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10 Amazing bunkhouse travel trailers under 30 Feet Long

• Last Updated: February 21, 2024
• 16 minutes read

Bunkhouses are a space-efficient way to add extra sleeping quarters to your travel trailer, so that you can adventure comfortably with your family or friends.

While most travel trailers have convertible dinettes or hide-a-beds in the sofa, bunkhouses offer dedicated sleeping space so that you don’t have to hassle with transforming the living area for sleeping at night.

However, having additional dedicated sleeping space with a bunkhouse can often mean the trailer is longer than 30 feet, which may be too long for some travelers.

So, there are many reasons you might be searching for a bunkhouse travel trailers that have everything in a more compact space, with lengths under 30 feet.

To assist you on your quest for the perfect bunkhouse travel, we have researched compiled all of the 10 best bunkhouse trailers Under 30 Feet Long on the market today.

What is a Bunkhouse?

If you aren’t familiar with the term ‘bunkhouse’, it is used by camper manufacturers to say that the travel trailer has bunk beds of some kind.

Even if the bunks are not closed off from the camper with a door or in a separate room, they’re considered a bunkhouse.

Some RV brands use the term ‘bunkroom’ if the bunk beds are located in a separate room, and there may be as many as three or four bunk beds, depending on the floor plan.

When choosing a bunkhouse travel trailer under 30 feet, you need to check the following:

The size of the bunks (twin, full or queen)

The total available sleeping capacity

The available living space and compact floorplans

Based on these considerations, the following travel trailers under 30 feet are equipped with bunkhouses or bunk rooms, and might be the perfect choice for your adventures.

Top 10 Bunkhouse Travel Trailers Under 30 Feet Long 

Travel trailer bunkhouses offer additional, dedicated sleeping space for two, three or even four people.

If you are interested in learning more about travel trailer models with bunkhouses and lengths under 30 feet, keep reading below to know more about 10 great bunkhouse travel trailers under 30 feet long perfect for campgrounds.

1.  Coachmen Viking Ultra-Lite 17 BH Travel Trailer

The Coachmen Viking Ultra-Lite travel trailer makes the most of the small interior space, with a full sized 54” x 74” bed, two 28” x 72” bunk beds, a shower/tub and toilet room, dinette, and kitchen with a two-burner cooktop, microwave, sink, 7 cu. ft. fridge and pantry. There’s plenty of overhead storage throughout the trailer, as well.

At just over 20-feet long, this compact trailer has everything you need, but with less weight and more maneuverability than other, larger travel trailers.

It’s built on a Norco NXG chassis with heavy duty .030/.024 exterior metal and an aerodynamic flat metal front profile.

All of the windows have tinted safety glass for security and privacy, with a bathroom skylight to let in lots of natural light by day.

At night, the Coachmen Viking Ultra-Lite has LED lighting throughout the interior and exterior of the travel trailer.

This bunkhouse trailer has all kinds of features to make your time inside more comfortable, including ultra comfort high-density cushions for the furniture, seamless countertops, and mortise and tenon residential-style cabinet doors.

The trailer has a cable/satellite hook-up, omnidirectional TV antenna, and an AM/FM bluetooth stereo with indoor and outdoor speakers and app control.

Key Features:

13,500 BTU Roof A/C and 20,000 BTU Furnace

AM/FM Bluetooth Stereo w/App Control, (2) Interior, (2) Exterior Speakers

Oversized Power Awning and Outdoor Hot/Cold Shower Station

Prepped for Solar and Back-up Camera

Price: Starting at $11,999

2. Dutchmen Kodiak Ultra-Lite 248BHSL Travel Trailer

Everything is just a little bit bigger and more spacious in the Dutchmen Kodiak Ultra-Lite bunkhouse trailer, with an overall length of nearly 29 feet.

The cargo and weight capacity is almost double that of the Coachmen model above, and so are the sleeping accommodations, with beds for up to eight people.

The main bed is a queen, and the bunkhouse features two full-sized beds, while the u-shaped dinette can convert to another sleeping area.

The Dutchmen Kodiak Ultra-Lite 248BHSL model also has a mini entryway, with shelves and a dividing wall to separate the entry area from the lounge area.

The full bath is located next to the bunkhouse at the rear of the trailer, and features a cassette toilet, backlit medicine cabinet, vanity and sink, and shower/tub with an overhead skylight.

Across from the convertible dinette and 8 cu. ft. refrigerator are the entertainment center and kitchen, with a three-burner cooktop, oven, microwave, double sink, and plenty of overhead cabinet storage.

In the bedroom, there are two large wardrobes on either side of the queen-sized bed, with additional storage over the bed. With the Kodiak Ultra-Lite, you can enjoy Dutchmen’s premium construction. 

From the base, the underbelly is fully enclosed around a steel powder-coated main frame, Darco moisture barrier, two layers of composite floor decking encasing an aluminum frame and block foam insulation, and all topped with linoleum flooring.

That’s just the floor! For the walls and roof, the fiberglass exterior has Lauan wall backing encasing the aluminum frame and block foam insulation, and finished with Lauan interior wall panels.

13,500 BTU A/C

Power awning and stabilizer jacks with LED lights

Outdoor kitchen, TV hookup and mount

Prepped for Solar, Back-up Camera, and WIFI 4G LTE

Price: Starting at $28,546

3. Forest River Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BRDS

The Forest River Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BRDS model is another expertly designed, compact bunkhouse trailer under 30 feet. 

