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Choosing a Small Camper
While the saying "bigger is better" often holds true, there are many situations where a smaller travel trailer has distinct advantages. Lightweight and easy to drive, smaller models are a great choice for couples and anyone new to RVing. Even seasoned pros can appreciate a small, towable trailer that's easier to maneuver.
Small trailer options include pop-up campers, teardrop trailers, and ultralightweight trailers. You may not even need a big truck to pull one; many small campers are easily towed by an SUV. You can check your SUV's towing capacity with our tow guide.
Beyond being lighter and easier to tow, small campers simplify parking and backing into your campsite, and often lead to lower maintenance costs. Depending on your needs, downsizing can be a worthwhile tradeoff.
Top Benefits of Choosing a Small Camper
Easier to Tow and Maneuver
A small, lightweight camper is much less daunting to tow, especially for beginners. You'll have a less stressful drive and won't have to wrestle with a large rig on winding roads or windy days. The lower weight has less impact on your tow vehicle's turning radius and stopping distance. This agility makes it easier to navigate narrow roads and busy areas. Parking and backing into tight campsites also becomes a much simpler task.
Increased Accessibility to Campsites
Your compact camper can take you to places larger RVs can't go. Many national parks, state parks, and older campgrounds have size restrictions, and a smaller RV opens up a world of possibilities for more secluded and scenic spots. This allows you to get closer to nature, away from crowded tourist hubs.
Financial Savings
The financial benefits of a smaller camper are significant. The initial purchase price is typically lower, as fewer materials are used in construction. You'll also save on:
- Fuel: A lighter load means better gas mileage for your tow vehicle, which is especially helpful in rural areas where gas stations are far apart.
- Insurance: Lower replacement costs often lead to lower insurance premiums.
- Maintenance: Smaller rigs generally require less maintenance, resulting in lower upkeep costs.
- Storage: A compact camper can often fit in a garage or driveway, saving you the expense of off-site storage fees.
Variety of Options
The world of small campers is diverse, with a range of styles to suit different needs:
- Pop-Up Campers: These fold down for easy towing and storage, and expand at the campsite to offer surprising interior space.
- Teardrop Trailers: These small, streamlined trailers are ultra-lightweight and often feature a rear galley kitchen.
- Ultralightweight Trailers: These are built with advanced materials to reduce weight without sacrificing amenities.
- Truck Campers: These sit in the bed of a pickup truck, offering a versatile and mobile camping solution.
Still Packed with Amenities
Don't let the small size fool you. Modern small campers are designed to maximize space and often come equipped with many of the same features as their larger counterparts. You can find models with full bathrooms, well-equipped kitchens, and comfortable sleeping areas.
Our collection of smaller travel trailers is proof that sometimes, less is indeed more. Meet with Camping World RV sales' team of experts and find the camper that checks everything off your list. Stop by one of our RV dealerships today or browse our inventory online to discover great deals on spacious living travel trailers.
FreedomRoads, LLC makes no representations that any particular terms or financing are actually available. Your actual payment will depend on your creditworthiness, the RV you purchase, the amount of your down payment, the amount financed in your transaction. Your actual monthly and/or daily payment may be higher than the payment estimated here, which excludes tax, title, license, finance charges, service fee, emissions testing charge, and other fees required or allowed by applicable law or may be imposed by a governmental agency in connection with the sale and financing of the RV; It also may not include certain dealer fees, such as dealer-charged documentation fees, freight and prep charges, which vary by state. The estimated payment is based off of U.S. Bank dealership RV rates dated 01/03/2024. Daily value calculated by multiplying monthly payment by (12) months, then dividing by (365) days. Available to qualified buyers based on lender credit qualifications. Valid only at participating CAMPING WORLD locations. See dealer for details. Void where prohibited.
