Rigs like these are not glorified tents, they are small RVs, with a full suite of on-board utility systems. It takes some time to understand their operation and maintenance. No matter how much they offer, and however nice this genre of camping trailer is, many owners find much lacking—for example adequate storage/access, functional utility placement/access and, for models without them, toilet/bathing facilities.
My orientation is to:
• attempt to minimize the effort required to setup and stow things
• design for both utility and a pleasing aesthetic result (within the bounds of my skills, limited shop resources, and some notion of just how far I'll take a project in a popup tent trailer—which is, actually, fairly far :).
I've included on this site most every modification, large and small, I've made to the Cheyenne. Some of what appears here is original; much is my fit and finish applied to concepts pioneered by others.
When first researching all this I discovered internet sites on which users discuss these issues and share their knowledge. Thanks to those who actively share their knowledge and expertise online at forums such as PopupExplorer, irv2, rv.net, and PopupTimes and their own websites. It's a pleasure to return the favor to interested veterans and newbies alike. Be sure to visit also the sites listed below, offered by other popup owners from whom I've learned so much:
• Oz & Us • Leaf-Peeper • Bluesman • MtnCamper
• Conductor • SkipD • SkipP • Tim/Natasha • Nick Gatel
• Surfin Sarah
