trailer tents/ campers

wayne1983

Hi, im wanting to know does anyone have 1 of these, and if so how do you find them. Im interested in maybe getting 1 for some breaks away up and down country and wondered if you could advise me, thanks.:beer:

Mum-2-4

We had a folding camper (pennine pathfinder) before we upgraded to a caravan. It was ideal, 2 large double beds at either end & the seating area converted to another double. Oven and grill, toilet etc. Easy to tow.
Only downside was erecting it, it did take a while to get used to it. Trailer tents apparently take alot longer, as there is alot of pegging out to do.

mypet62

We used to have a folding camper, but not for long! We ahave now upgraded to a caravan mainly for the reason if you have a wet break away, you need somewhere at home to erect and allow to dry before putting away. Plus you cannnot store much in the trailer so it all ends up in the car same as when you are camping!:rotfl:

wayne1983

Mum-2-4 wrote: »

We had a folding camper (pennine pathfinder) before we upgraded to a caravan. It was ideal, 2 large double beds at either end & the seating area converted to another double. Oven and grill, toilet etc. Easy to tow.
Only downside was erecting it, it did take a while to get used to it. Trailer tents apparently take alot longer, as there is alot of pegging out to do.

Thanks for that. Ive got a small car that could maybe tow a small trailer tent. Suppose the setting ups the worst part, but on the other hand you could have more short breaks away at different locations, and have the freedom. Whats costs like for 1 of them too?:beer:

creased-leach

We had a TT for years- and loved it. The basic bit could be up in 20 mins with experience- and if there are say 4 of you that would suffice (depending on design) for weekends. Ours had a vast awning which took about another half an hour to erect. That gave 6 of us ample room to cook, eat, sleep & just "be." We initially had a pup tent in the awning for our eldest- then sorted an underbed tent instead.

All our gear, tables chairs, bedding, luggage, pots & pans stored in the trailer tent when travelling...a great space saver if room in the car is at a premium.

If you carefully choose the right one for you, they're a great way to holiday. We've gone back to a large "normal" tent now as, living so close to the channel we wanted to avoid trailer fees- but in the UK they give you more flexibility- especially if the weather is bad.

sooty&sweep

Hi

Have a look on www.ukcampsite.co.uk

You'll find lots of information and help about camping and caravaning.

Jen

wayne1983

Thanks for the help, i just want the freedom to go on short breaks as and when i please, and i think these would give you that.:beer:

sprogs

I have a trailer tent - it's a combicamp that I was very fortunate to get from freecycle. It's old, very retro but doesn't leak! the children and I have had some lovely holidays in it over the past couple of years, if the weather is bad the main tent is like a pram hood - it literally unfolds and you can use it within minutes. The awning takes a bit longer to put up but doubles the living space. It is very beasy to tow and can be towed with a small car - the top of the trailer is a bit like a roof rack and some of the equipment can be transported on it, although I try not to use it to make it faster to get the tent up when we arrive if it is raining!

wayne1983

sprogs wrote: »

I have a trailer tent - it's a combicamp that I was very fortunate to get from freecycle. It's old, very retro but doesn't leak! the children and I have had some lovely holidays in it over the past couple of years, if the weather is bad the main tent is like a pram hood - it literally unfolds and you can use it within minutes. The awning takes a bit longer to put up but doubles the living space. It is very beasy to tow and can be towed with a small car - the top of the trailer is a bit like a roof rack and some of the equipment can be transported on it, although I try not to use it to make it faster to get the tent up when we arrive if it is raining!

Cheers, all sounds fun. I was considering a trailer tent, 1. im told some can be inexpensive to buy, and 2. the convenience of been able to go away when i want. Can you use them at sites with normal caravans?, reason i ask is that theres a caravan park near the south end in blackpool, (south shore i think), and i just wondered if thats possible, cheers:beer:

sprogs

If the site takes tents then they should take trailer tents as well, best to give them a call. Another option is a folding camper, they are a bit more caravan like and have a kitchen area built in.

Have a look on Ebay, there are usually a few on there which will give you an idea of price. We also have a camping store near us that sells them second hand so you might find something similar near you.

wayne1983

sprogs wrote: »

If the site takes tents then they should take trailer tents as well, best to give them a call. Another option is a folding camper, they are a bit more caravan like and have a kitchen area built in.

Have a look on Ebay, there are usually a few on there which will give you an idea of price. We also have a camping store near us that sells them second hand so you might find something similar near you.

Cheers. Ive read about folding campers, trouble is arent they more expensive, and more weight in them to tow. Some however look nice inside and would be a nice holiday home. Thanks for advice:beer: