Pop Up Camper

We have always liked to camp going back to when the children were young. We started out with a pop-up camper that we could pull behind our mini van. The children use to love to spend the weekends in some nearby campground where they met lots of new fiends.

As the years progressed we traded up to a truck camper. This camper slid onto the bed of our pick-up truck and the children could ride in the camper on our way to our destination. We had this camper for several years until the children began to loose interest in weekend camping. Teenagers like to spend the weekends at the mall with their friends instead of with mom and dad in the woods somewhere.

We eventually sold the truck camper and purchased a camper trailer that we could pull with our truck for short trips. Most of the time we would leave it parked in a nearby campground for the summer season. A lot of our friend would do the same in nearby lots.

Now that we are near retirement age, we would like to buy a motor home and do some serious traveling. We do not like the idea of pulling our camper trailer any long distances. So we began our search for RV sales and service in our area. We visited several RV sales in Georgia, RV sales North Carolina, RV sales South Carolina, and all of the local camper and RV sales. We also checked the online RV sales.

The internet gave us information on Maine RV sales, Indiana RV sales, Montana RV sales, and RVs for sale in Texas. Although every dealer offered good prices, which were very similar, we decided that it would be best to do our buying close to home. We decided that we could get better service from a local dealer if we purchased the vehicle from that dealer.

So after looking at several models, sizes, and manufacturers, we still could not make a decision. We had it narrowed down to a couple of models, so our dealer suggested that we try out two of their rental units to see which one we liked the best. This was a good idea. It was very helpful in making our decision.

So now we are major leaguers and are ready to hit the road in our new motor home. We are looking forward to many enjoyable years of retirement.

Carl Kinnebrew
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Central Florida has to be the RV capital of the world. If not, then it has to be right up there near the top. The great exodus from the north happens in late fall much like the migration of birds. Thus the term “snowbirds” was coined. Since the baby boomers have hit retirement age, things have really exploded. Had I been looking ahead, I would have jumped into the RV business years ago.

The classified ads are full of RVs for sale, RV lots for sale, used RVs for sale, and RV parks for sale. Wait a minute; did I say RV parks for sale? Maybe I should check this one out.

The baby boomers spend more on themselves than their parents ever did. Their parents were survivors of the Great Depression and World War Two. Their goal was saving money not spending it. There was always the possibility of another depression in the back of their minds. This baby boomer generation, including myself, goes on the idea that you only live once and you may as well enjoy it.

Baby boomers have the luxury of their parents’ hard work and sacrifice that has made their life easier. The get it now generation certainly has kept the economy strong by their spending habits. Let’s face it, we are spoiled.

So by the good fortune of our parents’ wisdom, and a strong steady economy, we baby boomers can retire early, afford that big RV, and hit the road without a care in the world. Never before has a generation had it so easy.

RVs are getting bigger and more luxurious with every new model. Gone are the days of pop up campers or truck campers. Trailer campers are no where near as popular as they once were. This generation wants the big motor home. Home away from home is what we want. Television, microwave ovens, laundry facilities, and air conditioning are all necessities. This is great isn’t it?

So baby boomers keep buying those big RVs, your children need the work.

Carl Kinnebrew
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Motorhomes for hire come in all shapes, sizes and prices. The trick is to find a motorhome to suit your requirements and budget.

There are a few styles of motorhome to choose from, with varying levels of comfort and price. Smaller vans are easier to handle, but larger vans offer more comfort. If it’s your first time, I suggest you go for the largest van that you feel happy to drive, within your budget.

A hightop is basically a van conversion with a specially made high fixed roof. These come in various lengths, short, medium and long. These sizes refer to the wheelbase, which is the distance between the front and rear axle. Motohomes with a medium wheelbase are popular hire choices as they are easier to handle than the long wheelbase versions, whilst still offering a good degree of comfort. Some companies also offer motorhome hire with folding roofs. The above types of motorhomes are often referred to as camper vans.

