09-14-2006, 01:46 AM
[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]There's a lot of info online on pop up campers with many manufacturers and options. You can research all the models and which options (and weight) suite you best. [/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]The problem with buying used, is you are looking for an item that is not as available as other RVs. Pop up campers are not real popular and if you're looking to get it bought and get on the road, you may be waiting a while till just the right one finally comes along.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Another thing you will find out is that truck campers are very overpriced in comparison to a trailer. I have yet to figure that one out. Why a 10' fully equipped truck camper costs as much as a fully equipped 27' bumper pull trailer is beyond my comprehension.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Campers are the way to go if you plan on towing a boat. I've pulled trips with a 5th wheel and it's OK on the open road but when getting into tight places you have to be real careful, besides, you need a little more truck to pull it off,[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Saying that, I run a hard side camper. The problem with that as you know is weight. My Lance 920 is close to 3000 lbs dry. I have to haul it and the boat with a dually but it's sweet running down the road and getting through tight campgrounds.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3] It's not very comfortable to hangout in though. You really can't stretch out and lounge around but that never seems to be an issue until you have to spend a day in it while it's storming.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]My brother is considering a pop up for his 1/2 ton, short box. PM BaySport on the Nevada board and let him fill you in on his research. He's been doing his research and has pretty much decided which brand he likes.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]The problem with buying used, is you are looking for an item that is not as available as other RVs. Pop up campers are not real popular and if you're looking to get it bought and get on the road, you may be waiting a while till just the right one finally comes along.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Another thing you will find out is that truck campers are very overpriced in comparison to a trailer. I have yet to figure that one out. Why a 10' fully equipped truck camper costs as much as a fully equipped 27' bumper pull trailer is beyond my comprehension.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Campers are the way to go if you plan on towing a boat. I've pulled trips with a 5th wheel and it's OK on the open road but when getting into tight places you have to be real careful, besides, you need a little more truck to pull it off,[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Saying that, I run a hard side camper. The problem with that as you know is weight. My Lance 920 is close to 3000 lbs dry. I have to haul it and the boat with a dually but it's sweet running down the road and getting through tight campgrounds.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3] It's not very comfortable to hangout in though. You really can't stretch out and lounge around but that never seems to be an issue until you have to spend a day in it while it's storming.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]My brother is considering a pop up for his 1/2 ton, short box. PM BaySport on the Nevada board and let him fill you in on his research. He's been doing his research and has pretty much decided which brand he likes.[/size][/black][/font]
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