Are there any custom floor plan builders of travel trailers under 20 feet? I'm looking for a simple layout, nothing radical. A company that builds custom small high end travel trailers, the way Advanced RV builds custom Class B vans. I cannot find any retail travel trailer manufacturer that comes close to what I'm looking for.

Good luck !Likely you will have to employee at least 2 companies. One to build the frame/chassis and perhaps the body and another to build the interior. There are a lot of companies who build utility trailers, but they don't really know how to build something that does not look like a box !Most of the interior can be done by a custom cabinet shop, but they may not want to touch plumbing or electrical.Personally, I have been mulling this over in my head for several years. Here are my thoughts.• No black tank. Use a cassette or composting toilet.• Unless you plan to do a lot of boondocking, skip propane.• Solar is always a good option.• Spend the money upfront and install a inverter/charger/transfer switch.• Also, bite the bullet and buy lithium batteries.

Doubtful on commercial built custom 20ft RV trailers, the cost to build "one offs" is astronomical, leaving one to have to charge multiple times more than a commercial built cookie cutter trailer that flows down an assembly line.You are going to have to contact some specialty builders like concession or horse trailer builders and pitch your idea.. Horse trailer builders often will build a a living quarters section on the horse trailer so they should be able to make something like you wanting.Concession stand builders typically custom build the trailers to fit what the customers needs are.. The may be willing to adapt a bit to living quarters instead of commercial cooking..But, honestly, you are camping, and you specified 20ft length, save money, time and lost hair and go find a normal travel trailer with a layout you can live with.. There is very little you can do with 20ft in terms of layout as there will be concessions you will have to make to fit it into that footprint..Basically you will have only enough space for a small bathroom, front or back side door (unless you want a rear opening door), kitchenette, small dinette/twin bed and small couch/full size bed..I had a 20ft TT, there is not much you can do with spicing that space up to a luxury hotel room..Those pix are from my 20ft TT after I rebuilt it due to severe water damage and rot (I bought it water damaged)..There is nothing magical with 20ft of space to make it worthwhile for a highly customized one off RV.. I lost a lot of money and personal time on that one although when I rebuilt it, I did a lot of customizing to us and didn't intend to sell it.. People liked it, but were not willing to part with a few thousand more.. Took a long time to sell and lost thousands..

www.northamericanrvllc.comNever used them, not sure if they will build a 20-footer.You can inquire if they will.

Gdetrailer wrote:But, honestly, you are camping, and you specified 20ft length, save money, time and lost hair and go find a normal travel trailer with a layout you can live with.. There is very little you can do with 20ft in terms of layout as there will be concessions you will have to make to fit it into that footprint..Basically you will have only enough space for a small bathroom, front or back side door (unless you want a rear opening door), kitchenette, small dinette/twin bed and small couch/full size bed..I had a 20ft TT, there is not much you can do with spicing that space up to a luxury hotel room..There is nothing magical with 20ft of space to make it worthwhile for a highly customized one off RV.. I lost a lot of money and personal time on that one although when I rebuilt it, I did a lot of customizing to us and didn't intend to sell it.. People liked it, but were not willing to part with a few thousand more.. Took a long time to sell and lost thousands..I'm looking for a relatively simple design...no built in tanks, dry flush toilet, outside shower tent, power queen bed lift, lithium batteries, sink, refrig, & microwave only kitchen, no cabinets, no dinette, 12 volt air conditioner. I can't find anything close to this retail. I have owned Airstream and other trailers...at this point in my life, I'm looking for simple and easy...

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Roadtech
Explorer
Mar 22, 2022
Durb wrote:
Try Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC). They make a 20 ft. toy hauler that they can reconfigure with modular components.

