Bigger isn’t always better! Especially when it comes to RVs. Yes, the bigger RVs come with a lot of their own benefits, but they aren’t for everyone. As more and more people are joining the RV community, the benefits of lightweight travel trailers are becoming increasingly popular. They are easier to tow and maneuver. And you can pull them with your family SUV instead of needing to get a tow vehicle as well.
If you’re ready to join the family of RVers that are loving their lightweight travel trailers, here are four you need to see:
Aliner
Aliners are often referred to as the original a-frame. They combine the best of a popup camper with a lightweight travel trailer. Aliners fold down which allow you to store them in your garage, which is a huge benefit for RVers. And they’re also super easy to setup and tear down. In fact, you can do it in about 30 seconds!
Unlike the popup campers of the past, Aliners have hard sides, helping them to be even more durable and energy efficient. It also allows you to stay in the campgrounds that require hard sides because of presence of bear.
Aliners come with plenty of options for layouts and can sleep up to 4 people. Some options also provide outdoor kitchens to allow you to maximize the use of your indoor spaceeven more. If you’re looking for a lightweight travel trailer to provide you with the basics while being incredibly easy to tow, use, and store, the Aliner is a great option.
Jay Flight
The Jay Flight by Jayco is one of the best selling travel trailers in America. It provides you the space and features that you need to create amazing family memories on the road. There are nine different floor plans that you can choose from with options like patio doors, hide-a-beds and bunks.
The Jay Flight is spacious inside. It provides the space that you need to eat, sleep and play. Many of the interior finishes are residential grade and mimic that of what you might find at home. It provides the comfort and convenience that makes travel and even full-time RVing a breeze. And there’s even an option for an elite package which makes staying connected and enjoying a rainy or lazy day even easier with LED TV, AM/FM/CD/DVD player, MP3 input and Bluetooth & HDMI connectivity.
Apart from the ease of living inside, the Jay Flight is designed to make towing even easier including Goodyear Endurance tires designed for a smooth ride.
Sonic
Sonic by Venture RV is a lightweight travel trailer that offers 82″ ceilings. It’s designed with a one-piece seamless fiberglass roof, which means you have extra protection against water leaks and damage.
While Venture RV also offers the ultra lightweight Sonic Lite, the Sonic is the RV that provides families with the space they need while still being easy to tow. You don’t have to sacrifice comfort and style in order to enjoy an adventure on the road together.
There are eight different floorplans to choose from which helps you get just the fit that you need.
Some of the features that you can enjoy in a Sonic travel trailer include:
- Farmers sink with a drying rack in the kitchen
- Glass-topped 3-burner cooktop that has a flush mount
- Designer backsplashes that give the feel of home
- Outside shower with both hot and cold water
Hike
The Winnebago Hike is another great option to consider if you’re looking to buy a lightweight travel trailer. It’s also the option to consider if you’re looking to get off the beaten path on an RVing adventure.
The Hike provides offroad capabilities and the new models have an improved exterior and roof rack to allow for extra storage of your gear. It also includes solar panels to help make your offroad adventure more comfortable and convenient than ever before.
There are five different floorplans to choose from that are all under 4,500 lbs, making them easy to take with you wherever you want to go. But don’t think you have to sacrifice for style and comfort just to have a smaller travel trailer. The modern finishes and furnishings give the inside an innovative and contemporary feel. Some models can sleep up to 4 with the use of bunks or a convertible dinette.
Things to consider when choosing a lightweight travel trailer
While lightweight travel trailers are easier to tow, it’s still important to make sure that you understand the limitations of your vehicle. Familiarize yourself with how much your vehicle can tow and then be sure to account for the additional weight of the RV once your family has it loaded up and ready to go.
Along with that, you want to think about the other considerations that are normal when thinking about which is the right RV to buy.
- How many people do you need to sleep?
- Is your family going to be growing?
- Where do you want to travel? Are you more of an urban camper? An off-grid camper? Or do you fall somewhere in between?
- Are you planning an occasional weekend on the road or are you ready to be a full-time RVer?
- What kind of budget are you working with?
If you’re ready to take the next step, or you have questions on which RV is the right fit for you, Sky River RV is here to help. We have Lightweight Travel Trailers For Sale and can help you get in the RV of your dreams.
