The roof lift system on a popup camper requires regular maintenance to remain safe and functional. Thankfully, the process is quite easy as described below.
The roof lift system on a popup camper requires regular maintenance to remain safe and functional. Thankfully, the process is quite easy as described below.
There’s only one way to get your popup camper’s roof cranked up or down and the socket for the lift system is often quite proprietary. For this reason, I always carry an extra crank handle in case the original was left on the camper and then rattled off during transit, or simply got left behind either at home or the campsite.
Different popup campers offer various options for cooking, from ovens to ranges to dedicated BBQ grills. We’ll cover the most common options to help you decide which is best for your needs.
Seems like we can always use more water when camping out in the backcountry. And so I crafted a simple metal mount strap for carrying a 7-gallon Aquatainer on the trailer tongue.
There are several “must have” features for a popup camper. Some are easy for you or a dealer to install while others are better to have been included by the factory at build time. Learn more in this post about factory versus aftermarket options.
The same manufacturer or even the same length popup camper can come in drastically different floorplan options. Here’s how to decide which is best for your needs.
My long running search for the perfect bike rack ended last month when I received exactly that from 1 UP USA. American made by a small company in Wisconsin. All-aluminum construction with none of the easily breakable plastic parts used by most manufacturers. This review is specific to the roof tray version, but I’ll touch upon the hitch-mount product that I later ordered.
Hitching a popup camper behind your vehicle can sometimes force bikes and other gear to your tow vehicle’s roof rack. Or, perhaps you have a rack for kayaks and other items on top of your popup camper’s roof. In these situations, we put these “Look Up Dummy” static cling stickers on the windshield as an effective reminder before backing into the garage or driving under an overhang!
Here are some things to consider when deciding to rent or purchase a popup camper, including a price breakdown when long-term ownership is considered.
When a new camper arrives from the factory, it is not in camp-ready condition. Learn how to ensure that your dealer proper prepares a new popup camper, and even what to look for when buyign used.