Small travel trailers are great...
First off, you can tow them with a small vehicle - some can even be towed with a car!
Plus, a small camper means less cleaning (always a win) and less limitation on where you can park your rig.
No parking spot is too small with some of these campers!
In this article, we reveal the 13 best small campers under 5,000 pounds.
Check out the quick index below to jump straight to a trailer you've heard about, or just scroll through to see them all!
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1. Forest River R-Pod Travel Tailer
Quick Stats
Weight: ~2,839 lbs
Length: 20'0"
Width: 96"
Slide outs: 1 (Tent Bed)
Click here for the full specs.
Forest City's R-Pod Travel Trailers are fun mini campers. They come in eleven different floor plans, which you can check out on their website.
Here are a few common ones:
Depending on which model you get, you might have a tight “shit, shower, and shave” type bathroom. (The toilet and shower are a single room - see below.)
However, they do also offer models featuring a full bathroom with separate shower and toilet. Want to learn more? Here's a quick video:
It's a pretty cool small travel trailer. But there are plenty more to look at!
2. Aliner Classic Travel Trailer
Quick Stats
Dry Weight: 1,590 lbs
Length: 15’
Width: 78"
Slide outs: 0 (But it has pop-ups)
Click here for the full specs.
If you like that classic pop-up camper look, you'll love the Aliner Classic.
Sporting a sink, two stove top cookers, a microwave, and a half-fridge, this is your one-stop shop to replace that tent with something a little more comfortable.
While it doesn't have a built-in bathroom, it DOES have an outside shower. Here's a peak at the floor plan:
Pro Tip: Don't want to poop in the woods or gross public restrooms? Grab yourself a bathroom tent and a portable toilet for some wonderful privacy.
3. Cricket Camper
Quick Stats
Dry Weight: 1,500 lbs
Length: 15'
Width: 6’11
Slideouts: 0 (But the roof pops up)
Click here to see the full specs.
If you’re looking for ultra lightweight travel trailers under 2000 pounds with a bad ass rugged look and feel, the Cricket Camper is for you.
Despite it's (very small) size, there's plenty of room in this bad boy. Especially when you pop up the top. Take a look:
Unfortunately, like the Aliner, Cricket Campers don’t come with a bathroom. You need a portable toilet and bathroom tent to get your privacy.
However, they do come with a built-in portable shower you can use to wash yourself off after an outing at a beach or lake.
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4. Mantis Camper
Quick Stats
Dry Weight: 2,800 lbs
Length: 18'
Width: 6’9"
Slideouts: 0 (But the roof pops up)
Click here to see the full specs.
Looking for a unique travel trailer? How about one inspired by NASA?
This Mantis Camper is 18-feet-long, has integrated plumbing and electrical systems, and an independent suspension system (14" to be exact).
Want to take a look inside?
This is another model with the "shit, shower, shave" setup. Better than nothing, am I right? 😉
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5. Timberleaf Teardrop Trailers
Quick Stats
Dry Weight: 1,200 lbs
Length: 15'
Width: 65"
Slideouts: 0
Click here to see the full specs.
This teardrop trailer might not look like much, but it's filled with everything you'd need for a little excursion. It features a fully-insulated cabin designed to keep the heat, wind, and chilly nights at bay.
Not only do they offer a "classic teardrop trailer", they have an off-road teardrop trailer too!
Here’s the floor plan, if you’re curious (sorry it's small!):
The one downfall this small travel trailer has?
There's no bathroom attached to the trailer. You'd definitely need to purchase a portable toilet and bathroom tent to get your privacy (unless you're a man - or woman - of the wild).
6. Sportsmobile Sprinter Extended (This Might Break the Bank, Though!)
Quick Stats
Dry Weight: 4,641 lbs
Length: 22’6
Width: 6’10
Slideouts: 0
Click here to see the full specs.
We couldn't leave this bad boy out...
The Mercedes Benx 4x4 Sprinter is a dream (the question is, do you have the money to spend?).
Check out this incredible video of this sucker in action:
I know, I want one too. But there are some things we have to keep in mind here...
1. Mercedes = expensive
2. If you want a built-in bathroom, you have to purchase a custom made model which means... more money.
If you're one of the lucky ones with the money to spend on this, please give us a tour (and tell us if it's worth breaking the bank for).
