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David Spry
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Sunday, October 19, 2003 - 5:12 pm:
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I'd like some opinions on what you all like in a camper that I can pull behind my Trike. Mostly will be used by two. Thanks for your advice.
Dave, '94 GL1500 LEHMAN GTL TRIKE |
Martin Kaiser
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Sunday, October 19, 2003 - 5:41 pm:
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David,
What impressed us with the Time-Out was the amount of floor space when set up, and the fact that all of it is off the ground. It does take a tad longer than some of the other units on the market, but when we're camping we're not in a hurry anyway.
Another plus is the fact that it is the smallest profile trailer when in the towing mode.
Martin
Martin Kaiser
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‘00SE White/Green
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Robert Shwery
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Sunday, October 19, 2003 - 6:00 pm:
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I agree with Martin. It is the smallest when closed up (not as tall and not as wide) and larger than most when set up. Actually, I haven't found a camper that is bigger when set up (for motorcycle towing that is). You can also put an add-a-room on that is 12x12. It may not have as much storage inside as a Bunkhouse or Aspen, but it has a luggage rack on top when closed that will hold twice what you can put in any of those! (I've used that feature, it does get to be almost as tall as the others when the luggage rack is filled to capacity). Also, at the last rally I took it to I was near a guy with a Kwik Kamp who was taking his down at the same time I was. I finished putting mine away before he was half done. He had to reopen his many times to get the folds just right so it would close at all without pinching the fabric, I didn't have to worry about that since the Time Out seems to be much more forgiving about that. I just drop the bows in and roll up the rest and I'm done.
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David Nager
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Monday, October 20, 2003 - 4:47 am:
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I traded my Kwick Kamp for a king size Bunkhouse. Bigger bed, larger dressing area, lighter trailer.
Dave
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Joseph Stone
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Monday, October 20, 2003 - 9:46 am:
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I'm a very happy Bunkhouse owner! Very large bed, lots of storage, cargo area accessible while on the road or while the tent is set up.
1994 Pearl Atlantic Blue Aspencade
2004 Blue Harley Electra Glide Classic (On Order!)
2003 Bunkhouse-SE Camping Trailer
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Woody Woodruff
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Monday, October 20, 2003 - 10:15 am:
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Either the Bunkhouse or Roll a Home (Greem Mtn Mfgr).
The time out makes me feel like a gypsy, no place to put everything once you are in camp.
The Bunkhouse (what we have) is better for multi night stays. The Roll a Home is faster to set up / take down for those who only stay one night at time. Also, like the Time Out the floor is up off the ground but has internal storage like the Bunkhouse.
Woody Woodruff
Carlsbad, CA
760/535-5545
MSF / CMSP instructor
CMA / GWRRA / GWTA
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Ben Fones
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Monday, October 20, 2003 - 6:35 pm:
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Dave
I bought a 2003 Time Out Camper but have yet to use it. The first time I set it up it took about 10 minutes by myself after having watched their video once.
I am concerned about no storage in the thing after it is set up.
Very little area for your "stuff" when you are pulling it.
I have found a great little car top carrier at Wal Mart for $29.95. It is two piece and measures 36x36x18.
The Time Out folks advertise 295lbs. When I picked up mine at Wings Over The Smokies my paperwork indicated mine weighs 400lbs!!! Now I got the cooler package with lights, air conditioner stand, chrome rims, spare tire, light bar,and the 12x12' screen room.
Hope this helps you out. I really think we will enjoy ours once we get going in it.
