The April issue of OUTDOOR LIFE has an article detailing the pros and cons of tent trailers vs. campers, motor homes, etc. Basically the major pro is cost as compared to other options. They are lightweight and easy to tow. Tent trailers are way COLD when the weather is the same, and not very secure - i.e, easy to break into. Even with modern fabrics, they all wear out eventually. Given the choice, I'd rather sleep in the back of my pick-up w/ a canopy on it, and have done so forever. Trying to get turned around at the end of a logging road and just general off pavement driving w/ a trailer is a major pain. If you're like me, the last thing you need is one more vehichle around to license, insure, maintain, and store. Check out the OUTDOOR LIFE article, maybe a mini motor home or van conversion would work, but again it is an extra rig if you intend to keep your pick-up. GOOD LUCK.