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7. iCamp Elite
Quick Stats
Dry Weight: 2,890 lb
Length: 14’
Width: 6'8
Slideouts: 0
Click here to see the full specs.
Guess what?
This small camper has a small bathroom!
Not to mention a dinette table that transforms into a bed and (even better) an oven and a fridge.
Here’s the floor plan for a better look:
Keep in mind that this small camper is a diamond in the rough - you won't find many with these features.
8. Jay Sport Camping Trailer
Quick Stats
Dry Weight: 2,270 lbs
Length: 21’6 Opened (18’5 Travel Size)
Width: 7’1
Slideouts: 0 (But 2 Pop Outs!)
Click here for the full specs.
If you're looking for a classy camper, the Jay Sport Camping Trailer will provide just that.
How could you not want something that looks like this:
Sure, there might not be a built-in bathroom, but there is an exterior shower!
Check out what this mini camper looks like in this video tour:
Jayco is known for creating some of the best quality, top rated travel trailers. And pop up camper trailers are extremely lightweight, making this an excellent choice for smaller tow vehicles!
9. Happier Camper
Quick Stats
Dry Weight: 1,100 lbs
Length: 13'
Width: 7'
Slideouts: 0
Click here for the full specs.
The Happier Camper will make your days, well... happier!
With total freedom and a wide range of layouts possible, this small RV will be made specifically for you and your needs.
Take a look at one of the custom floor plans they offer:
Like I said, this is just one of the many floor plans they offer - check out more here.
Take a look at the video tour below for an in-depth look at this model:
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10. Timberline Trailer
Quick Stats
Dry Weight: Ranges from 4,150 ~ 4,350 lbs
Length: 23'
Width: 7'11"
Slideouts: 0
Click here for the full specs.
We have nothing but good things to say about Timberline trailers - they're unique, solar powered, and are made with healthy, sustainable materials.
This tiny trailer comes with a wet bath (the average shit, shower, and shave model) and can sleep up to five people!
Take a look at the floor plan to get a better look at the inside of the Timberline trailer:
11. Bicycle Camper
Quick Stats
Dry Weight: 88 lbs
Length: 9'4"
Width: 3'2"
Slideouts: 0
Click here for the full specs.
Guys... how freaking cute is this bicycle camper?!
Bill and I about died when we first saw it - it's unlike anything we've ever seen before!
The sitting area transforms into a bed and there's a nightstand attached for a small lamp (or to place your drinks/electronics).
Take a look at the floor plan to get a better idea of what you'd be working with if you went with the bicycle camper:
12. Terrapin Camper
Quick Stats
Dry Weight: 1,260 lbs
Length: 12'
Width: 6'9"
Slideouts: 0
Click here for the full specs.
The Terrapin camper from Casual Turtle can be built any way you'd like - which makes this camper a unique "true-to-you" model.
Many people use this model for a quick trip to the lake, or week long getaways - but don't let that stop you from pulling this sucker halfway around the country if that's your goal!
Because the floor plan is made specifically for people interested in purchasing one of these models, we unfortunately don't have one to show you.
We can, however, show you what it looks like on the inside of one that's already built:
Again, the interior layout is 100% customizable! If you're after a queen-sized bed and a nightstand, it's yours!
If you're after a pull out couch and a dinette though? It's yours (as long as the owners can make it for you, of course).
Still Not Sure Which One's Right?
Maybe you found a few you like... But you're not sure which one is best.
The answer? Test out your favorites by renting them before you buy!
13. Turn Your Car Into A Camper!
While this isn't something you're towing, this is something so freaking cool that I couldn't pass it up.
Have you ever dreamed of turning your personal car into a camper? Well, now you can thanks to Swiss Room Box!
While this is literally just a bed in a car, it's one of the coolest inventions we've ever seen - and it's pretty practical for those who just want to hit the road!
Take a look at the video below to get a better look at how to set this up (and how cool it looks once it's ready to use):
What'd you think?
And that brings us to the end of our list of small campers!
I hope you had as much fun reading this as we did writing it! Let us know in the comments - did we miss any cool mini campers? Are you going to get one from this list?
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