Not everyone wants a conventional vacation, in fact millions of people around the world are choosing to buy pop up tent trailers as a great holiday option. You can forget about expensive hotels, restaurants and airfares and take off into the unknown with your own pop up tent trailer. There are no limitations on where you can go, the opportunities are truly endless! And they are a fantastic option for those that love to experience the great outdoors. In this article we shall look at w hat pop up tent trailers are, how they vary between models and what the advantages of owning one are.

Many families own a pop up tent trailer, and it’s easy to see why. They appear to just be a normal trailer towed behind a car or truck, but they open up to be fantastic portable accommodation options. They are a lot more lightweight than other types of RV trailers and can be towed by almost any size car.

They range in size from approximately 15 feet up to 23 feet in length when open and prices start from just US$5,000 making them affordable for nearly every family. Many first time RV buyers first opt for a pop up tent trailer before upgrading to a larger model. They are a perfect option for families with young children who they want to take on camping trips. There are different sized models that sleep different amounts of people, but on average sleep between 4 and 8 people.

Another one of the great benefits of a pop up tent trailer is that it is very easily detachable from your vehicle. This means that you can take it on and off as you please. If you are taking it on vacation, you can leave it at the campsite whilst you take your car to go sightseeing or shopping without having to have it attached to the car the whole time.

Some of the more advanced models of pop up tent trailers even include modern conveniences such as stoves, refrigerators, toilets and showers! So it really is a home away from home.

Because they are so cheap to buy, you really will save a lot of money on your family vacations, plus you are open to a lot more options. You can pretty much park up anywhere you like even in areas where there aren’t any hotels. You get prime position in the beautiful outdoors and can set up your pop up tent trailer wherever you please, whether it beside a scenic lake or within a picturesque unspoilt forest without any disturbances from the outside world.

Pop up tent trailers are like an advanced form of camping. Although it is very similar to just taking a tent with you there are many added benefits. One of the main benefits is the added protection from the elements. Weather in most areas can be very unpredictable, so being able to escape either extreme heat, cold or rain can be very desirable at times! Most pop up tent trailers include inbuilt heaters and air conditioners which is one of the best added benefits.

The magic of pop up tent trailers are that they can be deceiving in size. They can stretch out to be over 30 feet long and if you want even more space you can get ones with a slide out option giving you even more space. You can even purchase add-on rooms.

Some of the great features that pop up tent trailers can include, either as standard or as optional extras are: small bathroom; bike or boat rack; cable tv hookup; flat screen televisions; carbon monoxide detectors; storage; fire extinguisher; iPod adaptors; heated mattress pads; indoor shower; a microwave; and a mirrored vanity - to name just a few! You can pack a lot into these small but functional pop up tent trailers.

There are a huge number of brands that manufacture pop up tent trailers as well, so you will have plenty to choose from. Some of the most popular include: Jayco Camping Trailers; Rockwood by Forest River; Flagstaff by Forest River; Fleetwood Folding Camping Trailers; Chalet RV; Trail Manor; and Three Feathers Manufacturing.

Most cities have specialist pop up tent trailer and RV dealers where you can go and speak to a professional who can speak to you about the best option for you and within your price range.