Tent Trailer opinion

[Clark20ry]

My wife and I have been researching either a travel trailer or pop up trailer. I was getting a fishing permit today in Sportsman and saw this

http://www.jumpingjacktrailers.com/

I really like it my only complaint would be nothing over the windows. If it was raining you would have to have your windows zipped up. Anyway Is it worth $4995?

 

[trouttrooper]

Not in my opinion. Neat idea though. I take it you're looking for something small to tow then?

 

[Clark20ry]

Not in my opinion. Neat idea though. I take it you're looking for something small to tow then?

Well small to store. I can tow whatever, I just hate living in a HOA and a small lot...

 

[trouttrooper]

Well small to store. I can tow whatever, I just hate living in a HOA and a small lot...

I hear ya there. No HOA, but I've got a postage stamp size parking area for the "fleet" I have to park. Have to store my horse trailer at the in-laws place.....of course the horse is there too :rolleyes5:

Don't know if it matters to you or not, but some campgrounds like around yellowstone and glacier parks require hard sided campers. Pop-ups don't count, and certainly that thing wouldn't either.

I look at longevity in those and just fear that the material will rot or tear well before my 5k of money has been properly used. Hard sided will last forever as long as it doesn't get leaks.

 

[great white]

5 thou seems a bit much for a tent stapled to a basic utility trailer base.

You could by a used pop up hard top for as much or less and get far more convenience (tables, beds, stove, space, storage, clear windows, etc).

If you're a hunter, it might not be as easy to pull deeper into the woods though and quads would have to go in the bed of the truck.

What's HOA?

 

[Clark20ry]

I hear ya there. No HOA, but I've got a postage stamp size parking area for the "fleet" I have to park. Have to store my horse trailer at the in-laws place.....of course the horse is there too :rolleyes5:

Don't know if it matters to you or not, but some campgrounds like around yellowstone and glacier parks require hard sided campers. Pop-ups don't count, and certainly that thing wouldn't either.

I look at longevity in those and just fear that the material will rot or tear well before my 5k of money has been properly used. Hard sided will last forever as long as it doesn't get leaks.

5 thou seems a bit much for a tent stapled to a basic utility trailer base.

You could by a used pop up hard top for as much or less and get far more convenience (tables, beds, stove, space, storage, clear windows, etc).

If you're a hunter, it might not be as easy to pull deeper into the woods though and quads would have to go in the bed of the truck.

What's HOA?

Very good points that is why I asked thanks... I think I will save for a solid travel trailer...

HOA = Home Owners Association :mad2:

 

[btfarm]

HOA = Home Owners Association :mad2:

AKA a group of busybodies that stick their noses in your life and tell you how you can use your property.

 

[Clark20ry]

AKA a group of busybodies that stick their noses in your life and tell you how you can use your property.

Aint that the truth.... :iagree:

 

[BigO-L3]

John, it would not be worth 5K to me. In this depressed market, you can probably find a descent use camper for that price.

 

[Clark20ry]

I agree...