Rabidsnipe
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Question: Has anyone used a mid-size truck with a Fleet/Bobcat for two people and two kids (both currently age five)? Did you eventually upgrade to a bigger truck/camper? How did you manage gear storage for that many people?
We currently use a 16' (13' interior) travel trailer. We generally camp for, at most, 3 nights in one place. Because we both work full time, our trips are limited to weekends and vacations. We don't really "overland" in the literal sense because we enjoy actually being outside doing things rather than driving. We currently use our travel trailer as a place to sleep, use the bathroom, keep things cold (in fridge), and some gear storage. We normally don't eat or cook inside. We don't hang out inside the trailer. Even though we have a wet bath, we have never used the shower. We view the trailer as basically just a fancy tent.
The reason I'm looking at campers is that I'm growing frustrated with the limitations imposed by the trailer. Clearance issues, road condition issues, campground restrictions, etc all are frustrating. While we do camp in developed campgrounds (mostly USFS or state parks), we enjoy getting off the beaten path in our travels (USFS/BLM dispersed camping). The trailer has been a limitation to that type of camping.
Also, our HOA is pretty restrictive on parking trailers in a driveway. This means any service has to be done at our storage garage. It would be nice to be able to load the camper on and have it at the house where all my tools are.
I anticipate the camper would not be permanently installed. My truck is currently my daily driver and I would like to keep it that way (primarily because of cost).
And feedback is appreciated. And this is my first post, so hi.
-Chase
We currently use a 16' (13' interior) travel trailer. We generally camp for, at most, 3 nights in one place. Because we both work full time, our trips are limited to weekends and vacations. We don't really "overland" in the literal sense because we enjoy actually being outside doing things rather than driving. We currently use our travel trailer as a place to sleep, use the bathroom, keep things cold (in fridge), and some gear storage. We normally don't eat or cook inside. We don't hang out inside the trailer. Even though we have a wet bath, we have never used the shower. We view the trailer as basically just a fancy tent.
The reason I'm looking at campers is that I'm growing frustrated with the limitations imposed by the trailer. Clearance issues, road condition issues, campground restrictions, etc all are frustrating. While we do camp in developed campgrounds (mostly USFS or state parks), we enjoy getting off the beaten path in our travels (USFS/BLM dispersed camping). The trailer has been a limitation to that type of camping.
Also, our HOA is pretty restrictive on parking trailers in a driveway. This means any service has to be done at our storage garage. It would be nice to be able to load the camper on and have it at the house where all my tools are.
I anticipate the camper would not be permanently installed. My truck is currently my daily driver and I would like to keep it that way (primarily because of cost).
And feedback is appreciated. And this is my first post, so hi.
-Chase