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Hey All!

We're a couple of perspective buyers. We probably won't be able to place our order for a while, but I wanted to create a new account as I tend to be a bit addicted to forums.

Anyways we're currently tent camping out of our VW Tiguan. It will be our TV in the future once we place our order for a TD or possibly RD from Camp-Inn. We really like the quality and customization that comes with a CI TD. We looked at some of the other models on the market and they are nice and fit our needs, but we're looking at investing in a trailer that will suit our needs for the next 15-20 years. I think the CI TD/RD is right up our alley.

Well I just wanted to say HI!
 
Hi, Kris and Nicole. Welcome to the forum. Participants are always willing to answer questions and provide feedback. Keep in mind that we tend to be partial to the craftsmanship and customer service provided by the Camp-Inn gang, so with that bias in mind, join in!
 
Hi and welcome! You'll love the forum here as everyone is really knowledgeable, friendly, and will to answer your questions. We're pretty new to the forums, too, and are looking to order very soon. I think I've read through every post on here a few times! Like you, we're sold on the quality, craftsmanship, and generally everything about the CI!

Again, welcome and we'll see you around the forums!
 
Welcome! One thing to perhaps plan for is to road trip to the CampInn CampOut this year (end of September). It would be a haul from Arizona, but you would get to see a lot of CIs (and a factory tour, and just plain fun). You could even rent one from CI for the weekend.

If you can't make it, contact CampInn, they'll help find someone local to you willing to give a tour. You'll place that order sooner than you think.
 
Welcome to the forum! As you can see, it is full of a bunch of shy people who don't have very many opinions. :) Ask away and add your advice as well. We appreciate all campers here!
 
I've been lurking around the forums for the past few weeks, I think I read all the DO recipes already as well as anything relevant to solar charging.

The craftsmanship is definitely the major draw. It's one of those you could technically get a less equipped, fiberglass, uninspired model from another company for a lot less money, but I feel if you're going to get a teardrop, you need to get a top of the line unit. Sure my parents just bought a 30' trailer for what I'm looking to spend on my TD, but that's not camping to me. There's got to be some cut off between roughing it and just pulling a fully equipped house around.
 
We couldn't be more pleased with our 500 Special model. We shopped around and we made the best choice for the "style" camping we do.
Have fun deciding on which model to get. They're all good!
 
Forum addiction can be a problem... This is a great one..
Welcome to the forum..

Please feel free to post all those "special areas of interests"

Mr Ed is still dreaming of his horse trailer in the future to get him out of the barn and out on the road. Route 66 is a great travel route up to WI!!

The CI is an investment for sure... but as others have posted here is seems like it will hold up to the rigors of the road and should last that 15-20 years. We are in the same boat...

Carl
 
We plan to have ours longer than 20 years, so quality was definitely a big part of our decision. I have to say, I ran into some fellow Camp-Inn owners at a gathering recently, and his plan is to wear the whole thing out. He wants to get out so much that he wears his trailer out. I don't think it is possible (out side of tires and breaks), but we'll see! A good goal to have at any rate!

I think different trailers will definitely give you different experiences. Some draw you to enjoy nature from inside your rig, where our trailers encourage you to be outside and be a part of the environment. When you do go inside, it is still very comfortable. We weren't ready to give up camping like we had, being outside, and we joke our trailer is our hard sided tent on wheels. I completely understand where you are coming from.

The cost is higher, but we have not had a single regret going with the Camp-Inn. Things are set up in such a smart way, and everything is quality down to the marine parts (they don't use RV parts, or if they do, they are really limited). We have a 5 year old, and to be honest, the bunks are what sold us at first (it got us to the point where we checked one out and were so impressed we placed an order the next day). Other small trailers were nice, but they didn't fit all of our needs or our camping style.
 
Welcome Kris & Nicole. I'm sure you'll find us to be a friendly, helpful bunch. The 'search' button in the upper right corner can be a big help if you're looking for something specific. Where have you done your camping?
 
Hey there. Nice to have you with us.

I think I can safely speak for just about all of us when I say, the only regret I have over our CI is that I didn't buy it sooner. Don't wait too long. There's an awful lot of country to explore.

Camp On,

Sue
 
I am also debating the purchase of a CI vs another teardrop. I am going up there to rent one and try it out.

I live by a motto when it comes to buying the best:

When you buy the best you may struggle with the cost of the purchase the day you buy it. But if you compromise and spend less you will struggle with the purchase every time you use it.
 
Originally we're from Ohio. We've done a little bit of camping in Ohio and out here in AZ. Off the top of my head we've been to
Ohio:
East Harbor State Park
Swift Hollow
Kelley's Island
Findlay State Park
Mohican
Many others I can't recall

Arizona:
Kaibab Lake
Dead Horse Ranch
Grand Canyon

We're looking at going to Lynx Lake and maybe some dispersed camping in the high country in the near future.

One of the big differences we've noticed between Ohio and Arizona are the amount of primitive camping that is done in Arizona. In Ohio is seems every campground has at least water/electric and most have full services. In Arizona, it's a rarity to have electric or water, and extremely rare to have full services. It's strange because the heat in summer, even in the high country, you'd think there would be at least electric at the sites. Even at dead horse a weekend ago it was approaching the 90's, and barely into May. That's at 5000ft elevation.

We've definitely chosen the Camp-Inn as our tear drop of choice. We decided on a teardrop because we want something that can be pulled by the Tig(anything over about 16' is out), we want something that is easy to setup once you hit your site (there goes anything tent and all popups and variations), and can keep us warm during the AZ winters in the high country. We didn't want a toilet or shower in the camper, and it seems even the smallest trailer manufacturers try to shoehorn one into it, taking up valuable space I'd personally rather use for something else.

I know it's not officially supported by Camp-Inn, but I have a strong electronics and engineering background and I'm looking into a off-grid, off shore setup that will still support an A/C running at 30-50% cycle. It's easier than you think :). That will be one of the first projects I will do once I get my RD/TD :D :D :D
 
My biggest problems is trying to find a small enough A/C unit. About the smallest that can be sourced is a 5000 btu which for the size of the cabin is still overkill. Roughly 500 watts to run a 5k btu unit. Found a couple companies selling 1500-2500 BTU A/C units and draw around 200 watts. That is more in line with what we actually need, and wouldn't need much in the way of panels.
 
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