| p>Want to go camping but don't feel like sleeping on | | | | and lower wind resistance than large trailers or motor |
| the ground? Want a portable living space but don't | | | | homes, thus increasing safety and reducing fuel costs |
| want to shell out large chunks of money for a | | | | and travel time. Finally, pop-ups are much cheaper |
| something you only use a few times a year? Then | | | | than other recreational vehicles, and can be found for |
| consider a pop-up camper as an inexpensive yet | | | | anywhere from $5,000 to $12,000 new, and even |
| comfortable medium between tent camping and | | | | less if you buy one used. |
| motor homes. | | | | How do you know if a pop up rv is right for you? |
| A pop up camper provides a significant upgrade from | | | | Consider several factors. First of all, what is the |
| tents and sleeping bags. In addition to being more | | | | primary purpose of your recreational vehicle? Pop-up |
| comfortable, they also better protect from the | | | | campers are perfect if you plan to go on a few |
| elements, and some even have locking doors, | | | | camping trips during the summer, late spring or early |
| providing added security. Once parked in your | | | | fall; however, if you plan to travel around the country |
| campsite, you simply crank open the unit into two | | | | for long stretches during all seasons, you will probably |
| wings that each provide sleeping areas. The middle, | | | | want something with more space and insulation. |
| which looks much like a tent on wheels, serves as a | | | | Second, how many people, and of what age, will |
| small living area. Your basic pop-up camper has a small | | | | travel with you? Pop-up campers are a good solution |
| dinette, a mini fridge, and some cooking appliances; | | | | for a family of four, especially if the children are |
| some may even have a grilling area, a shower or a | | | | young enough to still consider sharing a bed; for |
| heater. For a little more money, you can also get an | | | | larger families, or groups of all adults or older children, |
| additional slide out living space, an indoor toilet or a | | | | a pop-up camper will probably feel too cramped. |
| more deluxe cooking set up. | | | | A few final tips: If you decide that a pop-up camper |
| Pop up campers have several advantages over | | | | is the way to go, be sure to know what you want |
| motor homes or large camping trailers. First of all, | | | | and how much you want to spend. Shop around and |
| they can be hitched to almost any type of vehicle, | | | | don't buy the first one you see. Before you buy |
| including SUVs, mini-vans, trucks and even large | | | | from anywhere, make sure to research your |
| sedans. (You will need to purchase a proper hitch for | | | | insurance costs and options to make sure that you |
| your camper, but you can generally get that for | | | | are meeting the legal requirements and protecting |
| about $500 from your dealer). Second, pop up | | | | your investment. |
| campers ride lower, offering less visual obstruction | | | | |