Tiny trailer for camping--------

[4barrel]

That is one fine looking smoker. I would shop around & buy or rent what I thought would work & sell it when I got back. If you are not gone over 3 weeks it may not cost anything but the insurance & fuel. A gas rig will eat you alive. No power in the hills.

 

[Jessie]

One other option that I remembered is to check the RV leasing and rental companies. They have programs where you can use theirs to reposition it for them and it only costs gas for you. You might get a real nice unit to use. If you don't set it up for another one on your return trip, of course you'll have to probably fly home.

 

[Jessie]

I heard in Ak you can't use a pop up unless you are in a camp ground that has a fence around it, because of bears.

I'm not sure, but that may just be an Internet tale. I can't see
A thin walled aluminum camper keeping one out either after seeing pictures of steel car doors bent and pulled off by hungry bears.
It's more a matter of being food smart whatever you're sleeping in. Keep the food the heck away from where you're sleeping.

 

[BearBio]

We looked at them but the price was waaaayyyyyy too high!

 

[427mach1]

Have you considered making your own teardrop trailer? You can make it slightly bigger, taller, add features you like, etc. and save some money at the same time. It will take a considerable effort on your part, however. I looked at several brands via the internet and the one you show in the photo was one of my favorites, if it is the brand I am thinking of. Space will be limited but they tow very nicely and the fuel economy isn't as bad as bigger trailers or motorhomes.

 

[reddogge]

Have you looked at the A Liners, the A framed pop ups yet? Lots of people use them for camping at archery shoots. They are light and will tow behind an SUV. They set up in minutes too.



https://www.google.com/search?q=a+f...ach.com%2FProductLines%2FALiner.aspx;1500;579

 

[mike from st pete]

T@B Teardrop Trailers

A couple of neighbors have these. They like them for holiday vacations. It is not something one would want to 'full-time' in. Another one has a Casita for beach weekends.

 

[loknload]

Several years ago friends of mine had the same idea and purchased an Acorn trailer, small trailer like you describe! This (for its size) had it all, kitchenette, shower, toilet, dinette/ bed and it even had AC! Now I have to admit I own a 38 ft. Class A Motorhome so this trailer could have been a tag along outhouse for me, or mother in law or kids quarters!
Well anyway they used this thing about three times, the next thing I saw in their driveway was a 35ft Fifth Wheel with. New GMC Diesel Dually to pull it!
I said Steve what happened to your Acorn?, his reply "She didn't like the bathroom!" The bathroom was to small? In an Acorn?
Since this first go round they have since purchased another bigger one and now I never see them at home!

 

[ColbyBruce]

A guy named Larry Sorenson sort of revived the tear drop trailers about 15 or so years ago. He used to have a web site, I think it was Outback Teardrop.

 

[model70hunter]

Several important items, room to stretch and relax, BATHROOM! and discuss this with your wife. I don't think the laydown flat camper comes with bedpans.

Another idea is, just rent a small motor home. You can stand up, you can potty while moving up the highway and make sure it has a generator.

I have friends who've made this trip, after the first time they learned to take extra tires, some took several extras and sold them to locals when they got there.

My Dad's older brother helped build this highway. I guess my bro got Uncles photo album as I have not seen it in years. When being built it was pure virgin wilderness in front of them, Unc took tons of pictures. The two I most remember is one of him snapping a photo of a bear up a tree. Another is of him snapping a photo of a bear on the ground while Unc is up a tree waiting for help.

The comfort a small rental will provide will make the trip memorable. It may not be the bears that bug you, ever heard of "no see ums"? Bug spray.

I've camped all ways, tent, no tent, pop up, small RV and my 30' RV. Brother I can tell you having an RV bigger than a motel suite cannot be beat.

Also read up on laws, get your passport and guns are tricky, must be sealed and stay that way. I'd get bear spray or teach your wife Louisville Slugger kung foo.

 

[Salty RI]

I'm not sure, but that may just be an Internet tale. I can't see
A thin walled aluminum camper keeping one out either after seeing pictures of steel car doors bent and pulled off by hungry bears.
It's more a matter of being food smart whatever you're sleeping in. Keep the food the heck away from where you're sleeping.

