Live a Little Vans
Custom van builder in Bethany, CT with a 5.0 rating from 67 reviews, specializing in full and partial conversions.
Connecticut
Pop-Up Camper Dealers in Connecticut
Connecticut is small enough that a pop-up shopper can cover real ground in a Saturday. Five dealers in the state sell folding campers, and they average 4.5 stars across reviews. Two of them offer financing in house. The bigger question is what you tow with and how often you will actually get out. A pop-up rewards people who camp a few weekends a season and want a light, simple setup.
Discover Pop-up Camper Dealers in Connecticut
5Dealers listed
4.5★Average Google rating
2Offer financing
Top-rated dealers
ALL RV, Ltd.
Family-owned East Hampton RV dealer selling new and used motorhomes and travel trailers with low posted prices.
Hemlock Hill RV Sales & Services
Family-owned RV dealer in Plantsville with sales, service, parts, financing, and storage.
Custom Camper Inc.
Family-run Southington RV dealer selling new Forest River and Shasta trailers, with parts and service on site.
Blue Compass RV Newtown
Connecticut RV dealer off I-84 selling new and used motorhomes and travel trailers, rated 4.1 from 375 reviews.
Where the five dealers sit
The names worth knowing are Live a Little Vans, ALL RV, Hemlock Hill RV Sales & Services, Custom Camper and Blue Compass RV Newtown. Live a Little Vans holds a 5.0 rating on 67 reviews and pairs pop-ups with camper vans, so it draws a different crowd. Hemlock Hill carries the most review volume at 570 and runs 4.4 stars, which tells you people keep coming back to its service and parts counter. Blue Compass Newtown is the broadest inventory in the state, with nine camper types on the floor and 375 reviews at 4.1.
Used versus new
Three of the five dealers list used units, and four stock travel trailers alongside their pop-ups. That overlap matters. A dealership that sells travel trailers usually services the same tow vehicles and hitches, so the walk-through and the hitch setup get handled in one stop. New pop-ups from a dealer with a parts department mean canvas, lift systems and seals are easier to source later. If you buy used, ask for the maintenance records and get a pre-purchase inspection from someone who is not the seller. A soft floor or a bad lift cable is not obvious on a quick look. Financing is offered at two of the five dealers. Shop your own bank or credit union first so you walk in with a rate to compare.
Before you hitch up
Pop-ups are light, but they are not weightless once you add water, gear and a family. Check your vehicle's towing capacity and tongue weight rating before you fall for a floor plan. At delivery, spend the time on the walk-through. Raise and lower the roof yourself, set up the bunk ends, and watch how the door aligns. Ask the dealer to show you where the water pump and converter live. Off-season buying tends to bring more attention from sales staff, and a dealership with a service department like Hemlock Hill or Custom Camper can handle the first season's adjustments.
Nearby states and other types
- Connecticut (18 listed)
- Rhode Island (3 listed)
- Massachusetts (22 listed)
- New Hampshire (27 listed)
- New Jersey (29 listed)
- Vermont (10 listed)
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Questions people ask
How many pop-up camper dealers are in Connecticut?
Five dealers in the state sell pop-up campers, and they average 4.5 stars across customer reviews. Two of the five offer financing, so it pays to compare rates before you visit.
Which Connecticut dealer has the best reviews?
Live a Little Vans holds a 5.0 rating on 67 reviews, the highest in the state. Hemlock Hill has the most feedback at 570 reviews and a 4.4 rating. Blue Compass RV Newtown sits at 4.1 on 375 reviews.
Can I finance a pop-up camper in Connecticut?
Yes. Two of the five dealers offer financing in house. Still get pre-approved at your own bank or credit union first so you have a rate to compare against the dealer's offer.
What should I check on a used pop-up?
Look at the canvas for tears and mold, raise and lower the roof to test the lift system, and press on the floor for soft spots. Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic before you sign anything.