Pop-up Penthouse
While still providing the economy of the classic folding tent trailers, the models here blur the line between cost-conscious and luxury camping. Several of these well-appointed trailers come with three-burner stoves, both bake and microwave ovens, large refrigerators and enclosed bathrooms. A few of the rigs are designed with slide-outs, giving you additional living space.
Options can also include audio systems with indoor/outdoor speakers and electric lifts for unfolding the camper. These pop-up penthouses are the perfect camping trailer for those who want to explore the great outdoors without giving up too many civilized comforts.
Forest River
Notables - The luxurious Flagstaff Classic Series offers eight different models. These high-sided trailers come with such amenities as a three-burner range with oven and microwave, a water filtering system, an AM/FM stereo with CD player and TV outlet ready for cable and satellite hookup. They can be ordered up with an array of options, including heated mattresses, a power jack and a tire pressure monitoring system, to mention just a few.
Specifications
Vehicle Type: Folding/pop-up camping trailer
Model: Flagstaff 625D, Classic Series
Price: Starting at $12,990
Sleeping Capacity: Seven
GVWR (pounds): 3,006
Dry Weight (UVW) (pounds): 2,502
Hitch Weight (pounds): 362
Net Carrying Capacity (pounds): 396
Traveling Length: 17'11"
Campsite Length: 23'6"
Travel Height: 61"
Campsite Height: 6'6"
Exterior Width: 85"
Fresh Water Capacity (gallons): 20
LPG Tank (gallons): 20
Jayco
Notables - Jayco's top camping trailer, the Select, is built for the most demanding camper. It is designed with high walls for added storage and convenience. Standard equipment includes both conventional and microwave ovens, a 3-cubic-foot gas/electric refrigerator, tinted windows, and a hard-wall bath/shower with cassette toilet. It has a self-storing step and screen door, comes with a 16,000-Btu furnace and two 20-pound LPG bottles. The model's Customer Value package brings along an awning and audio system with CD player and iPod adapter.
Specifications
Vehicle Type: Folding/pop-up camping trailer Model: Select 14 HW
Price: Starting at $15,257
Sleeping Capacity: Six to eight
GVWR (pounds): 4,550
Dry Weight (UVW) (pounds): 3,205
Hitch Weight (pounds): 285
Net Carrying Capacity (pounds): 1,345
Traveling Length: 20'1"
Campsite Length: 24'10"
Travel Height: 68"
Campsite Height: 111"
Exterior Width: 85"
Fresh Water Capacity (gallons): 17
LPG Tank (gallons): 2x20
Viking Recreational Vehicles
Notables - As Viking's upper-end series, the Legend folding tent trailer offers enthusiastic campers the luxury of many smaller travel trailers, including a slide-out dinette for added interior space. Galley amenities incorporate a three-burner stove, stainless steel sink and a hot water system.
The array of options include a cassette toilet, mattress heater and, for those extra chilly nights, a 20,000-Btu furnace. A special and patented feature of the Legend is its front storage locker that slides to either side of the trailer for easy access.
Fleetwood Folding Trailers
Notables - With features reminiscent of a full-featured travel trailer, the Niagara, along with the entire Highlander Series, offers a slide-out dinette table, giving campers ample floor space. There is a wall-enclosed, flushable toilet and shower combination.
The galley has a 4.2-cubic-foot, three-way refrigerator with freezer compartment and a three-burner stove. Options include dealer-installed air conditioning, deluxe add-a-room enclosure and self-storing canopy.
Specifications
Vehicle Type: Folding/pop-up camping trailer
Model: Niagara, Highlander Series
Price: Starting at $17,000
Sleeping Capacity: Six to eight
GVWR (pounds): 3,970
Dry Weight (UVW) (pounds): 3,160
Hitch Weight (pounds): 230
Net Carrying Capacity (pounds): 810
Traveling Length: 19'3"
Campsite Length: 26'10"
Travel Height: 5'4"
Campsite Height: 8'9"
Traveling Width: 7'5"
Campsite Width: 10'6"
Fresh Water Capacity (gallons): 26
Gray Water Capacity (gallons): 20
Black Water Capacity (gallons): 9
LPG Tank (gallons): 2x20
Starcraft RV
Notables - As Starcraft's upper-end rig, the Centennial comes with an assortment of amenities, such as a three-burner stove, a three-way refrigerator, a double-bowl sink and a 6-gallon water heater.
The rig's shower curtains ensure privacy. The toilet/shower combination is fully enclosed with hard walls. The 3612's design utilizes a slide-out dinette expanding floor space and living room.
Specifications
Vehicle Type: Folding/pop-up camping trailer
Model: Centennial 3612
Price: Starting at $13,714
Sleeping Capacity: Six
GVWR (pounds): 3,750
Dry Weight (UVW) (pounds): 2,944
Hitch Weight (pounds): 326
Net Carrying Capacity (pounds): 557
Traveling Length: 17'11"
Campsite Length: 26'1"
Travel Height: 5'3"
Campsite Height: 7'3"
Travel Width: 86"
Campsite Width: 104"
Fresh Water Capacity (gallons): 19
LPG Tank (gallons): 40