NutterButter
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Where the hell do you even take one of those to justify its capabilities?
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Buck Bradcanon
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NewlyRetired said:From the web siteBuck Bradcanon said:Sabertooth said:That's pretty awesome actually.Frankly, if you've not preordered your EarthRoamer XV-HD, you're merely a peasant in the RV world. Please step aside.
Can your RV do this?
How much?
EarthRoamer Xpedition Vehicles are sold factory direct and are custom built to order. Typical prices for a completed 2015 model year (2014 model year is sold out) EarthRoamer XV-LT range from around $282,000 – $500,000, XV-LTS prices range from around $312,000 – $560,000 and XV-LTSS prices range from around $342,000 to over $600,000 depending on options.
That's awesome.![[icon]](/data/avatars/m/5/5167.jpg?1660313464){kind=avatar}
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Insoxicated
There are tons of places to ride out west that are fantastic for that sort of thing. Lockhart Basin in Utah is one remarkable trail I've run in my jeep that would likely be do-able in one of those.
It's an all day trail that takes you out to some extremely remote areas with scenery that will have you saying "that's the most amazing thing I've ever seen" (round next corner)... "No, THAT's the most amazing thing I've seen". It would be fantastic to make a week of it and link several of those type trails together...
But, that price though....
Jackstraw
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About five years ago I bought a 1959 Shasta Airflyte.
http://www.cannedhamtrailers.com/cindybob/59shasta/shastafinal/ec1.jpg
Except mine needs a paint job and the body isn't as straight.
I have a wife and one kid. It has a queen size bed, and a kitchen table that converts to a bed. We are low maintenance folks and when I have family we camp in state lake campgrounds or other similar places that have toilets and showers for mama. If i am hunting or fishing with buds I ahve no problem taking it off grid. When I'm plugged in to power I have lights, plug ins, AC, and fridge but I can do without those with no problem unless its the unber hot months then I need my AC.
My needs are a warm (or cool) dry place to sleep. But having a trailer is nice too because it cuts my prep time to go camping immensly. Already have bedding, dishes, fuel, and countless other items stored and ready to go.
I have used it 30-45 days a year since I got it and haven't regretted it one bit. For me the small trailer is good because I am not all that mechanically inclined. No one thing can really go wrong with that is overwhelming.
http://www.cannedhamtrailers.com/cindybob/59shasta/shastafinal/ec1.jpg
Except mine needs a paint job and the body isn't as straight.
I have a wife and one kid. It has a queen size bed, and a kitchen table that converts to a bed. We are low maintenance folks and when I have family we camp in state lake campgrounds or other similar places that have toilets and showers for mama. If i am hunting or fishing with buds I ahve no problem taking it off grid. When I'm plugged in to power I have lights, plug ins, AC, and fridge but I can do without those with no problem unless its the unber hot months then I need my AC.
My needs are a warm (or cool) dry place to sleep. But having a trailer is nice too because it cuts my prep time to go camping immensly. Already have bedding, dishes, fuel, and countless other items stored and ready to go.
I have used it 30-45 days a year since I got it and haven't regretted it one bit. For me the small trailer is good because I am not all that mechanically inclined. No one thing can really go wrong with that is overwhelming.
moleculo
Footballguy
man, if i had the garage space I'd love to buy an old trailer, gut it, and re-do it. Put in nice flooring, a good HVAC, update the cushions/drapes/etc, all the modern comforts. That could be a pretty fun project.
Sabertooth
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Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
Friend I used to camp with had one of those w/ a griddle for pancakes. And bacon. Nothing better than camping breakfast.
Buck Bradcanon
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Wooderson
Fight The Power
-jb-
Footballguy
Same. You can find old trailers that need a ton of work for about 1k.
NutterButter
Footballguy
you're allowed to just stay out there for week? Are you allowed to just live out there if you chose to?
Sabertooth
Footballguy
I figured you'd probably just stay in the camper with your guns pointed at the door....waiting.Cook on a campfire or on charcoal you dorks.
lombardi
Footballguy
I almost gone one of them but ended up with a Weber Q (200 I think). Small enough and works great.
lombardi
Footballguy
There are a ton of places out west for boondocking, camping completely self contained for free on government land. Some places you need to get a yearly or seasonal license, other places are still free. Really popular places are Quartzite and Slab City. Some people live out there, especially in the winter.
brady666
Footballguy
I started with the cheap RVQ grill that attaches to the side of your camper; it's crap and only lasts one season. It's so bad that Forrest River replaced it under warranty.
I was torn between the Coleman Roadtrip grill and a Weber Q; I originally chose the Coleman Roadtrip and, for me, it was a mistake and I hated it! The roadtrip is either off or it's on full blast. There is almost no temperature control so it's very difficult to cook food without burning it to cinders unless you stand in front of the grill and constantly move/turn what you're cooking. Even cooking with indirect heat by leaving one of the burners 'off' was a PITA. Also, there is very little clearance between the grates and the lid so it is not recommended to close the lid while cooking. Finally, I had the griddle accesory and it was IMPOSSIBLE to cook pancakes or eggs; they immediately burned and stuck to the surface. Bacon was ok on the griddle as long as you constantly kept it moving.
After a frustrating camping season with the Roadtrip, I sold it and bought a Weber Q 2200 for this year. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! The Weber is amazing and is much more like my back yard grill. Lots of room to cook, plenty of clearance to close the lid, lots of temperature control, etc. The griddle option is fantastic and we've been cooking breakfast (pancakes, bacon, eggs, etc.) with no trouble!
My recommendation is the Weber Q, hands down!
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Insoxicated
Here ya go buddy... you guys get rustic.I figured you'd probably just stay in the camper with your guns pointed at the door....waiting.Cook on a campfire or on charcoal you dorks.
moleculo
Footballguy
took the kids (tent) camping over the weekend. Saturday was great. Friday, while setting up, it rained, and Sunday, while tearing down, it rained.
As much fun as camping is, it really sucks in the rain. Really a strong argument towards stepping up my RV dreams.
I'm leaning towards getting a pop-up simply for cost - outdoor storage seems to be $50-$75/month around here, so $600-$900 a year is a pretty penny.
Who here tows around a pop-up? Thoughts? How difficult is it to set-up/take down? What features are key? Anything I need to be specifically aware of?
As much fun as camping is, it really sucks in the rain. Really a strong argument towards stepping up my RV dreams.
I'm leaning towards getting a pop-up simply for cost - outdoor storage seems to be $50-$75/month around here, so $600-$900 a year is a pretty penny.
Who here tows around a pop-up? Thoughts? How difficult is it to set-up/take down? What features are key? Anything I need to be specifically aware of?
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I am like you. I camped for about 5 years in tents when my daughter was younger. I enjoyed every part of it except for the tent living itself.
We had some horror shows in the rain. One year it was so bad the river we camped next too overflowed and flooded the camp area. Not fun at all :(
Sabertooth
Footballguy
Had a great time on the maiden voyage this weekend. Bugs were horrible then it was about 45 degrees Saturday. Had a ball though. Learned a lot. Looking forward to going out again.
Buck Bradcanon
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Guest
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Towed up popup for about 5 years. Some popups are better than others for being able to pack/unpack when they are down, or only having to lift the top a few inches. Ours was a PITA. Had to pretty much set it up completely to pack/unpack/clean. My parents also had a popup when I was a kid and I've never thought of them as tough to setup. Can be a pain doing so in bad weather though.
If I could do it over again, I would get a small travel trailer, but I understand your concerns about storage. My kids are older now, so we just tent the few times a year I camp with them.
Camp Chef stove. Griddle for Camp Chef.
If I could do it over again, I would get a small travel trailer, but I understand your concerns about storage. My kids are older now, so we just tent the few times a year I camp with them.
Camp Chef stove. Griddle for Camp Chef.
brady666
Footballguy
Since you specifically mention kids, I would recommend considering a popup with the potty/shower. There is nothing worse than dragging your kid(s) to the bathhouse at 3AM! IT's very convenient in the middle of the night for adults too! My wife and I used the bathhouse as much as possible and never did "#2" in the popup potty.... Also, it's also GREAT to be able to hose the kids off in the little shower and in a pinch adults can shower too. An example model is the Forest River Rockwood 2516G. The potty drains to a Thetford 'casette' which is about a 6 gallon removable tank you can empty in a toilet or at the campground dumpstation. All the grey water drains outside the trailer that you can collect in totes and empty at the dumpstation (or on your campsite at night before bed, but I'm sure NOONE would do that).
Your storage fees are likely the same whether you're storing a popup or travel trailer. There are a lot of advantages to going with a travel trailer instead of the popup. I camped in a popup for three seasons and kept it in a storage lot...the worst case scenario was that it was raining when you are packing up because you cannot store it long term with wet tent ends or the canvas (or whatever) material will mildew. Therefore, once it stops raining, you have to 'pop up' in your drive way or the storage lot and let it dry off...total PITA. A couple other benefits of a small travel trailer: can find individual bunks so kids aren't sharing a bed, full bathroom (small but serviceable), easier to back into a site because the wheels are farther away from your tow vehicle, easier to pack/unpack and beds can be made up ahead of time, more stable inside temps with less dampness (damp sheets in the popup are the worst), more room inside for when you're all inside when it's pouring down rain, you can just leave your camping stuff in the trailer without having to completely empty it and store everything in your garage.
