Mike Up wrote: Here's a question, are the Pop Tops a lot more expensive than the standard Travel Trailer??? Maybe that's why they stop making them. One person near me had one for sale, with it closed, it actually was short enough to get in their garage. Surely a lot nicer than a high wall pop up.
A whole lot cheaper, more expensive than a folding trailer. Jayco Aus and Jayco US do not make the same products. Still a lot of pop top makers in Australia. There are roughly 83 regular manufactuers of Caravans in Australia(Not counting the 30-40 non regular builders), most have a Pop Top range.
Another Pop Top
After reviewing the cost and weight of small factory made travel trailers, I decided my best option was to build my own...
around 1100 lbs, 12' long, 80.5" wide outside,6'5" wide inside...
twin bed in front, full size bed w/ dinette in back, 3.3 c.f fridge, bathroom, kitchen sink, and microwave....
been out in it twice so far, enough room for my wife, daughter, dog, and me... beats the heck out of a tent.
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Mike Up wrote: Here's a question, are the Pop Tops a lot more expensive than the standard Travel Trailer??? Maybe that's why they stop making them. One person near me had one for sale, with it closed, it actually was short enough to get in their garage. Surely a lot nicer than a high wall pop up.
A whole lot cheaper, more expensive than a folding trailer. Jayco Aus and Jayco US do not make the same products. Still a lot of pop top makers in Australia. There are roughly 83 regular manufactuers of Caravans in Australia(Not counting the 30-40 non regular builders), most have a Pop Top range.
Another Pop Top
Mike Up wrote: This is so smart, I can't believe makers here in the US won't do the same. Jayco's division in Australia obviously does this, but not Jayco here.
It is NOT a Division of Jayco US, so that is why they do not appear in the US.. The Australian Company is owned by Gerry Ryan who is the CEO and Founder. Gerry has involvement in quite a few other companies.
This is a link to our 1972 Streamline Princess 21' trailer. Streamlines have not received the attention like Airstream but they are remarkably roomy even in smaller sizes. We now have a 36' Foretravel motor home as we plan to be full-time in a few years. The Princess does not have any permanent beds. Weight is 3500lbs dry. 4-burner stove and oven, furnace, stand-up shower, two roomy closets, a huge bathroom area with pocket door. If you find one for sale you should consider it.
After reviewing the cost and weight of small factory made travel trailers, I decided my best option was to build my own...
around 1100 lbs, 12' long, 80.5" wide outside,6'5" wide inside...
twin bed in front, full size bed w/ dinette in back, 3.3 c.f fridge, bathroom, kitchen sink, and microwave....
been out in it twice so far, enough room for my wife, daughter, dog, and me... beats the heck out of a tent.
Looks really nice.
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Ooo, how can I resist an opportunity to show off my little trailer? A month ago I bought a '99 Casita 17' Spirit Deluxe after much research.
I'm working on getting it fixed up now and will be living in it before the end of the month. Have I mentioned that I've never been camping in a RV before? It's going to be an interesting month...
Becky
If even 'the road less traveled' doesn't work for you, start creating your own
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