| A family of four can sleep comfortably in the trailer, | | | | blast. It was sold to a friend when we bought a |
| especially if the kids are young enough to sleep in the | | | | camper van. |
| same bed. | | | | If you aren't sure about whether you would enjoy |
| The basic unit has two fold outs, that are used as | | | | RV-ing and don't want to hassle with having to get the |
| sleeping quarters. The main part has a small dinette, a | | | | RV back to the dealer by a certain time, get yourself |
| storage area and a cooking area with a tiny | | | | a used pop-up and I guarantee you will be hooked on |
| refrigerator. Generally there is an outdoor shower and | | | | RV-ing. |
| a grilling area. | | | | To get discounts on campground and RV rentals as |
| Notice a toilet is not mentioned. The low end pop-up | | | | well as RV parts you should join the Good Sam Club. |
| trailers don't have them. Many people use portable | | | | The club also provides a discount RV insurance and |
| toilets for emergencies and use the campground | | | | an excellent roadside assistance program. This group |
| facilities otherwise. | | | | also has message boards where you can ask |
| The higher priced campers often have cassette toilets | | | | questions and make life-long friendships. |
| a shower better cooking facilities and some have a | | | | There are dozens of websites where you can find |
| slide out extra room to give you extra living space. | | | | places to rent or buy a pop-up camper-trailer. You can |
| The extra room is a boon when everyone is stuck | | | | also look in hunting or other outdoor sports magazine |
| inside due to inclement weather. Remember to pack | | | | want ads for used campers. |
| some games and toys for the kids and a good book | | | | Auction sites like E-bay often have pop-ups listed |
| for yourself. | | | | either for direct sale or as an auction item. If you shop |
| Your family should have no problem eating and | | | | wisely you can save big money here on your used |
| sleeping in the pop-up as long as you don't have to | | | | trailer. |
| stay indoors for long periods of time. You are | | | | Coleman is one of the manufacturers of pop-ups a.k.a. |
| protected from the elements by heavy duty canvas | | | | fold out trailers. They have been in business since 1978. |
| and a metal rook. | | | | You can't go wrong with one of their campers. |
| One problem new RV-ers have with their pop-ups, is | | | | The pop-up actually has some advantages over the |
| backing into your campsites. Take it slow and have | | | | bigger more luxurious motor homes. The camper is |
| someone guide you in or choose a pull through | | | | easier to maintain and store. Also once you get to |
| campsite. | | | | your campsite and set up, the tow vehicle can be |
| The only other major expense you will have is the | | | | used to go sightseeing, shopping or to visit local |
| cost of the hitch, which is less than 500 dollars. The | | | | attractions. You can't park a big motor home in front |
| increased consumption of gasoline is minimal and your | | | | of the local mini-mart. |
| insurance and tolls for your camper is much less than it | | | | Cost-wise the care, maintenance and use of a pop-up |
| would be for high end RV's. | | | | is cheaper than the bigger mobile homes. Enjoy your |
| Our first camper was a Coleman pop-up that we | | | | pop-up camper trailer. |
| bought used. We used it for two years and had a | | | | |