4 Awesome Popup Campers - Some With Bathrooms - 2024 Models
Вставка
- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- In this UA-cam video called 4 Awesome Popup Campers - Some With Bathrooms - 2024 Models, we tour and review all 4 of these folding tent campers. Some of these 2024 pop-up campers even have a bathroom with a shower and toilet.
The popup campers we tour in this video are:
0:00 Intro
0:47 Forest River Viking 1706XLS
5:14 Coachmen Clipper 108ST
10:38 Forest River Flagstaff 228BHSE
19:45 Forest River Rockwood HW296
We refer to drink holders in the video - here's the link!
1. Camco Adjustable Drink Holder | Can Hold Mugs, Large Drinks and Almost Any Size Bottle or Can
amzn.to/48WfoVb
2. We refer to our blog article about ice makers - link below!
rvblogger.com/blog/best-porta...
To see our blog article about the best popup campers check out our articles below:
1️⃣ 7 Best Pop-up Campers Including Hybrids!
rvblogger.com/blog/best-pop-u...
2️⃣ 7 Best Off Road Popup Campers
rvblogger.com/blog/off-road-p...
3️⃣ 10 Best Pop-Up Camper Brands
rvblogger.com/blog/pop-up-cam...
Hi Everyone,
We hope you enjoyed our video! Which Popup camper did you like best? Do you prefer a travel trailer, motorhome or 5th wheel? Please say hello by leaving a comment below and sharing your opinion about these RV floor plans.
OMG!!!!! They have sure gone up in price bigtime. We bought our first popup for 3,300.00 dollars and we had a toilet in and out kitchen with the heater and hot water. I don't know about you guys but almost 30,000.00 for a popup is insane but they will sell them and they will go up in price for sure. Good job bringing out the features guys.
For sure the prices are crazy! Our first popup was a 72 Starcraft, it was humongous, we named it "The Titanic". This was in 1978, it cost us $1200.00 back then. I can't see 30 grand for a popup!
Uh, that was 1978. I never thought I'd see the day when a new truck was upwards of $75k, or a modest home would cost $300k. I rememeber when Taco Bell had the 39 cent menu. Not any more. @@jaya.0069
Even 22,000 for a little Forest River Viking pop up is crazy. 75% of its canvas
Thank you John. When I (Susan) bought my Pop-Up back in 2004 they were a lot less expensive for sure. I'd be curious what the actual sales price would be. I know RV show prices are always drastically reduced. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting!
It's ridiculous how much things cost these days. Very discouraging. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting!
I’ve moved to a full size travel trailer now but I’ve owned two popups, one being the Flagstaff 228BHSE. They were so easy to store in the garage and I didn’t have to worry about storage fees. We’ve camped from 25° to 102° and never felt uncomfortable. Sometimes less is best.
There are so many advantages to a Popup camper. So glad you shared yours. My (Susan) first camper was a Popup and I loved it but it was a lot of work for me as a single mom. Many people think it's not climate controlled but you definitely make it a 3 season RV. Thank you SaltyDog69!
I love the last one because it’s big for my family of 5 . I can just imagine cooking ribeyes and camping in that
What time is dinner! I love a good ribeye steak!
Thanks for watching!
Mike
My parents never cooked inside, they had portable Coleman stove. Another flashback of bacon cooking !!
OMG! BACON!!!! Nothing like the smell of bacon on a Coleman stove!
Thanks for sharing that memory!
Mike
Hi ya the old Colman stove may dad had one it had the gas tank in front it was red he had to pump the hell out of it and use a match to light it that was a pain so he got the propane kit for it that worked out great
@@jameswbarry9576 don't make things like they use to. I asked "Santa" for one and it has the propane tank.
@darrylalford8879 OK thanks
Isn't it funny the memories we have! Camping gear was not as user friendly as today's. 🤣@@jameswbarry9576
We had a pop up tent many years ago, but my hubby decided it was too heavy for our Jeep Liberty, so he gave it to his daughter. I sure loved that pop up, tho. It felt like a safer version of a regular tent. The new pop ups are nice, but so expensive!!
