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Hybrid Travel Trailer

Penny Go — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:28:32 +0000

Hybrid Travel Trailer vs Folding Camper

The Hybrid Travel Trailer is a combination of a folding camper and a hard shelled camper. The Hybrid Travel Trailer offers the convenience of a small hard sided camper, with the sleeping space flexibility of a folding camper.

Hybrid Folding Camping Trailer Jayco 17C

Are you considering a hybrid travel trailer? Hybrid travel trailers are a great introduction to the rv camping life! When you’re shopping for your first RV, you’ll want to take the time to think about your needs. This will help you select the perfect RV for you and your family. The hybrid travel trailer offers some of the best features of the folding camper, while incorporating the luxury of a self contained camping trailer. If you already own a vehicle that you’d like to use as your tow vehicle for the hybrid folding camper, please consult with your authorized automobile vehicle manufacturer and vehicle owners manual to determine the proper weight range of your towed camper.

Hybrid Travel Trailer Review-Features of the Hybrid Travel Trailer -
-Jay Feather EX-PORT 2009 Ultra Lite Weight Travel Trailers by Jayco Review-

Ultra Light Weight Hybrid Travel Trailer – Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (apx.) 3500 lbs. Check your tow vehicle to ensure this weight is appropriate to tow.
Floorplan 17C Jayco Ex-Port Hybrid Travel Trailer exterior length is 17’9″. This short length is easier to manuever than longer length expandable travel trailers.
The pull out beds of the Hybrid Travel Trailer give you the convenience of extra sleeping space without the inconvenience of a longer vehicle length.
The Hybrid Travel Trailer is more economical to purchase than a traditional travel trailer with hard walls.
The Hybrid Travel Trailer offers a built in bathroom with a bathroom exhaust vent, marine toilet w/foot flush, shower curtain with curved shower track, and towel holder. The bathroom is quite spacious and comfortable, and offers privacy and convenience.
The Hybrid Travel Trailer offers a big step up in luxury and convenience in the kitchen, as apposed to the folding camper. The Hybrid Travel Trailer offers a built in 3 burner range, 5-cu ft. flush mounted refrigerator, cover for sink/cutting board, high-rise mixing faucet, large kitchen window, range hood with light and exhaust fan. The cabinet and storage areas are quite generous. Optional features include an oven. This kitchen is truly a dream to cook in, and you’ll enjoy the convenience of the large built in refrigerator.
The Hybrid Travel Trailer offers 60″ front and rear beds (select models), and 2 queen sized bunk mats. There’s plenty of room for comfortable sleeping.
The Hybrid Travel Trailer offers comfort with a 6 gallon gas water heater, 12V demand pump system, 12V electrical system with deluxe 110V 45 amp power converter, 18,000-BTU furnace with auto-ignition, 30 amp power cord, auto-ignition furnace with wall thermostat, gravity fill for water, hookup for city water, Rotocast fresh water holding tanks, single 30lb propane gas bottle with regulator, Systems monitor panel, Water heater bypass system, winterization kit. The Hybrid Travel is a great home away from home, with just the right combination of “camping” and “comfort”!
The Hybrid Travel Trailer offers a standard Cable TV hookup with RG6 coax, Crank-up digital antenna with signal booster. You won’t miss the conveniences of your living room, you’ll have them with you!
The Hybrid Travel Trailer is beautifully furnished with top quality Manchester Oak doors and drawers. The craftsmanship is wonderful.
The Hybrid Tralel Trailer has the look and feel of home, with Mini-blinds throughout, Residential furniture, designed and made by Jayco, Slanted overhead cabinetry – selected models, and Vinyl flooring.

This new Hybrid Folding Camper is in approximately the range of $25,000. (including tax, dealer prep, and a long list of small fees.) We don’t quote specific prices here because the purpose of this article is to review the hybrid travel trailer camper itself, not to provide price comparisons for different folding camper or hybrid trailer camper showrooms. You’ll find the local rv dealer showroom will provide price information for you. An rv dealer should be consulted when you’re ready to calculate exact dollar prices for a specific hard sided folding travel trailer model. You’ll need to arrange for rv insurance as well.

For detailed information about the Jayco 17C expandable folding hardwalls travel trailer and other hybrid travel trailers, your local dealer can provide specific informataion. I visited the RV showroom (rvs, campers, folding campers – pop-up trailers) Manteca Trailer and Camper dealer recently and had a great time walking the lot with their top salesman, Reggie Rojas. (209) 712-0678. If you need any help with your hybrid travel purchase give Reggie a call – (tell him Penny sent you!). If you’re on your way to Yosemite via Hwy 120, be sure to drop by the Manteca RV dealer, one of the biggest and best in the state! Their address is 2006 E. Yosemite Ave, Manteca CA. The main telephone number is (209) 239-1267. They have a beautiful showroom, and a full lot of the latest and best folding campers, hybrid travel trailers, 5th wheels and motorhomes. They are an autorized Jayco dealer, and carry other rv brands also. You’ll find a selection of used rvs also. The service bay is well qualified.

Do you own or are you looking for a Hybrid Folding Trailer? Please leave a comment with your thoughts about this unique type of expandable folding hardwalls travel trailer.

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How to Choose a Trailer Tent

GuestPoster — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:55:09 +0000

If you are a lover of the great outdoors, you can’t do without a good trailer tent. For those of you who like fishing trips and camping out, a trailer tent is a good investment. Bigger than the regular tents, this kind of tent can provide additional space. They are expandable because of their awnings. However, trailer tents are smaller than a full size camper, but are functional and are easy to transport and set up. Many families step up from tents to trailer tents. They’re far less expensive than hardsided or hybrid folding campers. Keep in mind the following tips for choosing the trailer tent that is right for you.

Tent Trailer

Features:

• Kitchens – Modern models of trailer tents already comes in furnished with countertops, sinks, burner stoves, and some with refrigerators. If you choose a model prepared with this feature, it is convenient for preparing and storing your food. Though you are outdoors, you can still enjoy having a good meal.

• Awnings – These allow you to expand you tent’s size twice or thrice its usual size. Awnings are safe even under the rain because they are water proof. These let you enjoy eating your meals outside without the hassles brought by mosquitoes and other insects for they are furnished with areas free from insects.

• Beds – Trailer tents are typically furnished with at least one to two beds. This allows you a more comfortable rest. If more sleeping place is needed, sleeping bags can be laid out in the awnings. For maximum comfort, opt for the bunk beds. Although they are more expensive, they provide you with wider space and more functionality. If you like to keep your outdoor life luxurious, invest for trailer tents equipped with air-conditioning system, extra rooms, and heating radiator for camping out during colder season.

Most of the models available in the market today are furnished with the basic equipments necessary for living outdoors. For maximum comforts, you can avail of the additional features, some of which were mentioned above. Trailer tents equipped with these special features cost more compared to the basic tents. However, consider trailer tents with added features as a worthy investment if you really enjoy living life in the great outdoors.

Another tip is to score your very own trailer tent without spending much is through visiting garage sales to look for available second hand tents. You can look for used tents in good condition on the internet. You can also purchase your brand new trailer tent online.

The most important tip to keep in mind is that be careful about buying incredibly cheap trailer tents. They may be made of materials that are not durable and will cost you more in maintenance and repair.

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Motorcycle Folding Camper

Penny Go — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:05:35 +0000

Folding Tent Trailer Camper for Motorcycle Review

You’ll love the benefits of a motorcycle folding camper on your next road trip!

Visit eBay now to view all the current listings of motorcycle trailers and motorcycle campers! Here’s the link: Click Here for Motorcycle Trailers on eBay

This post contains an actual listing on eBay for a folding tent camper trailer for a motorcycle that was so well written and clever, and included a fabulous video, that the ad is displayed here! At the time of the listing, July 5, 2009, there was one bid for $643. and the reserve was not met. What that means is that the owner has set a minimum bid amount, and if your bid for this motorcycle folding camping trailer is less than the minimum reserve, the sale will not be completed. The text below was actually written by the seller. (The motorcycle camper has since sold – see the comments below.) Some of the folding motorcycle camper listing (the seller’s telephone number) has been edited out, because this post will be hanging around on the internet long after the sale of this incredible folding motorcycle tent camper.

Motorcycle Folding Tent Trailer Camper – as described by the sellers in an eBay listing – some editing here, for the most part it’s the original text – please view the eBay listing for the original listing as written by the seller:

The BunkHouse Motorcycle Camper Travel Trailer – King-Sized Luxury

Compact Motorcycle Tent Trailer Tows Easily – Stores In a Small Space When You Aren’t Using It.

Get In The Action!

When you go to a motorcycle rally or similar event, you want to be out in nature and in the middle of the action, not some stuffy motel room!

If you’re like me, you want to ride your BIKE to the rally, not tow it in a trailer like you’re hauling some prized pig to the county fair.

I love camping events – because the daytime stuff is fun, but what I really love is the nightlife – the chance to catch-up with old friends and meet new ones around the campfire.