Coachbuilt motorhomes (C class) are generally a lot larger than campers and are more like a house on wheels. Most will have all the comforts of home and often a double bed. Many of the designs have a bed area which sits over the top of the drivers cab. These motorhomes can be expensive to run and hire.

Fuel costs are a definite consideration for many when deciding to hire a motorhome. This problem has been taken on board by some rental companies and manufacturers. Many motorhome hire companies now offer vans that have been converted to run on LPG. This should at least half your fuel costs.

For most people, the hire cost is a definite consideration when looking to hire a camper or motorhome. My advice is to not overstretch your budget on the rental cost. Part of the enjoyment of the motorhome is being able to visit and enjoy new places. If you are a couple, a medium wheelbase motorhome should provide you with good overall comfort levels, ease of use and at a reasonable price.

One thing I should mention is that insurance cover for motorhome hire can be expensive and you should know up front exactly what you are covered for. Take time to review the policy. Remember to comply with most insurance policies you should carry out the daily maintenance tasks on the motorhome as specified by your rental agent.

You’ve booked the motorhome hire, now what.

Well it really depends on what type of holiday you are looking for. If you are using the motorhome as a base to visit new places then to get the most out of your hire, it’s always a good idea to plan your route in advance. This means that you will know each day where you are going and don’t waste any time deciding where to go while on your holiday.

Of course for some, there will be no route and hiring a motorhome is all about the open road with a new adventure each day.

Steve Thomas
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/motorhome-and-camper-van-hire-the-basics-101502.html

This type of pop top was very popular on the VW bay window camper.  It gives enough headroom to stand up inside, but but isn’t as spacious as the side opening type that takes a bed.  ideal for a VW camper for 2 rather than a family.

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It really helps to get as much reference as possible when you’re planning restoration.  This is a great step by step guide

http://www.vwcampersforever.com/restoring-vw-campers/a-great-guide-to-interior-restoration-of-a-vw-camperRestoring you

It’s for a VW camper - but there are loads of good ideas and techniques that can easily be applied to other pop up campers.

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Wasn’t life basic back in the early 60’s? This Lambretta Pop Up Camper can’t have done more than 30mph - and certainly looks extemely cosy.

Does anyone recognise where they went? Looks like Bosham near Chichester to me - in which case they need to watch the tide if they go out in their heavy wooden dinghy. The dinky little pop up camper might just end up floating away, and the lovely Lambretta too.

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What are the weight limits on teh beds in a Coleman Williamsburg pop up? We are borrowing a pop up from my father in law and want to know if we are going to need to make up both beds or just the one.

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I took a video of me setting-up our Rockwood Freedom 2318G Pop-Up camper, then fast forwarded it at 5X’s speed.

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The vinyl will wear out from weather and bird poop. I am thinking of either sourcing or making some hard tops that I can store inside the camper….perhaps fiberglass material that would mold/fasten over the support bars on the ends of the camper. This would make the pop up a more rugged shelter in harsher weather conditions. I’m looking to save money. Any ideas?

Here is what I would do: I'd get some heavy plastic tarps and cut them in shapes to match the surfaces on the camper covers, plus maybe half an inch seam allowance. Then instead of sewing, I would seam them together with duct tape. You'd have to make a new one every couple of years, but it would protect your vinyl.

They make green tarps that are not real flashy.
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O.K. I'm the guilty one with this one!! I went camping and packed up the camper while it was wet and did not open it back up for a few days and oh my gosh, mold/mildew everywhere!!! Without compromising the waterproofing (or should I say, whats left of the waterproofing) does anyone have any tried and true remedies for this? All suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Thank you!!! I'm all over it!!!!

Best bet is to bite the bullet and scrub the tent with detergent to remove the mildew. Do not use bleach! It will fade the fabric, or if too strong, eat it up.

Once the canvas has been cleaned, rinsed, and dry you will have to redo the waterproofing.

I suggest Aqua-tite. You can spray it on with a garden sprayer, allow to dry and air out, and you are ready to hit the campgrounds again. Your canvas should be treated every other year anyway to keep a healthy covering over your head.

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