Below is a list of manufacturers that specialize in or have small trailers in their line-up. You may have to search through their floor plans to find the small units where larger trailers may be their norm.
Travel Trailers
- Airstream Bambi Sport
- Alto by Safari Condo (Canada)
- Chalet RV
- Coachmen Clipper
- Coachmen Viking
- Cricket Trailer
- Cruiser RV
- Dutchmen RV
- Evergreen Ascend
- Flagstaff Micro-Lite
- Gulfstream Vista Cruiser
- Hi-Lo Trailers
- Jayco Jay Flight Swift SLX
- K-Z Sportsmen Classic
- Lance
- Livin Lite RV Camp Lite
- mpg
- Paradise Coast RV
- ProLite (Canada)
- Riverside RV
- r-pod
- Serro Scotty Worldwide
- Skyline RV
- Starcraft AR-ONE
- Starcraft Launch
- Stealth Evo
- T@B
- Taylor Coach (Ontario)
- Teal Camper
- ‘Toad Campers
- TrailManor
- Travel Lite Idea
- V-Cross Vibe
- Westland RV (Canada)
- Whetzeldorf Camper
Teardrop Trailers
- Adventure Teardrops (Canada)
- American Teardrop
- Camp-Inn
- Go Buddy Campers
- Little Guy Worldwide
- SignaTour Campers
- Silver Tears Campers
- TC Teardrops
- Trekker Trailers
- Vistabule Teardrop Trailers
- Whetzel Trace Travelers
Fiberglass Trailers
- American Boler
- Bigfoot RV (Canada)
- Casita
- Egg Camper
- Escape Trailers (Canada
- Lil Snoozy
- Oliver Travel Trailers
- ParkLiner Fiberglass Ultralight Trailers
- Scamp
- Trillium RV (US)
- Trillium Trailers (Canada)
- Weis Craft Trailers
Pop-Up Trailers & Tent Campers
- Aliner
- Chalet RV
- Coachmen Camping Trailers
- Compact Camping Concepts
- Flagstaff Tent Campers
- Jayco Camping Trailers
- Livin’ Lite Quick Silver Tent Campers
- Palomino Tent Campers
- Rockwood Tent Campers
- Somerset Camping Trailers
- Starcraft Folding Campers
- Sylvan Sport
Hi,
I love following your website as I dream of having a small camper. I stumbled upon a SylvanSport trailer from a Nat’l Geographic quote. Have you heard of them or know of anyone w/ recommendations?
http://www.sylvansport.com/
Thanks,
-Karla
Hi Karla,
Yes, the Sylvan Sport is a unique camper for sure! I don’t know much about them, but they are unique and lightweight. You might want to check out their info page and try contacting them to see if they can give you names of owners within your area. Good way to get an owner’s perspective without the sales pitch: http://www.sylvansport.com/contact-and-support/
Pat
P.S…Thanks for following the blog!
Pat,
You need to put a link to Skyline RV!
http://www.skylinerv.com/
Thanks!
Mark
Will do, Mark! I’m a big fan of the Koala Eco Camp. Do you work at Skyline?
Yes I do Pat! The Koala brand is part of the new generation of Skyline RV products. Thanks for posting the link!
Mark…RE: Koala model 18BH … would be nice if there was an option to replace the queen bed with a sleeper sofa of some type for those older couples of us who would be happy with the bunkbeds and a living room type space… in a smaller unit.
What about Trillium from souther california?
http://trilliumrv.wordpress.com/
GREAT TRAILERS!
Done! Thanks for bringing them up. I thought they were only built in Canada. Good to know there’s a US version!
Hey Pat, for those who may be interested, Paradise Coast RV will have an unveiling to the public at the Cruise-In sponsored by the Boat Museum in Cassopolis, MI on Monday June 4th followed by the Cruise-In sponsored by The Kar Club in Niles, MI on Wednesday June 6th.
I don’t see the Escape trailer from B.C. Canada I toured one last week and the
quality and layout were awesome.
And don’t forget one of the coolest trailers of all the ALTO by Safari
Made in Quebec
Hello – your article comparing 14ft. trailers included the Dutchmen 814RB. Could you also link this on your manufacturers page? I have had mine since May and love it.
Done, Laura! Thanks for reading…
Anyone know how towing a Tab RV with a 4 cylinder Rav4 affects gas mileage?
Carol — You might try joining the 4,000+ member T@B online forum. No doubt you’ll get the answer there. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/tabtrailers/?yguid=85187641
Hey roadmaven
There is also a Trillium trailer here in Canada (as you mentioned already), down in Calgary. There wasn’t a link listed for them however.
http://www.trilliumtrailers.com/
Seemingly “down” site is Taylor coach (Ontario).
