Camping 101: Camper Shopping

This year we upped our vehicles.  Yes, its true.  We now own all vehicles made in the 2000's and not the 1990s.  Watch out!

Our camper...well its still a good ole early 90's model.  We hope to upgrade next year.  Until then we're doing a lot of research and window shopping.

When I was prepping my next camping post I thought, why not share our finds on the blog!

So without further ado:

Oh the campers you can buy:

1) Pop Up

This is what we have now.  I think it is interesting how you really don't see many of these around camper lots anymore!  We're too cool for them as we become techies and have a burning desire for television sets in the woods.  I mean, that's just my guess.

I think everyone should start out in a tent and work their way up.  Find just how "rough" you want to go.  For me the pop up is as rough as I care to go!!!



This video is showing you all about the 2014 Clipper Camping Trailer (About $8,000.00 *brand new*).  These campers are similar to our old girl.  They have sleepers on each end and storage and a mini kitchenette in the common area.  If you're asking about the potty....no can do on this model.  That is why you camp where there is a bath house!

2.  Travel Trailers

This is our next camper.  Alright, maybe not this one in the video but similar to it.  I don't need all the techie stuff but with two small kids I do need more space to cook and store stuff.  I also need that important space for the kids to have their down time (nap time) without being disturbed.

This camper is super nice.





3)  Fifth Wheels

I really did not want to show you a Fifth Wheel.  I {personally} think these are wastes of space.  BUT I want you to get some good info from my blog. Therefore, my duty is to give you a brief intro to this style of camper.

The reason I do not like the fifth wheel is because you're losing space where you hitch the camper to your truck.  I am not for losing space.

I have camped in Fifth Wheel Campers and they are pretty comfy!  However, I think you should go for a travel trailer if you find one in your budget.

Here's a video from Cedar Creek on their Fifth Wheel Camper Silverback:




4)  Hybrids

These are pretty nifty.  Take a travel trailer and throw a pop out wing or two on and you have a hybrid camper.  These campers are very popular.  You get a bathroom in your pop up/travel trailer and you get more space inside!  These hybrids can be more geared towards the average family's price range for a camper as well.  Oh and I have yet to hear anyone who has one of these complain about them.

Here's a video from Jayco on their Jayco Jay Feather Lite.



These are four choices available in your area!  You can always go bigger or smaller.  Take a look around the internet for more information about all the styles of campers available.  If you can visit a camper sales lot to see them first hand.

Happy Camping!  See you next time!

Videos courtesy of Jayco & Cedar Creek Camper Manufacturers.  This post is not sponsored by any listed or unlisted camping manufacturer, dealer, or store.  However, if anyone does want to sponsor me by giving me a free camper to high light on the blog then we need to speak ASAP!