When I was younger I used to love camping so much I would camp just about anywhere – rolling out my sleeping bag on a thin pad on the ground under the stars… but that’s the single-guy lifestyle. If you’ve got a lady in your life, or if you are a lady yourself, or if you’re just a guy whose been around enough to figure comfort beats discomfort most of the time, then you’ll love camping at events in this Bunkhouse trailer.

NOT FOR THOSE WHO “ENJOY ROUGHING IT” (You’ll want the luxury of a motorcycle folding tent trailer.)

When my bones started to get a little creaky somehow the hobo thing of sleeping under the stars or on the cold, hard earth just wasn’t appealing to me anymore…. Maybe it was several exeperiences dealing with muddy weekends sleeping on the floor of a dome tent, grime all over everything, that pushed me over the edge.

Not all compact motorcycle trailers are created equal. Not by a long shot – and the Bunkhouse is widely acknowledged to be one of the roomiest, comfiest, and easy-towing trailers out there.

Some of the motorcycle trailers out there look like they were designed by and made by bachelors – or at least guys who couldn’t get their girls to come along for a camping weekend.

That’s why there is such a price spread on these sought-after trailers. Some of the really pricey models are so elaborate you might be sketchy about towing them with a bike – but not with the Bunkhouse.

->Only weighs about 325 pounds – easy towing and easy to lift the tongue and maneuver it by hand.

->Heavy-duty fiberglass body – at the edge it’s nearly 1/4″ thick

->Large storage area (26 cubic foot) easily accessed with camper set up or closed.

->Includes an ice-chest case (and the ice-chest, too)

->Rear light bar with 5 bright running-lights on the back, and 2 on each side, giving you incredible visibility on the road – plus the deluxe light kit just looks… deluxe!

->Independent suspension on each wheel.

->Spare wheel and tire stowed in a recessed area in the payload bottom.

->Fiberglass body with a smooth gel-coat finish. It has a few scuffs on the fenders but the permanent black finish still looks incredible!

->Nice sculpted fenders over the wheels, and mud flaps too!

->Side marker lights give you lots of light visibility from all angles.

->Front snap on padded “bra” made from heavy black vinyl. Prevents road gravel from dinging the fiberglass shell.

->Heavy duty matching black vinyl cover for cooler

->Air-springs help lift payload-cover and hold it open when you are camped

->4 heavy-duty jacks at each corner make leveling easy for rock-solid stability.

->Has bubble-levels on one side and on the back.

->Payload compartment locks with a key.

->Cover has large zipper pocket that holds lawn chairs ect.

->Spare wheel and tire in recessed compatment.

->Huge king sized bed 72” wide and 84” wide

->You’ll be off the ground in your comfy king-size bed, slithery things won’t be crawling into your sleeping bag with you.

->Looks sharp! because it’s not some boxy-thing. The sleak heavy-duty fiberglass shell really looks nice.

We always had people asking us about our tent trailer wherever we set it up. The inventive features and slick fiberglass shell with lights all around and the ice-chest on the tongue always got people curious. When they saw the whole thing set-up they were thrilled!

Watch the 10-minute video to see us set-up and take-down the actual trailer for sale here. You’ll get a realistic idea of how it works.

Note: the current models of the trailer are viewable at

http://www.bf-specialties.com

The Facts Of Life With This Bunkhouse Trailer

Like every tent I have ever set-up, this one has it’s quirks.

This is an older model, but the engineering is solid. It’s not some funky old model that died because it wasn’t good. The fiberglass trailer body and chassis is the same one used on Bunkhouse trailers today. Where this trailer differs is in the tent design.

Bunkhouse was an innovator in lightweight tent trailers for motorcycle towing. The Bunkhouse design is emulated by many manufacturers of motorcycle tent trailers because it is functional, lightweight and roomy.

Tent portion of this trailer is in three parts:

1. The sleeping tent which pops open in about 10 seconds. It’s easy for one person to set-up.

2. The canopy, which consists of a heavy-duty vinyl awning which zips to the crest of the sleeping tent. The canopy is cantilevered out from the corners of the bed platform on two u-shaped poles. The canopy can be left in place while traveling but it’s quite tricky for one person, with no help, to open the tent with the canopy zipped to the crest. The solution is to either have help or unzip the awning from the crest of the tent.

3. The vestibule which zips and snaps to the canopy and sleeping tent, joining all the parts together for a bug-proof and comfortable tent area big enough to fit some camp chairs in. If just stopping for the night or if the weather is nice you might not want to put it on, because there is a lot of zipping to be done.

I don’t think it’s practical to travel with the vestibule zipped to the sleeping tent and awning – but I’ve never tried because it’s a lot of material to handle when setting-up or packing up. Your own experience might be different.

