slim67 2,730 #1 Posted April 23, 2017 Is anyone getting ready for camping this year? My wife and I try to go out several times a year with our pop -up. We dont have a permanent site like some but prefer to go to different spots. Sometimes we take our kayaks but not often anymore( not enough time). We started with a tent and about 6 years ago, got the pop-up. This is what I am planning on staying in for the Big Show. We are planning one keeping this one for another year then hopefullly going to look at a single axle ultra light.For anyone not familiar, ultra lights are around 16 feet long and light enough to be towed with a minivan/small SUV. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,018 #2 Posted April 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, slim67 said: This is what I am planning on staying in for the Big Show. You better plan on getting a head start on that trip; probably take several days for the to tow the pop-up to the "Big Show" 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,730 #3 Posted April 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, 953 nut said: You better plan on getting a head start on that trip; probably take several days for the to tow the pop-up to the "Big Show" That would give me a lot of time to daydream, wouldnt it? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,088 #4 Posted April 23, 2017 Got 3 booked already, Cape Cod, Lake George and Gardiner NY. Can't wait to get ⛺️ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,288 #5 Posted April 23, 2017 My wife and I are planning some lake time this year. We leave the camper in storage at the campground for the summer then we just take the boat back and forth for the weekend. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,730 #6 Posted April 24, 2017 56 minutes ago, nylyon said: Got 3 booked already, Cape Cod, Lake George and Gardiner NY. Can't wait to get ⛺️ The only time Ive been to NY to camp was 2 years ago at the KOA by Letchworth State Park. A beautiful countryside and falls. I doubt i will ever get to Cape Cod but ill bet its nice. 55 minutes ago, JPWH said: My wife and I are planning some lake time this year. We leave the camper in storage at the campground for the summer then we just take the boat back and forth for the weekend. Thats a nice set up you have. I hope you get to spend a lot of time there this season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,146 #7 Posted April 24, 2017 I have been camping for ..... well let's just say over 60 years. Starting with Boy Scout back packing on the Appalachian Trail, to pop ups, to slide in truck campers, and to travel trailers. And back to the pup tent at the Big Show. I do still have a Coleman Pop up, but Mrs K only camps in our permanent 35' Shasta DB at Slaughter Beach, Del. We plan to open the camp next week for the summer. I leave the boat there for fishing and crabbing all summer. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,730 #8 Posted April 24, 2017 7 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: I have been camping for ..... well let's just say over 60 years. Starting with Boy Scout back packing on the Appalachian Trail, to pop ups, to slide in truck campers, and to travel trailers. And back to the pup tent at the Big Show. I do still have a Coleman Pop up, but Mrs K only camps in our permanent 35' Shasta DB at Slaughter Beach, Del. We plan to open the camp next week for the summer. I leave the boat there for fishing and crabbing all summer. That looks like a good time Ed. Thats a great way to spend time with family and get away from it all. You have tried them all so whats your favorite? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
classicdmax 190 #9 Posted April 24, 2017 We still tent camp here, get out for about 5 weekends a summer, mostly to NH. After 20+ years in a tent I think I'm about ready to graduate to some sort of camper. My delusion is to convert an enclosed trailer into a camper, although buying a pop up would be much easier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,146 #10 Posted April 24, 2017 46 minutes ago, slim67 said: You have tried them all so whats your favorite? They all have their plus and minuses Slim. I still like sleeping under the canvas and the tent works for shows when I am alone and pulling a trailer loaded with horses. One of our best camping trips was a 28 day tour Mrs K and I took of nine Western National Parks. I traded my heavy 28' Mobile Traveler on a light Coleman pop up for the trip. Our oldest son Mark was a senior at PSU and we dropped our youngest son Mike off for his first year at WVU and we kept going West. It really worked great for crossing the Rockies multiple times. The only minus was closing it to move in the early morning when it as wet with dew. I never had a small lightweight travel trailer, but I can see how it would be a great choice for over the road camping. I had the truck slide in when we were towing a boat on the East coast. It required a big vehicle and was a problem loading and unloading and storing the camper. Now that my family has grown, the permanent 35 footer with 30 x 10 screened porch at the Beach is big enough to bring the family together for 3-4 long weekends very year. So, you need to fit the equipment to your needs, and be aware, those needs will change over time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adams94 1,065 #11 Posted April 24, 2017 This is our outfit, we enjoy camping at the state parks and we really enjoy camping at shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,404 #12 Posted April 24, 2017 Nice campers guys, this is what we do for the tractor shows. Air mattress & fold up table. Only way to camp & be able to haul tractors. Hopefully get some time this summer for some cabinets & a permanent power system. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,730 #13 Posted April 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: They all have their plus and minuses Slim. I still like sleeping under the canvas and the tent works for shows when I am alone and pulling a trailer loaded with horses. One of our best camping trips was a 28 day tour Mrs K and I took of nine Western National Parks. I traded my heavy 28' Mobile Traveler on a light Coleman pop up for the trip. Our oldest son Mark was a senior at PSU and we dropped our youngest son Mike off for his first year at WVU and we kept going West. It really worked great for crossing the Rockies multiple times. The only minus was closing it to move in the early morning when it as wet with dew. I never had a small lightweight travel trailer, but I can see how it would be a great choice for over the road camping. I had the truck slide in when we were towing a boat on the East coast. It required a big vehicle and was a problem loading and unloading and storing the camper. Now that my family has grown, the permanent 35 footer with 30 x 10 screened porch at the Beach is big enough to bring the family together for 3-4 long weekends very year. So, you need to fit the equipment to your needs, and be aware, those needs will change over time. That's good advice and interesting to see your travels. I think my wife will have a big say in our next camper. I was the one who wanted a pop up and we have had a lot of good times with it. 1 hour ago, Adams94 said: This is our outfit, we enjoy camping at the state parks and we really enjoy camping at shows. That's the way to do it . 24 minutes ago, WHX11 said: Nice campers guys, this is what we do for the tractor shows. Air mattress & fold up table. Only way to camp & be able to haul tractors. Hopefully get some time this summer for some cabinets & a permanent power system. I met a couple camped next to me at the KOA near Presque Isle and the guy made the whole interior for his. It was meticulously put together. He made better cabinets than I think are in my house. I have seen several people camp like you do and it's cool what ideas they come up with in outfitting them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adams94 1,065 #14 Posted April 24, 2017 When we got to the big Portland show though, we take 4 trucks usually. 2 pulling campers and 2 with implement trailers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,730 #15 Posted April 24, 2017 That sounds like a good time. I have never been to that show. How is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #16 Posted April 25, 2017 I love camping myself. In the early 70's I camped almost every weekend as a kid with Mom, Dad and 4 brothers and two sisters. The woman and my youngest brother slept in the Nimrod Popup camper and the rest of us slept in a big old army surplus tent. Great family fun, everyone pitched in. My Dad did all the cooking when we camped. Before I was even married I owned my own vintage travel trailer and I've had many popup's and vintage travel trailers since. Heck, it was my wife that decided she wanted to go camping on our Honey Moon on Cape Cod so we hitched my 78 Star Craft Galaxy 8 popup behind my 78 Camaro Z/28 and away we went! I fully restored this 1970 Atco travel trailer inside and out about ten yrs. ago. I sure wish I still had it, it would look great behind my 70 Chevy Pickup... I've been looking for the right truck camper for my truck for a yr. now with no luck... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,730 #17 Posted April 25, 2017 On 4/24/2017 at 6:26 AM, classicdmax said: We still tent camp here, get out for about 5 weekends a summer, mostly to NH. After 20+ years in a tent I think I'm about ready to graduate to some sort of camper. My delusion is to convert an enclosed trailer into a camper, although buying a pop up would be much easier That's no delusion, I've seen it done and done nicely. The cost of campers makes that an attractive alternative. I wish I would have gotten pics of the two that I looked at. For the heck of it , you should google image that and see what comes up. Who knows , maybe there is a forum for that to. 46 minutes ago, Ken B said: I love camping myself. In the early 70's I camped almost every weekend as a kid with Mom, Dad and 4 brothers and two sisters. The woman and my youngest brother slept in the Nimrod Popup camper and the rest of us slept in a big old army surplus tent. Great family fun, everyone pitched in. My Dad did all the cooking when we camped. Before I was even married I owned my own vintage travel trailer and I've had many popup's and vintage travel trailers since. Heck, it was my wife that decided she wanted to go camping on our Honey Moon on Cape Cod so we hitched my 78 Star Craft Galaxy 8 popup behind my 78 Camaro Z/28 and away we went! I fully restored this 1970 Atco travel trailer inside and out about ten yrs. ago. I sure wish I still had it, it would look great behind my 70 Chevy Pickup... I've been looking for the right truck camper for my truck for a yr. now with no luck... Could you pull that with a minivan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #18 Posted April 25, 2017 I'm torn between keeping and restoring this one (1965 Winnebago 16') or flipping it and getting a pop up, also had a slide in given to me with no good way if moving/getting it, Jeff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
classicdmax 190 #19 Posted April 25, 2017 There is forums, and tons of pics. I just had to upgrade my work enclosed trailer this spring, so will prob wait 2 years or so to follow thru with my ideas. I already have 3 trailers and have nowhere to store them all as I have a small piece of property. A 4th would really throw a wrench in the mix. For now my tent fits in the basement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,730 #20 Posted April 25, 2017 1 hour ago, WVHillbilly520H said: I'm torn between keeping and restoring this one (1965 Winnebago 16') or flipping it and getting a pop up, also had a slide in given to me with no good way if moving/getting it, Jeff. That's a little more secure and weathertight than a pop up. Those older campers always catch my eye. 2 hours ago, Ken B said: I love camping myself. In the early 70's I camped almost every weekend as a kid with Mom, Dad and 4 brothers and two sisters. The woman and my youngest brother slept in the Nimrod Popup camper and the rest of us slept in a big old army surplus tent. Great family fun, everyone pitched in. My Dad did all the cooking when we camped. Before I was even married I owned my own vintage travel trailer and I've had many popup's and vintage travel trailers since. Heck, it was my wife that decided she wanted to go camping on our Honey Moon on Cape Cod so we hitched my 78 Star Craft Galaxy 8 popup behind my 78 Camaro Z/28 and away we went! I fully restored this 1970 Atco travel trailer inside and out about ten yrs. ago. I sure wish I still had it, it would look great behind my 70 Chevy Pickup... I've been looking for the right truck camper for my truck for a yr. now with no luck... I saw the perfect tow vehicle for that yesterday, wish I had pics. It was a first generation Chevy van with flames and a blue paint job,cragar SS on all fours, 60s on the back and a 327. I will see it around again and will post a pic. It was the coolest thing I've seen in awhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #21 Posted April 26, 2017 21 hours ago, WVHillbilly520H said: I'm torn between keeping and restoring this one (1965 Winnebago 16') or flipping it and getting a pop up, also had a slide in given to me with no good way if moving/getting it, Jeff. The outside of your Winnebago looks like it might clean up real well... How is the inside? When I bought my Atco it needed the outside painted real bad so I got to work prepping it and I added a few fresh coats of paint thru my HVLP gun. The inside needed new flooring and all new water lines, which I did. I also added an oven in the kitchen for making frozen pizza's.. Luckily all of the cushions were still like new... I wish I had some inside pics, it was pretty mint inside... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #22 Posted April 26, 2017 @Ken B, it's rough on the inside, hard to to spend the $ on something I'm not sure I would even be happy with in the end, the getting price was " move it and it's yours" is how I ended up with it title and all, but the slide is rough on the outside and "decent" on the inside, Jeff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites