Camping is one of the great Australian pastimes. Every year, all over the country, millions of people embark on camping holidays. It appeals to every demographic, from young groups of friends and families with children through to the grey nomads who spend their retirement exploring.

If you're an avid camper, then you may have considered upgrading your tent to a hard floor camper trailer. These campers have seen a surge in popularity in recent years, and it's easy to understand why. Here are three reasons why a hard floor camper trailer will make your camping adventures even more enjoyable.

1. Fast and easy setup

Even the most seasoned camper will lament the amount of time and effort required to set up a traditional camping tent. Some are relatively easier, but the larger models often seem like you need an engineering degree to manage. These woes will be a thing of the past with a hard floor camper trailer.

A hard floor trailer can be fully erected in a few minutes. It's not just fast; it's also incredibly easy to do and doesn't require any technical skills or connecting of intricate parts. A few simple moves and your trailer will be ready for use, and it packs down just as easily, leaving you more time for relaxing and enjoying the experience.

2. Superior weather protection

Many a camping trip has been sullied by poor weather. Camping in the rain is unpleasant at best and downright awful if the rain creates a mud pit under and around your tent or if your tent floor springs a leak. While it might still be less than ideal, inclement weather in a hard floor camper is far more comfortable.

The hard, waterproof floor will keep you dry, no matter how wet the weather gets. The sturdy frame will also stand up better to extremely windy conditions. If the weather becomes set in and you decide to head home, packing up will be a breeze, instead of the long-winded and drenching process with a tent.

3. Onboard amenities

One of the most appealing aspects of owning a hard floor camper is that everything you need is condensed and secure within the trailer itself. This includes the tent, your bed, your cooking appliances and equipment, water storage and even a refrigerator. This means you can simply pack up your vehicle, hitch up the trailer and go.

Having amenities such as a fridge and stove built into the camper is another advantage that can't be overlooked for convenience and practicality. You'll find them useful in more remote camping areas that don't have communal facilities, and they'll also prove invaluable at busy sites where there is often a queue for using cooking areas.