Folding Campers or Pop-Up Campers
The most common of these have fabric walls, so they may be called “tent campers”. These are very popular because they are inexpensive to buy, lightest weight to tow, and have the least frontage area if that is a limitation for your tow vehicle. Additional benefits of these are that they have the capability to sleep a surprising number of people, even though they are small and inexpensive. An unmatched feature of these is that they provide much of the “connected to the outdoors” feeling of tent “camping”, but with the benefit of having beds and not being on the ground.The downside to tent campers are that they take more time to set-up and close-up, and if the fabric is damp when it is time to go, you will have to open it up again to dry out as soon as possible to prevent mold and mildew. Also, if it is really windy and hard rain, they may not be 100% weather-tight. And since they are much like a large tent, there is very little privacy, either from the other people inside, or from nearby neighbors who can hear almost every word and noise you make, and you can hear them. Some people may feel insecure sleeping at night with only a thin piece of fabric between them and strangers and wild animals outside. RV parks and campgrounds are usually very safe environments to spend the night, but if you camp elsewhere, security could be a concern.
Hard-Sided Folding Campers
Hard-sided folding campers have the benefit of walls to prevent the problems of noises, security and harsh weather. Hard-sided campers come in a variety of sophistication and prices. The A-frame style by Chalet RV and Aliner are the simplest. Trailmanor offers more spacious models. Hi-Lo has a sophisticated system to raise the roof. And there are other brands.
Travel Trailers
This is the traditional trailer with a tongue hitch. They come in a full variety of lengths and floor-plans, and are a great value because of their simple design. They have a lower entry height than most fifth-wheel trailers, so there are fewer steps to climb, but the lower floor minimizes the capacity for under-floor storage compartments.
Fifth-Wheel Trailer
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These are popular with full-time RVers because they have more storage capacity under the floor. They also usually provide a smoother ride in the towing vehicle with fewer sensations of sway, jerking and surging. Fifth-wheel trailers offer a variety of floor-plans, most having a private bedroom upstairs in the front. Fifth-Wheel Trailers for Sale.
Here at Charlotte RV Center, we carry all types of RVs and motorhomes. Check out our wide selection here:
http://www.charlottervcenter.com/inventory.html
