Camp Trailers

[BigHornRam]

Came across an ad for these recently, and they are of some interest. Heavy and somewhat ugly, what caught my eye is the built in woodstove and slide out table. Any comments or input on this or other camp trailers you like would be appreciated.

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[406LIFE]

It seems heavy for the length. I'm not sure I would want a woodstove in camper, the big sell is the ease of having them. A gas furnace is instant and propane lasts for days.

I borrowed my parents 21' for several years. With just my wife and I, it still felt tight. So getting a slideout is a must IMO.

I bought a 29' Cougar bunkhouse (29BHSWE) this summer and am really enjoying having it. I bought it as mobile hunting camp, and if there was a feature, I got it.

FWIW, since COVID, finding a used or new one is tough. I waited forever for mine. I could have gotten a 4 year older model for 10% less; just not a lot of room in the pricing.

 

[BigHornRam]

I would use one mostly to eat and sleep in, so a big trailer does not appeal to me. Rpods are compact, light and seem to be quality built. The few I've seen for sale this year, have sold quickly. I've seen a few trailers with Murphy beds and that seems like a smart idea.

 

[406LIFE]

I would use one mostly to eat and sleep in, so a big trailer does not appeal to me. Rpods are compact, light and seem to be quality built. The few I've seen for sale this year, have sold quickly. I've seen a few trailers with Murphy beds and that seems like a smart idea.

I toyed with the idea of just a place to eat/sleep. If had gone that route (and not involved the wife), I would have found a cheap DIY/Fixerupper somewhere.

 

[Gr8bawana]

I toyed with the idea of just a place to eat/sleep. If had gone that route (and not involved the wife), I would have found a cheap DIY/Fixerupper somewhere.

Our old 1963 Airstream was like you said, a place to eat and sleep. We took the toilet out of the very cramped space it was in to make room for 2 more beds. We did miss the toilet when the weather was bad though.
It was an ugly old thing but it was water tight and the solid frame took years of abuse going over some very rough roads and never had a problem.

 

[Clam]

I think they are called “Sheep Camps”.

I saw a couple years ago in Utah and was curious about them as well. I cant Remember ever seeing one again.

 

[BigHornRam]

I think they are called “Sheep Camps”.

I saw a couple years ago in Utah and was curious about them as well. I cant Remember ever seeing one again.

They are designed around sheepherder wagons. The design I linked is in the sheep camp line. Fairly basic, shower stall comes with a gravity flow shower bag. Space for a porta potty but no toilet. Nice and ample cabinet space, but doesn't look like it comes with a refrigerator. Kind of like a dry cabin on wheels. Built one at a time, and price is on high end for what you get. If quality is way above typical camp trailers made these days, then I would have no problem with an above average price. If they start leaking in a few short years like many trailers do, then I would not be interested.

 

[BigHornRam]

Another company that is a spinoff and makes similar wagon type trailers. Lot of good photos on this site. The solar panels seem gimmicky and probably way over priced for what they do. Woodstove equals heavy but reliable old fashioned source of heat.

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[fmnjr]

We got a deal not to long ago on one of these:

It's great, if a little tight for more a couple people. Really good for getting into boonie type places. Light weight, too. Has a pop out on the other side. Comes with the basics, stove, sink, tiny fridge, indoor/outdoor shower, potty (don't use it). Pretty easy to break down/set up once you get used to it. It probably won't lend itself to really cold weather, plastic and canvas would probably tear/crack.

I've seen that style of camper when out and about. Here in NV similar ones have been used for years by the Basque sheep herders. Must be good for the intended purpose.

 

[BigHornRam]

We owned a tent trailer for over 20 years until the roof finally failed and gave it to an RV repair company to use for parts. It worked great and lived in it at least part of the time while building 3 different homes. Not the best for cold weather since there is no insulation in it, and the cheap furnace always stopped working at the least convenient time.

This is the camp trailer and model that is leading the list in my research to this point. Weighs in at only 3,500 lbs.

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[David58]

We purchased a 18'9" trailer in July, and have spent 30 nights in it since. After a 13-day trip to Oregon, we turned around and a day later did our 5 days in the mountains for elk. For the two of us (my wife and me), the rig is plenty big enough and very efficient. Made a great civilized camp when on the road to/in/from OR, and a good camp in the cold (lows in the teens) mountains of the elk hunt. Weighs somewhere over 3500#, two axles, pulls well. And looks pretty cool, too.

 

[ntodwild]

I think they are called “Sheep Camps”.

I saw a couple years ago in Utah and was curious about them as well. I cant Remember ever seeing one again.

Yep, you see a lot of these parked in some of the many free range areas of Wyoming for the ranchers who spend days out in the backcountry rounding sheep.

 

[TheNorthStar]

Saw this at a Sportsman's show years ago and have always been intrigued. Narrow enough to pull down an ATV trail with your UTV/ATV when it's folded up.

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[shrapnel]

I have become attached to the use of a good toyhauler. I never felt like I need less room and want cramped quarters. The features of the self contained aspects and being able to take a side by side to head into back country makes it a nice option. It isn’t small, but making do with the small trailers is for younger people...

 

[BigHornRam]

I don't have any toys to haul , so that's an option that doesn't apply to me. Seems like a popular option for those do have toys.

 

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[shrapnel]

I don't have any toys to haul , so that's an option that doesn't apply to me. Seems like a popular option for those do have toys.

I did go spartan for a few years with a cargo trailer that I kept all my gear in, then camped in it when we got to our campsite. The toyhauler is a better option, maybe you need to buy a 4 wheeler..

 

[BigHornRam]

I did go spartan for a few years with a cargo trailer that I kept all my gear in, then camped in it when we got to our campsite. The toyhauler is a better option, maybe you need to buy a 4 wheeler..

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I'm 57 and haven't bought or found the need for a 4 wheeler yet. 2 "wheel" drive works just fine thankyou.

Besides if you rely on 4 wheelers to get you around, you will miss out on hunting great looking country like this.
Which is fine with me. Had the whole drainage to myself that day.

 

[shrapnel]

I'm 57 and haven't bought or found the need for a 4 wheeler yet. 2 "wheel" drive works just fine thankyou.

Besides if you rely on 4 wheelers to get you around, you will miss out on hunting great looking country like this.View attachment 161766
Which is fine with me. Had the whole drainage to myself that day.

Beautiful country and anyone that has ever been there will agree. I have been there and done that, but a 4 wheeler does get me farther into some back country that would take a couple days of hiking to get there. Worn out knees and getting older has me using the motorized vehicles more than I ever thought I would.

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[mtmuley]

Beautiful country and anyone that has ever been there will agree. I have been there and done that, but a 4 wheeler does get me farther into some back country that would take a couple days of hiking to get there. Worn out knees and getting older has me using the motorized vehicles more than I ever thought I would.

Abandoned silver mine, someone had great expectations...

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Worse thing to happen to hunting. Would love to see them banned. I'm 55. I won't be using one to "extend" my hunting. mtmuley