If you like us on Facebook, you already know I recently chatted with Stephanie over at RV Family Travel Atlas about updating your travel trailer. I’ll admit it… I was a bit nervous. I definitely feel more at home behind my keyboard than I do behind a microphone. But it really was so much fun talking with Stephanie–and it kinda gave me the itch to start another remodel. 😉
If you aren’t familiar with the RV Family Travel Atlas podcasts, you’ve really got to check them out. Whether you are looking for gear reviews, campground suggestions, or just general RV tips, Stephanie and Jeremy have got you covered. Ready to update your pop up camper, but you’re not sure where to start? You’ll definitely want to check out this week’s podcast. Stephanie and I are talking all about five easy ways to give your RV a custom look. If you’re new to pop up campers–or even if you are a seasoned pro–you’ll definitely want to give it a listen. You can find all the juicy details here:
RVFTA #82: RV Makeover 101 with The Pop Up Princess
Happy Camping!
Happy Camping!
Do you have directions on making the curtains for pop up trailer?
I do, PJ. You can find that tutorial here. 🙂
Hi Larissa, Thank you for such an informative site! I was reading somewhere the other day, I think on your site about adding a topper to the mattress in e bunkend. We are going out in a couple days and decided to use the foam topper from our bed on the bunkend that we sleep on. My concern is if I leave the foam topper in the popup while it is closed, that critters may find their way to it and make a home in there. If I remember correctly I think you covered yours in plastic. Anyways, can you shed some light on your thoughts on this subject. I say other sites that mentioned keeping the topper in there but there was no mention of covering or protecting it from critters.
Thanks again,
D
Donna, we do cover ours when we aren’t using it. I bought a cheap mattress pad from Ikea that covers it all the time. When we are traveling or storing it for a bit, we put cheap plastic mattress covers over the top of the mattresses. It keeps the dirt off the bed and also temporarily protects it from moisture. Be aware, though, that you are going to want your mattresses (and the bunkend plywood underneath) to be super dry if you are using plastic covers. They aren’t breathable, so they will trap moisture if there is any, and you’ll have mildew. We live in AZ, where it is pretty dry year-round, so we haven’t had any problems. You can read all about our mattresses and bedding here. Hope that helps! 🙂
Love your website! My family is considering buying a Pop-Up camper because they seem light enough to haul behind our Subaru Outback. However we are having trouble figuring out how much maintenance is involved or how much time it takes to set up/take down. We like camping but don’t want a lot of hassle taking us away from the fun of travel. Have you posted on this topic before? If not, please consider doing so!
We love our pop up camper, Sarah. It can be as much (or as little) work as you want it to be. I’ve heard of campers timing themselves and being able to set up in 15 minutes. We find we can set up in about 30 minutes, but it usually takes us between 45-60 minutes to tear down and clean up. It takes forever to get teenagers out of bed… and that is what is the biggest drawback for us. We can’t start closing up the camper until the kids are out of bed. We find, though, that we spend less time setting up camp with the PUP than we did with our tent. It’s more comfortable and convenient, too. There will be maintenance, as there would be with any type of RV, but we haven’t found that to be overbearing. We actually enjoy working on the camper, and we feel a sense of pride when it is all set up. It feels like our little home away from home, and I love that. 😉
I ran across your blog this past Monday. I was inspired to redecorate my pop up and have already torn everything down. I was able to save the tabs from my curtains. I have some curtains from Kohls on their way. I’ll be able to cut those down to the sizes I need for the curtains and valance. I dyed some canvas painters cloth for my seat cushions. I’m going to start painting the cabinets and walls today! Thank you for ALL of the tips! I am sounding like a genius to my skeptical husband thanks to you!! 😉😉
That’s so awesome, Angie! I love hearing stories like that. Can’t wait to see the finished camper. 😀
Has anyone ever replaced the canvas on their PUP? I have a 1978 Coleman and I believe it still has the original canvas. I know where to get the replacement but I was wondering just how ease/difficult it is to replace. I am itching to get out there with my PUP but am also pretty sure it’s not water tight.
Hey, Sara! Have you seen Robert’s remodel? They completely restored their pop up camper, taking it completely down to the frame. Replacing the canvas was one of the projects on the list. You can check that out here. 😀
Thank you Larissa! I had seen this when first posted but many moons have passed since then. I appreciate the reminder. Not really sure what I would do without your blog!! It has helped me so much! Thanks again!!
Thanks, Sara! 🙂
Great website!
New to the pop up world. Can anyone suggest how to repair the top layer on a 1996 Falgstaff? The roof is not cracked, but the top layer has a few areas where it has split open.