Considering pop-up. Where do I start my research?

[ToddD]

The wife has admitted that if we could increase the level of comfort, she'd be willing to go camping more often. Our current set-up is a large tent with air mattresses. I'll admit, even I wake up stiff and sore.

So, we have the room to store a 20-25' foot long trailer on our property, and are budgeting $10-15k. AC and a porta-potty would be nice. Tow vehicle is a 1 ton truck. 3 season camping is our goal, nothing in the winter. We also have a 7 year old kid. I'm a big dude, 6' 5", 260lbs.

So: where do we start our research? There seems to be a TON of manufacturers and models out there, and it's challenging, to say the least, wading through options.

Does our budget suggest pop-up? Should we look at other configurations? Best brands? Must-have options?

Can y'all help a noobie out?

Todd

[lawrosa]

Hello..

With a 1 ton truck you can get almost anything..

Is there a reason you want the pop up opposed to something else?

I like coachman and have this model basically... My 6 year old sleeps on the couch that folds out to a bed.. If the 13 yr old comes he sleeps on the table that converts to a bed...

http://www.coachmenrv.com/products/apex.aspx?page=floorplandetails&floorplanid=4510

Anymore kids in your future? You may want to look at bunk models,,,

Also as a big guy you need to stand in the showers to see how much room you have in any units you look at. also sit on the commode... They are not all positioned the same...

Here is another model..

I would suggest a slide as it makes a difference..

http://www.coachmenrv.com/products/freedomexpressul.aspx?page=floorplandetails&floorplanid=5459