Top 5 Things to Look for in a Camper Trailer 

You are thinking of going off road soon but this time you want to get more comfort than a tent and some sleeping bags – especially as it is for more than just a day or two. Almost all nature lovers are familiar with the hassle associated with tents when going out into the wilderness for a night or two. Not only does the awkward thing take time to set up, which you would rather use going for a nature stroll or cooking up some barbeque at the campfire, but it is not very reliable for nature’s off days either.

So you have decided to finally take a look at camper trailers – and about time too. If you are going to spend a few nights out there with the trees or the rocks or even by the ocean in the near and the not-too-far future, you might as well invest in something to help you make that experience more about nature and less about worrying. But deciding that you want a camper trailer is just a start. Now you need to decide what kind of camper trailer you want.

The most important aspect of a camper trailer is of course how comfortable it will make your sleeping time. Then, camper trailers can help you in preparing food as well, in different ways. There are box trailers, soft-floor, hard floor, pop-ups and rear or side opening campers. Some campers may tempt you with their sleek design or flawless attractive paint jobs, but when it is out in the wild painted with mud or coated with sand, all these fancy aesthetic features will not matter. Therefore, when it comes to campers, unlike most other items you have bought in your life, put the beauty factor at the rear end of the priority list. There are many other factors to consider, of course. So let’s get started.

Top 5 things to look for in a camper trailer:

1. The main body – the chassis

The durability of your camper trailer is mostly dependent on the material used for and the construction of the chassis. Since your investment is not a light one, it is advisable to ensure the best quality for the chassis. What you also have to watch for is the weight of the body as it is something your vehicle will be dragging on for more than just a few hours. The draw bar to the chassis for an off road capable camper trailer should also be long and versatile such that it can maneuver through difficult terrains you might encounter when you are out there. Some of these are made according to standards that conform to Australian Standards (AS) or something similar that can give an indication of quality. There are those that come with a lifetime warranty as well.

2. Suspension and tyres

As the trailer will probably be witnessing harsh terrain pretty much round the clock on the trip, suspension and the quality of its tyres are of great importance. Suspension is what fails the most when people take their trailers out into the rough terrains. Tyres have to be of the best quality, as a flat tyre in the middle of nowhere is not a challenge anyone would be fond of. Moreover, it is best to have the same tyres including the rims for the trailer as the main vehicle as it can act as a spare during an emergency.

3. Bedding

The whole reason to drag along a camper trailer is for a comfortable night’s sleep. Therefore, you should not compromise on the quality of the mattress. While many trailers come with foam mattresses, a better, thicker spring mattress can be a great friend in the, sometimes, grueling wilderness. After a tiring day out hiking up a hill or rowing up a river, a comfortable mattress can be priceless.

4. Optional Add-ons – kitchen, bench, boat rack, etc.

It is handy to have something to cook food on or at least to be able to have warm food. Kitchens are usually in a pull-out form for camper trailers and can be pulled out from the side of the trailer. While some are very basic, some even come with basins. It depends on you and what comfort level you are looking for when it comes to the add-ons. A boat rack can be a useful addition as water is always a welcome distraction (or main attraction).

5. The essentials

A tool box, water tank, battery back-up, towing hardware, and camper protection are essentials on the trip and having a camper trailer will provide you with space to store these things instead of occupying valuable space on the vehicle.

After following these five guidelines to choosing a camper trailer, you will be in good hands. Unlike in the tiny, tight, and inadequate sleeping bag in the flimsy tent, the camper trailer will provide you with worry-free comfortable sleep and much more.