Fleetwood Evolution Off Road Pop Up

[Haggis]

On they way back home from a bike ride my wife had me stop to check out this Fleetwood Pop Up. It had a serious frame underneath it, leafsprings with shocks for suspension, 31x10.5x15 tires with 5x4 1/2 BP. This is the E1 series with galley, stove, sink, 12 volt hot water heater, outdoor wash station, and large cargo deck on front. I didn't have my camera so as soon as I get a chance I'll get some more detailed photos and some pricing. We've been thinking about gettin a trailer for campin, but I want something that I can pull on more rugged access roads ( no trail crawlin) without twisting a frame up and she doesn't want just a tent, even rooftops; this might just be the ticket. Does anyone have any experiences with this trailer or any idea how much?

 

[stevenmd]

A Land Rover buddy of mine has the largest model and it rocks! Pretty tough, VERY comfy inside, everything you would ever want while camping. I don't think it was meant for long offroad trips or anything like that but for going off the beaten path for short trips, I recommend it!

 

[Haggis]

Thanks Steve for the input, you caused me to have to run up to the dealers today for a recon, wife's orders. Found out the one they have is actually an '05, though it looks brand new to me. It's spotless inside, outside and underneath. I check on some RV sales websites tonight and the price they're wanting for this trailer is a good deal less than the used '05s I was checking out. I think we'll throw an offer at him and see what sticks. Forgot my camera again, but wrangled a couple better ahots of the trailer.

 

[erod]

thats a nice camper...loks like the one in the photo is missing the porch area in the previous one?

 

[stevenmd]

Thanks Steve for the input, you caused me to have to run up to the dealers today for a recon, wife's orders.

Glad to help a fellow expeditioner out!:wings: Btw... how many do you plan on sleeping in there?

 

[offroadchef]

Thanks Steve for the input, you caused me to have to run up to the dealers today for a recon, wife's orders. Found out the one they have is actually an '05, though it looks brand new to me. It's spotless inside, outside and underneath. I check on some RV sales websites tonight and the price they're wanting for this trailer is a good deal less than the used '05s I was checking out. I think we'll throw an offer at him and see what sticks. Forgot my camera again, but wrangled a couple better ahots of the trailer.

here is one on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004...018QQitemZ280119640206QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

to bad your are not in Cali....

 

[gearguywb]

I had one of the Starcraft trailers like this, worked very well. We used it in some very bad weather elk hunting in Colorado and it treated us well. Easy to tow and the ground clearance was there so you did not have to worry about it when off road.

 

[Haggis]

Steve, it's just for the four of us; wife, 2 kids (the minions) and me.

erod, the platform is there, just hidden in the shadow.

 

[calamaridog]

Saw one on the fwy today being towed by a 4runner. Very good ground clearance for a tent trailer.

 

[Haggis]

Well, we bought it, got a really good deal on it and the wife is very happy, therefore I'll be very happy. Won't pick it up till weds, too much work I've got to get done; trying to finish a house so I can move on to the next. Ill post some better pics once I get it on the property.

 

[Haggis]

It rained all day today, so no stain application today. Instead I went and picked up our new tent trailer and brought 'er home. Purposely traveled the back secondary roads and a couple No Winter Maintianence roads (dirt) on the way home to see how it would pull and it pulled real well. No bounce on the washboards and pulled staight in the more rutted sections. Set it up for the kids to crawl in and their real exited. We'll give her a test run in our campspot up on our creek this weekend; cookout, hike and some trout fishing. Here's some photos.

 

[erod]

very cool! can't wait for more pics! congrats!

 

[adventureduo]

I like it!

How much does it weigh?

 

[calamaridog]

I can't wait for your first camping impressions. Very cool.

 

[kcowyo]

Conratulations on the new purchase, and with spousal approval to boot!! :clapsmile

I've seen a few of the Evolution trailers on the road and in Yellowstone NP recently. There is no mistaking them for another camper in tow. They have mad ground clearence in comparison to regular pop ups. They're a very robust looking set up. They definitely stand out in a crowd.

Hope it serves you and the haggis crew well! :beer: