... Basically, a hand crank or hydraulic lift is used to open and lift up the top portion of the camper. Beds and other items are then slid out. The reverse is performed when it’s time to leave. While not excessively difficult, it’s not a fast process and you need to plan for this. Most popup campers have canvas or soft sides. They weigh less than any other category of camper and that means you don’t need a truck with a large towing capacity. Many vehicles are capable of towing a popup camper. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for towing capacity and requirements. Something to look out for is mountains. Besides the obvious hills that have to be climbed, air is thinner and that reduces engine power. Your vehicle will lose about 3% horsepower for every 1000 feet of elevation. Turbocharged and supercharged vehicles will not experience this type of loss. Just make sure the tow vehicle can handle the load if you plan to drive in high elevation areas. Popup trailer campers have a low towing profile and that helps with both handling and fuel mileage. You shouldn’t need special side mirrors because the camper is folded and the rear window of the tow vehicle is not obstructed. You just have to account for the additional length of the camper when parking and turning sharp corners. Backing up with an attached camper can take a lot of practice. You have to steer in the opposite direction that you want the trailer to go. Unless you have a lot of experience with this, have someone stand outside and guide you to prevent accidents or over-steering the trailer. Popups usually have limited amenities because they are soft sided ...