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If you love spending time outdoors but you don’t have the budget to purchase a luxury RV, you may want to consider investing in a pop-up camper. A pop-up camper is a type of recreational vehicle that can be collapsed for easy storage and transport. When setup properly, a pop-up camper can provide you with a large amount of interior space to cook, eat, sleep, and play. Whether you want a camper for short weekend trips or long, cross-country getaways, a pop-up camper is a wonderful way to travel in style. As you begin your search for the perfect travel trailer, there are a few things you should keep in mind as you browse and tour new and used campers.

At Colorado RV Center, we’re passionate about providing our customers with some of the best new and used RVs and campers on the market. Whether you’re shopping for a travel trailer or a pop-up camper, we’re confident you’ll find the perfect camping trailer in our online store. Browse our trailer today or contact us with any questions!

As you begin to shop for a new or used pop-up camper, there are a few things you’ll want to keep an eye out for. From the lift system to the porch awning, ensuring that everything is in working order will only save you time and money down the line. Before you put down a final offer on a camper, use the checklist below to help you determine whether or not the vehicle is in proper working condition:

• Inspect the roof of the pop-up camper for any signs of damage or possible leaks. Check for signs of cracking, sagging, and delamination as well.
• Make sure the lift system of the camper is in order and works as it should. If you’re not sure how to work the lift system on a particular camper model, you can always ask the owner to show you how to open the camper.
• Take a look under the camper and inspect the frame and lift cables. If anything appears to be broken, make sure to bring it up to the owner.
• Check the propane hoses to ensure that they are in good shape.
• If an awning is included in your pop-up camper, inspect the awning and the carrying bag for any signs of dry rot.
  Inspect the canvas of the pop-up trailer for tears, patching, or signs of mold or mildew. Test all of the zippers around the windows, and look for areas where the zippers may have separated from the vinyl.
• Run the interior lights on both battery power and shore power to make sure everything is working as it should.
• Check the floor near the shower or toilet for signs of leaks. If you’re not sure how to operate a shower or toilet, ask the camper owner to show you.
• Have the owner show you how to light the pilot light to run the stove, furnace, hot water heater or refrigerator.

We hope this checklist proves to be useful during your pop-up camper search. Be sure to visit Colorado RV Center for the best selection of new and used pop-up campers, small travel trailers, and RVs today!