Small Trailers

Small trailers are great for young families. I am not saying that I wouldn't love to have a big 5th wheel, but in reality its just a place to sleep. When you are camping you spend most of your day outside, exploring, playing tourist, so what is the point in having a big rig?

There are so many different types of small trailers. Here are some of my favorite types.

My boler before we started our restoration. I just love these little eggs. You can go wild with color and patterns or just stay true to the original, which is what we are doing. the boler

Yes you are looking at a hard sided tent trailer. This is an Apache Trailer, they have a similar cult following like the bolers. Production started in the late 50's and ended in the late 80's, with multiple models there is a style/ floor plan for everyone.

Airstreams are beautiful and sometimes worth the price. Long and short models, vintage and renewed if I had to trade my boler in I would get one of these guys.

Tent trailers are great and can be very comfortable too. I have seen some with king size beds and showers. The only reason I would never buy one is the canvas or vinyl and mold. Could you imagine being stuck in a rain and have to pack up to get back to work. Seems like a pain but maybe its not so bad.

These are my top 4 picks, do you have a favorite that I missed?

Tofino

Tofino is one of the islands most amazing coastal towns to visit. Being in the Pacific Rim National Park, it offers many outdoor activities such as surfing, scuba diving, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing. It has many restaurants, hotels and motels as well as full service campgrounds and hostels. It is a small town but big on tourism.

One of the best kept secrets of this area is Hot Springs Cove. You do need to fly or boat there, and once at the dock hike up to the hot springs but the wait and view is worth it! Caution very HOT water!

Another great place to make sure you visit is Schooner Cover. Its a gorgeous trail down to a beautiful beach. Then head up the hill to Radar Hill. Now dismantled, it was originally built in the 50's to warn against Soviet bombs. Now its home to the most breathtaking panoramic views I have ever seen.

Tofino is a great place for all. Please be cautious around the water as there are frequent strong under currents. Here are a few links for more information on Tofino BC:

Original Guide to Tofino BC

Discover Tofino BC

Tofino Tourism