk praise the fact that you do not have set up and take down, no lugging tote boxes full of food and cloths, no staking out the awning, no packing wet, bugs, etc. etc.
All of this it true, but it is what makes camping camping.
Many folks are glad to be rid of these things and I admit, when I am touring and sightseeing, camping is just a place to park the RV.
Still, if you like the sounds of the night, the cold morning damp broken by warm sun, stirring coals to reheat the coffee; popping a cup in the microwave is certainly convenient but not quite the same.
I still have my tent and PUP, and they get precious little use but I am not giving them away anytime soon.
Be safe.