 2002 Pearl Orange
2003 Time Out Camper
2000 Rebel 250 |
Al Sears
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Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 10:46 am:
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I HAVE A Bunk House and after last week at cruso with the winds that Don&Sheri Michael, and my wife and I encountered am real glad of it, we had sustained winds of 45mph plus for over 24 hrs,with the gear stored in it the wind was still picking it up very slightly, after the winds had died down, we found not a bit of damage to poles, nylon material, nothing, just now conducted a leak test on seams as it was stretched pretty tight at time and no leaks, so i am happy with what i have, i am not saying others would not have down as well,this along with other features makes the Bunk House the unit of our choice,the 24 hr ordeal was not fun and we lost some good riding time during this time frame ,it is an experience i would not want to repeat,by the way there was great composure by both the ladies during this ordeal,what made it even more exciting was we were the only campers in the camp ground for this time frame, even owners stayed home, now who is going to be the first to call DON & I some sort of fool, now DON is a Big Fellow,I am little guy with Big Stick some call a Bat,and i can sick my Bro Bobcat on you,as for camper get what you feel is the best unit for your use. AL |
Larry Livingston
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Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 5:25 pm:
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Just sold my Quick Kamp and bought a Aspen. They hold more than a Bunk House and have a new feature comining out this year. A hard top that you can even store more light weight stuff on top. Sold me |
Donald Craig
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Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 7:03 pm:
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I jumped the gun and bought a Kompact Kamp a while
back. It is difficult to get in and out of, and has no room in it at all. Live n learn.
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Jack Durant
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Thursday, October 23, 2003 - 9:18 pm:
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Bunkhouse Here. You can't beat that Kingsize bed and large entry/dressing area. We've made our bed up just like home with flannel sheets, down comforter and blankets. No sleeping bags for us. We just fold up the bedding with the bed when we're ready to roll down the road. Comfy. Why squeeze two people into a small bed and dressing area? Many people who do that wind up selling out after two or three trips.
We bought our Bunkhouse at Wing Ding in Billings where we could compare with all the other manufacturers.
Jack in Lompoc, CA
The Valley of the Flowers |
Alain Dery
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Friday, October 24, 2003 - 9:05 am:
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David, I'm also planning on getting a camper for my Goldwing. I've been doing alot of research and asking owners of different types of campers at the Rallies I've been attending. I've found out that MOST camper owners are very "PRO" whatever brand model they own.
Timeout owners will tell you that they like theirs because everything if "off the ground."
To that I say .... BIG DEAL!!! Be careful NOT to be in a LOW LYING AREA, when choosing your campsite and that should ELIMINATE any water problems. Also, look at what you have to give-up to keep your feet 6" or so, off the ground!!!
(1)VERY LITTLE "ON THE ROAD STORAGE" to NONE ONCE SET-UP!!!
(2)Five times, or more, the time and labor to "set-up or take-down"!!!
(3)LESS "LIVING SPACE" and SMALLER BED SIZE!!
Sorry, Timeout owners, I just can't see the big ADVANTAGE ...... BUT ......... the DISADVANTAGES ARE OBVIOUS!
The "Aspen Classic" is a great little camper but I REFUSE to buy one! Mainly because the guy who owns the company, "COPIED" the design from the "Bunkhouse". He was a FORMER EMPLOYEE of Bunkhouse, and I don't want to encourage that kind of "theivery", for a lack of better words.
Here is a list of things I think ANYONE should REALLY CONSIDER when shopping for a camper:
(1) How long does "set-up" take? Remember the rainy set-ups?
(2) When setting-up in the rain ........... Does your bedding and "stuff" get EXPOSED to the rain? A SOGGY sleeping bag or mattress is NOT PLEASANT!
(3)Storage capacity AND ACCESSIBILITY. When on the road? ....... Can you EASILY ACCESS your storage area? When set-up? ......... DITTO? Cooler Access from inside? Where do you put all the "STUFF" you need for camping?
(4)How much does the unit WEIGH? BEWARE HERE .... Leisurelite is DECEPTIVE, to say the least, on the weight they SAY their unit weighs, as are many other Manufacturers!!!
(5)A good Suspension system will AFFECT the "LIFESPAN" of the camper. In my opinion, INDEPENDENT TORSION SPRING SUSPENSION IS BEST!
(6) What kind of "OPTIONS" are available to ADD to the basic unit: ROOMS, A/C, Cooler, lights, etc.
(7)QUALITY of workmanship AND materials.