Instead of a permanent main bed, the queen-sized murphy bed has a residential-style, heated mattress and drops down from behind the sofa in the main living and entry area, with wardrobes on either side.

There’s also an under-sofa storage system with exterior access for ultimate flexibility and space to store your gear.

The full-sized bunk beds are separated from the living space with a curtain and each bunk has a window.

The spacious king u-shaped dinette is a slide-out to maximize your living space. It’s convertible into additional sleeping space if needed.

In the kitchen area, the double bowl undermount sink and solid surface countertops extend into the living space to make the most of the trailer’s footprint.

There’s a counter top extension if you need more prep space. The three-burner gas cooktop has a flush-mounted glass cover, a gas oven beneath, and a microwave oven above.

There’s a double door automatic gas/electric refrigerator with Shaker-style raised panels on the front. The kitchen includes a mounted 32-ince LCD TV for entertainment as you cook, dine, or lounge.

In the bathroom, there’s a foot flush toilet and Maxxair® ventilation fan and vent cover.

You can maximize your shower time with the trailer’s 110 DSI gas/electric six-gallon “Quick Recovery” water heater and Shower Miser water saver while standing in a tub surround.

The shower is enclosed with a Radius glass door and a skylight above lets in natural light during the day.

13,500 BTU Roof A/C and 35,000 BTU Ducted Furnace

Multi Zone Stereo W/ DVD/CD/AM/FM with indoor and outdoor speakers and bluetooth control

WIFI Ranger WIFI Booster Sky 4

Outdoor griddle cooktop and pull-out stove

Price: Starting at $26,990

4.  Heartland North Trail 24BHS Travel Trailer

At nearly 28 feet and with sleeping capacity for up to eight, the Heartland North Trail 24BHS model is a compact, highly comfortable, fully functional travel trailer.

It’s equipped with a double, full-sized bunk house that can sleep up to four adults, and the main bedroom is fitted with a king bed. 

The U-shaped dinette also converts into a bed for one adult or two children.

The Heartland North Trail is constructed with aluminum framing and a lightweight, but durable fiberglass skin and a 4” crowned, vacuum-sealed, and laminated rubber roof.

Inside, you enter into the kitchen and lounge area, with a swivel entertainment center that can flip into the master bedroom.

The L-shaped kitchen has a three-burner glass cooktop, traditional oven, power range hood with light, double-door 8 cu.ft. refrigerator with a kids’ doodle station, and acrylic sink with two bowls and a pull-out faucet.

Beauflor flooring covers the floors in the main living area, with overstuffed, residential-grade furniture to lounge and live on.

As mentioned, the master bedroom has a king-sized bed as well as Quick Store underbed storage, LED reading lights, 120-volt outlets in each nightstand, and LED ceiling lights.

There is tons of storage in the Heartland North Trail, with overhead cabinets above the master bed, dinette slide-out, kitchen area, and upper bunk bed.

The storage-conscious design continues in the dedicated bathroom, which has a toilet, sink and vanity with a hardwood medicine cabinet, shower skylight, bathroom power vent, and shower/tub combo with built-in shelves.

13,500 BTU dual-ducted A/C and 30,000 BTU furnace

AM/FM CD/DVD player and TV antenna with booster, exterior speakers

Doodle station (chalkboard refrigerator panels)

WiFi and Cable TV prep

Price: Starting at $24,900

5. Jayco Jay Flight SLX 7 184BS

If you’re headed off-road with your bunkhouse travel trailer under 30 feet, the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 7 models are ideal because they’re built specifically for uneven terrain and dry camping (no hookups).

The trailer is equipped with 15-inch Goodyear® off-road tires, a flipped axle for increased clearance, and extra large tanks for fresh water and propane.

The body is made on a 3-inch cambered steel box tube, with an integrated A-frame and Magnum Truss™ roof system, featuring seamless DiFlex II and large downspouts.

Inside, the finishings are borderline extravagant, with chocolate marble cabinet doors, DiamondFlor® vinyl flooring, beautifully pleated window shades, and more.

Storage is top-notch in the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 7 models, with carefully placed lighting and multiple windows with pleated shades to augment privacy and attractive decor.

The kitchen has countertops that look solid-surface, a two-burner range cooktop, 3 cu.ft. refrigerator with temperature controls, microwave oven, pantry and brushed-nickel faucet over a single bowl, acrylic sink.

The primary sleeping area has a queen-sized bed with a Simmons® mattress on a residential-height platform.

The 154BH, 174BH, and 184BS models all have bunkhouses with 300-pound capacity and four-inch thick sleeping mats, although the 184BS model is the largest under 30 feet, which is why it’s on our list of the best.

There’s also a convertible dinette for dining and sleeping for up to two adults.

Jayco Jay Flight SLX 7’s bathroom has a marine toilet with foot flush, shower curtain on a curved track for more elbow room, a skylight and wood-trimmed mirror over the vanity sink.

There’s plenty of countertop space and convenient shelving to store all of your toiletries.

