I Love the Outdoors, But Hate Waking Up Cold! Getting into RVing...

So Many to Choose!

       So you'd like to get out of the tent while camping, but not sure how to take the next step? There are a few things to consider...Do you have a tow vehicle? How much will it pull? How many people do you want to sleep? Would you consider a motorized RV?  
     Firstly, If you are planning on towing a camper, it is crucial to make sure you are not going to harm your vehicle by pulling more than it can handle. You want to compare an RV's dry weight (without water) plus an extra few hundred pounds for cargo with the tow rating of your vehicle. The tow ratings can be found in the vehicles owner's manual. Websites are also available that can help with this. tow ratings website 

Pop Up in Towing Position

      Many times, the next step from tent camping is the pop up camper. These campers are usually lightweight, inexpensive, may or may not have a bathroom, heat or A/C and can sometimes be towed by minivans or smaller vehicles.  They are a step up from tent camping, but do have some limitations.They can be tedious to set up and break down as well as mildew prone if they are folded up while wet. Some of the larger ones having a toilet area as well as a furnace and A/C. These things do add some weight, so keep that in

Pop Up in Camping Position

mind. Weights for pop up campers range from 1000-4000lbs. 

Expandable Camper

      A similar option is the expandable or hybrid trailer. This is a nice lightweight option that gives more room inside at a smaller footprint than a standard trailer. Dry Weights Range from low 3000-5000 lbs. The nice thing about a hybrid is they have 

Expandable Inside

   a bathroom, A/C, heat and aren't as difficult to set up.      If you can pull it and afford it, you'll probably keep a camper of this type longer than you would a pop up.
         Next, there are the Lightweight small travel trailers. There are some cute teardrop designs available like the R-Pod by Forest River. Many times the weight might be the same as an expandable, but have a smaller sleeping capacity. Bunkhouse Travel Trailers are great for families. What kid doesn't like to sleep on bunk beds? There are many sizes and floorplans available in this department. Keep in mind that almost all sofas and dinettes fold down into beds so there are hidden sleeping areas if you're willing to do some rearranging.

Forest River R-Pod

          What if you don't have a tow vehicle? There are a few options. You can still consider a trailer and have it dropped off at a permanent campsite (we'll do this for our customers if it's within a certain distance) or you can look into a motorized RV. The nice thing about this option is you can pick up and go! You may want to tow a smaller vehicle or bring a motorcycle so you don't have to worry about breaking down camp to go to the store. 
            Whichever way you choose to go, you can't beat the experience and satisfaction of spending quality time with those you love while enjoying the great outdoors and open road.
Happy Trails from i94RV!
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