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 recreational vehicles in the category are too heavy for a car or light pick-up truck to pull. A closer analysis of the market offer will show you that even the RV companies no matter if we are talking about rental companies or dealers are reluctant to purchase lightweight travel trailers to keep them on stock. The explanation they give is very simple: these RVs are not that much in demand on the market, and therefore it is not profitable to keep them in stock.

The bathroom plumbing adds up quite a lot to the weight of the vehicle, particularly as the ceiling design has to be altered to. Therefore, some lightweight travel trailers have a rudimentary form of bathroom or lack it completely. 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. Each of the models has its advantage and downside: the fiberglass vehicles are less popular because of their specific smell, the teardrops are pretty crammed while the pop-ups can be used mainly in warm climates.

The ultra-lightweight vehicles that generally have around 2,000 pounds could be the most money efficient, but that very much depends on what the client aims at for both quality and use. Given the small size, the interior of lightweight travel trailers looks like a small or medium-sized bedroom in the best of cases, which is between 10 and 12 feet. Such lightweight travel trailers would do for a couple, but not for a family. The various models come ready furnished from factory 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 buy a used recreational vehicle. If there is no dealer in your local area, you can always try the Internet for more comprehensive resources. Always go through updated databases, otherwise you may find items that are no longer in stock.