Workin family here. We camp in the wilderness not in a park. We want to get away from everyone and enjoy family time, and quiet evenings around the campfire listening to nature. We do have some creature comforts, wireless, generator to charge the batteries, but we are not around everyone from town. Exactly what we are looking for!
Why aren't popup's more popular?
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Workin family here. We camp in the wilderness not in a park. We want to get away from everyone and enjoy family time, and quiet evenings around the campfire listening to nature. We do have some creature comforts, wireless, generator to charge the batteries, but we are not around everyone from town. Exactly what we are looking for!
Titanpat57
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You forgot marbled bathroom floors and cork counters..:ylsmoke:
man, do I agree with this.
Some of the best trips we ever had to date don't revolve around a large camper with maximum amenities..
SnowDozerCJ5
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not all pups are the same
Our 2001 coleman westlake is 19' hitch to bumper 7'6" wide and well over 2000 lbs empty it takes 45 min to setup and 30 to close solo. Pulled onroad only, by an 05 equinox. The wife and I used to borrow the in laws 87 coleman which Is half the length and it took a little more cussing with. if I were still single today I would make a high rise camper shell for my m416 add a 4x6 platform with futon mattress, cut the tailgate and add bed slides. Pulled by my CJ5. Anything farther Into the brush and I might as well get a m170 and use the stretcher.
A popup is great for a new family basecamp. A teardrop is good for those that don't need extra beds.
Our 2001 coleman westlake is 19' hitch to bumper 7'6" wide and well over 2000 lbs empty it takes 45 min to setup and 30 to close solo. Pulled onroad only, by an 05 equinox. The wife and I used to borrow the in laws 87 coleman which Is half the length and it took a little more cussing with. if I were still single today I would make a high rise camper shell for my m416 add a 4x6 platform with futon mattress, cut the tailgate and add bed slides. Pulled by my CJ5. Anything farther Into the brush and I might as well get a m170 and use the stretcher.
A popup is great for a new family basecamp. A teardrop is good for those that don't need extra beds.
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Great thread. I spent over a year debating which pop up would allow the flexibility of primitive camping on moderate jeep trails and providing comfort for my wife, 100lb dog and I. Looked at old apaches, coleman colorados, and newer evolution models. Fortunately, I happened across what I think is the best option, a Cub Camper Kamparoo Weekender. Small and lightweight enough for a compact SUV but rugged enough to take on moderate trails. Ours is equipped with on board water, kitchen slide and propane mount which is great to run a small heater for cold nights.
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1968 Apache Pop up
This is a great thread, I have a 1968 Apache Eagle that is a all aluminum body with two double beds that are 7' long. The interior height is 7' in the center, it also has a great folding cabinet in the inside. The trailer was a California trailer with only 2 owners, it was stored in the garage when not being used. The canvas is original and in great condition. It has a complete new frame and air bag suspension as well as swing out tire carrier, removeable step,roof racks,20 gal water tank with faucet,tool box and a propane tank. This trailer is almost finished and just needs to be taken apart for powder coat. When it's finished it will be for sale if anyone is interested.
This is a great thread, I have a 1968 Apache Eagle that is a all aluminum body with two double beds that are 7' long. The interior height is 7' in the center, it also has a great folding cabinet in the inside. The trailer was a California trailer with only 2 owners, it was stored in the garage when not being used. The canvas is original and in great condition. It has a complete new frame and air bag suspension as well as swing out tire carrier, removeable step,roof racks,20 gal water tank with faucet,tool box and a propane tank. This trailer is almost finished and just needs to be taken apart for powder coat. When it's finished it will be for sale if anyone is interested.
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silvrzuki77
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Like your frame and suspension. Nice attention to detail.
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