Mini Campers

[Black_Fly]

Wife and I are considering a small camper trailer. We looked at several, and most are poorly made and priced like cars. We found a couple used NuCsmp TABs/TAGs online, which seem to be well made, but also seem too small for two people. We’re driving to Columbus to look at new NuCamp trailers tomorrow, mainly to see what the options are. I’m ok with erecting a tarp and using the camper mainly to sleep, but room to sit indoors on a stormy day would be nice.

We looked at Forest River, Encore, Coachman, Coleman brands. Used “teardrop” campers for sale online are rarely posted by private sellers.

Anyone have lightweight camper brand insight or a recommendation?

 

[stripperguy]

My SIL is a registered. Car dealer here in NYS
He and I regularly buy rebuild and sell wrecked cars motorhomes trailers.
Behind the wallls, all are made of toothpicks, from high end Newmar to el cheapo Thors
Don’t ever buy new, you’ll lose 50% in two years.
A hard top pop up will give the best bang for the buck
I’ve been doing this stuff for over 15 years…

 

[Black_Fly]

We had this piece of junk for 10 years. Ontario forest roads and all. Made to look tough but wasn’t. We busted everything! It was also a pain to set up, especially in the rain for a few hours on the road.

I’m looking for a bit more comfort to sleep, set up my Coleman stove, set up a tarp, sit in folding chairs at a stream side campsite. I know some.

 

[dutchlennart]

Lovely canoe, no clue about the trailer

 

[Black_Fly]

Really, the peripherals of these things are the weakest parts. I don’t need no shower, but wife does. Blackwater sucks to deal with and a big jug works for me in lieu of a faucet. I may have to make concessions to plumbing appliances and their maintenance.