Lightweight Travel Trailers
Many people who want to add a small camper to their pick up truck discover that there are very few lightweight travel trailers to choose from. The problem is not the diversity of models but the weight, since most of the existing designs are too heavy for a car or light pick-up truck to pull. Moreover, a closer look to this matter will convince you that even the RV companies whether we are talking about rental agencies or dealers have shown little interest in purchasing lightweight travel trailers. The explanation they give is very simple: these RVs are not that much in demand on the market, and therefore it is not efficient to keep them in stock.
The problem with some lightweight travel trailers is the bathroom since all the plumbing adds up to the overall weight of the vehicle not to mention that the ceiling has to be higher. Therefore, with many lightweight travel trailers the bathroom is pretty basic or non existent. Four types of vehicles fall in the category of lightweight travel trailers: the ultra-lightweights, the fiberglass eggs, the pop-up tent trailers and the teardrop ones. There are good bits and bad bits about each of these models: thus, the pop-ups are suitable for warmer climates, the fiberglass ones have a specific smell inside because of the materials they are made of, and the teardrops have offer pretty little space.
The ultra-lightweight vehicles that generally have around 2,000 pounds could be the most convenient, but that very much depends on the individual choices and preferences. In terms of size, the interior of lightweight travel trailers is not larger than a small or medium-sized bedroom in the best of cases, which is between ten and twelve feet. This should be enough to accommodate a couple, but not a family. Manufacturers provide the models ready furnished with basic appliances including a stove and a microwave, with a very simple bathroom, with or without shower.
The amenities included as well as the overall features of the vehicle determine the price for new and used lightweight travel trailers; the costs usually reach $10,000 or somewhere around this figure. The manufacturing year and the technical inspection are also important to check when you want to purchase a used recreational vehicle. If there is no dealer in your local area, you can always try the Internet for more comprehensive resources. The databases you consult should be updated, otherwise you may be looking at items that are no longer in stock.