Lightest tent camper with A/C?

[JimInMich]

Trying to find a tent camper in the 1000lb range that can have an optional A/C. Found a couple at 1300lbs dry factory ( without A/C ), but I would really like the camper to weigh in at 1300lb weight or less ready to go camping.

Aliners are too expensive. Looking for the $6000 new range.

Do not want one of those real basic 450lb tent campers.

Am I fighting a losing battle?

I want to tow with my 2001 Deville.

[JimInMich]

rexlion wrote:
Pretty hard to find anything at all for less than $6K and brand new. Much less that lightweight!

2015 Jayco Jay Series Sport Popup 8SD ( 1200 lb as listed ) $6288

2015 Forest River Flagstaff Tent Campers 176LTD $5895

Not too hard. I'm looking at the Jayco, it's 200 lb lighter than the Forest River. Both are within 150 miles of my home.

[rexlion]

Pretty hard to find anything at all for less than $6K and brand new. Much less that lightweight!

[bondebond]

I do believe you are fighting a tough battle with any recent (last decade or two) models if you've kicked out the Sylvan Sport and Quicksilver lines. Find something even within your requirements minus the A/C and then add a portable or window unit.

Rooftop units weigh around 100 pounds. Portables are around 60 pounds and window units range from 40 to 60 pounds. Specific models will vary.