8,000 BTU wall-mounted A/C (13,500 BTU roof-mounted A/C option)

Premium multimedia sound system with MP3/iPod input jacks and Bluetooth®  connectivity and digital TV antenna

Power awning with LED lights & speakers

Built for off-roading

Price: Starting at $20,418

6. Keystone Springdale 220BHWE

Keystone Springdale has a handful of bunkhouse travel trailers under 30 feet long, and the 220BHWE model is an excellent example. 

Each trailer has a floorplan-specific frame to ensure durability with your home on the road.

The trailer has Dyna Span subflooring for improved insulation, a triple-seal finish with C-channel moisture barrier, one-piece TPO roof membrane, heated and enclosed underbelly, aluminum alloy wheels, and power stabilizer jacks.

With this Keystone Springdale floorplan, the master bed is a queen with a reversible bedspread.

The bunkhouse features two double beds with Teddy Bear mattresses, with additional sleeping options on the convertible dinette. 

The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to cook and dine in comfort, including a pantry, 7 cu.ft. refrigerator, three-burner glass cooktop, Furrion microwave, oven and single-basin undermount sink with overhead storage.

There are cabinets on either side of the sofa with more overhead cabinets, offering plenty of spots to store your belongings.

The bathroom maximizes interior space, with plenty of room for the toilet, vanity sink and shower/tub combo.

There’s a bathroom exhaust fan and a hidden laundry chute to help you keep your clothing organized.

In terms of design, the Keystone Springdale 220BHWE offers residential comfort and style with solid hardwood cabinetry, upgraded pressed countertops, and a decorative hi-def backsplash in the kitchen.

Enjoy cooking and lounging in the great outdoors with your included outdoor kitchen and LED adjustable power awning.

In terms of tech, the trailer has a central monitoring panel, cable TV hookup with booster, external TV hookup and mount, and interior and exterior (all-weather) speakers.

13,500 BTU ducted A/C with thermostat and 30,000 BTU furnace

DVD/CD/MP3/Bluetooth stereo with 2 interior and 2 all-weather exterior speakers

82-inch arched ceilings

4G LTE and Wi-Fi ready

Price: Starting at $24,660

7. KZ Sportsmen Classic 181BH

One of the shorter bunkhouse travel trailers on this list, the KZ Sportsmen Classic 181BH trailer comes in at well under 30 feet with a total exterior length of 20 feet, nine inches.

It’s a compact home on wheels that still has all of the amenities you need in an open floor plan for comfortable living.

You enter into the main living area, with a queen bed with overhead storage to the right, and the kitchen to your left.

The kitchen has a spacious countertop for food prep, a 7 cu.ft. LP/electric refrigerator, two-burner cooktop, microwave, and overhead storage cabinets with rail-style doors and modern handles.

The stainless steel sink is larger in this trailer than some of the others on this list, with plenty of space to wash and fill large pots.

Across from the kitchen, the slide-out dinette has bench seating that converts into a 2-person sleeping space.

The bunkhouse has two 28” x 75” bunk beds, and is placed next to the bathroom nook with a foot flush toilet and shower with tub surround.

One feature that sets the KZ Sportsmen trailers apart is the free KZ RV app, which supports trip planning (including checklists), maintenance and service tracking, and stores your owner’s manual digitally.

The bunkhouse trailer’s systems are controlled with a centralized panel near the entry, and there are two interior speakers for playing your favorite tunes while you cook, lounge, or relax.

It has a 14-foot awning so that you can enjoy the great outdoors in comfort.

13,500 BTU A/C Low Pro and 20,000 BTU furnace

Digital Media Stereo w/Bluetooth & USB Port

Pre-wired for backup camera and prepped for solar

Free KZ RV App

Price: Starting at $14,000

8. Lance Camper 2185

If you’re looking for eco-friendly design and versatility with your bunkhouse travel trailer under 30 feet, the Lance Camper 2185 model is perfect.

Lance Camper has made it their mission to build completely toxin-free, environmentally friendly RVs and campers, and this model has a multi-functional bunkhouse that can be used as sleeping space or a garage for your adventure gear.

The 2185 Lance Camper is built with aluminum framing, Azdel interior wall panels, and block foam insulation throughout the trailer.

The tapered exterior roof design ensures water runoff and prevents leaks. Lance Camper also specializes in their awning design, which features lateral arm supports that maximize shade as well as trailer wall space in a sleek look.

With the included direct response wind sensor, your awning will retract automatically if the wind speeds pick up to protect your investment and avoid damage.

You can get the Lance Camper 2185 in three different decor options, but all have the convenient and versatile floorplan you want with the 2185.

There’s a walk-around queen-sized bed (convertible sofa bed optional), “Super Slide” convertible dinette with comfortable seating for five or more (sleeps 2 adults), and three-bunk bunkhouse at the rear of the trailer.

Versatile storage options are also a standout feature with this bunkhouse under 30 feet. The dinette has underseat storage, and the bunkhouse is completely convertible as sleeping space, partial storage and sleep, or a full garage area.

The Lance Camper 2185 kitchen has a single bowl, large undermount sink with a pull-out faucet and cover, flush-mounted SS three-burner cooktop range with backsplash and cover, and 7 cu.ft. double-door refrigerator.

There’s Euro cabinets for overhead storage that include accent lighting, a folding galley extension to expand your prep space, and a stainless steel range hood equipped with a light and fan.

