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How to Repair Canvas Tent Trailers

Canvas tent trailers can be made partially, mostly or even almost entirely from canvas. While canvas is a durable material, the rigors of camping mean that either accidents or exposure to the elements will result in tears or burns in the fabric of the walls and/or roof. The best way to deal with this kind of damage is to repair the hole in the trailer's canv… read more
How to Camp With Tent Trailers

If camping in your tent just isn't doing it for you anymore, a tent trailer may be just the ticket. Tent trailers provide a generally safer, quieter, more comfortable environment for a camper. Tent trailers also negate the need to fold, unfold, assemble and disassemble a tent. Unlike tents, tent trailers can come complete with multiple beds, a table, a sink,… read more
The Best Tent Trailers

Tent trailers, frequently called pop-up campers, offer a number of benefits over other types of camping accommodation: They're comparatively lightweight and easy to tow; they are warmer and more comfortable than sleeping on the ground; they include amenities like kitchen and bathroom facilities. The best tent campers are easy to set up and knock down, and th… read more
How to Lift a Tent Trailer

You can safely lift your tent trailer to work under the vehicle. The process requires an assortment of tools and safety measures, but can be done by one person. Because tent trailers are different from utility trailers, you'll need to work slowly and make sure the covering for the frame of the trailer, which could be plywood, fiberglass or aluminum, is raise… read more
Awning Instructions for Tent Trailers

Pop-up, or tent, trailers have unique awning systems that require taking them down off the rig before folding it up for travel. Many of these awning systems pack into sacks or bags, much like tents. Tent trailers have special attachment points for the awnings poles. When first learning how to put them up and dismantle them, it is not uncommon to need a secon… read more

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The Types of Coleman Pop-Up Campers

Coleman is one of the most recognizable names in outdoor camping gear. Coleman offers a wide array of models to suit everyone's needs. Pop-up campers, or tent trailers, are a popular option for campers because most cars and minivans ca… read more
The Best Florida Campgrounds

Florida is a premier tourist destination, and not just for spring break travelers. Known as the Sunshine State, it offers tent campers and also RV enthusiasts plenty of recreational areas. Whether you enjoy canoeing and water sports, o… read more
Letchworth State Park

Sixty miles southeast of Buffalo, New York, Letchworth State Park, the "Grand Canyon of the East," lines the sides of the Genesee River as it tumbles over three major waterfalls and meanders under cliffs as high as 600 feet. read more
New Jersey State Parks & Campgrounds

New Jersey has more than 430,000 acres of state parks. A $50 annual pass provides access to the activities of all 50 parks. Water sports available include swimming, kayaking and boating. Trails for hiking, biking and horse riding are o… read more
Campgrounds in the Lake George Region of New York

Lake George, in New York's Adirondack Mountains, draws those looking for outdoor activity all year round. Summer means boating, hiking, fishing and whitewater rafting. With the changing of the seasons, winter brings cross-country skiin… read more
Springerville, Arizona, Campgrounds

The camping in Springerville, Arizona, is in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. These forests cover more than 2 million acres of mountainous landscape at approximately 7,600 feet above sea level in east-central Arizona. In Sitgrea… read more
RV Parks Near Minden, Ontario

Minden, Ontario, is located just east of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron in the southern region of this Canadian province. RV parks and campgrounds are in the area offering a variety of features. Other attractions nearby include Algonquin… read more
Georgia State Parks With RV Camping

The Georgia State Park system was founded in 1931. All 63 parks managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources offer visitors an array of activities including hiking, biking, boating, fishing, bird-watching and wildlife viewin… read more
Checklist for Camping in a Tent Trailer

Pop-up tent trailers offer an inexpensive way to upgrade your camping style. The convenience of keeping the trailer stocked and ready-to-go means less time spent on camping preparations and packing, and more time spent traveling, explo… read more
The Best Camper Trailers

A camping trailer should always suit the needs of the owner. Portability and accessibility are important factors in the makeup of a good camping trailer. Camping trailers are often referred to as pop-ups, folding trailers or tent trail… read more
Scorpion Fleetwood Tent Camper Parts

Pop-up tent campers provide an economical means of heading into the backcountry and the country's parks, highways and rural routes. Fleetwood RV and Campers produces pop-up tent trailers and campers with a range of amenities and access… read more
About Tent Campers

Tent campers come in several shapes and sizes. The campers are designed to be comfortable without the excess size and weight of a full sized camping trailer. Tent campers are easy to tow when compacted and are easy to erect at camp. read more
Comparison of Bicycle Trailers

Bikes are a great way to run errands and exercise without worrying about gas. All you need is a trailer to haul your groceries, kids, pets and personal effects. You'll find trailers for all kinds of tasks but they fall into one of two… read more
How to Stop Wind Noise on a Camper Shell

A camper shell and trailer are a great way of seeing the nation's parks and heritage. When driving, it is not uncommon to hear wind noise sheering off the roof of the camper trailer. Noise reduction is possible by using wind fairings o… read more
Stephens State Park in New Jersey

Stephens State Park is two miles to the east of Hackettstown, New Jersey. The Musconetcong River flows through the park, which is a venue for a variety of outdoor activities, including picnicking. read more

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You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
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Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
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The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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