I have spent numerous hours researching potential campers, having yet to find a helpful local dealer... I am looking for a sub-3000 lb camper with a hitch weight under 350 lbs. As if that does not limit it enough, I am looking for something that will sleep 4 people. As if that does not limit it enough, I am looking for one that will accommodate my 6'4" height, both standing and laying in bed...So far, I think the Sportsmen Classic 180BH meets all of the needs and keeps us at a decent price range. Does anyone know of any other campers that might work? I asked a rep at a large dealership today, and he was very little help.

Unhelpful lot rep, huh? Heard that before!You might look at Coachman and Lance. They both put out a quality trailer, fitting the 4 person sleep want. Be aware that mostly, with lightweight style of campers, that to sleep 4, you'll most likely have to set up the dinette every night as the extra 2 person sleep space. Lance fits the bill, as they have full sized queen mattresses and the headroom, plus they're ultra lightweight. I'm not certain about Coachman, but someone will chime in and say something.Remember, to my way of thinking the build quality should be very high on the list. As far as the "floorplan lovers" almost every manufacturer has a floorplan that you could live with, but not every manufacturer has the build quality. It's important if you want to have a trailer that will last a while.Good luck in your search!

FrankShore wrote:I'm not certain about Coachman, but someone will chime in and say something.Remember, to my way of thinking the build quality should be very high on the list.It's Coachmen, a Forest River company, with "quality" no better or worse than the competition. :R

Coachmen had me won over with their aluminum frame, rigid foam and Azdel sheathing. Until I found out that was only on the sidewalls !

theoldwizard1 wrote:Coachmen had me won over with their aluminum frame, rigid foam and Azdel sheathing. Until I found out that was only on the sidewalls !That's generally where Azdel is located in a RV. It's not really suitable for use in the floor, or the roof. And SoundGuy, you've made plenty of errors in your postings that I've seen in the past. No real need to follow me around and point out my mistakes, ok?

Keep in mind that the listed dry hitch weight is unrealistic. It does not include LP tanks, battery, or any options... let alone the cargo you put in the cupboards or the water in the tanks. I had a KZ E14RB and (best I can recall) the dry weight was about 280 lbs, but in real world use my hitch weight varied from 350 to almost 400 lbs depending on the water in the front-mounted fresh tank and hot water heater. You might take a look at these Prolite trailers made in Quebec. Not sure if anything they have will suit you, but if so, they are very light in weight and in hitch weight. They have a handful of pre-owned units listed, too.Another Canadian trailer worth mentioning is Taylor Coach since they are very light weight and have a good reputation along with a 4 year warranty. Best bet is a used one (maybe on Kijiji.ca), because they have a 2 year wait for new units!

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theoldwizard1
Explorer II
May 22, 2018
Coachmen had me won over with their aluminum frame, rigid foam and Azdel sheathing. Until I found out that was only on the sidewalls !
SoundGuy
Explorer
May 22, 2018
FrankShore wrote:
I'm not certain about Coachman, but someone will chime in and say something.

Remember, to my way of thinking the build quality should be very high on the list.

It's Coachmen, a Forest River company, with "quality" no better or worse than the competition. :R
FrankShore
Explorer
May 22, 2018
Unhelpful lot rep, huh? Heard that before!

You might look at Coachman and Lance. They both put out a quality trailer, fitting the 4 person sleep want. Be aware that mostly, with lightweight style of campers, that to sleep 4, you'll most likely have to set up the dinette every night as the extra 2 person sleep space. Lance fits the bill, as they have full sized queen mattresses and the headroom, plus they're ultra lightweight. I'm not certain about Coachman, but someone will chime in and say something.

Remember, to my way of thinking the build quality should be very high on the list. As far as the "floorplan lovers" almost every manufacturer has a floorplan that you could live with, but not every manufacturer has the build quality. It's important if you want to have a trailer that will last a while.

Good luck in your search!

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