I have a small pop-up (2015 Forest River 206ltd). Very basic, gets the job done. We camp about 10-12 times a year, mostly 2 night weekends and 1 big trip a year (about 8-9 days). I've been thinking about 2 types of upgrades:
1- Axle upgrade. I have the lowest end axel in terms of functionality (no breaks, small wheels). Works just fine, but have thought about going with something a bit bigger, with brakes and that can handle larger wheels. Here's the thing though, I don't know why...other than it would look cool and maybe get me 5MPH more on the highway. I think having breaks would be nice (truck wired for it), but it's such a small camper I've never felt compromised without the breaks. I welcome thoughts and advice.
2- Storage. I have minimal storage, and I drive a mid-size truck (2012 Nissan Frontier), so gear room is a premium. Trying to think of ways to add storage that would allow me to store all camping equipment in the camper, not in the truck. Thinks like leveling blocks, some tools, chocks, etc. The tongue area is very small on this unit, but trying to figure out if a DIY box that would fit the propane, 2 batteries, plus storage would work well or not. Again, I welcome thoughts and advice.
Here's the thing - if I did nothing, it all works good. I store it inside, it's very functional and clean, everything works. So, I'm literally a happy camper, just always tinkering I guess.
1- Axle upgrade. I have the lowest end axel in terms of functionality (no breaks, small wheels). Works just fine, but have thought about going with something a bit bigger, with brakes and that can handle larger wheels. Here's the thing though, I don't know why...other than it would look cool and maybe get me 5MPH more on the highway. I think having breaks would be nice (truck wired for it), but it's such a small camper I've never felt compromised without the breaks. I welcome thoughts and advice.
2- Storage. I have minimal storage, and I drive a mid-size truck (2012 Nissan Frontier), so gear room is a premium. Trying to think of ways to add storage that would allow me to store all camping equipment in the camper, not in the truck. Thinks like leveling blocks, some tools, chocks, etc. The tongue area is very small on this unit, but trying to figure out if a DIY box that would fit the propane, 2 batteries, plus storage would work well or not. Again, I welcome thoughts and advice.
Here's the thing - if I did nothing, it all works good. I store it inside, it's very functional and clean, everything works. So, I'm literally a happy camper, just always tinkering I guess.