| If you're getting into camping, campers are a great | | | | expect it to convert to a bed), an overhead bunk, |
| way to start. You'll find an abundant inventory of | | | | and a queen-size bed over the cab. Also look for a |
| campers on the market due to the economy. Here's | | | | double sink, a toilet in the rear, and a shower. The |
| what to look for in a camper. | | | | shower will be interior in higher priced models and |
| Two kinds of campers. You'll be looking at two kinds | | | | exterior on lower priced. |
| of campers these days, truck campers and | | | | Slide Outs. The latest rage in RVs of all kinds is the |
| tow-behinds which are now generally called pop up | | | | slide out. Slide outs allow travelers to expand the size |
| campers because the top pops up when you expand | | | | of the camper quickly and easily, often turning a |
| it. The pop up camper is very practical and | | | | "hallway" into a nook. Slide outs are very |
| economical. And don't think that pop up means | | | | controversial. Everyone wants one; no one wants to |
| primitive. Increasingly, you can look for hard-sided | | | | do the maintenance to keep it from leaking around |
| walls, a larger refrigerator, and dining inside and out. | | | | the seals. If you want a camper with slide outs, |
| And you can tow them, and store them, just about | | | | make sure you look into awnings for more |
| anywhere. Something you can't say for most RVs. | | | | protection. |
| Most truck campers fit on the back of three-quarter | | | | Often overlooked. If you're buying used campers for |
| to one-ton truck. They vary in price depending on | | | | sale, making your good deal great, make sure you |
| size, accessories, and construction, though generally, | | | | get service records. They should have at least |
| you'll pay far less than you would for other RVs | | | | receipts for repairs, service work, and possibly |
| because you won't be buying an engine or chassis. | | | | routine maintenance. |
| And many truck campers have equipment similar to | | | | Inspect anyway. Even if the records are impeccable, |
| that you would find in a moderately priced motor | | | | don't part with your money without an inspection. |
| home. | | | | You'll save yourself time, money, and heartache by |
| Accoutrements. You'll want the camper to sleep at | | | | passing on lemons rather than fixing them. |
| least 4, include a dinette table (and you should | | | | |