I (Susan) had a Popup when my kids were little and I loved it! Unfortunately it was a lot of setup and breakdown for a single mom of 2!🤣Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
Excellent presentation, and having the floor plan before each really helped.
Glad it was helpful! The floor plan idea was Susan's! She edit all of our videos and adds all of the graphics!
There are days I miss my large pop-up camper. I enjoy my travel trailer
Popups do have their disadvantages. I think it always rained on our travel day! Had to reopen later to dry the canvas. 😩🤣 Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
Loving the last one. Wow!
The Forest River Rockwood HW296 has some pretty awesome features, better than some travel trailers. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting!
I like the last pop up. It really seemed roomy.
YES! The Forest River Rockwood HW296 is such a great Pop-Up floor plan. Love the space and all the amenities. Thanks Kim!!!
@@RVBlogger you’re welcome!! Does that one come with heat and ac? There’s an RV show in York, PA in March. Are you and Susan going to it?
@@kimkrebs451 The HW296 does come with heat and A/C. Sure hope they have it at the show. If you see it let us know what the "show price" is. We won't be able to attend. We'll be headed home but won't get there until mid March. Thanks Kim!!!
@@RVBlogger you’re welcome!! I May be going just to see what’s out there. Also, to see the new Camping gadgets out there.
I like the last one. Pop ups have come a long way. My brother-in -law had one years ago. It had a wet bath too! Slept like 8 people. But that last one is nice with more storage. They all are nice in their one special way. Thank you Mike and Susan! Have a great week!
Hi Sherri!
Hope you have a great week too and as always, thanks for watching!
Mike
The last camper has a lot of features. I had no idea a pop-up offered so much! Thanks Dave.
Love the Forest River Rockwood HW296! It has better amenities then some travel trailers. Glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting!
My wife and I have a Rockwood 2280BHESP, which is Rockwood's version of the Flagstaff 228SE that you reviewed. It is our retirement camper. We've been popup camping since 1988 and have stayed with popups. It's easy to explain why we prefer popups but RVers who don't like them would never understand. Thank you for reviewing popups! Too many RV influencers act like they don't exist!
I couldn't agree more! They are undervalued. They are compact and can fit in a driveway or garage and have more living space than most travel trailers their size. I'll always have a special place in my heart for popups. Glad you enjoyed the video, thank you for watching and commenting. Safe travels and great adventures in your popup!
I've heard that some RVers look down their noses at those who camp in pop ups,and that's unfortunate. As long as you're having a good time,and making memories,who cares what they think.
@@NorfolkSouthern-xt3xx that's very unfortunate. I haven't heard that myself. I say everyone camps differently. 25 years ago I owned a pop up camper and loved it. Do what makes you happy!
Both from Forest River are awesome! Thank you for the great video - it makes me feel like we are already in the nice summer time. 🙂
That's awesome. Glad you liked the FR pop-ups and you're starting to feel some summer vibes! 🌞 Sending warm weather and sunshine your way. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting, we appreciate your support!
Thanks Susan and Mike, great video. I like pop up trailers, reminds me of my younger days and these were a small step up from just a tent. They're great for weekend warriors and short trips but I wouldn't want to do longer stays. I have camped in one with a toilet, but you better be with someone you know really well. I wouldn't have more than two people in any of them as night time toilet trips can be a hassle. Keep up the great work. Stay safe.
Thank you Tuvia! I (Susan) loved my Popup when my kids were little, but it was a lot of setup and breakdown for a single mom of 2. Ours didn't come with a toilet so I carried a portable cassette toilet with us. Absolutely no privacy! 🤣
Although i would always want hard sided, the last one was beautiful!
It was pretty sweet!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike
WOW !! I've been waiting on this !! When I was a kid back in the 60's we had a Steury pop up that slept 8 ! I found a picture of it but it has faded so bad. I've searched the Internet and they are extremely hard to find. Compared to today's pop ups we were really roughing it but I would trade anything for those memories !! Thanks y'all, those are awesome !!
That sounds like some great memories!
Thanks again!
Mike
@@RVBlogger they are and thanks to you & Susan I revisit them weekly !
