Camp Trailer.

[meketrefe]

Hi Guys,
I want to find a Camp Trailer that is small yet it has all basic needs.
I don't want to buy new but also don't want something totally vintage or garbage.
If you know anything that is not too expensive but it is structurally and functionally well designed let me know.
I am ok with doing a few repairs and enhancements to make it my own.
I have no clue about campers so please school me on this.

My requirements are very simple:

- Sleeps 4
- Light trailer so it can be towed by a small truck or suv.
- It has enough capacity to cover basic needs for 4 people for one month so no daily showers or huge energy draw.
- Decent size storage, battery and potentially dual propane tanks.
- Decent size fluid tanks easy to flush and refill.
- Self contained so no expandable modules with soft walls.
- Functionality is more important than looks or luxury.

I might be missing more requirements. This is something to be confortable and happy but not in luxury like I don't want
a nice fancy couch or flat screen tv for example. Practical stuff only.

 

[Darth]

Bought a JayFlight Swift SLX a few years back that ticks all those boxes.

 

[meketrefe]

Come on man you can do better!
What is the weight, dimensions?

Price, what years?

Any pics?

Thanks

 

[Phauxtoe]

just saw this recently.
A lot of design stuff going on with these types of trailers...

Small Travel Trailers - We Pick Our Ten Favorite Small Camping Trailers

 

[GOYABEAN]

Come on man you can do better!
What is the weight, dimensions?

Price, what years?

Any pics?

Thanks

Where's your general area location will help in searching for one might find something local ? i always search in Craigslist!

 

[meketrefe]

East Rochester. I am taking my time since I want to also buy a truck. I am going to first do the research on the trailer and then
decide on the truck that is going to go well with that trailer. The goal here is not just a bug out option but something to travel
places and be confortable but always with the function 1st in mind vs. luxury and space.
I also want to be able to mount solar panels on top. nothing huge but something to be able to cover the most basic needs.

 

[GOYABEAN]

2^~**~^010 CochMen^~**~^CataliNa 2011 22 Palomino Gazelle G215 (JC130-PS131)

▶◀↹☏↹▶◀1997 Jayco Hawk 24... Hornet camper by keystone
2008 Jayco Travel Trailer (Camper) 2009 Flagstaff 8528RL (Central New York)

2001 26 foot 5th wheel camper

Best thing is to shop around

 

[meketrefe]

hey thanks! Those are good prices in deed! ...but some are huge!!!
I would have to buy a big truck for those. I have to learn about insulation, fluid tanks capacities and space for extra batteries to add the solar
panels you know. how do you prevent the water from freezing if you have to use them in the winter?

 

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[meketrefe]

That's one of those microhouses that are so popular now right?
I wish I had one of those when I was 22! lol

 

[GOYABEAN]

You can always get a bus they sell them cheap build your own way diesel engine lots of room all in one package Not Me even though I used a school bus van painted in camo dark Windows use to drive it everywhere and hunting camping

 

[whauburger]

I bought a new 2016 Wolf Pup 16bhs and love it. It has a queen bed for wife and I and bunk beds for kids. Can also convert table to a bed so 5 possible sleepers. It is 21' if I remember correctly and my Ram 1500 (V6) tows it very easily. Has all the basic amenities, none of the very fancy upgrades. Has good storage to it and is a well thought out/ designed unit. I think I paid $13k for it. I wanted to buy something new w/ warranty as opposed to used. I found for what I was looking for I wasn't saving a ton of money looking used.