Thanks, looks promising.
Durb
Explorer
Mar 22, 2022
Try Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC). They make a 20 ft. toy hauler that they can reconfigure with modular components. Basic floor plan has a pretty good dry bath with tanks and such. They claim to make custom trailers so might have the ability to delete many items. This company builds all aluminum high end stuff, even the frame is aluminum, no wood anywhere. I know they have lithium battery options. Maybe the company can deliver what you want but your wallet will feel some pain.
Mike_E_
Explorer II
Mar 22, 2022
I just inquired about a custom floorplan and he responded with a timeline of January 2026.

Glad to see they're busy.
Guess a decision has to be made as to whether a wait like this is worth the quality. For me it just might be.
Roadtech
Explorer
Mar 21, 2022
ralph day wrote:
Yeah, Brad's coaches were 1 year out when we bought in 2014. Now they are 2 years at least. But worth it.
I know many of the coaches are built for US customers. It makes a nice trip to drive up to Ontario and pick up your coach, then camp your way home.
Taylorcoach only makes 25 - 30 coaches per year, so each one has individual attention all the way through. If you've seen the Jayco video where they follow a coach from one end of the factorhy to the other in 6-8 hours...it's nothing like that. Brad welds the frames, they form their own aluminum siding, aluminum sheet roof and floor bottom, no chance for mouse infiltration.

Overall a great choice. Even if you have to rent or borrow a camper until your Taylorcoach unit is completed, you wouldn't be sorry.

Ralph

Sounds like it's worth the wait...I will invest the time to get exactly what I want and top quality...
ralph_day
Explorer
Mar 21, 2022
Yeah, Brad's coaches were 1 year out when we bought in 2014. Now they are 2 years at least. But worth it.
I know many of the coaches are built for US customers. It makes a nice trip to drive up to Ontario and pick up your coach, then camp your way home.
Taylorcoach only makes 25 - 30 coaches per year, so each one has individual attention all the way through. If you've seen the Jayco video where they follow a coach from one end of the factorhy to the other in 6-8 hours...it's nothing like that. Brad welds the frames, they form their own aluminum siding, aluminum sheet roof and floor bottom, no chance for mouse infiltration.

Overall a great choice. Even if you have to rent or borrow a camper until your Taylorcoach unit is completed, you wouldn't be sorry.

Ralph
Roadtech
Explorer
Mar 20, 2022
Grit dog wrote:

OP, what you are imagining is likely best achieved , or only achieved, by using a custom cargo trailer builder, like shown above, or break out the tools and get to buildin’.

Grit dog, Google Taylor Coach. Exactly what I have been looking for. Ralph Day above, get's the credit for connecting me with them. I knew there had to be a company specializing in custom small travel trailers. And there is!
Roadtech
Explorer
Mar 20, 2022
ralph day wrote:
Taylorcoach.com in Ontario Canada.
They custom make coaches from 8 feet to 24 feet long. You can get whatever you want built in...no slides. I have a 19foot loaded coach, old school design, 2600 pounds empty, 4000pounds GVW.

Brad Taylor has videos of walkthroughs of completed coaches and a couple of time lapse builds.

ralph

Ralph, Thank you so much. This is precisely what I have been looking for. I will get in touch with them tomorrow. My fear is, they like most of the others, will be out a year or more on delivery times.
ralph_day
Explorer
Mar 19, 2022
Taylorcoach.com in Ontario Canada.
They custom make coaches from 8 feet to 24 feet long. You can get whatever you want built in...no slides. I have a 19foot loaded coach, old school design, 2600 pounds empty, 4000pounds GVW.

Brad Taylor has videos of walkthroughs of completed coaches and a couple of time lapse builds.

ralph
Roadtech
Explorer
Mar 14, 2022
Skibane wrote:
Roadtech wrote:
I wish I could find a 12 volt mini split and I would use it.

There's a few of them around.

Example #1

Example #2

Thanks. 6000 and 8000 BTU/hr is a bit lighter duty than I would like. Would prefer at least 10,000 for the Florida summers.
Skibane
Explorer II
Mar 14, 2022
Roadtech wrote:
I wish I could find a 12 volt mini split and I would use it.

There's a few of them around.

Example #1

Example #2

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