A full wet bath gives you plenty of space for your hygiene routine, with a porcelain marine-grade foot-flush toilet, folding lavatory extension, sink with high rise single-lever faucet, and adjustable slide bar shower head. A dual pane skylight overhead lets in plenty of natural light.

13,500 BTU A/C and 25,000 BTU forced-air furnace

18′ Power Awning with lateral arms, LED Lighting and direct response wind sensor

Multi-functional bunkhouse / garage

Pre-Wired for roof air, power vent, park assist, satellite and solar

Price: Starting at $42,985

9. Venture RV Sonic Lite SL169VBH

This travel trailer has a unique floorplan concept, with 87-inch long bunks at the rear of the trailer and a free-standing table for dining instead of a bench dinette.

It feels a little bit more like a home than a camper inside. The main bed is a 60” x 75” murphy bed that drops down behind the sofa, which provides half of the seating at the storable table, supplemented with high-grade folding chairs.

There’s also a full-length shirt closet and StorMor nightstands wired with 110V outlets and USB charging ports.

Venture RV’s Sonic Lite SL169BH model has a 7 cu.ft. fridge in the kitchen area, a single bowl stainless sink with cover, two-burner cooktop, pantry/closet and plenty of overhead cabinet storage.

In the full wet bath, there’s a toilet with an overhead cabinet, vanity sink, skylight and a 36” tub.

The Sonic Lite bunkhouse travel trailer is built with solid construction on a single-axle frame to enable easier towing and reduce the vehicle’s weight.

It’s equipped with Venture RV’s proprietary LevelMatePro system so that you can use your smartphone to level the camper perfectly in your camp spot.

13,500 BTU Low-Profile A/C and 16,000 BTU furnace

Extended-length bunk beds (87 inches)

LevelMatePro system for smartphone leveling

Pack-N-Play rear door for quick access

Price: Starting at $19,987

10.  Winnebago Micro Minnie 2100BH

Winnebago has eleven Micro Minnie floorplans, and four of them have bunkhouses. 

We went with the 2100BH model because it has a spacious floorplan due to the open layout and dinette slide-out, but it’s still well under 30 feet long at 21 feet, 11 inches.

The Micro Minnie 2100BH is constructed on a NXG engineered chassis with Azdel fiberglass walls and radiant foil insulation.

The roof is a single piece TPO membrane, with a gel-coat fiberglass front cap. It has a 13-foot power awning, exterior LED lighting, speakers, and is prepped for a back-up camera.

When you step inside, you’ll find a comfortable full-sized master bed with overhead storage to your right, with the main living area to the left.

The 44” x 72” convertible dinette is built on a slide-out to maximize your living space inside the trailer. 

Across from the dinette, the kitchen has a spacious gas/electric refrigerator, microwave, three-burner cooktop with oven, stainless steel sink and overhead cabinets.

Next door, the bathroom has everything you need in a condensed space, including a foot-flush toilet, shower with tub surround, skylight and power vent.

Two 28” x 72” bunks finish the interior space, and there’s an exterior Pack-N-Play door to access the bunk area as you prep for your adventures.

Throughout the Micro Minnie 2100BH, you’ll find plenty of USB charging ports and even a wireless cell phone charger to keep your devices powered up. The camper is prepped for WiFi as well.

13,500 BTU A/C and 18,000 BTU furnace

AV system w/AM/FM/CD/DVD/USB/Bluetooth® and LED TV

44 cu. ft. of exterior storage

Roof-mounted solar prep

Price: Starting at $21,862

Have You Found Your Perfect Bunkhouse Trailer Under 30 Feet?

When you’re looking for a trailer that’s less than 30 feet long, it can be a challenge to find enough dedicated sleeping space to accommodate your family, but bunkhouses make this possible.

Some bunkhouse travel trailers, like the Lance Camper 2185, even have dedicated beds for up to five adults!

With ten incredibly versatile and highly spacious bunkhouse travel trailers on this list, you’re sure to find a favorite.

They’re all equipped with all of the necessities for sleeping, cooking, dining and relaxing – whether you’re inside your camper or hanging out under the power awning outside.

About Author / Aaron Richardson

Aaron Richardson is an expert RVer and the co-founder of RVing Know How. Aaron, along with his wife Evelyn, has been living and traveling in their Keystone Fuzion RV since 2017. Their adventures span across the country and beyond, including memorable RVing experiences in Mexico. Aaron's passion for the outdoors and RVing shines through in his writings, where he shares a blend of travel stories, practical tips, and insights to enhance the RV lifestyle.

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Phil Casper

Nice list of options with bunkbeds, but contrary to how presented up top, not a single “bunkroom” was listed.

Sheila Garcia

Is there a camper for two adults, which offers separate beds, one being a twin or both twin size? Possibly both being horizontal Murphy style beds? Towable with a four cylinder engine vehicle.

Angelica Rish

Thank you for this list! My husband and I keep going around in circles trying to stay in our weight and length parameters as well as our “needs/wants”! This makes it easy it get a great look at the options out there! You had listed some that I have never even heard of! Thanks again!!

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Many seniors have found great pleasure, freedom, luxury, and fun in purchasing an RV . But the idea of driving a large, clunky bus can sound intimidating for some. For this reason—and many others—we suggest looking into the option of smaller RVs.

Why Purchase a 30 Foot RV

Besides being more affordable, there are quite a few benefits to choosing a smaller RV. For one, an RV under 30 feet is much easier to maneuver on the road— whether your travels bring you down winding mountain roads, crowded city lanes, or over miles and miles of flat open desert. Shorter RVs will drive similarly in all environments. Additionally, almost all campsites across the nation can accommodate RVs under 30 feet, while larger RVs occasionally prove troublesome in terms of space, both on roads and in campgrounds. In recent years, camping has grown in popularity , and an RV allows you access to nature while maintaining a high level of comfort and protection.

Despite their smaller size, smaller RVs have just as much to offer in terms of amenities as larger RVs. A smaller RV sounds inherently more cramped, but all of these motorhome companies make it a mission to design their interiors so that they feel liveable and much larger on the inside than they look from the outside.

Smaller RVs are especially useful economically and functionally for older couples looking to travel long-term, but almost all of them sleep more than two— a few even up to six! This makes it very easy to take additional family members on trips as well. Meanwhile, you are not wasting all of the money, resources, and emissions that come with a larger RV.

How We Chose the Best 30 Foot RV’s

When it came to narrowing down our choices for the best RVs under 30 feet, we To decide on the best RVs under 30 ft for you to consider, we reviewed popularity, gas mileage, practicality, unique features and amenities, and, of course, price. Budgeting your travel can often be tricky, so this guide will help you figure out the nuts and bolts. The best features for the best prices is what you are really looking for in an RV, and all of these fit the bill.

The Best 30 Foot RV’s

Without further ado, here is our list of the best RV’s under 30 feet.

1. Winnebago View Class C Motorhome

What we like most:.

• Powerful diesel engine
• Surprisingly compact profile
• Good gas mileage
• Comfortably sleeps four

The Winnebago View is a sleek, modern RV. You will feel like you walked into a newly renovated apartment rather than a clunky RV. It sleeps up to four with both a cab-over bunk and murphy bed when needed. There is a reason why, over other RV makers, most people have heard of Winnebago, and that reason is their quality. This RV seems to be the height of modern comfort under 30 ft.

Price: Starting at $172,128

Length: About 26 Feet

Gas Mileage: 16 to 18 mpg

Unique Features: Winnebago is really trying to show off its ability to provide updated features. They offer an additional entertainment package with available theater seating. They also focus on making charging a variety of electronic devices easy with plenty of outlets and electronic ports, including ones above the bunk where you sleep.

• Insulated Sleeper Deck
• Modern Hardwood Floor Look
• Ability to Purchase Holding Tanks and a Longer-Lasting Battery
• Different Floorplans Available
• No Separate Sleeping Area for Guests
• Somewhat Complicated “Infotainment System”

Ideal For: This RV is great for couples who want to travel in modern luxury and style. It could also be perfect for someone single who is used to living in the city or modern home that wants to experience the great outdoors comfortably.

2. Coachmen Freelander Class C

• Nearly 20 mpg
• Wide range of floor plans available
• Ford and Chevy models available
• Sleeps up to six

The Coachmen Freelander is another RV that allows you to travel in style with modern amenities. The outside of Coachmen RVs have a more classic look, which can be appealing if you are finally going on the country adventure you’ve always dreamed of. Stepping inside, you will think you have rented a suite in a luxury hotel.

Price: Starting at $189,204

Length: About 27 Feet

Gas Mileage: 17 to 19 mpg

Unique Features: The Coachmen Freelander has a classic feel not seen in many Class C RVs. It focuses less on fancy, technological advancements and more on practicality and old-school comforts. A Coachmen has everything you need for your RV adventures without the bells and whistles, which has a definitive appeal for some.

• Separate Sleeping Area
• The Option of Chevy or Ford
• Spacious Layouts
• Appealing Vanilla and Hazelnut Themes
• Bathroom Very Close to Bedroom
• Only One Charging Station
• Lack of Customization Options

Ideal For: This RV could be very ideal for couples traveling with a grandchild or single guest. Since most models offer a separate sleeping area, the bunk remains available. And depending on if your guest is an early or late riser, there are plenty of ways to separate yourselves and allow them (or you) a full night’s rest.

3. Coach House Platinum III

• Powerful 306 horsepower engine
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• Quiet performance
• Universal utility hookups

Coach House has its own unique way of building all their motorhomes— a one-piece, hand-laid, fiberglass body. Because of this, Coach House guarantees that you will experience far fewer problems with leaks and bodywork. If you are hoping to do some rough, long term travel with your RV, this could be the model for you.

Price: Starting at $199,612

Length: About 25 Feet

Gas Mileage: 15-20 mpg

Unique Features: Coach House RVs are made of one single, hand-laid piece of fiberglass for strength, durability, and quiet performance. Because most RVs are many pieces joined together, the places where these pieces meet are hotspots for damage. By driving a vehicle that is essentially all one piece, you can safely take your RV down roads— city or the middle of a  national park — where you otherwise might be wary.

• Covered by a Comprehensive Warranty
• Outdoor Shower with Hot Water
• Solid Construction
• Less than Average Gas Mileage
• Twin Beds Required
• No Bunk Above the Cabin

Ideal For: This is definitely an RV made for a couple or the solo traveler. The unique style of the RV’s manufacturing does not leave as many nooks and crannies for extra amenities and storage. However, it can comfortably sleep two people.

