Camping Options

Poll: Which is Best?

 

Depends, what's the total use planned, budget, storage, etc.

 

Long distance travel all over the country. Occasional off-road travel but nothing like hard-core rock climbing.

 

My vote is for 2 or 3. with a RTT you have to pack up to move. Might be a non issue for some, but if you just need to "run into town" after you've setup, it could be a real PITA

 

In that case, I vote #2.. more weather resistant.

 

I'd vote 2 or 3, mostly since, if you have a campsite you're at for a few days and you need to drive to a trailhead or you're visiting somewhere not within walking distance, then you just leave everything there. I would lean more towards 2, mostly cause you don't need to climb as high, you're already off the ground, and i'm not 100 percent sure how you stabilize an adventure trailer other than chocking the wheels or lifting the entire unit on outriggers.

Just my thought. I don't have either, but I wouldn't say no to either.

 

I also voted #2, for that reason, plus you can leave it if you need the truck for something, and you'd get more protection from aggressive wild animals than the other options. Add a couple of gun ports to the one shown and it would be perfect.

 

just the truck would be fine for what you planned

The rest is just expected comfort level

 

Option 4. Extremely fast setup/takedown, everything is out of the elements, can stand inside and doesn't compromise ride or trail capability.

 

Those gofast camper setups look really clean! Been looking at that as a possible alternative to doing a leitner with an RTT. Benefit of the leitner is the flexiblility of accessories one can attach.

 

I don't see a GFC, but I see a Vagabond Drifter

 

Option 8 -. A regular tent

It's cheaper, takes no time to mount, weighs less, and when the zippers inevitably break or the UV degrades the fabric, it's way cheaper to replace.


Other than that, I like the teardrop.

 

Man those tear drop trailers are so awesome. I would love to have one but they're so freaking expensive.

 

Watching! Been doing the ground tent plan for years. Added a 10x10 quick set up canopy this year. Fit it all in the bed with coolers, firewood etc and no extra rack. Usually have bikes too. Looking at options though.

Wheeled with a buddy late fall at approx 30°. His rtt was quick and easy and had an electric blanket plugged in. Seemed easy and warm, but I immediately recognized the inconvenience as well. He didn't want to go anywhere until we were headed for the trail, because it would require folding up his whole camp. I could leave my tent and bedding on the ground. Throw what I needed in the truck and go anywhere.

My current upgrade votes are 2 or 3 so far. Been watching and reading options

 

My wife and I slept in the bed of my 1st gen under the canopy on a sleeping platform for quite a while. Once the first kiddo came along we decided to build our version of option 2. We built it with two kids in mind. We love our teardrop. It's cozy, sleeps two adults and two kids comfortably. Just two adults and it's luxurious.

I've looked at the various pop top tent ideas but always come back to the problem of where we live. It rains in the PNW. A lot. I don't have the room to dry a tent out after camping in the rain. We've got awnings on the trailer but with the trailer parked in the garage I can let the awnings hang down and dry.

There's no right or wrong answer here, and there are definite advantages to both. We've been very happy with the trailer so far but it has also evolved after every trip we take. Fortunately I think we're beyond the major tweaks, now it's all minor stuff.

 

Have to go with #2 on this one. I like to set up camp and then go explore the area. Detaching a trailer means easy in easy out and although tent camping is a blast, I camp in all weather conditions and there's something cozy about a warm dry trailer.

 

This is awesome:

https://www.doityourselfrv.com/this-steampunk-teardrop-trailer-is-made-from-recycled-materials/

 

#4 - A wedge style or similar. See Go Fast Camper, Vagabond Drifter, Alu-Cab Khaya, or Canopy Camper, SNAP! Treehouse or similar.

just my opinion but if you have a truck why not get waterproof lockable storage, a tent and the ability to standup inside. Best of all worlds. Plus doesn’t limit you as much off road as a trailer. Just my $.02 though after owning several iterations.

oh and you can still tow with your truck.

 

Vote 1
I need to pull my boat

 

All the new-ish wedge camper options seem rad. And expensive. Is there a thread comparing them? Maybe it's just my limited mental capacity vs the average, but I can't keep straight the prices, weight, capacity for adding racks to the top/sides, stock electrical accessories, winterization options. Anyone that's been through this process willing to share their pros/cons list, or compare/contrast the options out there?