^Prices are inclusive of all available discounts. Government fees, state taxes, dealer fees and emissions testing charges as applicable will be added to comply with state vehicle codes. Freight and prep costs vary by state (Not applicable in CA, CO, OH, TX, TN, GA, LA, MS, WA, OR or UT). We have made every effort to ensure accuracy in the information provided. New unit photography for illustration purposes only. Specifications, equipment, technical data, photographs and illustrations are based on information available at time of posting and are subject to change without notice. Inventory and floorplans vary by location, not all advertised manufacturers available at participating dealers. To receive or verify current product information, please contact the dealership.
May not be combined with any other offer and not applicable to prior sales. Offer(s) valid at any Camping World RV Sales or FreedomRoads dealer only. See dealer for details. © 2026 FreedomRoads, LLC. CAMPING WORLD and the CAMPING WORLD Logo are registered trademarks of CWI, LLC. and used with permission. Unauthorized use of any of CWI, LLC’s trademarks is expressly prohibited. All rights reserved. FreedomRoads LLC, its related dealerships and technology partners are not responsible for typographical errors in price or errors in description of condition of a vehicle's listed equipment, accessories, price or warranties. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to the sale of this vehicle. Decision to sell an RV regardless of price is solely determined by the selling dealer.
*Best offer or $1,000 - offer must be in writing and obtained from a licensed RV dealer. Written offer, which can include signed sales contracts and buyer's orders, must have been presented to customer within seven (7) days of submission to participating dealership and must include the date the offer was made, the year, make, model, mileage (if applicable), and vehicle identification number ("VIN") of the RV. To receive guaranteed trade-in value and/or appraisal, vehicle must be in same or substantially the same condition it was in at time of offer. All offers are subject to inspection. $1,000 cash will be tendered in the form of cash, check, or money order. Not valid in Louisiana. Void where prohibited.
*$0 down and no payments for up to 90 days available to buyers with qualified credit based on lender credit qualifications through Bank OZK. Not available in PA - 45 day max payment deferment. Not available in WI. Maximum amount $100,000, inclusive of tax, title, & license. Valid only at participating Camping World locations; See dealer for details; Void where prohibited.
Return Policy: All sales are final. No returns accepted.
FreedomRoads, LLC makes no representations that any particular terms or financing are actually available. Your actual payment will depend on your creditworthiness, the RV you purchase, the amount of your down payment, the amount financed in your transaction. Your actual monthly and/or daily payment may be higher than the payment estimated here, which excludes tax, title, license, finance charges, service fee, emissions testing charge, and other fees required or allowed by applicable law or may be imposed by a governmental agency in connection with the sale and financing of the RV; It also may not include certain dealer fees, such as dealer-charged documentation fees, freight and prep charges, which vary by state. The estimated payment is based off of U.S. Bank dealership RV rates dated 01/03/2024. Daily value calculated by multiplying monthly payment by (12) months, then dividing by (365) days. Available to qualified buyers based on lender credit qualifications. Valid only at participating CAMPING WORLD locations. See dealer for details. Void where prohibited.
^Prices are inclusive of all available discounts. Government fees, state taxes, dealer fees and emissions testing charges as applicable will be added to comply with state vehicle codes. Freight and prep costs vary by state (Not applicable in CA, CO, OH, TX, TN, GA, LA, MS, WA, OR or UT). We have made every effort to ensure accuracy in the information provided. New unit photography for illustration purposes only. Specifications, equipment, technical data, photographs and illustrations are based on information available at time of posting and are subject to change without notice. Inventory and floorplans vary by location, not all advertised manufacturers available at participating dealers. To receive or verify current product information, please contact the dealership.
May not be combined with any other offer and not applicable to prior sales. Offer(s) valid at any Camping World RV Sales or FreedomRoads dealer only. See dealer for details. © 2026 FreedomRoads, LLC. CAMPING WORLD and the CAMPING WORLD Logo are registered trademarks of CWI, LLC. and used with permission. Unauthorized use of any of CWI, LLC’s trademarks is expressly prohibited. All rights reserved. FreedomRoads LLC, its related dealerships and technology partners are not responsible for typographical errors in price or errors in description of condition of a vehicle's listed equipment, accessories, price or warranties. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to the sale of this vehicle. Decision to sell an RV regardless of price is solely determined by the selling dealer.
