Popup Trailer Camper - Fun Camping on a Budget
By Ken • October 29, 2009 11:15 AM
... 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. This means that there is not much in the way of security regarding theft. Don’t leave items in the camper that a thief would want to take. Be careful where you camp. Most people I have encountered while camping are honest, but there is always someone that thinks he/she is entitled to take what they want. Windy and cold rainy weather can make things difficult. Wind will rock the camper due to its light weight. Heavy rain will beat down on the top and can be noisy. Cold will come through the fabric and give everything a chill ...
