Why Buy a Pop-Up Camper?

While pop-up campers aren’t among the most common RVs you see on the road, it might be worth considering as part of your options. Pop-up campers generally only have space for one, two, or maybe three people, so bigger families might not be interested, but if you want something compact and easy to use, then this might just be the right choice for you. There are lots of reasons to get a pop-up camper, some of which we’ve listed below. If you’d like to see them for yourself, just stop by The Outpost RV in Middlebury, Indiana, and we’ll give you the complete tour of available options.

What is a Pop-Up Camper

Firstly, let’s start with what a pop-up camper actually is. In many ways, the design is in the name. Pop-up campers are designed in such a way that part of the living area and side walls can fold down, either partially or all the way. This way, you can collapse the unit when you’re traveling, and then expand it again when it’s time to stop for the night. Some models come with hard sides that are more rigid and structured, while others feature softer sides for easier use.

Learn About the RV Lifestyle

RVing is a fun way to experience a new kind of camping, but it can also be challenging. Many travelers have a hard time adjusting to this new lifestyle and how to prepare for a trip, regardless of how much experience they have with camping. Sometimes, diving into the deep end of giant campers can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you aren’t actually sure you’re going to like this kind of traveling, which is where pop-up campers can be the better option. They’re smaller, low-risk, and simpler. They’ll make learning about the RV lifestyle easier, so when you do graduate to something bigger, it won’t be such a shock to the system.

Close to Nature

Sometimes, the hardest part of transitioning to RV camping is giving up the connection to nature you get with a tent. But, after a while, sleeping in a tent gets uncomfortable, and possibly even painful as you get older. The benefit of choosing a pop-up camper is that you don’t have to give up your closeness to the outdoors. It’s compact enough that you won’t be distracted, but you’ll still get the modern comforts you want in an RV. 

Affordable

Their smaller, simpler build makes them significantly more affordable. Many models can be less than $15K, though you can find more luxurious, expensive models. This means they can be perfect for the RV shopper on a budget. Less money spent on the RV means more money to spend on traveling and vacation expenses.

Lightweight and Easy to Tow

The lightweight frame of a pop-up camper makes them much easier to tow, another perk for first-time owners. Learning to tow any RV can be difficult, but the task may not be as challenging when you’re working with one of these models. Not to mention, the collapsible nature of these campers means less wind resistance when you’re on the road.

Easy to Store

Being more compact also makes it easier to store. In fact, depending on what kind of property you have, you might be able to store it in your garage or backyard. However, even if you can’t, you won’t have to shell out more money for a large storage option, because you simply won’t need it.

These points, and so much more, are why you should stop by The Outpost RV and check out our pop-up campers for sale. Stop by our location in Middlebury, Indiana and we’ll give you the complete tour of available options. We also welcome those from Kalamazoo, Michigan.