A camper is an extension of your home. So, the same way you wouldn’t buy a house without considering several factors, certain factors should influence the kind of custom camper trailer you should buy. If you don’t go through a guide of must-haves, needs and wants, you will be going blind to a market with too many choices. To ensure that you are well informed about your camper trailer, we’ve compiled a list of factors for your consideration when purchasing your next trailer.
Roominess
How spacious and comfortable do you want the trailer to be? This is the most important question you should ask before going ahead to get a camper trailer. There are two major trailer types: the soft floor trailer and the hard floor trailer; the question will help you make wiser choices. The hard floor trailer is easy to pack and set up. However, it is not as roomy as the soft floor camper. The soft floor camper extends easily and is cheaper than the hard floor camper. So before getting a camper trailer, take note of the number of persons travelling with you.
Weather and Terrain
Do you love winter or summer travels? Are you exploring off the tarred road or staying on-road? The answer to the question will help you choose the camper trailer that will suit your journey. The hard floor trailer is a good off the road camper. It is warm and more stable during winter. However, they are heavier and can’t be towed easily. When going on a long journey, they use more fuel. Soft campers are more difficult to set up. They, however, give you plenty of space to do the things you like. You can also adjust it to off-roading or suit parking.
What’s the Make of your Car?
Another thing you have to consider when buying a camper is the towing capacity of your car or vehicle. Your trailer should be at its best towing capacity as you may have to take along items needed for survival during camping. Items like luggage, food and water are needed.
If you buy a camper that is way above the capacity of your vehicle’s towing ability, you may have a rough ride when you drive off the highway, into rough and dirty roads or uneven ground.
So, ensure you read the manual of your vehicle well. Know its towing capacity before buying a camper trailer.
Skills and Patience
This seems like a more difficult question to answer or an insignificant one until you go out camping with the soft floor trailer. You are sore and tired, and you realise that you need an extra 30 minutes to set up the camper before you can rest and admire your creativity.
The skills, patience and overall mobility of persons travelling with you are important, and you must be realistic about these skills. This is because these skills will be tested. Soft floor campers give more room, but they are difficult to pack away and set up. Hard floor campers turn the set-up task into a minute swing and peg down-job rather than a full-scale set-up.
Conclusion
Getting the perfect camper trailer for your outdoor camping activities is the best decision you can take. However, before you get your trailer, ensure that you consider the abovementioned factors and answer them holistically.
In addition to the above factors, also consider your budgets, needs and wants. All these will give you an idea of what you need, and you will be able to get the trailer that suits your needs.
