Forward fold camper trailers are incredibly popular for a number of reasons. These hard floor camper trailers are compact but roomy, sleek, easy-to-set-up, and comfortably raised off the ground. There are a few features of the forward fold model that you should be aware of, and we promise they’re all amazing perks. All you need to do? Figure out if the forward fold camper is the right fit for you! (We’re pretty confident you’ll love it.)
This buyer’s guide to the forward fold will teach you everything you need to know about this style of trailer, so you can make the best decision for you and your family.
- Set Up
Forward fold trailers are generally quite easy to set up since they’re hard floor camper trailers and just need a few pulls and pushes to get them all ready for use. The Cub Campers Ezy-wind system makes it a cinch to set up the entire trailer in just a few minutes, and it’s so easy even just one person can set it up. The hard floor camper trailers have raised, off-the-ground flooring so you don’t have to worry about avoiding rocks or mud when choosing a spot to set up your trailer. Plus, the forward fold model means that you can predict exactly how much space you’ll need, so you won’t have to worry about moving the trailer or running out of space. Hard floor camper trailers combined with the forward fold model make it super convenient to set up the trailer if you get to camp after dark or in bad weather; in just a few minutes, you can be warm and dry inside, raised off the ground!
- Space
Hard floor camper trailers can be smaller than their soft floor counterparts, but the forward fold trailer has a good balance. It usually comes with a convertible dinette that also functions as a comfortable double bed, so the space is well utilized. You and your group can easily fit inside on bad weather days and use the dinette for everything from eating to playing games without losing a bed at night.
- Customizable
Hard floor camper trailers are less customizable than soft floor trailers, but the right manufacturer should let you add on options that help make your trailer feel like it’s uniquely tailored to your needs. Optional features like LED lighting, extra storage or single beds, off-roading packages, awnings, and more are great ways to create the trailer of your dreams. Every camping experience is different, so being able to make your camper your own is ideal for crafting the perfect vacation.
- Storage
When you’re camping, it’s hard to pack light and you need a camper trailer that can keep up with your needs. Hard floor camper trailers tend to have less space than soft floor campers, but that doesn’t mean they can get away with no storage at all. The right model will have cleverly placed slide-out drawers, under-bed storage, and even cavities under the seats for extra space. Plus, since the bed in a forward fold trailer stays fixed when it’s packed away, you can make up the bed ahead of time to save on bulky blankets and pillows, while also covering the bed in narrow items to gain even more packing space.
- Weight
Forward fold trailers can be heavier, since they’re almost always hard floor camper trailers, but you’ll want to find a camper trailer that mitigates that weight so that the rig is still light to tow and easy on petrol. A forward fold trailer is usually heaviest at the front because of the hinge, so keep that in mind when you’re packing and try to disperse the heavier packing items above the axle rather than at the front or back.
- Flooring
Since hard floor camper trailers are raised off the ground, they make for the perfect companion for travelling anywhere you want. From cold weather to inclement weather, you and your family can stay above it all and rest easy. Plus, hard floor camper trailers generally stay cleaner since it’s harder for the dirt (and bugs!) to get tracked in off the ground. All you need is the occasional sweep, and you’ve got the perfect homey trailer!
