Camping/travel trailer recommendations?

[Levin_tom]

Planning an 8-10 month trip around the west coast US, Canada and possibly Alaska. I am looking for a camping/travel trailer to have a sink, toilet and store some of my gear (skis, mountain bike, etc) when we go camping and/or when I have to travel for work between my trip.
I will be sleeping in tent and/or hotels/airbnbs so really just need some space, sink, toilet.

Any recommendations? Everything I have seen is very expensive ($20K+) and trying to stay between 5-$10K.

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[Cllowe]

I used to have an aliner that I loved. It was pretty light and would fold up in less than a minute. Plus it was like having a travel trailer but with the convenience of a pop up.

 

[IdahoJOAT]

Not to nit-pick, but it matters if you want a full bathroom, wet-bath, dry-bath, or if you can make do with a more tear drop kind of set up.

Teardrops you can find for the price range you're looking for, especially used.

 

[Levin_tom]

Not to nit-pick, but it matters if you want a full bathroom, wet-bath, dry-bath, or if you can make do with a more tear drop kind of set up.

Teardrops you can find for the price range you're looking for, especially used.

Thanks man. Any recommendations on tear drop manufacturers?

 

[mnjeeper]

Thanks man. Any recommendations on tear drop manufacturers?

When do you plan to go? Most builders are upwards of a year behind. Also, a toilet in a teardrop is a hard ask.

Used are around...but maybe not close.
https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2017-Intech-FLYER-CHASE-5021158800

For new, and readily available...this is the one I kept seeing:
https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2021-Braxton-Creek-Bushwhacker-10SS-5016961020

The new one has major features for the money. It's also known to need work even on a brand new build. trim work won't wreck the trip, leaks will.

 

[Levin_tom]

When do you plan to go? Most builders are upwards of a year behind. Also, a toilet in a teardrop is a hard ask.

Used are around...but maybe not close.
https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2017-Intech-FLYER-CHASE-5021158800

For new, and readily available...this is the one I kept seeing:
https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2021-Braxton-Creek-Bushwhacker-10SS-5016961020

The new one has major features for the money. It's also known to need work even on a brand new build. trim work won't wreck the trip, leaks will.

Thanks Dave! Will look into these.

 

[Botanicalstig]

I have an aliner scout (sink is optional, no bathroom or built in stove). Ac, fridge, dinette and full size bed. Pretty simple, but if you're Considering a teardrop, this will do the same for much less money (+ the benefit of being able to stand). They have models with bathrooms. Or consider the typical scamp, Casita, trillium fiberglass campers-they're awesome, just hard to find.

I don't want to misquote you, but I think i paid $11k OTD brand new from Juniata rv- they had very competitive pricing and saved me about 3k after having it shipped. Most new teardrops are over $20k which is pretty nuts, just sleep in trunk

 

[Shibadog]

Methinks you’re going to have a tough time finding a trailer to pull behind a Jeep that has a full bath. A bath and sink require a water system with fresh and waste holding tanks-and the weight they bring along. You might be ahead with just a small utility trailer, carry a camping sink and a cassette toilet. It’ll be cheaper and lighter than any camper. Most small campers are basically a bed on wheels, with you using the bath and toilet facilities at the campground. Tear drops may have a small outdoor kitchen in the back, but I’m not aware of any with a full bath (even a wet bath). Weight (and frontal area of a camper) will rule out most self contained units for behind a Jeep.

 

[Levin_tom]

Methinks you’re going to have a tough time finding a trailer to pull behind a Jeep that has a full bath. A bath and sink require a water system with fresh and waste holding tanks-and the weight they bring along. You might be ahead with just a small utility trailer, carry a camping sink and a cassette toilet. It’ll be cheaper and lighter than any camper. Most small campers are basically a bed on wheels, with you using the bath and toilet facilities at the campground. Tear drops may have a small outdoor kitchen in the back, but I’m not aware of any with a full bath (even a wet bath). Weight (and frontal area of a camper) will rule out most self contained units for behind a Jeep.

You’re probably right! Thinking of an utility trailer or something bigger that we could town in my brothers 4Runner. Thanks for the input!

 

[Jimac]

You’re probably right! Thinking of an utility trailer or something bigger that we could town in my brothers 4Runner. Thanks for the input!

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[YippieKiYayMrFalcon]

NuCamp 320 tab has a full bath and is under the limit for a 4 door. I would still suggest air lift bags to prevent sag.

Viking TD 12.0 max comes with a spot for a cassette toilet. and is pretty spacious. Has a kitchen setup inside.

Intech has the pursue that is a glorified box trailer with a pullout kitchen, but no bathroom and no water storage.

Little guy mini max is very similar to the tab 320.

Since you’re just looking for a kitchen and secure storage, I would look at teardrops with rear galleys and just get a cassette toilette and toilet tent. Most of the ones with full bathrooms may be overkill for you since you plan on sleeping in a tent anyway.

 

[Levin_tom]

NuCamp 320 tab has a full bath and is under the limit for a 4 door. I would still suggest air lift bags to prevent sag.

Viking TD 12.0 max comes with a spot for a cassette toilet. and is pretty spacious. Has a kitchen setup inside.

Intech has the pursue that is a glorified box trailer with a pullout kitchen, but no bathroom and no water storage.

Little guy mini max is very similar to the tab 320.

Since you’re just looking for a kitchen and secure storage, I would look at teardrops with rear galleys and just get a cassette toilette and toilet tent. Most of the ones with full bathrooms may be overkill for you since you plan on sleeping in a tent anyway.

Thanks Rob! Let me look into these. Agree with your suggestions.

 

[alisterconflicts]

You can buy a trailer from travelers to save money. Alaska is really interesting to explore. I planned to visit it before the pandemic started. Unfortunately, I haven't visited it yet. I read a lot of information about this place and watched video reviews on YouTube.
On the one hand, it made me want to go there even more. On the other hand, I understand there is a lot of hype around this place. Tourists create hype, which leads to its popularity. I like visiting places that are not popular. I recently made a trip to European countries. I stayed the longest in Hungary. At https://www.freetour.com/budapest, I ordered several free tours to enjoy the city's atmosphere. Every trip is a little life.

 

[Bob_N_AZ]

This mine

So what brand and model is that? Have been looking at the InTech luna rover

 

[AcesandEights]

Maybe a different way to look at it, but what about a small (5' x 8') cargo trailer. You can have a portable cassette-type toilet: https://www.campingworld.com/inside-rv/bath/bathroom-fixtures/portable-toilets with a portable sink: https://www.campingworld.com/stansport-multi-purpose-outdoor-double-sink-755629.html

You can carry a lot more water in a utility trailer than you can in a "camper", and you have way more storage space as well. You can also sleep in it when the weather is crappy.

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