4. Thor Motor Coach Four Winds Sprinter

• Affordable price point
• Compact size
• Chef-quality kitchen
• Powered patio awning

The Four Winds Sprinter is a great marriage between old and new. With newer touchscreen features and LED lighting, the Sprinter is sure to get you wherever you are going quickly and reliably.

Price: Starting at $121,350

Gas Mileage: 13-18 mpg

Unique Features: The Sprinter has some fun features: a power patio awning with LED lights, a touchscreen dash radio, a keyless entry system, and a skylight in the anti-microbial shower.

• Spacious Seating and Dinette Areas
• Keyless Entry
• Rearview Camera
• Great for Cooking
• Mercedes Driver Required
• Flashy Exterior
• Somewhat Low Gas Mileage

Ideal For: Like other RV’s we’ve talked about, the separated bedroom with an additional bunk above the cabin makes this ideal for couples as well as couples traveling with guests.

5. Forest River Sunseeker

• Environmentally friendly option
• Lane detection monitoring system
• Low price point
• Seven-foot ceiling height

If you’re looking to drive an RV across the country but are worried about the footprint you’re leaving behind, the Sunseeker is a great choice. All Sunseekers are “Certified Green” by  TRA certification . And the RV itself is just as attractive and practical as any other.

Price: Starting at $115,608

Length: About 28 Feet

Gas Mileage: 14-18 mpg

Unique Features: All Sunseeker RVs are green, which means you’ll be doing the least harm to the environment without disrupting the fun of your travels. They also offer backup cameras, a touchscreen android radio with Bluetooth, and a motion sensor light in the bathroom of all of their models.

• Environmentally Friendly
• Nicely Distanced Bedroom and Bathroom
• Warranty for RV and Chassis
• LED Kitchen Lights
• Few Charging Stations
• TV Located in Driving Cab
• Less Appealing Interior Design

Ideal For: This RV is basic and affordable for any single traveler, couple, or couple/traveler with a guest, especially for those who are environmentally conscious.

In looking at these RV models under 30 feet, we can see that just because the RV is smaller, this doesn’t mean you have to give up comfort, style, or amenities! A smaller RV is not only a smaller purchase, but it’s also much easier to maneuver your way across the country, the state, or just your favorite campground haunts. Whether traveling with your partner of 40 years, your best friend of 50, grandchildren, siblings, or cousins, there is an RV, a floorplan, and most importantly, a journey ready for you to embark on in comfort and safety.

Amie has been writing about senior care products and services for the last decade. She is particularly passionate about new technologies that help improve the quality of life for seniors and their families. Seeing her parents and grandparents age made Amie ask herself, “Would this be good enough for my loved ones?” In her spare time, Amie enjoys outdoor adventures and spontaneous road trips. Learn more about Amie here

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10 Best Lightweight Travel Trailers For 2023

• RV Trailers and Motorhomes

Consider the GVWR (not the UVW)

Many RV manufacturers tout the UVW (unloaded vehicle weight) of their trailers. But adding cargo like fresh water, propane tank(s), food, clothing, bicycles, and other camping equipment to the trailer can add hundreds of pounds to that UVW number.

GVWR is the weight to know when buying a trailer for a lightweight truck or passenger car tow vehicle.

Knowing the GVWR of small campers is the key to safe towing on road or while off-the-grid camping. Now, let’s dive into our list of the best lightweight travel trailers for 2023.

The 10 Best Lightweight Travel Trailers (Under 6,000 Pounds GVWR)

Our top small travel trailers for 2023 are listed in order by cost in US dollars, from least expensive to most expensive.

1. Vintage Trailer Works XTR: An Off-Road Lightweight, Customizable Camper 

The Vintage Trailer Works team builds custom teardrops, retro campers, and toy haulers in Dothan, Alabama. The 5’x8′ model XTR is one of VTW’s four off-road, customizable lightweight teardrop trailers.

This mini travel trailer features dual doors with sliding windows, a tri-fold queen bed mattress and couch, 30″ A/T tires, and a beautifully designed galley under the rear hatch that’s ready for the best camping coolers and grills and outdoor cooktops of your choice.

All XTRs are custom built per buyer’s choices, starting with 4’x8′ to 5’x10′ floorplans, tailored kitchen layouts, an optional roof rack, awnings, cargo storage system choices, electronics, and more.

Vintage Trailer Works XTR Features

• Hitch weight: 275 lbs.
• Gross vehicle weight rating: 2,990 lbs.
• Unloaded vehicle weight: 1,600 lbs.
• Exterior length: 14′
• Full exterior height: 5′ 8″
• Exterior width: 7′ 5″
• Freshwater capacity: 10 gallons
• Optional roof rack and awning
• Base MSRP: $11,695

2. Riverside RV Retro 135: Vintage Style Small Trailer with Full Bath 

There aren’t many small travel trailers with a full bath on the market today. But one trailer stands out from the rest: the Retro 135 from Riverside RV.

The retro vibe starts on the outside with a colorful fiberglass exterior and continues inside with an eye-catching 1950s-style vintage trailer interior.

It features a black-and-white checkerboard flooring; dinette cushions in aqua, red, or seafoam green; and bright birch wood interior walls and cabinetry.

