A Pocketful of Sunshine

Easy towage, easy stowage, small trailers are all the rage and there are a bunch on the market that can suit your needs, and no, they’re not all tent trailers or pop-ups. Typically, they’re sought after by one of the following:

• Solo campers who don’t need a lot of space but still want to be comfy

• Couples in need of basic amenities

• Budget conscious campers who want a smaller dent to their bank account 

• Minimalist campers who like to keep things simple
  
  
• Weekend warriors and boondockers looking to explore more remote campsites but maintain amenities and comfort 

We do have an intro to tent campers exclusively but here we’re aiming to highlight a few specific smaller/lightweight options (not just pop ups) that we found interesting. 

Pros:

• Easy to tow and park: because of their size they can be towed by almost any vehicle and are way easier to park, particularly for those new to towing and parking RVs. 
• Affordable: as a general rule, new or used, they’re going to be a lot cheaper. They’re also more fuel efficient due to their lesser size and weight, meaning you’ll get better gas mileage compared to towing a larger trailer. 
• Convenient: They’re easy to use and set-up plus more comfortable than a tent. And, a heck of a lot simpler to store on the off season with many able to fit in your garage. 

Cons:

• Limited space: This is the big one; with their limited living space they won’t suit every camper’s needs. 
• Fewer comfort amenities: They’re more down-to-earth style RVs, making the lack of luxury additions less appealing for some. 
• Less storage: I mean…I don’t really feel like this needs explaining.

Anyway!

Let’s go through some of the more unique options out there: