We are looking for a small durable travel trailer. Something that is resistant to corrosion. Similar to a good class c (leisure travel unity) with a dry bath and insulated. Under 18'.Any suggestions?Many thanks.

These are aluminum body trailers. . . http://www.livinlite.com/camplite-overview.phpSomeone posted a link to this company tonight, they are teaming up with Ford and their new all aluminum pickup truck, with a new all aluminum slide in camper that will meet the lighter weight restrictions, along with being rot resistant, and able to have a kitchen, bath, and all that stuff.Have fun shopping! Then have fun camping!Fred.

TheCabin wrote:We are looking for a small durable travel trailer. Something that is resistant to corrosion. Similar to a good class c (leisure travel unity) with a dry bath and insulated. Under 18'.Any suggestions?Many thanks.Big Foot 19

You'll want to look long and hard at Lance Travel Trailers:Lance Travel Trailer Lineup1. Small? YES (the 1575 is 15' 5" Floor Length) (the 1685 is 16' 3" Floor Length)2) Durable? YES One of the best manufactured TT on the market3) Lightweight? YES The 1575 dry weight is 2,700bs - the model 1685 is 3,650 lbs)4) Resistant to corrosion? YES (Lance uses "huck bolted" frames without the rust prone welding. Also use Aluminum wheels.5) Dry Bath? YES, a nice large shower stall and commode. The 1685 has a bathroom sink, whereas the 1575's only sink is in the kitchen) 6) Insulated? YES The Lance travel trailers are fully 4 Season Travel Trailers. From dual pane glass to enclosed heated holding tanks and gate valves.7) Under 18'? YES There are some significant differences between the 1575 and the 1685 (storage amongst the biggest difference.) For example, Fiberglass roof (1575) and a TPO roof (1685 - fully walkable)Lance Mfg has the corner on the market for small 4 season TT. They're light because the use of Azdel, which resists mold, mildew and water damage. Azdel (a thermoplastic substrate - Made in the USA) also has soundproofing and insulation R factors that can't be beat! They're also light because Lance uses LitePly instead of traditional plywood. The same kind of wood found in corporate jets, durable and light weight. The use of stainless steel fasteners, CNC routing and built to a zero tolerance - their TT's Truck Campers and Toy Haulers are all built without formaldehyde and other toxic glues/adhesives. All LED lights make it easier to boondock, etcWatch a YouTube explaining how the Trailers are made:Lance Camper Factory TourIt took me two late model trailers (Minnie Winnie and also a Arctic Fox) before I hit on the Lance

Two words: good luck.I see you may be from NJ, where all that salt, chemicals and beet juice is spread like they are insane. The only thing you can do is keep it off the roads till the spring rains wash the roads.

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Naio
Explorer II
Dec 28, 2014
FrankShore wrote:
Since fiberglass is molded, there aren't any "inside of the walls" to worry about. The breathability of the Eggs are another matter, plus the claustrophobia issue.

Yes, Frank, there is an 'inside the walls'. The manufacturer's website shows that there are two fiberglass shells, an interior one and an exterior one, with insulation between.
sh410
Explorer
Dec 27, 2014
Where is Woodglue?
FrankShore
Explorer
Dec 27, 2014
Since fiberglass is molded, there aren't any "inside of the walls" to worry about. The breathability of the Eggs are another matter, plus the claustrophobia issue.

DesertHawk is right about the Lance 1575 having a huge slide and lots of great windows = great views!

YouTube Link To Lance 1575
Caveman_Charlie
Explorer II
Dec 27, 2014
Naio wrote:
Wow, I like the aesthetic of those egg campers. Finally someone is designing to suit the tastes of my generation!

The dual layer fiberglass construction seems warm, sturdy, and relatively leakproof. It also seems like it would not breathe. Is mold, especially inside the walls, a problem in fiberglass trailers?

(I am looking into a small trailer to supplement my minivan.)

I don't own one but, I wouldn't think mold would be a issue .
Naio
Explorer II
Dec 27, 2014
Wow, I like the aesthetic of those egg campers. Finally someone is designing to suit the tastes of my generation!

The dual layer fiberglass construction seems warm, sturdy, and relatively leakproof. It also seems like it would not breathe. Is mold, especially inside the walls, a problem in fiberglass trailers?

(I am looking into a small trailer to supplement my minivan.)
DesertHawk
Explorer
Dec 21, 2014
Doug33 wrote:
what is a dry bath?

One where you can take a shower & not get the toilet wet.

We added another shower rod to be able to keep the toilet dry in the Scamp, some Scamp owner do not bother to do that.

Some TCs have wet showers, such as the one our son owns.

Not sure in the other small TTs.
Doug33
Explorer
Dec 21, 2014
what is a dry bath?
DesertHawk
Explorer
Dec 21, 2014
Someone just posted this on the Fiberglass RV Forum:
A couple of days ago, I spoke to Wayne Pitlick (800-346-4962), up at
Scamp Trailers, and he told me that they now have about 5 Scamp 13 ft
stock/inventory trailers available and one 16 foot Scamp.

One or more of the 13 foot trailers apparently have the 54" bed. Some
have bathroom shower packages, some have AC, etc. For a complete
list of trailers, options, and prices, you could call Wayne or (???) at
800-346-4962.

Numbers of 13 and 16 foot stock/inventory trailers may be increasing on
a daily basis. By mid-January, they might have even more Scamp 16 ft
stock/inventory trailers available.

Normally, one must place an order & wait a few months until it can be manufactured.

Also, a down side of the Scamps is the rear beds are very narrow, not a true full bed wide. But with the 13' Scamps, a 54" wide bed can be order as an option, but not in the 16' Scamps. Casitas has more bed sizes & layouts. Perhaps the others I'd listed do as well. Something to look at.

Changing subject: There is always a Floor Length & a Overall Length in hitch towed TTs.
Such as a Lance 1575 the Floor Length is 15'5", but the Overall Length is 19'6"; Lance 1685 is 16'3" & 20'9". Lance 1985 is 18'10" & 23'4". Small Lance TTs Compared

The smallest Lance at 19'6" has a full sized queen bed & a huge amount of room with the slide out which none of the other trailers can offer as well, but with a large size, a little over the 18' you are wanting. Also the slide out could allow more cold weather entry. I could be wrong, just my guess.

I normally think & say the overall length, some do not. Our 16' Scamp was 16' overall. I was assuming you were wanting to stay under 18' overall?
TheCabin wrote:
We are looking for a small durable travel trailer. Something that is resistant to corrosion. Similar to a good class c (leisure travel unity) with a dry bath and insulated. Under 18'.
TheCabin
Explorer
Dec 20, 2014
These are nice!

Should also say that we have a big travel trailer that is very comfortable for the long trips and warm weather. There are just so many other times I would like to go for a short trip when the weather is not as good.
DesertHawk
Explorer
Dec 20, 2014
We owned a 2005 Scamp 16' TT until this year & we went a Lance TT. Like all the molded fiberglass trailers (Oliver, Casita, Escape & several others), Scamp's a very durable.

Not living were one gets a lot of snow, I would think anyone with one of the small fiberglass trailers would only need to keep the steel under the trailers cleaned off after using them over "all that salt, chemicals and beet juice" covered roadways.

We have a 23' Lance TT now and are very happy with it.

Never had any warranty work done on the Scamp. It was fairly worry free. http://www.scamptrailers.com/

Escape TT are made & sold in BC, Canada. They are very high end trailers, in others words, made very well. http://escapetrailer.com/

Scamp's come with insulation on the walls & Escape's can be order with it as well. Casita do not, not sure about Oliver.

Lil Snoozy is a new brand with a neat looking product. They are all electric units, however. As are Egg brand.
Lil Snoozy: http://www.lilsnoozy.com/

EggCamper: http://www.eggcamper.com/

Lance: http://www.lancecamper.com/travel-trailers/