Lightweight Travel Trailers

There is a big disappointment when you want to get a small camper but you realize that lightweight travel trailers compatible with your truck are very scarce. Weight is the problem not the variety of the RVs, since most of the existing recreational vehicles in the category are too heavy for a car or light pick-up truck to pull. Moreover, a closer look into this matter will convince you that even the RV companies no matter if we are talking about rental agencies or dealers have shown little interest in purchasing lightweight travel trailers. The reasoning for such a sales policy is very simple: these RVs are not that much in demand on the market, and therefore it is not profitable to keep them in stock.

The bathroom plumbing adds up quite a lot to the weight of the vehicle, particularly as the ceiling design has to be altered to. Therefore, with many lightweight travel trailers the bathroom is pretty basic or non existent. Four types of vehicles fall in the category of lightweight travel trailers: the teardrops, the fiberglass eggs, the ultra-lightweights and the pop-up tent trailers. Each of the models has its advantage and downside: thus, the pop-ups are suitable for warmer climates, the fiberglass ones have a specific smell inside because of the materials they are made of, and the teardrops have offer pretty little space.

The ultra-lightweight vehicles that generally have around 2,000 pounds could be the most money efficient, but that very much depends on what the client aims at for both quality and use. In terms of size, the interior of lightweight travel trailers is not larger than a small or medium-sized bedroom in the best of cases, which is between 10 and 12 feet. This should be enough to accommodate a couple, but not for a family. The various models come ready furnished from factory with basic appliances including a basic functional bathroom with or without a shower, a microwave and a stove.

The amenities included as well as the overall features of the vehicle determine the price for new and used lightweight travel trailers; the costs usually reach $10,000 or somewhere around this figure. The manufacturing year and the technical inspection are also important to check when you want to purchase a second-hand recreational vehicle. If there is no dealer in your local area, you can always try the Internet for more comprehensive resources. The databases you consult should be updated, otherwise you may find items that are no longer in stock.

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