Blazingly missing were the Casita deluxe models (made in Texas) that all have the bathrooms. You also missed the Escape trailers made in BC Canada. The 17 and maybe the 19 foot models would fit this size criteria for this video. All their trailers are each custom made so no dealers. They have recently joined with Rentro Reno’s in Jacksonville, Florida for a stateside connection to the company. A couple of weeks ago we purchased a new to us Escape 5.0 TA which is too large probably for this video, however it is the best made and probably the smallest fifth wheel on the market. Scamp makes one similar in size, but the build and finish quality of the Escape is far superior.
@@Darnabymom thank you so much for watching and leaving feedback. I love your input. I did miss some for sure. I think I could have easily did a top 20 or something. And excellent point about these other models. Thank you so much!
Not mentioned in this video is the build type. The Scamp, Casita, and Escape (not included in this video) are all one piece fully formed fiberglass trailers like boat hulls. They are stronger and longer lasting than any other conventionally built trailer even the airstream against hail damage. They retain their value much much longer than any other type of trailers made. The roofs don’t have seams leaking because there are NO seams or joints. So price comparison should not be factored in. Other fiberglass trailers still being made today are Oliver$ in TN, and Bigfoots out of CA also. Both of them are four seasons campers. Their construction process includes double insulation and fiberglass adding to their weight and size. It also makes the Olivers much smaller inside. We don’t need a four seasons camper. This is why we went with an Escape.
@@Darnabymom excellent point about fiberglass trailers and their advantages. I think you just gave me an idea for a whole new video about just fiberglass trailers! Could I mention that you commented talking about the advantages of them? I love your passion for camping!
@ Absolutely! For those that don’t know, there is an Escape owners forum. I have been a member for years just wishing and dreaming. So one does not have to be an owner to join. Of course there are FB groups but the forum is the place to go for questions and all things Escape. This is where we found ours for sale. We met up with the previous owners half way in Cheyenne, Wy to make the purchase and hand off. Traveling long distances for these trailers is more the norm than finding one for sale close by.
@ cool! Did you make a mini vacation out of it like we did? Yea, everyone was you are driving where??? It was only 800 miles. I have read a comment about a couple who drove from PA to PNW for a used one. Of course many drive to BC Canada to a new one, instead of having it delivered.
@@leeayers5481 I just saw that one and thought I could have included that instead of one of the others. Thanks for mentioning it. Maybe someone will see your comment and check them out.
So many great options! Those Minnies has quite a bit for being so little and the forest river r pod looks to have all you need for so small. Some of the other ones have such a unique vintage look to them. But misses a few important things. Airstream are great products and hold value better especially for a little one. We sometimes look cause we think of so things quick , easy and small for some trips. Good list well done!😊
@@justramblinaround Thank you! My favorite is the smallest one, the Ascape. I complain sometimes about how small our Free Solo is, so I definitely don’t need to go smaller. Thank you for watching the video and commenting. There are definitely some good smaller options on the list.
Coleman makes a pretty good durable camper. I always liked the Aliners. When they are popped up the ceiling height is impressive. Skip jayco. You'll thank me later. 😂😂
@@BubbasBigAdventures some folks from Jayco started Braxton Creek, which manufactured our trailer. I haven’t said anything nice about them in a long time. They’ve even went out of business and rebranded as a different company. I’ll never buy anything else from them.
@@CampsiteCruising This last trip I could see my outside walls flexing in the wind as we drove. Not regular flexing. I could see the window area bowing. Personally I'd go winnebago or airstream. Maybe
@@martingindulis5310 I thought about doing that honestly. I didn’t because I used information from manufacturer’s websites. Some did include a starting price for preordering, but it would probably fluctuate by specifications. Most of the websites had no pricing and offered a search option to find a local dealer. I believe prices would be different at dealers depending on location or other things. Very good point though. Next time I’ll find a way to get ballpark estimates if nothing else.
Nice I had a Winnebago when I was like 22 if I member I paid $1200 for it younger days don’t remember much of it wish I would’ve kept it and we had two campers when I was a teenager God I wish I remember the name of them, but I know we got them cheap for like 300 bucks
@@upnorthvlogs dang! That’s pretty cool. The camper we have is really our first one. We got one a few years ago but had trouble with the title situation. The folks took the camper back and we got our money back
@@CampsiteCruising nice I forgot to ask you do you ever use a GoPro I was thinking about getting one. I see everybody using them now you strap it. Your body would be easier than iPhone all the time.
Unfortunately, anything bills in Indiana by any of the three major corporate RV manufacturer is going to be total crap. My small off-road trailer was sold as having a whole bunch of amenities or features which it did not include when I got the trailer, it took a lot of back-and-forth with the dealer at the manufacturer and then finally me threatening to sue them before they stepped up and provided some modular solutions to the missing equipment not built-in. My new Basecamp is a top-of-the-line high end from the same manufacturer is a small trailer. I have multiple water. I have multiple condensation spots. I have mold growing underneath my dinette. I’ve got a window that I’m sure is leaking propane pipe repaired leaking and I have had zero contact from the dealer or the manufacturer regarding these issues. they just flat out ignore all messages, phone calls, and text. I also don’t have keys to the outside storage compartments on the brand new Basecamp trailer, keep in mind. This is a trailer with an MSRP of $68,000, we didn’t pay anywhere near that. It was a one year old sitting on a dealer lot so we got a really good deal so we won’t lose anything in depreciation if we don’t keep it.
@@TheOffroadCamper holy smokes! There are so many stories about how they say one thing and deliver something different. Ours is/was a “cheap” one at about 23k that we got for 9. Same deal it was a 22 we bought in 23. It is horribly built as far as insulation and integrity. Fortunately the frame and stuff like that seem ok. We had to replace the front wall because those models and the sister versions had a leak in one if the lights. The AC is like a window unit and leaks. I took it out and re angled it, but I need to do more. Insulation is a joke all around. Just so many things that weren’t done right when it was built. We’ll end up redoing most of the inside of it, which is a shame considering how old it is. I felt like I did a lot of homework for a couple years before I bought one, but I have definitely learned a lot more since buying one.
Sunset Sunlite 16 ft. Great little self contained TT.
@@JakeysMom07 I like those
Great information for travellers 👍👍
@@monamiChowdhury-zr7vx thank you. I’ve been working on a follow up but haven’t gotten it together yet.
@ that’s nice looking forward 😊
Thank you for watching
@@CampsiteCruising - welcome ♥️
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@@groundbreakerexplore thank you for your kind words! I really appreciate you and enjoy your work also.
Blazingly missing were the Casita deluxe models (made in Texas) that all have the bathrooms.
You also missed the Escape trailers made in BC Canada. The 17 and maybe the 19 foot models would fit this size criteria for this video. All their trailers are each custom made so no dealers. They have recently joined with Rentro Reno’s in Jacksonville, Florida for a stateside connection to the company.
A couple of weeks ago we purchased a new to us Escape 5.0 TA which is too large probably for this video, however it is the best made and probably the smallest fifth wheel on the market. Scamp makes one similar in size, but the build and finish quality of the Escape is far superior.
@@Darnabymom thank you so much for watching and leaving feedback. I love your input. I did miss some for sure. I think I could have easily did a top 20 or something. And excellent point about these other models. Thank you so much!
Not mentioned in this video is the build type. The Scamp, Casita, and Escape (not included in this video) are all one piece fully formed fiberglass trailers like boat hulls. They are stronger and longer lasting than any other conventionally built trailer even the airstream against hail damage. They retain their value much much longer than any other type of trailers made. The roofs don’t have seams leaking because there are NO seams or joints. So price comparison should not be factored in.
Other fiberglass trailers still being made today are Oliver$ in TN, and Bigfoots out of CA also. Both of them are four seasons campers. Their construction process includes double insulation and fiberglass adding to their weight and size. It also makes the Olivers much smaller inside. We don’t need a four seasons camper. This is why we went with an Escape.
@@Darnabymom excellent point about fiberglass trailers and their advantages. I think you just gave me an idea for a whole new video about just fiberglass trailers! Could I mention that you commented talking about the advantages of them?
I love your passion for camping!
@ Absolutely!
For those that don’t know, there is an Escape owners forum. I have been a member for years just wishing and dreaming. So one does not have to be an owner to join. Of course there are FB groups but the forum is the place to go for questions and all things Escape. This is where we found ours for sale. We met up with the previous owners half way in Cheyenne, Wy to make the purchase and hand off. Traveling long distances for these trailers is more the norm than finding one for sale close by.
@Darnabymom that’s pretty cool. We didn’t get ours locally either.
@ cool! Did you make a mini vacation out of it like we did?
Yea, everyone was you are driving where??? It was only 800 miles. I have read a comment about a couple who drove from PA to PNW for a used one. Of course many drive to BC Canada to a new one, instead of having it delivered.
@ it was still in state so only a few hours way. Still a much better deal than we could’ve gotten locally.
Interesting!! I love trailers! Love the specs on these campers!
@@Faroutamazingadventures thank you for checking it out
Lance makes a 1475, 1475S and a 1575. All are great little trailers.
@@dasrms09 I’ll check those out. We saw a couple nice Lance slide ins at an RV show not too long ago.
Great information! Thanks for this video!
@@4597-1 you’re welcome. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment.
I just bought a Rockwood Geo Pro. It checks all your boxes and is a fantastic camper.
@@leeayers5481 I just saw that one and thought I could have included that instead of one of the others. Thanks for mentioning it. Maybe someone will see your comment and check them out.
The Gulf Stream Coach and the Happy Camper have a cute retro vibe
I love the Happy Campers. The Gulf Stream looks really cool too! My favorite is the Ascape. It’s so cute! Haha
Some good looking trailers coming out. Good job on the video. Thumbs up. Cheers Joe 😊
Thanks for checking it out. There are a couple on there that I really like.
@@CampsiteCruising . Yes, for sure. Cheers Joe 😊
So many great options! Those Minnies has quite a bit for being so little and the forest river r pod looks to have all you need for so small. Some of the other ones have such a unique vintage look to them. But misses a few important things. Airstream are great products and hold value better especially for a little one. We sometimes look cause we think of so things quick , easy and small for some trips. Good list well done!😊
@@justramblinaround Thank you! My favorite is the smallest one, the Ascape. I complain sometimes about how small our Free Solo is, so I definitely don’t need to go smaller. Thank you for watching the video and commenting. There are definitely some good smaller options on the list.
Coleman makes a pretty good durable camper. I always liked the Aliners. When they are popped up the ceiling height is impressive. Skip jayco. You'll thank me later. 😂😂
@@BubbasBigAdventures some folks from Jayco started Braxton Creek, which manufactured our trailer. I haven’t said anything nice about them in a long time. They’ve even went out of business and rebranded as a different company. I’ll never buy anything else from them.
@@CampsiteCruising This last trip I could see my outside walls flexing in the wind as we drove. Not regular flexing. I could see the window area bowing. Personally I'd go winnebago or airstream. Maybe
@ I’d probably go airstream if I had the money. They seem to hold value better I think.
That Ascape trailer clicks my buttons, but I've heard the ask is about double what it should cost.
@@azzir325 I like it too. It’s probably my favorite one, but it is definitely at an inflated price.
The only thing I would add is please include the price.
@@martingindulis5310 I thought about doing that honestly. I didn’t because I used information from manufacturer’s websites. Some did include a starting price for preordering, but it would probably fluctuate by specifications.
Most of the websites had no pricing and offered a search option to find a local dealer. I believe prices would be different at dealers depending on location or other things.
Very good point though. Next time I’ll find a way to get ballpark estimates if nothing else.
What's the R- Pod model #?
@@tomking5358 the one mentioned is RP-150.
Nice I had a Winnebago when I was like 22 if I member I paid $1200 for it younger days don’t remember much of it wish I would’ve kept it and we had two campers when I was a teenager God I wish I remember the name of them, but I know we got them cheap for like 300 bucks
@@upnorthvlogs dang! That’s pretty cool. The camper we have is really our first one. We got one a few years ago but had trouble with the title situation. The folks took the camper back and we got our money back
@@CampsiteCruising nice I forgot to ask you do you ever use a GoPro I was thinking about getting one. I see everybody using them now you strap it. Your body would be easier than iPhone all the time.
@@upnorthvlogs I don’t. I just use my iPhone. At some point I want to get more equipment to try and make better videos.
I can see that the 2025 RV and travel trailers are coming out! I think a lot of people will be curious about it.
@@leeyoung4305 I love a couple of them. I will have to keep what we have for now. We like our RV but these are cool.
I would buy from a small reputable, independent manufacturer, nucamp, runaway, bean, hiker, escaped, scamp, etc.
@@TheOffroadCamper I agree with that for sure.
Unfortunately, anything bills in Indiana by any of the three major corporate RV manufacturer is going to be total crap. My small off-road trailer was sold as having a whole bunch of amenities or features which it did not include when I got the trailer, it took a lot of back-and-forth with the dealer at the manufacturer and then finally me threatening to sue them before they stepped up and provided some modular solutions to the missing equipment not built-in. My new Basecamp is a top-of-the-line high end from the same manufacturer is a small trailer. I have multiple water. I have multiple condensation spots. I have mold growing underneath my dinette. I’ve got a window that I’m sure is leaking propane pipe repaired leaking and I have had zero contact from the dealer or the manufacturer regarding these issues. they just flat out ignore all messages, phone calls, and text. I also don’t have keys to the outside storage compartments on the brand new Basecamp trailer, keep in mind. This is a trailer with an MSRP of $68,000, we didn’t pay anywhere near that. It was a one year old sitting on a dealer lot so we got a really good deal so we won’t lose anything in depreciation if we don’t keep it.
@@TheOffroadCamper holy smokes! There are so many stories about how they say one thing and deliver something different. Ours is/was a “cheap” one at about 23k that we got for 9. Same deal it was a 22 we bought in 23. It is horribly built as far as insulation and integrity. Fortunately the frame and stuff like that seem ok. We had to replace the front wall because those models and the sister versions had a leak in one if the lights. The AC is like a window unit and leaks. I took it out and re angled it, but I need to do more. Insulation is a joke all around. Just so many things that weren’t done right when it was built.
We’ll end up redoing most of the inside of it, which is a shame considering how old it is. I felt like I did a lot of homework for a couple years before I bought one, but I have definitely learned a lot more since buying one.