Pop Up Camper Styles

Pop-up campers are a lightweight, collapsible alternative to the standard travel trailer. These campers offer owners of cars and SUVs the option of a safe, compact tow-behind trailer. The choice of a pop-up camper depends on your space, amenity preferences and tow vehicle.

  1. Truck Pop-Up

    • Truck-bed pop-up campers offer the convenience of a camper without the hassle of hooking and unhooking a trailer. The campers collapse to a height just above the truck cab, and allow easy clearance of bridges and drive-thru overhangs. Standard amenities include a bed that converts to a dining table, heating system and bathroom. Setting up a truck pop-up camper takes just minutes with a crank system; the system is anchored to the ground with extendable footings.

    Traditional

    • Traditional pop-up campers are characterized by compact size and light weight. These campers are designed in a small, rectangle shape that can be towed by cars, SUVs and trucks. The roof raises and the sides expand to enlarge the floor plan. Traditional pop-ups feature a semi-solid roof structure; the expanded sections are comprised of a fabric roof and sides that resemble a tent. Common amenities include a small kitchen, bathroom and heating system.

    Hybrid

    • Hybrid pop-up campers include an expandable, solid-room system that offers protection from the elements. Some hybrid models offer slide-out rooms that widen the floor plan. This style of pop-up is heavier than the standard version, and must be pulled by an SUV or light-duty truck. Hybrid pop-up campers frequently offer a small kitchen, bathroom with shower, solid windows, heating system and air conditioning.The advantage of a hybrid is that the expandable sections do not leak due to condensation.

    Teardrop

    • For people traveling via a motorcycle or small car, a teardrop pop-up camper is an ideal selection. The teardrop style features a design that sleeps two adults. The roof pivots from the front, creating a pop-up room with more space. These lightweight campers are usually made from aluminum frames and plywood. Teardrop campers do not offer enough space for common amenities; most include a small, manual-powered sink and port-a-potty.