With trade show season upon us, those of you who are in the market for a new camper trailer are going to be spending a considerable amount of time looking at the various models of on the market. Although we would are hoping you will ultimately end up as a member of the Cub family, we understand that there are a lot of different models out there so we want to at least make sure that while you are considering your options, you have all of the necessary information to pick a unit that will best suit your needs. To do this, we have put together a list of aspects to look for and questions to ask the sales people that you speak to at the shows.
Soft floor vs. hard floor camper trailers
The first major choice that you will have is whether to go with a soft or hard floor camper trailer, both of which have pros and cons so it’s best to decide based on your priorities when it comes to weight, cost, ease of set up and maintenance.
Cost – Due to the materials used, the cost of a soft floor camper trailer is often lower. This is not always the case though, as many of the hard floor models are becoming more competitively priced.
Size – Because a soft floor camper is essentially a tent sewn into a trailer, it can fold out a larger living area when set up. As hard floor models get more sophisticated, so does the size factor and when you take into account that the Cub Longreach is over 6 meters in length when set up, there are options available for you if it’s space that you’re after.
Weight – The lightweight materials used in soft floor campers lowers the overall tare and ball weight of the camper, allowing these to be towed with a much smaller vehicle than what would be required for the larger hard floor campers. With that said, there are small models of hard floor campers available that are lightweight enough to be towed by smaller cars, the Cub Traveller and Weekender are both light enough to be towed by small to mid-sized sedans.
Maintenance – When you’re out in the bush, it’s close to impossible to avoid the dirt that is going to get into your camper after you’ve spent a day hiking through sand and mud. A major benefit of the hard floor camper is that it’s harder for dirt to get in due to the raised floor, and cleaning the dirt that does get in is really easy due to the hard PVC floor.
Setting up – Soft floor campers take a lot longer to set up and you will also need to spend time planning your campsite and clearing the ground of rocks and debris. Hard floor campers have a raised floor and the Cub Ezy-Wind system allows for lightning-fast set up of only a few minutes.
