Newbie looking for lightweight
Hello everyone- I am a newbie, although lived in an airstream for a little while. My house is for sale and I want to live in my rv for awhile. Being on a limited income, I want to go lightweight an...
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There is an entire class of lightweight trailers that hasn't been mentioned so far - fiberglass eggs. They are built like a boat, usually in two halves (top & bottom) so leaks are rare. Many are still on the road after 30 - 40 years of use. Sizes range from 13' - 24'.
While tha larger ones will require a substantial tow vehicle, the smaller trailers do quite well with a small SUV & V6 engine (some of the 13' & 15' are towed with 4 cylinder engines).
I tow a 17' Escape 17B with a RAV4 Sport (V6 & Tow Package). The trailer weights 3010 lbs packed for a long trip. I've towed it 56,000 miles so far, with the longest trip 304 days.
The limitations are most have wet baths, and the smaller ones require the dining table to be converted to the bed. Other than that, most are available with all the same equipment as the larger trailers.
Some sources include Casita, Escape, Oliver, and Scamp.
For more information, owner blogs, and other manufacturers, check my Fiberglass Trailer Page.
While tha larger ones will require a substantial tow vehicle, the smaller trailers do quite well with a small SUV & V6 engine (some of the 13' & 15' are towed with 4 cylinder engines).
I tow a 17' Escape 17B with a RAV4 Sport (V6 & Tow Package). The trailer weights 3010 lbs packed for a long trip. I've towed it 56,000 miles so far, with the longest trip 304 days.
The limitations are most have wet baths, and the smaller ones require the dining table to be converted to the bed. Other than that, most are available with all the same equipment as the larger trailers.
Some sources include Casita, Escape, Oliver, and Scamp.
For more information, owner blogs, and other manufacturers, check my Fiberglass Trailer Page.
