Folding Camping Trailers
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Folding Camping Trailer |
A lightweight unit with sides that collapse for towing and storage, the folding camping trailer or "pop-up" combines the experience of open-air tent camping with sleeping comforts, basic conveniences and weather protection found in other RVs.
Size:15 to 23 feet (when opened)
Cost (without tow vehicle):
- Average: $5,300
- Range: Most available from $3,300 to $10,500 new, with used prices ranging from about $2,000 to $5,000, depending on condition and age.
Sleeps: Up to eight people (depending on model)
Advantages:
- Low price appeals to many first-timers as a perfect, inexpensive entry unit into RVing.
- Light weight allows for towing by most motorized vehicles, even some small compact cars. Also allows unit to be unhitched from vehicle and maneuvered by hand into tight spots.
- Compact size and collapsible sides allow for quick set up at your destination and easy storage between uses.
- When set up, folding camping trailers provide kitchen, dining and sleeping facilities.
- The living space in a folding camping trailer is amazingly spacious with many modern home conveniences and amenities such as stoves, refrigerators and showers available depending on the model. Some even include a slideout section which creates additional open floor space in the center of the unit.
Disadvantages:
- As compared other RVs, you have less privacy, less room, less security and less protection from the elements.
Choose this Type RV If:
- Your budget won't allow you to get a larger RV;
- You have children under 12;
- You plan several weekend camping getaways each year;
- You love the idea of camping with your family.