The fabric all matches for everything, heavy-duty waterproof vinyl for the top and brown nylon for the sides. The awning and vestibule were sold as accessories when this trailer was new in 1994.

It’s important for you to understand that the poles these trailer companies use are not super-heavy-duty. They are plenty-strong but if you abuse them they will bend and if they bend too far the sliding ones won’t slide well. If bend really far a poll could develop an actual kink and then you’ll have to repair or replace it.

As it is lifting the bed to open the trailer requires “oomph” – it’s not hard but you when you do it you’ll understand why the manufacturer works so hard at balancing strength with light-weight.

The way to not mess-up the tubular poles is to follow the procedure shown in our video so they don’t get tweaked, twisted, bent, or broken. Learn not to strain the supports when you set-up and take-down the tent and you will have a lot of satisfaction. Get sloppy and you’ll probably end-up distorting a pole or two and have to kick yourself for your carelessness.

When I bought this trailer the previous owner had lent it to a friend who was clueless and bent some of the poles. I am extremely handy however and I repaired them in such a way that they are stronger than if you bought new ones from the factory – which is an expensive repair because the poles are long u-shaped supports which are so large shipping costs would be very high.

The design of this trailer is balanced for light-weight, not super-duty strength, like a lot of RV stuff in fact. Treat the trailer with a gentle touch and you’ll enjoy it a lot.

Last time I checked all the lights on the back and the running lights worked. I think one of the side lights might have been giving me trouble. I towed this with a car, not a bike so it’s set up with a 6-prong round wiring harness. You can switch it to whatever wiring harness you like if you need to – an easy project.

The tenting material of the trailer has had gentle wear. There are no holes I’m aware of but around the edges where it attaches to the bed there are some wear spots. There is discoloration of the heavy-duty waterproof vinyl roofing portions here and there. It’s not ugly, just the kind of stuff tents pick up when you use them in real camping situations.

Basically, the trailer is broken-in and has many more years of life left if you take care of it. When the time comes if you use it heavily or damage it somehow you can repair or replace the canvas, but for now it’s perfectly functional and will keep you dry and prevent bugs from biting you while you sleep.

You may want to invest in a small trailer-light set compatible with your vehicle – in the event that your vehicle doesn’t work right-away with this trailer’s wiring you can hook-up the light set (less than $50) and get it home safely without getting stopped for lighting problems. Wiring with trailers is always a funky thing – the best plan is to have a plan for something not working.

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This is a live eBay listing as of July 5, 2009. The contact info and terms have been omitted here, to prevent the seller getting calls for years to come! The seller does list their telephone number in the actual eBay listing, if you’re interested in buying this motorcycle folding tent trailer. If you’re interested in bidding on this folding motorcycle camper, or just curious about the final sales price, you can visit the eBay site.

Are you looking for information about folding motorcycle trailers to tow your motorcycle, (not tow behind your motorcycle!) Please read further: Trailer in a Bag – Folding Motorcycle Trailer
Update to Post ***********************************

Here’s the direct link to eBay, where you will be viewing the current listings of motorcycle trailers / motorcycle campers for sale and available today! Motorcycle Trailers on eBay Good luck!

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Raclet Folding Camper

Penny Go — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:15:03 +0000

When you’re thinking of all the available folding campers, don’t overlook this little gem! Check out this folding camper review for the Raclet Folding Camper!

Raclet Folding Camper Setup

You can tell from the video that there are quite a few parts to keep track of for the Raclet Folding Camper. Although one man is assembling the folding camper, you’ve got to think of whether this will be practical for you. Will you have ample opportunity to practice the assembly prior to taking the Racelet on the road? What will it be like for you to attempt to assemble this folding camper in the dark after a long day on the road? Will you end up setting it up holding lanterns and flashlights while the children are asleep in the car? Will you just give up in frustration and sleep your first night in the car too?

Please give your comments for our Raclet Folding Camper review. Not having owned one myself, I’m just going on this video. Do you own or are you looking to buy a Raclet folding camper? What are your thoughts as it relates to set-up, cost, longevity and ease of use? Your comments and concerns are appreciated!

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Jamestown Limited 1 Sided Pull Out Pop Up Camper Trailer

Penny Go — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:06:48 +0000

Here’s the perfect camper for the small family – a rare tiny camper, the smallest model pop-up camper you can find! My niece and her husband just bought this camper, it’s their first camper… I didn’t ask them what the blue book camper would be, but I was curious! Quite a step up from tent camping, and with two small boys they can really use the ease of their new home away from home!

Jeni said “It’s the tiniest popup you ever saw. ’83 or ’84 Jamestown Limited. Only one side pops out. We’re soooo excited!” Well I’m very happy for them!! Hope to meet up with them and go camping together soon!

Has anyone else ever heard of a small pop-up tent camper by Jamestown? This 83 or 84 Jamestown Limited Popup is a great popup for starting out.

Please leave a comment and let us know if you’ve ever seen a one sided pull-out popup like this!

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Camper Lights

Penny Go — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:24:27 +0000

When you’re shopping for camper lights, be sure to check first with Camping World. Their site is easy to use, and since the entire site is devoted to campers and RV’s, you can just type in the word “lights” in their search box. (Don’t type in “rv lights” or “camper lights” because those words aren’t the exact words used in their camper supplies product descriptions.) If you’re searching for camper or rv lights, please use the link below for Camper World, and find the search box. Remember to omit the word camper and just type in lights.

At the time this post was written there were 86 results for lights. (And zero for camper lights!) The types of camper lights featured on Camping World were as follows: Check out what’s on Sale at Camping World! Hundreds of Items – Huge Savings. Click here to shop!

Camping World is also a great site to browse for camper repair items, camper supplies, RV lights, and camper gift ideas!

Looking for more options for your folding camper lights? Try this site: Tweetys.com. We’ve noticed their ads and checked them out! They have lots of camper and rv lights; guide lights, ramp lights, reflectors, indoor and outdoor camper lights, scare lights, replacement bulbs, lenses and accessories, double dome white LED surface mounted interior light kit, single dome white LED surface mounted interior light kit, motion sensing porch lights, American Flag lights, Mess-o-Trouts lights, RV electrical switches, solar power kits, generator adapters and transfer switches, battery accesories, inverters/inverter chargers, and more and more items for your folding camper or RV. They are a frequent sponsor on this website.

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Tent Trailers

Penny Go — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:53:04 +0000

TENT TRAILERS – POPUP CAMPERS – FOLDING CAMPERS – ANY WAY YOU SPELL IT – IT’S FUN!
Tent trailers (folding campers) are increasingly popular today with budget minded vacationers. Tent trailers, also know as pop-up or fold-down camping trailers, are economical to purchase and operate, and are made to last. Tent trailers can be easy to to with small vehicles, please check with your tent trailer dealer to determine the fully loaded weight of your new tent trailer, and check with your car or truck dealer to determine the maximum you can safely tow. Be sure to budget a good hitch, which can run up to $600 or $700 dollars. You might keep the hitch in mind when you purchase your next vehicle – have the dealer install it for you when your purchase is made.

Tent trailers can be easily purchased used on eBay. Be sure to read the eBay Motors guidelines for purchasing a motor vehicle on eBay. Even though a tent trailer is towed, not motorized, you’ll be better off knowing all the Department of Motor Vehicles rules. You’ll definately want to obtain legal title and purchase adequate insurance for your tent trailer.

Ready to buy a tent trailer? Please browse the eBay tent trailers links to view tent trailers that are available for purchase today! (You can also find good deals on hybrid travel trailers.)

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Folding Tent Camper

Penny Go — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:22:57 +0000

Folding Tent Camper Reviews

Here’s a review with quite a good variety if you’re looking for style info for the folding tent camper. These models offer a wide variety of options, and the ease of towing is impressive. Watch this folding tent camper review video:

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Conway Trailer Tents

Penny Go — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:44:26 +0000

Conway trailer tents are an amazingly easy way to camp with a large and convenient tent setup. Watch this brief slideshow that shows step by step setup of Conway Trailer Tents. Conway Royale is the folding camper tent trailer demonstrated here.

Do you own a Conway trailer tent? Would you agree or disagree with this statement; Conway trailer tents are convenient, durable, fun, and easy to tow!

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Folding Camper Take Down and Store

Penny Go — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:45:31 +0000

Thank you Rene Tyler for your request for the Folding Camper Take Down and Store Video! This video might be fun for you to watch, a family of four taking down their folding camper. Even though you’re new to the folding camper lifestyle, don’t be intimidated by the process of putting up or taking down your pop up camper! Here’s a great link to the video for setting up your folding camper: Folding Camper Set-Up and per your request I’ve found a great video for taking down the folding camper.

Here are a few tips for taking down and storing your folding camper. Notice in the following video that the owners continually use a long handled broom to sweep the canvas prior to folding it. This will really help your camper stay clean. If you ever have to fold down and travel in the rain or snow with your folding camper, be aware that the moisture is trapped and could mildew. Set up your camper in the sunshine as soon as possible to dry and clean it.