Many families love to spend time together outdoors during the warmer months of the year especially on weekends when people don't have to worry about going to work.
Some people enjoy tent camping but for those who like a little more comfort may want to check out the possibilities that exist for pop up campers.
The pop up style is more expensive than tents but still a lot cheaper than buying an RV or constantly renting, especially if you camp frequently.
They're affordable.
The price you pay will depend on the size and the year of the camper but you can find a many in good condition for less than $5,000.
If you want a newer model that is just 1 or 2 years old you can expect to pay around $7,000 or so depending on where you live as well.
When you compare this to prices of the large RV types you can expect to pay around $20,000 and more for newer models so it's easy to see the price differences.
Pop up campers are light weight compared to larger RV types.
Since the walls of the pop up types are typically made of canvas or other light material they weigh less overall than other types.
This means that you may not need a truck or SUV to tow them because a car may be able to handle it just fine.
At any rate you won't need a truck with a large towing capacity.
Pop ups have a low towing capacity as well.
They aren't very tall so it's not necessary to have large side mirrors or any other special equipment.
They are the easiest type of camper to tow around.
Easy to store.
During the times when you aren't using your camper you have to find a place for it and pop up campers can easily fit into your garage or driveway.
They don't take up a lot of storage space.
The major downside to pop up campers is that they take a considerable amount of time to set up and take down and it's even more of a burden during inclement weather.
However, these types are still a great choice when you're looking for your very first camper.
You can always upgrade at a later time when you have a larger budget and more storage space.