(8)PRICE
MY PERSONAL OPINION? Of EVERY Camper Manufacturer I've seen so far: Timeout, Leisurelite, Qwik Kamp, Travelite, Kombi Kamp, Bunkhouse and a few others I can't remember the names of ........... BUNKHOUSE, BY FAR and HANDS DOWN, is the "BEST DEAL FOR YOUR HARD EARNED DOLLAR." When I BUY .......... IT WILL BE NOTHING SHORT OF A BUNKHOUSE! In my opinion ........ With 25 cubic feet of EASILY ACCESSIBLE STORAGE, A KING SIZE BED, LARGE DREESING/LIVING AREA ....... THE BUNKHOUSE HAS SET THE STANDARD that others are still TRYING to ACHIEVE!!!
Here's a link to the BEST! http://www.bunkhousecampers.com/
Whatever you end up with ....... HAPPY CAMPING! |
Donald Ferguson
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Friday, October 24, 2003 - 9:35 am:
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Alain - thanks for sharing your opinion. My bet is your first line is correct in that most camper owners are pro to the one they own. I will not put another camper down; rather, I'll just indicate what I like about the one I decided to purchase.
I really think that most folks here just want to know what we saw as benefits in a particular item - and, if there were some things that we really didn't like, we should share those. This sort of thing is very helpful.
Variety is the spice of life. Once you get your spice - then, please write us all back and tell us what you think.
Don in Ohio
Life member
89 Wing (2 wheeler) 89 Wing MotorTrike
Member - Hines Group 11/09/02 |
Don Hubbard
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Friday, October 24, 2003 - 10:09 am:
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Sorry Alain,
Bunkhouse is second best. Roll-a-Home with fast setup, king size bed, easily accessible storage up or down, independant suspension, my has A/C and more than $1000.00 LESS than a comparably equiped Bunkhouse. I too was convinced that bunkhouse would be my choice until I found Roll-a-Home and also now Stop and Go which looks to be the same unit except for tail lights. Haven't found anything I don't like about it yet.
God Bless America
God Bless George and Laura Bush
Don |
Earl Halle
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Friday, October 24, 2003 - 12:00 pm:
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Don do they have web site?
Stop and Go
ebhalle@aol.com
Earl Halle
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Don Hubbard
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Friday, October 24, 2003 - 12:48 pm:
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My mistake Earl, it was Camp and Go, not Stop and Go. Sorry about that.
http://www.campandgo.com/
Also while it is just coming up and there is little detail except the new owners contact info here is the one for Roll-a-Home
http://www.rollahome.com/
God Bless America
God Bless George and Laura Bush
Don |
H Stan Simpson
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Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 4:00 pm:
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I am going to order an Aspen camper tomorrow. I have studied and looked and compared till I'm about to start seeing double.. Size wise and features, The Aspen seems like the best deal for the money.. They have a sale on now till Dec. 8th. Check their website.. Two different sales. Take delivery now, or in the spring..
www.trailmasterinc.com/
Aut Vincere Aut Mori
Arkansas2Wheeler 
2001 Illusion Red |
George Smith
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Monday, October 27, 2003 - 3:29 pm:
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I have a 2003 ASPEN camper and put 7000 miles on it this year and have had no problems yet. I got the Brakes on it and wood not pull a trailer that big with out them. I used to tow a big cargo trailer for 5 years with tent and all the gear and wish i had brakes on it at times
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Robert Mueller
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Monday, October 27, 2003 - 9:35 pm:
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Strong opinions everywhere. I own the bunkhouse, it is my second one, great camper, the lanai is really nice, setup is fairly easy. Alain for your info bunkhouse design was also "stolen" but no patent infringment on Aspens or Bunkhouses part they both added their own touches, nice of you to pick sides though, even though you do not know the whole story. Either unit is very nice just depends on what you want, they both have nice off season deals in the winter. I had a timeout but I wanted accessible storage, seems it always rains when I camp. I will tell you I see far less used Aspens and Bunkhouses for sale than timeouts, must be pleasin' the owners. Good luck with your purchase, go to a show and see them live, pick the one you like and most of all ENJOY!
Bob
03 1800
03 Bunkhouse  |
Larry Livingston
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Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 9:50 am:
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Alain: You got it all wrong buddy. Mr. G. Cooper founded the Bunkhouse Company and left it in 1999 to team up with a company already making the ASPEN camper. This company was called NUKO IND.Just getting the facts stright. } |
Gary Cooper
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Monday, November 3, 2003 - 4:43 pm:
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In reference to Alain Dery's comments of October 24th...
Generally, we do not respond to comments on this site because it simply is not professional to involve ourselves in competitive shopping between prospective customers and the competition. However, because your comments were very specific and directed personally (to the guy who owns the company), I must respond.
1) B&F Specialties (current mfr of Bunkhouse) had nothing to do with motorcycles and was not in the motorcycle market until I met them in 1982 and helped them develop their first MC cargo trailer.
2) The Bunkhouse was created in 1984 when I suggested to B&F that there would be sales by putting a folding topbunk unit on the lower portion of a cargo trailer. I named it the Bunkhouse and it was introduced at the Chicago Motorcycle Show in 1985. The folding topbunk unit was designed by Systems Sports and information about this item can be found on Trailmaster's website (www.trailmasterinc.com).
3) The Aspen series was developed after B&F Specialties began trying to sell their business in 1996/1997. Trailmaster sold every Bunkhouse in the U.S. from 1985 - 1997.
4) The list of features and differences between the Aspen series and the Bunkhouse were created only after spending many years on the road with Bunkhouse and knowing the changes that were needed.
5) Note: I, nor anyone at Trailmaster has ever been an employee of B&F Specialties. Trailmaster Inc has always been an independent contractor providing design, sales and marketing services to the MC market. Trailmaster built its first MC trailer in 1965 - went national in 1974 - and has introduced several new trailers since (Bunkhouse just one of them). No design was ever "STOLEN" - however, many changes and improvements were made in the Aspen line.
6) P.S. the web is a great tool - but you can't believe everything that you read. It is upsetting when individuals with good intentions put out information that they believe to be correct - when in fact it is false. If anyone would like more information on this issue, please call me at 1-800-398-9090. |
Leon Glowacki
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Tuesday, November 4, 2003 - 12:53 pm:
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Thanks Gary for letting us hear the story direct from "the horse's mouth"
To often these message boards are used to spread unfounded gossip that ultimately can damage someone either personally or professionally.
If someone asks for an opinion that's what you should offer, your personal opinion. Don't start spewing "facts" that you have no first hand knowledge of because "someone told me...". When you start throwing words like "theif" around, you're crossing the line and you better be ready to back it up.
Sorry, but I don't care for bum rapping without cause.
'01 1800 Pearl Blue...the only blue |
John Helmick
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Friday, November 7, 2003 - 5:08 pm:
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Leon,
Thanks for your post. I too appreciated G.Coopers
post clearing up this issue. I personally met Gary at the Trailmaster plant when I picked up my Aspen camper in summer of 2001 or 2002. Time flies. I found him to be a hands on type of guy who wanted to stand behind his product and company. I arrived a day early to get my trailer and he himself pitched in to get my trailer out for me the afternoon I arrived. He also gave me his personal C phone number in case I had any trouble or need to ask for anything else. I love
my Aspen Classic and after a 4,999 mile trip this summer in which I stayed in the camper all but one
night I am anxious to go to Florida this winter for a couple weeks living in the camper. I don't wish to sound like a relative or employee of Mr. Coopers but I am a senior of 76 yrs and I appreciate the consideration shown to me. Not always the pattern in a lot of cases.
Best Always, Ride Safely,
John Helmick
John Helmick
2000SE and 2002 Aspen Classic Camper |
Paul Crosier
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Sunday, November 23, 2003 - 12:08 pm:
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Our God is an Awesome God! |
Paul Crosier
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Friday, November 28, 2003 - 5:17 pm:
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Our God is an Awesome God! |
Steve Michael
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Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 6:14 pm:
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November 2003