There are a couple of nice things about the popup...easy to tow (less wind resistance and lighter = better gas mileage), sleeping in tent ends defintely feels more like camping out.
Good luck!
Jobber
Footballguy
We bought a pop-up this time last year (link). This one is a hair under 2000 pounds and we tow it with our minivan just fine. Unless you already have a hitch one on a truck/SUV/van, you'll need a class 3 hitch installed, plus wiring harness to your brakes so that may all be an added expense up front. I'd estimate around $600 total for a new hitch, harness and labor at your local mechanic.
It's quick and easy to set up. Maybe 10 minutes for setup start to finish, a touch longer to take it down. Ours has a little portable grill you hang off of the outside and hook it up to the gas, which is just great. I'd recommend an auning - not sure if they all come with it by default but you an at least tell the RV guy you're buying from that it's a requirement. I would imagine they'd throw it in for free. Depending on your orientation and tree situation the sun can be a real #####.
Heat is a must and I think may be a default option in all pop-ups. AC is optional and I think roughly $1000 more cost-wise on a pop-up. Though we've only been doing this for one summer, we never found the need for AC since you can open windows (unzip actually as it's soft sided) all around and get a good breeze going through.
We'll use this pop-up for the next few years at least. As our kids get older we may readdress and upgrade to a larger travel trailer or 5th wheel. But those would require us to get a truck so that adds some expenses on our end to think about.
Ptomaine
Footballguy
For those who feel that even a pop-up is too big.
http://i.imgur.com/vQt4mjk.jpg
The Whitetrashabago.
http://i.imgur.com/vQt4mjk.jpg
The Whitetrashabago.
moleculo
Footballguy
A travel trailer is definitely preferable, for sure. The attraction to a pop-up is that I could store one in my garage...not sure if I could store a trailer or not. I may be off, but I'm thinking about roof height - a pop-up could certainly fit in my garage, I'm not sure if a hard sided trailer would.
I do love the idea of not having a lot to pack/ set up / take down / unpack though. Another key for a hard-sided trailer is camping in bear areas - Yellowstone, for instance.
BIG MAC
Footballguy
Bought one of these this year. http://www.jayco.com/products/camping-trailers/2016-jay-series-hardwall/
Can set it up in 2 mins. so easy. hard sided and fits in the garage. love it.
moleculo
Footballguy
I bought a camper trailer this weekend. It's a hard-sided Cub Aerolite, with fold-out beds. There was a slight soft spot in the floor, figured it was no big deal. Got it home, started poking around, and almost half the floor is rotted out and needs to be replaced. 
Poking around the web, it seems this is a fairly common occurrence and can cost multiple thousands to have it repaired.
It appears the floor isn't structural so it can be replaced without too much trouble, however that will involve taking out most of the carpentry, disconnecting a bunch of hardware (water heater, plumbing, gas fridge), ripping out the floor, and then re-installing everything. It's gonna be a big job - much bigger than I anticipated. The cost above is mostly labor - I think I can do the fix for the cost of a few sheets of plywood.
We will take it out to a local campground this weekend as a shake-down and see what else needs to be fixed.
The woman that I bought the trailer from is my wifes hair dresser. Her father owns a large auto-body shop and will let me park there, behind a locked gate, for $35/month which I think is reasonable.
Knowing what I know now, I probably overpaid for the trailer but at the end of the day, after I get everything fixed up I will have a trailer that is roomy, spacious, easy to set-up, and light enough for my truck to pull. Some canvas needs repaired/replaced, but everything else is in great shape.
Poking around the web, it seems this is a fairly common occurrence and can cost multiple thousands to have it repaired.It appears the floor isn't structural so it can be replaced without too much trouble, however that will involve taking out most of the carpentry, disconnecting a bunch of hardware (water heater, plumbing, gas fridge), ripping out the floor, and then re-installing everything. It's gonna be a big job - much bigger than I anticipated. The cost above is mostly labor - I think I can do the fix for the cost of a few sheets of plywood.
We will take it out to a local campground this weekend as a shake-down and see what else needs to be fixed.
The woman that I bought the trailer from is my wifes hair dresser. Her father owns a large auto-body shop and will let me park there, behind a locked gate, for $35/month which I think is reasonable.
Knowing what I know now, I probably overpaid for the trailer but at the end of the day, after I get everything fixed up I will have a trailer that is roomy, spacious, easy to set-up, and light enough for my truck to pull. Some canvas needs repaired/replaced, but everything else is in great shape.
Plaid Boxer
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