Great list all in one place. I’ve bookmarked this one. Looking forward to seeing it expand. If I happen to come across any others, I’ll toss out the link. We had a Class A RV. Sold that and bought a truck camper. Sold that and are downsized to a tent until we find a “smaller footprint” teardrop that fits our needs. SO many choices!!!
Great site!
Apparently they (Trillium) are calling their trailer line “The Outback” (which you’ll see when you click on the link). Kind of caught me off guard.
There is also
Endeavor Manufacturing http://www.wee-kender.com/
http://www.bigfootrv.com/ They re-opened last year or so.
http://www.westlandrv.ca/Trailers.html It’s an older site, kind of slow however
Last one for now (no promises though)
A Canadian Teardrop manufacturer.
http://www.adventureteardrops.com/
John,
Many thanks for the additional manufacturers. I’ve got them loaded on the Manufacturers page. Feel free to pass along more as you come across them. The Manufacturers page gets a ton of hits, so I’m always looking for additional content for that page, so keep them coming!
Pat
Are there any websites you know of that have done a comprehensive review of the small trailers available in the US. I would like to get a very small, used, under 10,000.00 trailer and don’t know where to start.
You might want to try Roaming Times website: http://www.roamingtimes.com/consumer/index.aspx
They have reviews on all types and sizes of RVs listed there. Good luck!
DOA on my end > http://www.hilotrailer.com
Must have been Maintenance, Hilo fine again. Thanks Pat.
Maybe Add upstart http://americanboler.com to fiberglass.
Maybe you can call the owner Robert at http://www.tep-campers.com If you can find out anything on the upstart it might be a good blog post.
Your “adventureteardrops.com” link does not work, though the link posted by John on Oct 16 does.
The manufacturers list is a great resource!
Weird, I just clicked on it both in my notification email and here and it worked on my end. Not sure why… try with www in front maybe?
it’s now on facebook, safari condo with the new alto F1743
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Safari-Condo/123104127859354?ref=stream
New T@b shower model looking good, thumbs up.
http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2013-Little-Guy-Worldwide-T@B-T@B-107550514
Rockwood Mini-Lite (sibling of the Flagstaff Micro-Lite)?
Hey, I own a 1974 anf suncamper and I’m looking for specs on it. More importantly, the weight of it (GVW). But if you can hook me up with more info that would be great.
Can add Oliver to fiberglass. They are coming back. Their website should be up in 1 or 2 weeks.
It’s live
http://www.olivertraveltrailers.com/
Hello,
Really like your site. Lots of info. I would like to ask for your help please. I’ve been searching for a trailer, looking at Trailmanor, but the price is outta my range. Are there other manufacturers that make that kinda style of trailer ? Having a hard time finding similar styles. Thank you.
Nick,
Hi-Lo is another company that makes that type if trailer. They went out of business a couple of years ago, although it wouldn’t be hard to find a used model on the market. The name and plans were purchased, but that organization has yet to produce a prototype, so I wouldn’t wait on buying a new Hi-Lo anytime soon. Plus, I’m guessing their price point will be out of your range as well. Probably your best bet is finding a good, used Trail Manor or Hi-Lo through Craigslist, eBay, or rvtrader.com. Also, I’d suggest joining an online forum dedicated to either brand. That’ll be another great way to acquire a used model, as many owners tend to advertise their units to other owners.
Good luck!
Pat
Thank you for your help !!!
I recently acquired an 1975 Dutch Craft 19.5 ft. All original with all of the original documentation, manuals, notes, accessory books etc. I intend to restore it and enjoy it. I can’t seem to find out much about the company. Does anyone know when the company discontinued production. They appear to still be registered in Lancaster PA. I would like to learn more about the history of the company.
just wondering why Casita isn’t included? I am new to this and trying to figure out the best family TT I can pull with a caravan. Kind of thought it was between the casita and r-pod until I saw this list! thoughts on best with bunks for kids? thanks
Jason,
Have no fear. Casita is listed under the “fiberglass” section.
any recommendations to save me weeks of research others have likely done already? 2 kids, caravan, weekend camping. Does r-pod stand out as ‘dare I say it’ the best pound for pound? I know there are hundreds but i am sure seasoned campers would a agree a few consistently rise to the top?
We have an older camper. Not sure what year….I think a 1985. It’s a Valor. Any idea who makes these? Thanks.