The SMALLEST and LIGHTEST Travel Trailer In EXISTANCE!
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- 2022 Travel Lite Rove Lite 14FL
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Specs
Sleeps 3
Length 15 ft 4 in
Ext Width 8 ft
Ext Height 7 ft 11 in
Int Height 6 ft
Dry Weight 1814 lbs
Tire Size 13"
Furnace BTU 20000 btu
Refrigerator Type Three Way
Refrigerator Size 3 cu ft
Cooktop Burners 2
Axle Weight 2000 lbs
LP Tank Capacity 20 lbs
Water Heater Type On Demand Tankless
Axle Count 1
Number of LP Tanks 1
Shower Type Wet/Bath Shower
Electrical Service 30 amp
This is adorable! I love the sporty look (even the black door. It matches the fenders and awning frame), I love almost everything about this little trailer, but I would take out the dinette, expand the bathroom all the way across and put in a little breakfast bar with two chairs facing the window. It’s too small for more than two people anyway, I wouldn’t need the extra sleeping space. Cute!! I wish they had these “back in the day”, I would have loved to have one of these.
I agree
I wish someone would make a super small camper like this but with a big bath / shower and a king bed but top of the line.
As I get older I want to sleep and shower in comfort but the rest of the day I'm outside. I don't need anything more. 👍
Not worth $25k... can’t take anything serious about how these companies value their products.
#1 One piece roof from hitch to rear bumper
#2 Azdel inner and outer walls. Aluminum framing; no wood to rot.
#3 Composite flooring. No wood to rot!
Thank you for the review! This might be the exact travel trailer I want for my Tesla model Y. With my model Y only having 3500 pounds tow capacity, I can see myself having a good time with this trailer, especially since it has its own bathroom.
I heard you.
I have a 2012 Jeep Liberty 🗽 in new condition. I can tow 5,000lbs with the tow bar.
(Not good on gas) ⛽️ 😀
For us taller folks, it would be awesome to see Will test the beds, the showers, the headroom. You rock, Matt. But Will is a better example for some of us. ;)
I like the layout of the 14BH better. More flexibility. Pricing with all options including power tongue jack, front stabilizers, and 32" HDTV tv/video combo $23k. Going to pull it with the new 2022 Maverick with 4k tow package.
That’s a better deal than I got on the FL.
I'm thinking the same thing.
Getting one for my maverick hybrid. Won't be towing long distance bUt definitely plan to use it often. Have an ecoboost also but I really want to test the hybrid.
Super cute. Would probably have to leave the bed as a bed because it looks like a pain in the ass to make into a couch. I love the graphics outside. I think the table for the dinette is kind of ridiculous I would rather just leave that out and use a TV tray.
I think whoever came up with the MSRP is smoking something that starts with a C and ends with a K. There is zero excuse for something that light and that cheap to be that expensive. That is one thing I hate about teardrops there’s no excuse for it at all. You can get a wolf pup for 16K and have a lot more room …that being said I understand the wolf pup is usually around 3500 pounds but I think that it’s horrible for the RV manufacturers to take advantage of people that have a vehicle that cannot tow much because that’s what they’re doing. They are taking advantage of the regular person on a regular budget that cannot afford to trade in their vehicle for a bigger tow vehicle. They call it “niche” I call it greedy.
I wish that bigger RV makers would use these design elements in their rigs because I am just flat out in love with the wood-look walls in this trailer. The valances, too. This is a nice looking, cozy little unit. You didn't show me if there was at least a fan in the bathroom but, oh well. This unit is the perfect she-shed for the backyard. I could fit this into my garage and be able to stay away from the crappy room mates I have if nothing else! I really love this one. Especially those walls and valances. Now if only bigger RVs would catch a clue.
One of my guys just bought one of these from Leo’s. He tows it with his Tesla. Looks awesome!! Has everything you need to camp. Getting out there and doing it !!
I'm curious, if he has the money to buy a Tesla why did he buy such a crap POS trailer. There are lots of other small trailers that are much better made. Scamp, GeoPro, etc.
Can you review the other 2 floor plans this rove lite has?
It looks great for a single person.
Love you honesty that is why we watch you
How about getting one of those collapsible tables (that can also be used outside) and then get rid of the dinette and double the size of the bathroom.
I agree ☝️
I added a lagun table and have a bed all the time . I did the 14FD model but you can do it on any of the rovelite floor plans. Works a treat.
