First off I' d say ditch the camper. The hunting will be better without it and you can save some money. Tell the outfitter your serious about getting an elk and you' d like to set up camp away from the roads. Tell him to get you in the middle of elk country if possible, that way you can hunt in different directions everyday. He should have some nice wall tents and cots to keep you comfortable.

You can pack an elk out on your own but since you seem to have the money you might as well have him pack them out if you get a couple down. It' ll make things a lot easier. I hunt these animals every year so I do my own but if it was a one time deal and I could afford it, you bet I' d have some pack mine out.

For handling a animal that size make sure you have some good nylon rope to tie open his legs so you have room to work. They are too heavy to just hold. Have 2 4 inch blade knives and a sharpener of some sort. Take a good bone saw, don' t shorcut that one. To pack him out you' ll need to quarter it most likely so read up on some material and learn the best you can how to do that. Rent a video and find some books at the library.

Hope that helps.