– Original date: 2020-01-15
– Labels: Camper, Travel

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Greetings and Woofs,

Picking what you’ll live in is a significant choice. After all, you’ll be spending all of your time there. I believe in making that decision, and you should do research and know your options. Hopefully, that is why you are here.

I will give you the different options, their pros, and cons with a max of 3 and then an exercise to narrow it down.

Source: Roaming Times

Pop Up Camper
Pro 1: Can be pulled by minivans or large cars.
Pro 2: Teardrops, depending on the size, can be towed by small cars.
Pro 3: Ability to leave it at a campsite and go exploring in your car.

Con 1: Every time you need to move it, you have to pack it down.
Con 2: You need a vehicle that can tow it.
Con 3: Does not have a lot of room or storage.

5th Wheel or Pull Camper
Pro 1: Lots of space for a relatively low cost.
Pro 2: You can leave it at your campsite and take your SUV or truck to explore around cities.
Pro 3:  More freedom with layout choices and amenities.

Con 1: You need a vehicle that can tow it.
Con 2: Vintage 5th wheels like Airstream or pull campers like the ’50s to 60’s Shastas can be expensive.
Con 3: You have to ride in your SUV or truck the entire time you’re on the move. Passengers do not have access to the bathroom or trailer.

Truck Camper
Pro 1: Easy to put on and remove.
Pro 2: Perfect for solo travelers; also, those who are ok with dry camping would enjoy this mode of living.
Pro 3: You can tow something behind to make up for lack of storage.

Con 1: You have to have a truck – this will not work with cars, SUVs, or minivans.
Con 2: Typically, no way to install plumbing.
Con 3: Aerodynamics and weight load can cause lousy fuel mileage.

Class A
Pro 1: More Everything! You’ve got more storage, more living and sleeping space, and a bigger bathroom — just more.
Pro 2: Slideouts – There are usually more than one, which adds to the increased space.
Pro 3: Larger generator – means you can have more stuff run or run things for a lot longer.

Con 1: Harder to drive and park because it’s so large, which means you won’t be able to navigate cities as well, and you may not find campgrounds or RV parks accommodating.
Con 2: Lower Fuel Mileage – sure, you’ve got a bigger tank, but because of the weight and size, you’re not going to go far without having to fill up again, which can be costly.
Con 3: You’ll also have higher costs overall; fuel, lodging, maintenance, and tires, to name a few.

Class B
Pro 1: Easy to park/drive (out of the three).
Pro 2: Better fuel mileage.
Pro 3: Can be repaired at most auto repair shops

Con 1: Limited Space – can’t stand up and have to duck your head to get in, so this is not for tall people or a family.
Con 2: Little to no storage. Sure, you can put something on top, but that changes the aerodynamics and causes you to have less fuel efficiency.
Con 3: Expensive to purchase, and because they are in demand, they do not go down much in resale value. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a used one for a reasonable price, and buying new will cost you a pretty penny.

Class C
Pro 1: Ease of drive and parking.
Pro 2: More storage/sleeping space than B.
Pro 3: Better gas mileage than A.

Con 1: Sleeping area over cab decreases aerodynamics.
Con 2: Can be a stiff ride.
Con 3: Older units are prone to leakage around the seals and in the roof, which causes water damage, mold, and a host of other issues.

Eek! That is a lot of information to consider. How will you decide? Maybe you’ve already got something in mind. If you do, awesome. If not, take a look below and see where you end up.

If that did not clear things up or if you can’t decide between two different types, make a 1-3-5 list.
List one thing that is a deal breaker. Then list three needs, as in it needs to have this or that. Then list five wants, which are more things that you can be ok with it the unit having it or not. Make sure you take into consideration your lifestyle and budget. For example, if you want your deal breaker to be that it has to be brand new but your budget is less than $15,000, and you want a Class A you’re going to be upset when you cannot find one (and if you do holy cow way to go!).

Hopefully this helps you make your decision and remember, if you get into something and decide you need to upgrade or downgrade that is always an option too.

With love and paw prints,
Essie and Willow
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