The ceiling is 6′ 3″ with an airy feel, despite being one of the smallest camper trailers on our list. The Retro has plenty of room for a 20K Btu furnace and 13.5K Btu A/C, a full wet bath, and a kitchenette with a refrigerator and cooktop. 

Riverside RV Retro 135 Features

• Hitch weight: 140 lbs.
• Gross vehicle weight rating: 3,730 lbs.
• Unloaded vehicle weight: 2,640 lbs.
• Exterior length: 15′ 9″
• Full exterior height: 9′ 6″
• Exterior width: 7′ 6″
• Interior height: 6′ 5″ 
• Freshwater capacity: 36 gallons
• Gray water capacity: 32 gallons
• Black water capacity: 17 gallons
• Optional dinette
• Base MSRP: $24,317

3. 2023 Travel Lite Rove Lite 16RB: A Versatile and Lightweight Trailer

You will love the new Rove Lite 16RB ultralight travel trailer from Travel Lite . This is the largest in the company’s offerings. Yet, it’s one of the most affordable small travel trailers on the market and light enough to pull behind many small cars and tow vehicles.

The sleek Euro-style design, use of state-of-the-art composite materials, aluminum chassis, and seamless poured resin fiberglass roof are industry-leading materials.

Interior features include a convertible bed and one of the only lightweight travel trailers with a full bathroom (and an outdoor shower, too). RVers love the unexpected space-saving functionality of this ultra-light travel trailer.

2023 Travel Lite Rove Lite 16RB Features

• Hitch weight: 154 lbs.
• Gross vehicle weight rating: 3,500 lbs.
• Unloaded vehicle weight: 2,044 lbs.
• Exterior length: 18′ 9″
• Full exterior height: 8′ 11″
• Exterior width: 7′ 11″
• Gray water capacity: 30 gallons
• Black water capacity: 5 gallons
• Optional exterior shower and electric side awning
• Base MSRP: $30,236

4. 2023 Keystone Passport Solo 15FK: An Elegant Small Trailer with a Full Kitchen

Keystone RV’s new Passport Solo 15FK is the smallest of the five Solo Series (single-axle) lightweight travel trailers. It’s in prototype phase now but will be out in 2023.

This ultralight travel trailer is loaded with standard features usually not found on single-axle campers, including an outdoor kitchen, tongue jack, stabilizer jacks, and a 10-foot awning.

This compact travel trailer features Keystone’s exclusive HyperDec flooring (composite and water-resistant), a rear wet bath, a 60″x80″ tri-fold queen-size bed, plus a beautiful wrap-around kitchen in the front with a large pantry, an 8 cu. ft. 12V fridge, plus a microwave and two-burner LP stove. There’s also an outside kitchen with a pullout griddle to accommodate hungry family members.

2023 Keystone Passport Solo 15FK Features

• Hitch weight: 595 lbs.
• Gross vehicle weight rating: 5,650 lbs.
• Unloaded vehicle weight: 4,410 lbs.
• Exterior length: 19′ 5″
• Full exterior height: 10′ 4″
• Exterior width: 8′
• Freshwater capacity: 37 gallons
• Black water capacity: 30 gallons
• Optional solar panel packages and lithium batteries
• Base MSRP: $34,350

5. L’Air Camper Company Trillium Lion 1300 GT: Classic Styling in a Lightweight Pull-Behind Trailer

Want to tow a small trailer with a small SUV or crossover? This is it!

L’Air Camper’s new Trillium Lion 1300 GT is a great small camper for couples and solo RVers who love the look of classic ’50s styling.

The molded fiberglass, 13-foot, 2,200-pound Lion GT model with the bathroom layout has everything needed to camp comfortably anywhere.

This small pull-behind camper features a 46″x76″ foam bed, two-burner cooktop, microwave, fridge, 12V/110V and solar power , A/C, furnace, hot water, inside shower, cassette toilet, 8-foot awning, and decent storage.

The Lion version has 15″ wheels, all-terrain tires, fender flares, gray marine upholstery, and roof rails for gear racks.

L’Air Camper Company Trillium Lion 1300 GT Features

• Hitch weight: 165 lbs.
• Gross vehicle weight rating: 2,200 lbs.
• Unloaded vehicle weight: 1,500 lbs.
• Exterior length: 13′ 5″
• Full exterior height: 7′ 6″
• Exterior width: 6′ 6″
• Interior height: 6′ 2″
• Freshwater capacity: 13 gallons
• Gray water capacity: 13 gallons
• Black water capacity: N/A
• Base MSRP: $39,500 USD

6. 2023 InTech Sol Horizon: A Stylish, Luxury Ultralight Trailer 

InTech’s new Sol Horizon is a luxurious aluminum ultralight travel trailer with a full-width U-shaped dinette up front. The big windows on three sides give expansive views of your surroundings.

The roomy interior has a unique “tilt-forward design” that allows use of the area over the trailer’s tongue to increase sleeping/lounging space.

The Sol Horizon also sports a sizeable wet bath; a luxurious kitchen with an enormous farmhouse sink, commercial-grade faucet, and two-burner LP-gas stove; and an adjacent entertainment center. A 10′ awning is standard, with options such as a slide-out kitchen and solar power.

