Tent Trailer
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We had a tent trailer, wasn't exactly the best in quality, but it would sleep 6, and had a fridge, stove, furnace, it was pretty cool, but sadly the winters got the best of it. The only problem that I see with these things was that they aint to fun to set up.
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The only problem with tent trailers is that they store outside, and folded up. This means that any amount of moths, bugs and creepy things will wander in and build nests. They use the fabric of the trailer for their main food supply, so the trailer will deteriorate rapidly. The use of plastics in the fabric stops most of the crawlies from making holes in it, but not all. In the event of nylon fabric, the bugs will eat something else, like the cushions, or the cabinets.
Not only will the local insect population decide to munch on you new trailer, rodents will also find a way in, and consume whatever fabric is left.
Other than those drawbacks, Trailer Tents are fun.
Theo
Not only will the local insect population decide to munch on you new trailer, rodents will also find a way in, and consume whatever fabric is left.
Other than those drawbacks, Trailer Tents are fun.
Theo
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I bought a new Coleman pop-up several years ago. I just wish that I had gotten the AC unit that was available at the time. As it was, it got a little uncomfortable in the Texas summers! They are easy to pull, don't hit gas milage, too bad, if you have a decent vehicle to pull with. I moved to 5th wheels from pop-ups and then to motorhome from 5th wheel. It is just like adding mods to your truck, once you start it is really hard to quit!
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Check out www.irv2.com and www.rv.net/forums/ Both have a tent trailer section. Once you get a rutine, the set up take down is a snap. Believe it or not there is more room in a tent trailer than in some travel trailers.
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My family got a Jayco tent trailer about 7 years ago and it is still in near perfect condition, not from lack of use, but its just a tough little thing. We go camping all the time, and its perfect because its little and easy to store on our side yard. At the time, Jayco was the best out there, dont know if it still is or not. They are good quality trailers. I would definitly recomend getting one because its more comfortable than a tent, but its still camping since you dont have the comforts of one of those houses on wheels (RVS). Go for it!
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In August 2001 we researched "tent trailers" to go to Wyoming (We have family there). For the money and features the Coleman was the best choice. They pretty much wrote the book on them. If you have a little more money and 2-3 people in your camping group you may look at the A-Liner. It has a lot of features but if it said "sleep 5-6" it is more like 2-3. That is because of the design and layout. But it is considered a "hard side' in most campgrounds.
The Coleman has the option of about every feature that can be installed in that type of trailer and a good rep. and easy setup and break down.
We lived in ours in September 2001 for a month on it's maiden voyage with out a problem and the trip was very pleasent with 3 prople and a months living. It pulled easy on flat land, in the mountains and in the wind with a 1997 Chry. Town and Country with 3.3!
The worst part of the trip was the morn'in of 9/11 in Yellowstone park.
The Coleman has the option of about every feature that can be installed in that type of trailer and a good rep. and easy setup and break down.
We lived in ours in September 2001 for a month on it's maiden voyage with out a problem and the trip was very pleasent with 3 prople and a months living. It pulled easy on flat land, in the mountains and in the wind with a 1997 Chry. Town and Country with 3.3!
The worst part of the trip was the morn'in of 9/11 in Yellowstone park.
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