Talking trailers/campers

[Centermass]

Anyone ever own a pop-up camper. I’m thinking that is more my speed and niche of need.

If I’m gonna buy one used, what are some questions I need to ask? And things I need to look for..

[bullsi1911]

The only thing I know about pop-ups is that they leak. At least that’s the “common knowledge” about them.

[Zorba]

ALL RVs leak.

[CPJ 2.0]

ALL RVs leak.

Mike don’t.
Yet.


But when I built it, I took great care in NOT putting holes in the roof. And the only thing that can get wet and rot would be the paneling. The rest is rot proof. Either steel or plastic.

[Jayhawker]

We had a pop-up for a few years...making sure your canvas is completely dry before putting it away is probably the most important thing...and replacing rotted canvas can get sort of pricey.

The other thing is doing wheel bearings...every year whether you have bearing buddies or not...

We're I to buy another trailer, it would be one of those little tow-behind teardrop bedrooms with the fold out kitchen in the back...Just don't need all the amenities anymore...
Just find a place to park..level it and go to bed
...

[jbp-ohio]

We had a pop-up for a few years...making sure your canvas is completely dry before putting it away is probably the most important thing...and replacing rotted canvas can get sort of pricey.

The other thing is doing wheel bearings...every year whether you have bearing buddies or not...

We're I to buy another trailer, it would be one of those little tow-behind teardrop bedrooms with the fold out kitchen in the back...Just don't need all the amenities anymore...
Just find a place to park..level it and go to bed
...

Some of those cost more than a regular size camper.

I would get a smaller bumper pull. I want three things. Good bed, decent shower, and my own poop.

[jbp-ohio]

We had a pop-up for a few years...making sure your canvas is completely dry before putting it away is probably the most important thing...and replacing rotted canvas can get sort of pricey.

The other thing is doing wheel bearings...every year whether you have bearing buddies or not...

We're I to buy another trailer, it would be one of those little tow-behind teardrop bedrooms with the fold out kitchen in the back...Just don't need all the amenities anymore...
Just find a place to park..level it and go to bed
...

Some of those cost more than a regular size camper.

I would get a smaller bumper pull. I want three things. Good bed, decent shower, and my own toilet

[Jayhawker]

Yeah...they certainly can get pricey

[Zorba]

ALL RVs leak.

Mike don’t.
Yet.


But when I built it, I took great care in NOT putting holes in the roof. And the only thing that can get wet and rot would be the paneling. The rest is rot proof. Either steel or plastic.

I'm quite sure you took far more care than the average RV builder...

Main places they leak are actually the corner seams, esp. the front overhang area of Class C motorhomes, fifth-wheels, and cab over campers.