When my wife's sister went out there, their van had a roof that would pop up, they were told they couldn't raise the roof unless they were in a camp ground that was fenced in, this was about 20 years ago.

 

[erics]

Fly/drive your own vehicle to Edmonton and then rent a class c motorhome. Current exchange rate $1us gets $1.30cdn so rental bargin for you. Do very good research into cdn gun laws, you will not get into country with handguns or ar or ak. Also watch magazines capacities! Shotgun best for camp gun but you will have to permitted in advance to canadian entry

 

[old 1911 fan]

When I retired I got rid if my last pickup and got a Jeep Unlimited Wrangler. I also bought a Scotty Lite trailer. After some heavier tires, extra rims and some careful planning. I left Virginia and visited a friend who has a high fence Deer Concession in Texas. Then to Baja, Mexico. From there I went to Denver and picked up my sister. Then it was north to Prudhoe Bay Alaska. Well I guess we weren't too far into the trip north and the little Scotty was shrinking! Gratefully the internet came thru and there was a Scotty Sportsman, all set up for those endless 50 mph gravel roads in Fairbanks that I was able to buy. I made it from the beaches of Baja to Prudhoe Bay back to Va! If I were to do it again I'd take something a little bigger.

0ld 1911 fan

 

[Seraphim]

I heard in Ak you can't use a pop up unless you are in a camp ground that has a fence around it, because of bears.

Then I guess you can't camp in a tent, either

 

[Seraphim]

You have to take precautions - keep a clean campground and store foodstuffs in the car.

 

[Seraphim]

Maddog

Sounds like you already have your mind made up, but consider what others have told you about the friction of two people in a small unit. DW and I go out for long periods at a time. We originally had a camper van, and we spend little time inside a unit. In days of inclement weather, or if one person wanted to sleep and the other read (the fold out bed took up all the space and the reading light kept one from sleeping) it became extremely aggravating. In a teardrop with no chair (or toilet to sit on) it will quickly become uncomfortable when stuck inside. We use a truck camper now which gives two distinct areas for separation when needed. Rent one first then try two weeks in it. In the rain.

 

[Fishinfool]

I have done a lot of camping on extended hunting and fishing trips, so I'll post a few thoughts.

Cute little bullet camp trailer. You will go nuts in there on an extended trip, especially in bad weather, which you WILL HAVE.

NO camper is bear proof. Its all about smart food storage when in bear country.

Your half ton PU can easily carry a light slide in pop up camper, like the one pictured on my 1/2 ton GMC. Even lighter and shorter models then mine are available, without the shower / bathroom. A set of air support springs (under $400) will level it and provide a good ride if needed.

A tow along pop up is also a good choice. Light weight, low air resistance, and great for carrying a small boat or kayak on the roof. They set up in minutes, and are fine in cold weather as long as they have a heater. I used mine for years hunting northern Maine in November.

I cant stress enough the importance of what others have said about having adequate stand up room in a camper on a long trip. New campers loose their value quickly. You can purchase either of the type I mentioned, used in great shape for less then the new bullet model you are looking at. Same with a light weight 16 or so foot hard side model.

Larry

 

[Salty RI]

Then I guess you can't camp in a tent, either

If you are in a protected area, I can't see why not, yet I see on one of those TV show's you see people camping in the wood's in a tent, maybe it's just in a campground, it must be a liability thing.

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Neighbor had one about that size. Used it once and sold it. Too small.

Before I left on such an adventure I'd serious ask myself if it something for me and the wife to enjoy, or endure.

 

[Maddog 521]

Lot's of good information here. I am just trying to figure out the best most economical way to enjoy this adventure. Missus MD is usually up for any of my crazy ideas and it looks like she's ready for this one. We plan to take 2 or 3 months and tour the north western states also. We're just trying to get this in budget, and lower the cost of sleeping. Hotels cost add up everyday. In our younger days we spent 25 days on the Harley crossing this beautiful country. What a trip that was, but then we got old.