Aluminum Camper Forum

Cool! Thanks!

Yes! That's the one. I found it and re-read it. Thanks. I've made contact with someone local on the facebook group who said I could take a look at her 6.0 if the timing works for both of us. I haven't actually seen one yet, I'm still just daydreaming. There is a used 2009 6.0 about 2.5 hours drive away, so I could check that out too. In 2009 the bed folded over the tongue and had the aluminum floor.

I found a nice backpacking tent in the attic from my single camping days and am working on getting my sons excited about sleeping in that one while the adults sleep elsewhere....

Ummm, emergency exit? Is there a tent-style zippered exit in one of the windows by the fold-out bed?

Thanks a lot for responding! The consensus is just about overwhelming and the photo really helped. There just happens to be be an 8.0 on craigslist right now. Hmmmmm.....

Looks like I've got a little more web research and daydreaming to do.

Scott

Hi!

I got some very thoughtful responses to my member introduction post, and they were trying to let me know that the 6.0 is too small for a family of four. It's just that I'm so stubborn and I really like so much else about the 6.0 (simplicity, size, ease, no wood, could use my existing vehicle, could get it into almost any camping spot).

I read on the archive (I think it was there) that someone modified the jack knife sofa sleeping area by adding a cushion supported by a bucket (can't remember details and didn't see any pictures) so that two adults and two teens could sleep there. Does this ring any bells for anyone?

6.0 owners: in real life camping experiences, would it be possible for a family of four (two adults, two kids under 5') to camp in the 6.0?

Thanks a lot!

Scott

Hi all,

This looks like a fun forum. I don't own one yet, but narrowly missed a 5.0 on Craigslist, so now I'm hooked on the idea. There are a few new 6.0s at dealerships about five hours east of here, so I'm considering making the drive.....

I'm pretty focused on fast setup, easy to tow, and no rot. I might be overlooking how cramped we would feel. It's me, my wife, and our two boys aged 7 and 9. Oh, and a 60 lb black lab boxer rottie your choice mix. We live in a small house, one bathroom, and have all tent camped together in a single tent, so there's a little bit about our tolerances. While camping we would probably be out and about but want a nice place to sleep. Tow vehicle is a 2014 Subaru crosstrek.

Anyway, thanks for reading and if you have any thoughts on my situation, please post them! And, if you've got a 6.0 near Minneapolis I could check out, just to see how it actually looks, I'd really be grateful.

Scott