average RV costs vary

Average RV Costs (with 19 Example Prices)

… this next section, I will go over each of those types in-depth. This will help you make an informed shopping decision.

Tent Trailers Features and Costs

Pop-Up Tent Camper for casual camping

Sometimes called pop-up tent trailers, tent trailers are a type of travel trailer. That means that instead of driving the …

Old travel trailer in fall outdoor setting.

These Are the Five Best Low-Maintenance Campers Available

Part of the reason you probably bought your RV in the first place was to get away from all the hustle and bustle of daily life. Really, let’s be honest: between work, family, bills, and other responsibilities, life can be kind of high-maintenance, right?
It’s okay to admit it. Everyone’s lives …

Old travel trailer in fall outdoor setting.

Hybrid Trailers vs Travel Trailers: 14 important considerations

… in nice weather, it may not be so bad.
Insulation
Obviously, canvas won’t do much to protect you from the elements.  That’s why people buy popup gizmos to cover their hybrid sections of their trailers to keep them warm and dry.  Do you really want to go around and put up another piece …

Travel Trailer Vs Tent Trailer: Why I Picked A Hard-Side Trailer!

… A pop up takes a bit more time to pull out the bed pop outs and support them, crank up the top, set up the kitchen, etc.

Popups Usually Don’t Have a Bathroom

Pop-ups sometimes have bathrooms that put you behind a curtain, but more often than not, you’re pooping behind a …

Coachmen Pursuit 33BH Review: Dated design but powerful features for the price

… the last 3 years will have auto leveling.  It’s considered a standard feature by most manufacturers now.
Backup camera (no audio) and side-view cameras that pop up automatically when the turn signal engages.

Under the Hood / Specs
Not surprisingly, this coach is built on the Ford V10 Triton chassis and engine, like nearly …

Northstar Liberty truck camper on a Ford F250

Why We Decided To Buy A Northstar Liberty Truck Camper

… weight of the camper, so we also needed to brush up on heavy-duty trucks. Another learning curve.

The world of the truck camper ranges from simple popups and folding overlanding rigs to four-season fiberglass luxury campers.

The research and planning behind which one we wanted took us about a year. We looked at …

RVers at campground - fifth wheel on campground road

What Kind Of RVer Are You?

… second place, but Class A Motorhomes make the “top three list” of RV choices for this group. Since Escapists usually take weeks or months-long trips, small popup trailers are less of a comfortable option.

Over half of Escapists are over 55, but there is a younger crowd element to this group. Some Escapists could …

Ford F-150 with a truck topper

What Is The Best Ford F-150 Camper Shell?

… be found in other locations. It’s a good thing that BunduTecUSA also has a rooftop tent with a mattress for sale for around $4,500. The popup BunduTop comes in three sizes and can fit on top of the Bivak’s roof.

The BunduTec also sells a rooftop tent to go with the Bivak …

The all new Ford F150 Truck

The 2021 F150 Has A Hybrid Model And A Built-in Generator

… install a SoftStartRV on your air conditioning unit, you could run that off of the 2.4-kW option with no problem too. Truck campers and many popup campers would be able to easily get by with the 2-kW size as well.

Source: Ford

The Cons

Truck campers may not be a perfect fit …

RVB 2021 Model Year Guide

The RVB 2021 Model Year Guide - A Digital RV Show

… directly with manufacturers, existing staff, and top-notch writers, the result is a digital flip book of over 140 pages highlighting new 2021 travel trailers, truck campers, pop-ups, 5th wheels, and motorhomes from nearly every RV manufacturer. Said Mr. Goldenberg of this project,

“It’s an approach – reaching out to the wider industry as …