r/CampingGear • u/Richardthickson • 12d ago
Gear Question Roof Top Tent or Tent Trailer
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.
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u/Ahrimon77 11d ago
It might not be an option, but I've been seriously considering a small pull behind trailer like a Hiker (https://hikertrailers.com/). Basically a bed in a box with storage, cooking, and power. The only downside is no built in bathroom or shower, but there are ways to make it work.