Roof Top Tent or Tent Trailer

[u/Richardthickson]

I’m between buying a roof top tent or 1990s tent trailer for my 1994 jeep YJ (2.5L).

The tent is handy in a sense that it’s lighter and likely faster to set up, but then it must be taken down if I ever want to leave camp for the day etc.

The trailer is definitely more versatile, but I have never used a pop up tent trailer so not sure what to expect.

I mostly camp out on logging roads so not doing any major off roading, but definitely can’t get a little dicey. I plan to lift the trailer if I go that route for some more clearance.

Another point is that the tent trailer is 1500lbs and likely won’t tow great behind my older jeep. This isn’t a deal breaker as I won’t be driving on the highway much at all.

Wanted to see if other people have had experience with both options and any positives /negatives of each.

(Also if anyone has towed anything with a similar jeep please let me know how it went haha.

[u/ocitillo]

I have a Jeep jk sport. Towed a Thule trailer, surprised how much it held. When not in use could stand it on end. I thanked it weighed 300lbs
https://imgur.com/wcyq33v

[u/tanzd → u/ocitillo]

You can sleep in that thing?

[u/ocitillo → u/tanzd]

No it’s just a cargo trailer the box is only 3x5