The Forest River Rockwood Extreme Sports Package (ESP) 1970ESP pop-up camper is a solid choice if you're looking for a rugged, lightweight, and adventure-ready camper with a small footprint. Here's why it might be worth buying:
?? Built for Adventure
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ESP = Extreme Sports Package – this isn’t your average pop-up. It’s made for off-the-grid exploration with 15" mud tires, lifted frame, and better ground clearance for rougher terrain.
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Durable construction: Comes with a powder-coated steel frame, heavy-duty canvas, and a tough exterior—great for active lifestyles (bike racks, kayak carriers, etc.).
?? Compact but Functional
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Sleeps 4-5 people comfortably with two heated tent beds and a convertible dinette.
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Compact when towed, expands nicely on-site, ideal if you're limited on towing capacity or storage space.
?? Off-Grid Ready
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Comes prepped for solar with a 100W panel included on many units.
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Features a propane stove, fridge, water pump, and optional furnace, meaning you can stay comfy even far from hookups.
??? Features You’ll Appreciate
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Exterior griddle & awning for chill outdoor cooking and shade.
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Ample storage space including under-bench compartments.
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Easy to tow: under 3,000 lbs dry weight—most SUVs can handle it.
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Easy setup with electric lift systems on newer models.
?? Downsides to Keep in Mind
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Still a soft-sided pop-up, so insulation and noise are factors.
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Setup time is longer than a hard-sided camper or travel trailer.
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Limited bathroom (some only come with a cassette toilet or none at all).
Final Thought
If you love camping, biking, kayaking, or overlanding but want more comfort than a tent, the 1970ESP hits a sweet spot between ruggedness and convenience—especially if you're not ready to go full RV.
Forest River Rockwood Extreme Sports pop-up camper 1970ESP highlights:
- Sofa Bed
- Booth Dinette
- Swing Galley
- Outside Griddle
- 9' Awning
Easy to store, easy to tow and easy to set up is what you will enjoy each and every time you and your family of six head out to the campgrounds! From the two tent end beds allowing four to sleep above ground and indoors to the sofa bed and booth dinette that offer a place to relax inside as well as sleep two more at night, everyone will have their space. The cook will have a swing galley with a range and sink to make meals inside as well as an exterior griddle. The interior also offers residential style cabinet doors, full extension metal drawer guides, plus USB charging ports to keep the electronics ready.
With any Rockwood Extreme Sports Package folding pop-up camper, you will have confidence in the construction from the powder coated tubular steel frame, the three stage double arm lifter post, the fiberglass vacuum bonded radius roof with no center seam, the five-piece Vinolon Supreme tenting, and the full perimeter aluminum bed frames. The ESP Extreme package provides features such as aluminum wheels with 15" Mud Rover tires for better ground-clearance to reach places most RVs wouldn't try, a 100W roof mount solar panel with 1000W inverter, ProRac permanent crossbars, and a power roof lift, plus more. And the interior offers conveniences and comforts while exploring the boundaries. Make your selection today!