2023 InTech Sol Horizon Features

• Hitch weight: 465 lbs.
• Gross vehicle weight rating: 4,000 lbs.
• Unloaded vehicle weight: 3,372 lbs.
• Exterior length: 19′
• Full exterior height: 9′ 5″
• Exterior width: 8′ 6″
• Interior height: 6′ 6″
• Freshwater capacity: 28 gallons
• Gray water capacity: N/A
• Black water capacity: 32 gallons
• Optional dual LP-gas tanks and off-grid package
• Base MSRP: $42,539

7. Vorsheer XCT: Rugged Off-Road Campers

From the ground up, Vorsheer’s 2023 Xtreme Camp Trailer (XCT) is an adventure-style off-road trailer designed with longevity and quality in mind. 

Made in Utah, the XCT has hot and cold season insulation, a composite shell, aluminum-body subframe, high-strength steel main frame, a full trailer kitchen in back, queen-size bed inside, and much more in a unique, head-turning design.

This small off-road trailer will carry a rooftop tent for added sleeping options. In addition, you can also carry adventure toys such as kayaks or a canoe.

It stands tall to handle the tougher 4×4 trails with nearly 20″ of ground clearance. If your tow vehicle can clear the obstacle, you know your trailer will too.

Vorsheer XCT Features

• Hitch weight: 260 lbs.
• Unloaded vehicle weight: 1,995 lbs.
• Full exterior height: 6′ 11″
• Freshwater capacity: 27 gallons
• Extra large 270° awning (Bat Wing)
• Optional exterior water heater and shower
• Base MSRP: $44,560

8. 2023 Mars Campers Mars 15 Deluxe: Off-Road Trailer with a King Bed and Full Bath 

Mars Campers is the sister company to Black Series Campers and closely resembles their off-road campers imported from Australia into North America.

The Mars 15 Deluxe is a full-featured hybrid trailer. For example, it has a metal roof that lifts up to add headroom and a rear slide-out adds living space.

This small pull-behind trailer is solid. For instance, it’s built with rock sliders and skid plates to protect every vulnerable area. Additionally, it has an independent suspension to smooth out the ride over rough terrain.

The interior is large, with a big kitchen, four-burner cooktop, fridge, and lots of storage. It also has a wet bath and the rare feature of a lightweight travel trailer with a king bed.

Additionally, the pair of fold-up bunks makes it family-friendly. You’ll love the huge slide-out kitchen and 13-foot awning too. 

If you can’t get to Australia to buy it, don’t worry. The Black Series HQ12 small 4×4 trailer is a great alternative.

Mars 15 Deluxe Features

• Hitch weight: 320 lbs.
• Gross vehicle weight rating: 5,291 lbs.
• Unloaded vehicle weight: 4,409 lbs.
• Exterior length: 18′
• Full exterior height: 8′ 2″
• Exterior width: 7′ 4″
• Interior height:6’4″
• Freshwater capacity: 26.4 gallons
• Gray water capacity: 26.4 gallons
• Black water capacity: 26.4 gallons
• Base MSRP: $55,990

9. 2023 Lance Camper Enduro: An Equipped and Innovative Overlanding Trailer 

This off-grid camper is built for RVers who love off-road outdoor adventures. The all-new 19′ 1″, 4,500-pound (GVWR) Lance Camper Enduro is centered around an interior wet bath with a cassette toilet, a U-shaped convertible dinette, kids drop-down bunks, and a large exterior kitchen under the rear hatch with a two-burner cooktop.

Robust solar and lithium battery technology handles the power for dry camping. Additionally, having 40 gallons of onboard freshwater and a remote filtering system gives you independence.

Back kitchen galley of the Lance Camper Enduro.

The prototype campers have been in development for almost two years and will hit RV dealer lots in early 2023.

2023 Lance Camper Enduro Features

• Hitch weight: 350 lbs.
• Gross vehicle weight rating: 4,500 lbs.
• Unloaded vehicle weight: 3,500 lbs.
• Exterior length: 19′ 1″
• Exterior width: 8′ 5″
• Freshwater capacity: 40 gallons
• Gray water capacity: 26 gallons
• Base MSRP: $59,000

10. 2023 Kimberley Kampers Kruiser E-Class: Small Camper with a Composting Toilet 

The Kimberley Kampers Kruiser E-Class is a full-featured travel trailer from the company’s Ohio location. This luxury small camper is loaded with high-tech features, particularly the adjustable air bag suspension and the diesel-powered hot water system.

Additionally, there is a retractable island queen bed and an RV composting toilet . These travel trailers keep RVers comfortable in the outback or anywhere in North America.

The E-Class Kruiser model has more options than many small campers . It’s easy to tailor this camper to fit any RV lifestyle.

2023 Kimberley Kampers Kruiser E-Class Features

• Hitch weight: 265 lbs.
• Gross vehicle weight rating: 5,500 lbs.
• Unloaded vehicle weight: 3,836 lbs.
• Exterior length: 17′
• Full exterior height: 9′ 8″
• Freshwater capacity: 50 gallons
• Gray water capacity: 16 gallons
• Black water capacity: Waterless Composting Toilet
• Base MSRP: $89,268

Editor’s note: RV production costs are in flux. Base costs for these small towable RVs may have changed since Q4 2022 (when we created this list of the best lightweight travel trailer reviews for 2023).

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