Question New to RVs- looking for lite camper advice

[Akjordan90]

Hi everyone! We are a young family of four hoping to start camping regularly during the summer with my parents. We have a Pilot that is able to tow a maximum of 5000 pounds, so we know we will need to be well under that. We won’t be traveling far to camp!

I grew up with a pop up but am hoping for something a bit sturdier. We have considered hybrids (pop out beds) or extra light bunkhouses like the Coleman Lantern. Anywhere I look, reviews on everything are extremely mixed or very negative.

Advice?? Thank you!!

 

[offroader09]

Hi everyone! We are a young family of four hoping to start camping regularly during the summer with my parents. We have a Pilot that is able to tow a maximum of 5000 pounds, so we know we will need to be well under that. We won’t be traveling far to camp!

I grew up with a pop up but am hoping for something a bit sturdier. We have considered hybrids (pop out beds) or extra light bunkhouses like the Coleman Lantern. Anywhere I look, reviews on everything are extremely mixed or very negative.

Advice?? Thank you!!

Look at the TAB trailers by NuCamp. We had a 320 Boondock and build quality was very good. Fully self contained and has AC. The TAB 400 is bigger and has a dry weight of 2849lb. With the teardrop design the aerodynamic load is less then a square boxy trailer. They have a accessory rail that runs along the entire side of the trailer for an optional fully enclosed screened area that attaches to the rail. Doubles your indoor space. Kinda like a screened in patio.

 

[John&Andrea]

Welcome to the group! Take your time shopping. There is a lot to consider when towing. Tow capacity is a start, stability while towing and stopping are a big part. Happy shopping !

 

[ADR1RU]

Welcome aboard. We searched for over a year looking for a reasonable-weight camper, sifting through comments and general impressions, and finally settled on a Sunlite 16BH due to its size, features, and weight.

https://sunsettrailers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sun-Lite-3.1.22-1.pdf

 

[Sand-dog]

We have had 3 MH and the first one hook us. we were very young money was tight , lots of opportunity out there take your time looking for the right fit