We looked @ foldable trailers (http://www.chaletrv.com/); bigger in real life, but not much room, net, tho should be an easy tow for my V-6. Then campers (http://www.six-pac.com/); nicely set up, but one for my p-up is 100 lbs over Toyota specs, dry! A bit too close for comfort. And finally, a full-on travel trailer, but then we started cleared $10k, my wife said she'd stay home (coupled w/my job status), & get a good tent for the kids. Ha!
With that in mind, what are the thoughts on (ground) tenting? Having only a camper shell prior, my current bed-tent (http://www.sportztrucktent.com/index2.htm) is the most I've done in fabric. Should I spend the extra $ & get a 4-season tent (eh, mid-winter Mojave winds)? http://www.mountainhardwear.com/tents/4season/000166.html (note: they support the eco movement; I'm not crazy about that - no doubt the other makers do too.)
With that in mind, what are the thoughts on (ground) tenting? Having only a camper shell prior, my current bed-tent (http://www.sportztrucktent.com/index2.htm) is the most I've done in fabric. Should I spend the extra $ & get a 4-season tent (eh, mid-winter Mojave winds)? http://www.mountainhardwear.com/tents/4season/000166.html (note: they support the eco movement; I'm not crazy about that - no doubt the other makers do too.)