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Lightweight travel trailer (sub-2000 lbs) for camping -- recommendations?
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So Ive been looking for a camper for when I get my Mav. I will start with I don't care about a bathroom or kitchen I just don't want to sleep in a tent. And I want something really cheap and light. I have found The Runaway Campers (https://www.runawaycampers.com/rouser) with a "standing-height" version. Weight less than 1000lbs and less than $10k. I have watched a number of youtube videos and really like this option.
Another option to think about is looking at the RV renting websites.
https://www.outdoorsy.com/
https://rvshare.com/
Sometimes you can find a tiny camper near you so you can try them out before you buy. Using these sites has a learning curve. Like does the trailer come with pots and pans etc or do you need to bring your own? But they can be a cheaper way to try different campers. Just a thought
Another option to think about is looking at the RV renting websites.
https://www.outdoorsy.com/
https://rvshare.com/
Sometimes you can find a tiny camper near you so you can try them out before you buy. Using these sites has a learning curve. Like does the trailer come with pots and pans etc or do you need to bring your own? But they can be a cheaper way to try different campers. Just a thought
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Also, check out youtube. There are lots of walk-though videos for small manufacturers that are hard to find by searching online.
I watch this one quite often
https://www.youtube.com/@PlayingwithSticks
THis guys does a lot of Runaway camper videos
https://www.youtube.com/@charlesmoman
A search on youtube for "small campers with bathrooms"
I watch this one quite often
https://www.youtube.com/@PlayingwithSticks
THis guys does a lot of Runaway camper videos
https://www.youtube.com/@charlesmoman
A search on youtube for "small campers with bathrooms"
I know I'm a bit late on this thread, but I just purchased a Vida Aire 80, which is good for 6 people and weighs 1100 lbs, they also have the Aire 60 for 2 people, at if I remember correctly 760 lbs. Check them out.
You got pop up tents teardrops bolers and a line camper (looks like a triangle pops up) most are 1600 to 3400lbs. Don't forget water food and clothing adds to the weight so you might want to stay around 1500lbs and that gives you 500lbs of cargo weight. I have the 4k tow package and maxed out (close) it struggles up steep hills.
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Any pics of the inside?First time out towing with the maverick. It did great! Highway / backroads I got about 28 mpg on the way there. Some freeway on the way home and closer to 24 mpg. Used a Bluetooth brake controller. Everything went really well.
https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/camping-trailers/viking/9.0TD/7195
Here is a link that will show it better than any photo I have. There are also different options you can get.
Haven't towed anything yet, but if you're okay with a basic galley teardrop I've been looking at the Road Toad for towing with our hybrid. 470 pounds dry, 1,000 gross (max). Composite unibody construction.
https://roadtoadcampers.com/
https://roadtoadcampers.com/
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