@@darrylalford8879 Thank you for letting us know that. That brings me joy ❤ - Susan
These pop-ups are so cool! I wish we had thought of this when our kids were small. Great video Mike!
Thanks and glad you liked the video!!!!
Gotta give some love to Susan too. She shoots and edits all of our videos!
Hope you have a great week!
Mike
@@RVBlogger Absolutely! She has the harder job! Great video; Susan!
Thank you @@brianaustin1328 🤗 - Susan
Love mine.👍
So glad you do! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting!
Gettin too old to crawl around to get in bed but for a young family, these look great.
Same here. But I have to say I miss camping in a popup camper!
Thanks for watching!
Mike
Yes, it's a really, really, really, nice tent...on wheels no less. Buy used save thousands. They usually have a outdoor shower too. The cassette toilet......that would probably NEVER be used. Remember it's camping, you spend way more time outside than inside. Thinking a few of you have never spent the night outside on a cot by the fire. Life changing...if you survive.
Very dramatic David. Great tip about buying used, we also always recommend that. Many of the RVs in our tour videos can be found in the used market. I think you are wrong; however, about the cassette toilet 😂. Remember, everyone camps differently. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
❤❤❤
Absolutely crazy pricing. If it costs as much as my truck I’ll just sleep in my truck
I've done that! But an RV is way more comfy and convenient...these are MSRP prices which oyu should never pay by the way. Always negotiate or buy used and save a bunch of money.
Thanks for watching!
Mike
Instead of the bench seats, I wish they would make modular storage bins or mini cabinets that can be set on top of a long counter and stored down on the floor for travel. You really only need the two pull out beds and the dinettes for sleeping. I guess those modifications can be made after purchase. As for the stove, we always prefer to cook outside and would rarely use the stove inside the camper. 2 burner stove is plenty. I'd only boil eggs, cook oatmeal, or other low-odor food item inside the camper. Inside potty is a must-have! Shower is a bonus for just a quick clean up or rinse off. For full hot showers, we usually use the bath houses. We are a small family - 3. A pop up would be perfect. I like the Rockwood HW296 kitchen layout but don't need a pull out dinette.
These are all great points. We also try to do our cooking outside, leaving inside cooking for less odor and messy foods. Forest River probably has a floor plan similar to the HW296 without the slide out dinette. I (Susan) loved my Popup when my kids were little. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
I owned a pop up and I loved it. The first one you showed with a bathroom is the best, I don’t cook or bake in my camper. But one thing did any of them come with an awning? How did you get rid of the waste from the bathroom?
I (Susan) also loved my Pop Up camper. These campers do come with an awning. I know manufacturer consider these as optional but all dealerships order RVs with awnings these days. The shower water will go in to the same grey tank as the kitchen sink. The toilet is a cassette toilet. There is an opening on the outside of the camper where you slide out the cassette and dump it at the campground toilet, at your sewer on your campsite or a dump station at the campground. Hope that helped answer your question. Thank you...we appreciate you watching our RV tour video and commenting!
Their prices rival some of the small camping trailers. This is interesting for folks with midsize SUVs and only camp in the summer
Lot's of folks have popup campers and love them. They are perfect for spring summer na dearly fall and easy to tow.
Thanks for watching and for your comment.
Mike
❤❤❤❤
Hi Renee!
As always - thanks for watching!
Mike and Susan
I woud like to see you do the setup of the last one.
I would love to have that demonstrated for us too. Two beds and a dinette sounds like a lot of work. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting!
Can you do a video the pros, cons, and different types of ATC trailers? I've seen them at the Tampa RV show the last couple of years. An all aluminum trailer is very intriguing. Thanks for all your videos...I've learned alot
We are at the Tampa Show right now and we will keep an eye out for them.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Mike
The part I hate about most of these campers is they worry too much about how many they fit. If you got kids then have them fend for themselves in a tent. I hate the bench seat on the table that converts into another bed. I would only have the bed on one end, give the kids a tent, and put the table and chairs outside under the awning. You could even have the back be lower and fold out a toilet/shower like at 18 minutes. This would give you FAR more room and make it much more comfortable and even allow a bigger refrigerator and a small stove with an oven. This would allow you many amenities that normally you could not fit in a smaller pop-up camper. Put some solar panels and StarLink on top and mount some E-bikes on the back.