*Best offer or $1,000 - offer must be in writing and obtained from a licensed RV dealer. Written offer, which can include signed sales contracts and buyer's orders, must have been presented to customer within seven (7) days of submission to participating dealership and must include the date the offer was made, the year, make, model, mileage (if applicable), and vehicle identification number ("VIN") of the RV. To receive guaranteed trade-in value and/or appraisal, vehicle must be in same or substantially the same condition it was in at time of offer. All offers are subject to inspection. $1,000 cash will be tendered in the form of cash, check, or money order. Not valid in Louisiana. Void where prohibited.
*$0 down and no payments for up to 90 days available to buyers with qualified credit based on lender credit qualifications through Bank OZK. Not available in PA - 45 day max payment deferment. Not available in WI. Maximum amount $100,000, inclusive of tax, title, & license. Valid only at participating Camping World locations; See dealer for details; Void where prohibited.
Return Policy: All sales are final. No returns accepted.
FreedomRoads, LLC makes no representations that any particular terms or financing are actually available. Your actual payment will depend on your creditworthiness, the RV you purchase, the amount of your down payment, the amount financed in your transaction. Your actual monthly and/or daily payment may be higher than the payment estimated here, which excludes tax, title, license, finance charges, service fee, emissions testing charge, and other fees required or allowed by applicable law or may be imposed by a governmental agency in connection with the sale and financing of the RV; It also may not include certain dealer fees, such as dealer-charged documentation fees, freight and prep charges, which vary by state. The estimated payment is based off of U.S. Bank dealership RV rates dated 01/03/2024. Daily value calculated by multiplying monthly payment by (12) months, then dividing by (365) days. Available to qualified buyers based on lender credit qualifications. Valid only at participating CAMPING WORLD locations. See dealer for details. Void where prohibited.
^Prices are inclusive of all available discounts. Government fees, state taxes, dealer fees and emissions testing charges as applicable will be added to comply with state vehicle codes. Freight and prep costs vary by state (Not applicable in CA, CO, OH, TX, TN, GA, LA, MS, WA, OR or UT). We have made every effort to ensure accuracy in the information provided. New unit photography for illustration purposes only. Specifications, equipment, technical data, photographs and illustrations are based on information available at time of posting and are subject to change without notice. Inventory and floorplans vary by location, not all advertised manufacturers available at participating dealers. To receive or verify current product information, please contact the dealership.
May not be combined with any other offer and not applicable to prior sales. Offer(s) valid at any Camping World RV Sales or FreedomRoads dealer only. See dealer for details. © 2026 FreedomRoads, LLC. CAMPING WORLD and the CAMPING WORLD Logo are registered trademarks of CWI, LLC. and used with permission. Unauthorized use of any of CWI, LLC’s trademarks is expressly prohibited. All rights reserved. FreedomRoads LLC, its related dealerships and technology partners are not responsible for typographical errors in price or errors in description of condition of a vehicle's listed equipment, accessories, price or warranties. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to the sale of this vehicle. Decision to sell an RV regardless of price is solely determined by the selling dealer.
*Best offer or $1,000 - offer must be in writing and obtained from a licensed RV dealer. Written offer, which can include signed sales contracts and buyer's orders, must have been presented to customer within seven (7) days of submission to participating dealership and must include the date the offer was made, the year, make, model, mileage (if applicable), and vehicle identification number ("VIN") of the RV. To receive guaranteed trade-in value and/or appraisal, vehicle must be in same or substantially the same condition it was in at time of offer. All offers are subject to inspection. $1,000 cash will be tendered in the form of cash, check, or money order. Not valid in Louisiana. Void where prohibited.
*$0 down and no payments for up to 90 days available to buyers with qualified credit based on lender credit qualifications through Bank OZK. Not available in PA - 45 day max payment deferment. Not available in WI. Maximum amount $100,000, inclusive of tax, title, & license. Valid only at participating Camping World locations; See dealer for details; Void where prohibited.
Return Policy: All sales are final. No returns accepted.
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