Tow camper vs slide in camper

[hoser]

Have you considered a Kamparoo? More comfortable and safer (height-wise) than an RTT and easier to tow than a 'luxury' trailer. Should easily be able to handle the off-roadability you are describing. Can be found on the used market for $2500-6000.

http://www.kamparoo.com/transspecs.htm

 

[alia176]

I second the Kamparoo option for a family of four - easy to tow, out of the elements and does pretty good off the beaten path. Someone on the Expo forum found a nice bunk bed for his Kamparoo to accomodate his family of four.

We have a '02 TransContinental Weekender.

 

[Saragato]

I am in the same situation with the a family of 4...Long distance touring with gear and dogs. Regardless of your final decision, there's always a compromise one way or the other.

Personally, I have found that our Cruisers fill up pretty fast, especially if you tote along a refrigerator AND all the kid stuff.

I went with a home built seven foot 4x4 trailer (from an 82 Hilux) behind my 1993 80 series and it works well..it doubles as 2 person all-weather sleeping space if needed....plenty of room on the trailer exterior and roof to add more supplies if needed. Especially for additional water & gas and spare tires.

The only negative draw back for me is the task of "Backing up" with the trailer in tow...it is not too hard, but can be complicated in a tight spot requiring such a maneuver.

I would personally suggest a TRAILER that you can sleep in AND haul ALL the family gear as the platform for a family of 4, plus all- terrain versatility.

Ultimately,this set-up allows the the interior of the vehicle to remain remain spacious, comfortable and fairly civilized.

 

[patrickfinley]

Nice setup, you're still camping and connected to the outdoors, but you have a place for 2 in the LC and 2 in the trailer if you had really nasty weather.

Overall it's also not too large.

I am in the same situation with the a family of 4...Long distance touring with gear and dogs. Regardless of your final decision, there's always a compromise one way or the other.

Personally, I have found that our Cruisers fill up pretty fast, especially if you tote along a refrigerator AND all the kid stuff.

I went with a home built seven foot 4x4 trailer (from an 82 Hilux) behind my 1993 80 series and it works well..it doubles as 2 person all-weather sleeping space if needed....plenty of room on the trailer exterior and roof to add more supplies if needed. Especially for additional water & gas and spare tires.

The only negative draw back for me is the task of "Backing up" with the trailer in tow...it is not too hard, but can be complicated in a tight spot requiring such a maneuver.

I would personally suggest a TRAILER that you can sleep in AND haul ALL the family gear as the platform for a family of 4, plus all- terrain versatility.

Ultimately,this set-up allows the the interior of the vehicle to remain remain spacious, comfortable and fairly civilized.

 

[patrickfinley]

This looks pretty awesome!! I'd love to see the finished interior.

http://www.safaripacific.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=34

 

[The Jade Bean]

This looks pretty awesome!! I'd love to see the finished interior.

http://www.safaripacific.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=34

X2... This thing is SLICK!

-Daniel Kent

 

[alia176]

Here's a Kamparoo for sale on Expo: http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...er-for-the-Adventurer-6800-(Spring-Texas-Area)

 

[safaripacific]

This looks pretty awesome!! I'd love to see the finished interior.

http://www.safaripacific.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=34

Thanks! Jim, the guy I built it for, is still working on the interior. I'll post up some of the photos he's sent me sometime.

 

[redsonja]

Trailer for sure. U may find u need to beef up rear suspension. I pull a 14 ft pop tent behind my surf and take it many places most trucks alone won't go.

It has 31 inch tires and a custom subframe lift too