I like it Todd!
You would have the best popup campers with all of these cool features!
Thanks for watching and for your comment!
Mike
I am thinking of retrofitting my 1986 Coleman Pop-Up Trailer, making one of the bench seating sides a toilet, and shower, just like the one you showed. I am familiar with the Blue liquid in those toilets, but is the one you showed removed like a bucket, dumped, then re-loaded?
It's called a cassette toilet and you pull the cassette and empty it in a bathroom toilet or I suppose you could dump it down the sewer pipe at your camp site too.
Thanks for watching and keep us posted on your Popup remodel!
Mike
I'm actually going for the 2024 Rockwood 1940LTD pop up camper. Do you have a review on that one? The 1940LTD will be most affordable way for me to go in a pop up camper. After tent camping for the past twenty years,it's TIME to step up.
We actually do have a review of the 1940LTD. The model year was a 2021. Not sure if much has changed. Twenty years of tent camping is a long time. You deserve a popup! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support! ua-cam.com/video/aJoQIR4gcSM/v-deo.html
I like the last one, but the price is crazy high!
Prices are coming down but just like everything else they won't go down to pre-covid levels.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike
I really like that last one with the slide-out; pretty roomy for a pop-up. Do you know what the first 2 mean by insulated bunk? Thanks!
Pretty sure they had some insulation under the bunk mattresses.
Thanks for watching!
Mike
@@RVBlogger Sounds reasonable. I can't imagine there's any way to insulate canvas. You'd need a down sleeping bag if you want to use one of these in cold weather, I'd assume.
They do come with a furnace but it could still be a bit chilly in those beds. @@christinef7739
If I had access to a 3 burner, I would have taters frying and a jar of canned moose, pork, or chicken warming up for supper after a long day hunting.
That's sounds like a warm, hearty meal after hunting! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
Hotdogs,chili,and Mac and cheese
😋 YUM! That's perfect! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
wondering...can on switch the bed ends? wed like the larger bed on the other end. is this possible?
*
can one
Susan used to own a popup camper and she can't think of any scenario where you would be able to switch the beds...great question though.
Thanks for watching!
Mike
Do you have any recommendations for a compact pop-up? My total towing capacity is a whopping 2k 😂
But seriously, I would love to know. Thank you!
A whopping 2000 lbs! You may have to go with a pop up tent - lol!
(Sorry I couldn't resist - lol)
Here is a video we made and an article we wrote that may give you a few ideas...
6 Micro Minnie Campers Under 2000 lbs Without Bathrooms
ua-cam.com/video/fHWH3aO9R44/v-deo.htmlsi=joydWCUo1EeuIZn0
8 Best Small Campers Under 2,000 lbs. with Bathrooms for 2024
rvblogger.com/blog/best-small-campers-under-2000-lbs-with-bathrooms/
Hope this info gives you some good ideas!
Mike and Susan
@@RVBlogger Thank you! 😂
The Rockwood was the best one,but WAAAAYYYY out of my budget!
The Rockwood is a pretty awesome floor plan. Remember these prices are negotiable. I think dealerships are highly motivated today. And don't forget to check the used RV market...just get it inspected first. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
The last one is raw
Help an old dude out - is Raw good or bad? lol!
Thanks for watching!
Mike
There's a new one out now called " Off The Ground" (OTG). I'm not sure if Flagstaff is the parent company, or someone else.
They have one model that's just a pop up roof, no slide outs. Have you seen this one? It's exactly what I'm looking g for, but not much info out there yet.
I've not heard of that camper floor plan. I have heard of Trailmanor. It lifts up without the canvas sides. I'll be on the look out for OTG, thanks! And thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting!
@@RVBlogger This is where I saw it. ua-cam.com/video/PfLh69Sf3OI/v-deo.html
Josh the RV Nerd has a video about the one you mentioned
@@jenniferrosenthal7731 Josh is a great RV resource! Thank you for helping!
