| A Toy Hauler Tent Trailer is also known as a pop-up | | | | set it up and completely dry the trailer as soon as |
| or folding trailer. Our first RV was a Jayco tent trailer | | | | the weather allows. The bed is often 3 to 4 inches |
| and after years of sleeping on the ground it was the | | | | of foam and usually feels as though you are sleeping |
| Hilton of camping for us. But then we added the | | | | on bricks. We bought one of those foam egg crate |
| ATVs to our inventory of toys and the old Tent | | | | toppers and found that it actually helped a lot. And |
| Trailer was instantly inadequate. We chose not to go | | | | privacy? Don't turn on a light while it's dark outside, |
| the Tent Trailer route. But could it be right for you? | | | | or you will cast a silhouette that you may regret! |
| Keep reading. | | | | So just what is a Toy Hauler Tent trailer? When you |
| Tent Trailers are often the first RV people purchase | | | | look closely you will find they are little more than a |
| because of their low cost to get started. These little | | | | run-of-the-mill Tent Trailer on a large flat trailer. On |
| gems are lightweight, making them ideal for smaller | | | | the plus side, Toy Hauler Tent Trailers store the toys |
| tow rigs. Their low profile and small size make them | | | | and their smells outside the living area. As an added |
| easy to maneuver. It was cool to be able to sneak | | | | bonus you'll see that the platform performs double |
| our Jayco in places where no other RVs could go. | | | | duty, toy storage and patio. What a wonderful place |
| After our years of "tent camping" we were | | | | to perch and watch the action. Be sure to raise your |
| pleasantly surprised to learn that a Tent Trailer could | | | | drink to those passing by. |
| provide the amenities of a bigger RV without the | | | | Now, let's suppose for a minute that your idea of a |
| price tag. Ours had a propane furnace, small icebox, | | | | playground is way out in the sand dunes or up some |
| gas range and a sink. If you really want to go | | | | forbidding 4X4 road. You will need something a little |
| uptown you can get them equipped with AC, gas | | | | smaller with great ground clearance. I found just the |
| refrigerator, and a toilet. | | | | ticket! How about something with a cook top, a |
| What's this have to do with Toy Haulers? I'm getting | | | | couple of beds, and is quick to set up, say in about 5 |
| there. | | | | minutes flat? |
| Since most Tent Trailers have fabric walls, nasty | | | | Then take a look at the "Jumping Jack." I crawled all |
| weather can make you feel as though you've set up | | | | over this one at our local RV show. We're talking |
| in "tornado alley," but that's only an illusion. We found | | | | about a lot of steel and very rugged construction. |
| ours to be quite weather proof and cozy. Other than | | | | Expedition West has a great review with lots of |
| the sound of nature trying to relocate you and your | | | | photos and a short video on this great little trailer. If |
| trailer, this can be quite soothing after a long day of | | | | you have a Jeep Wrangler or similar and plan on |
| riding. | | | | heading to the outback, this may be your Toy Hauler |
| There are things to be aware of when you own a | | | | of choice. |
| Tent Trailer. The canvas/fabric does not like to be | | | | In my opinion, a Toy Hauler Tent Trailer can get you |
| stored wet. If you had to quickly pack up and head | | | | into the action cheaply and comfortably. |
| home because of a rainstorm, then you will need to | | | | |