truck camper vs. popup trailer
i'm planning a 6 month coast to coast trip (CA to NY) from April to Sept next year. we are a couple, 55/45, planning a mixture of RV/camping and discount hotels when we can find them on groupon/pri...
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I currently have a smaller truck and pop-up TC. Could be a perfect fit except for the fact of wanting a bath in your TC. Our longest trip was about 4 weeks with plans to spend a few in hotels along the way. Only happened for 3 nights in the middle of the trip, mainly because we were visiting friends, wanted to be nearby, and could not fit or park at their house over night. With no bath, we needed to use campground showers and like said, most are quite good. A nice pair of plastic flip=flops for the feet are a good idea. I liked the having everything I needed with me and we had set up / departure down to 10-15 minutes. <5 minutes for lunch stops. Everything had a place.
Wrap up extension chord (if used)
Move crates of food from top of fridge to dinette.
Pull covers of bed.
Lower top.
GO!
As for the van, this is how my family traveled growing up. Although our was semi-customized (carpet & couch bed). Bed remained down the whole trip. It too was set-up with everything in an accessible place.
You might consider investing in some 2x and plywood to create a bed platform. Under it could be used for items such as a pop-up tent for weather cover, folding chairs, camp grill and stove (I keep mine in a large tub - no need to worry about smell or grease for a quick pack), maybe a small folding table. Pack all kitchen utensils and gear together in a tub as well. You can even pack your clothes in tubs under the inside side of the bed to give you interior floor space to move around.
I bet you can organize yourself for a quick departure as well. KEEP IT SIMPLE is best. Last thing you want to be doing is spending time setting up and taking down everyday. It gets old fast.
I got the TC I did because the setting up/take down of my tent every night touring the California cost and Novia Scotia got old quick. Especially in the rain. My TC set up is similar to the van with the bonus of refridge and stove also.
Good luck and happy travels!
Wrap up extension chord (if used)
Move crates of food from top of fridge to dinette.
Pull covers of bed.
Lower top.
GO!
As for the van, this is how my family traveled growing up. Although our was semi-customized (carpet & couch bed). Bed remained down the whole trip. It too was set-up with everything in an accessible place.
You might consider investing in some 2x and plywood to create a bed platform. Under it could be used for items such as a pop-up tent for weather cover, folding chairs, camp grill and stove (I keep mine in a large tub - no need to worry about smell or grease for a quick pack), maybe a small folding table. Pack all kitchen utensils and gear together in a tub as well. You can even pack your clothes in tubs under the inside side of the bed to give you interior floor space to move around.
I bet you can organize yourself for a quick departure as well. KEEP IT SIMPLE is best. Last thing you want to be doing is spending time setting up and taking down everyday. It gets old fast.
I got the TC I did because the setting up/take down of my tent every night touring the California cost and Novia Scotia got old quick. Especially in the rain. My TC set up is similar to the van with the bonus of refridge and stove also.
Good luck and happy travels!