Love these floor olans. Just dint feek comfortable with canvas sides in Bear country
Pop-Ups have improved over the years. I can understand the fear of using these in highly populated bear territory. Thanks Jimbo!
If it rains really hard, don’t you get wet in these campers?
No. The canvas sides are waterproof but if you have a tear in the fabric or opening somewhere within the walls you will get a leak. And you should never close your Pop Up camper while it is wet. I (Susan) owned one years ago. If our canvas was wet at the end of the camping trip we would open it the next sunny day to dry it so it didn't get moldy. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Do these pop ups not have AC units?
@@Brian-sLife yes they have AC units in them
That second pop up had a propane tank on its side under the couch. I thought propane tanks were not suppose to lay on their side according to Todd at NRVTA?
Hmmm...I'll have to research that. But Todd is usually right!
Will you be at the Tampa Show? Please say hi if you see us there!
Thanks for watching!
Mike
@@RVBlogger we live on the west coast and we are snow and iced in. Businesses are closed for the day.
Oh wow! Sorry to hear that. I think we are in for a rough winter. Stay safe! @@RickandDarcirvadventures
Kinda stinks they have done away with the three way fridge. Was nice to run on propane when we stayed in the state parks.
Great point and I agree!
Thanks for watching!
Mike
Bacon eggs and no need for the third burner.
Perfecto! Sounds delicious!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike
WAY too expensive for a pop up... Just get a regular RV (size of your choice) with much better features (actual frig/freezer, actual bathroom that's NOT a wet bath and actual cabinets) for a heck of a lot less in price
Maybe so! Just depends what you are looking for but yes - the prices are steep even though they are coming down.
Thanks for watching!
Mike
That's great unless your tow capacity is low. Besides that, dollar to dollar and space to space,the pop ups are less money. Besides, I prefer the pop up for it's openness.
The GVWR of a popup camper is pretty low compared to a travel trailer. @@d.shanerose1729
Overpriced. The materials to build will cost you ~2000$. And sell it for 20.000$ thats crazy.
It is true the MSRP of RVs these days are still a bit too high but I'm pretty sure there is more than $2,000 worth of building materials that going into constructing a Popup camper. And of course no pays MSRP...I hope. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
@RVBlogger I checked a few DIY videos, and people spend 1500-3000 on materials.
@@samnihao6943 building an entire pop up camper?
I'd have to be drunk to sleep with 6 people. No beans allowed
🤣 Fortunately you can unzip the canvas windows for a cross breeze...🤣 Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Do yourself a favor buy used save thousands for a tent on wheels. These things are way overpriced pieces of canvas.
We always encourage people to look a the resale market. We bought our first motorhome from Facebook Marketplace. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Mike - Not Dave... Sorry
No worries. I thought maybe your name was Dave 🤣
That hw296 is a joke. 58 in tall???? Those people are on crack rock
Are you referring to the size of the jack knife sofa? Not sure why that is an issue. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
@@RVBlogger lol idk why they would make such a small bed. I get it works for small kids but I think it’s just a huuuge waste of the creators time and the buyers money because when their kids get older they will have to trash then popup
@@JUDGEME5150 It has the sleeping capacity of 6 (not including the sofa) There are two pop out beds plus the dinette for sleeping capacity. There probably isn't even the need for sleeping on the sofa...but if you did need it is available. I wouldn't call the Rockwood HW296 a joke because of a small jack knife sofa.
Hi. Mate. Being. A. Perfectionist. In. Stead. You. Using. The. Tape. Measure showup. On. The. Screen. Mate. Show. Your. New. Views. That. It's. Old. School
I'm not really sure I understand your comment. Why all the periods? Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
These are not at all nice looking popups and there is nothing special about them to justify the high price. I can get a better travel trailer for the same or less money. What a ripoff people! Shop around you could do better.
I don't think Pop Ups are created to be "cheaper" alternatives to travel trailers. Granted they appear less of a camper but they offer cool features that Pop Up owners love. My (Susan) first camper was a Pop Up. My kids loved sleeping in the tent beds and watching the adults around the campfire. Plus they are so compact they can be stored in a garage. But I understand your point, they aren't for everyone. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!