Cars pulling campers

[Esperahol]

It really isn't all that difficult to move a trailer by car, the real issue is getting it to stop and/or keeping it under control. So long as your car is in good shape, and you stay within it's capabilities should be alright. I wouldn't however advise anything with sharp curves or steep sides as a first outing.

[ChadTower]

Originally Posted by wvbreamfisherman

Also, I'd strongly encourage you to practice, practice, practice backing the trailer. It's tricky and not intuitive, although it's not hard to learn.

I truly hate those people who show up to a campground after dark and then have absolutely zero skill at backing their popup into the site. They never, ever decide to be smart by pulling in straight and doing the full site setup in the morning. They get out of the car and spend 90 minutes trying again and again while yelling at each other the whole time.

I hate those people.

[wvbreamfisherman]

My Dad could back a 26 foot camper thru an obstacle course at a walk. I'm nowhere as good.

We used to sit around camp and laugh at folks trying to back up a little trailer into a slot. Boat launch ramps are also places that can provide hours of fun on busy days....

[Lorax]

Let's not forget that a lot of campers today with modern materials weigh a lot less. Look at specs of the 'lite series" or other designated series of lightweight trailers and pop-ups from different manufacturers.
The RV industry needs to survive high energy prices and that means providing trailers that can be pulled with fuel efficient vehicles.