This may be an excellent small trailer that has a great price, but the honesty and sincerity from Will and Matt are priceless.
Matt, did you mention the the interior walls are Azdel? "That's a green based material that will never delaminate on you" Where did I hear that? Also there are other floor plans one of which seems to have a larger bathroom. Anyone who likes this trailer should go to their website.
I love the solar ability, the seperate sleeping and eating space, it so light weight. Things I do not like not having a step, small sink, not sure how much storage there is.
I bought a 14FD and have had a rear window leak since day one. It is an improperly installed window. Not sealed at the top.
I bought a 2022 FL and the GFI was installed upside down and the gray tank looks like it’s full all the time according to the wall. I about froze last night because I can’t figure out how to turn on the heat. I read the owner’s manual but it was not very helpful. But all in all I will eventually love this little girl and can pull her easily with my Toyota RAV4 Adventure series, which is rated to tow 3500 pounds.
You need to rename your reviews "Matt the happy ham fisted mangler's RV reviews." You definitely have an, er...unique style of presentation. I like this model a lot. The roof jacks (vents and what nots) are sealed with indifferently applied wavy gravy. I imagine that tells me about the fit and finish in all the normally hidden spots.
Glass door?? I think they forgot the microwave lol
Wow, I actually like the graphics on this thing!
Nice review and a rather cute trailer. I'm 6'2" so I'd have to be on my knees to get around inside and couldn't sleep on the bed, but otherwise it's cute for those 5'6" and under.
It's pretty functional for something so small. I think a Lagun table mount would work better than this pedestal table.
It does Raylene it does!
I was just about to say I LOVE THIS, but then Matt the RV review man couldn’t figure out how to operate the simple sofa bed and knocked the valance off the window😂😂😂
I could fit that trailer in my front yard, and I live in London! Still pretty cozy, not bad at all. Great video! 🙌
Travel Lite is to RVs what paper plates are to fine china. If someone bought that on payments I doubt it would last the term of the loan. Yikes. A $40k T@B is still a better buy.
Except T@B no longer makes their 400, only the small ones.
But on the bright side, with the smaller T@B you can cook a meal and answer the door without having to get off the toilet .
Also a Happier Camper is a good quality alternative but those are very difficult to get a hold of manufacturing waiting list of over a year after ordering
@@debbief6923 got it! Thanks.
@@debbief6923 I'm glad you posted this because I'm interested in the 400.
I wdnt put any RV on payments .. big or small .. I saw a triple axle 5th wheel financed for 20 years, and it won’t last that long either
Good for one person. One person could spend the summer in it.
The door makes it look unfinished, and it could be at least 2 inches wider with a tinted window.
Whose voice cracked when you guys said "it's now time for the MSRP?"🤣😂🤣
Did you two ever figure out that the "pantry" is really the clothes closet?
Yes actually there is basically no clothes closet. 🤨
This is an amazing travel trailer..perfect for beginners..
I am on my 3rd RV, now a travel trailer but I have also had a Super C and a diesel pusher. The solution to the dinette is to take it out and make that storage, and add a microwave and TV. The table can go in front of the bed/sofa when it is folded up and a folding chair or two could be used on the side across from the sofa. Most couples would rather have more cabinetry/storage and a microwave than a dedicated dinette in something that small. Even coming from a huge bus, I could see us camping in that if it just had a few changes as I suggested. Maybe even put the sink back where that dinette seating is at the back that’s hard to get to?
I so appreciate that you are honest about the pros and cons of each unit. Plus - you are hilarious and make the process fun! Why aren't you in Utah?!
Great review and lots of good comments from everyone. Only one concern/dislike - the plumbing at the rear of the trailer is so close to the ground that the manufacturer had to build a small cage around it. It won’t be long until everything is ripped from underneath and your driveway has some new decorative etching. Thanks again for the review!
Why do you always use the EMPTY weight to figure out the hitch weight? When people go camping they take their stuff with them. It would be useless to take an EMPTY trailer. You should always be using the GROSS weight when figuring the hitch weight. This way everyone will know the maximum amount that will be added to their tow vehicle. That is, of course, as long as they do not overload their trailer. In my opinion, people tend to be more closer to gross weight than empty weight when they camp.
Put your stuff in your trunk and the weight is for towing only!
I own a 2012 Jeep Liberty 🗽
Perfect 5th wheel for me!
On paper this looks like a great fully equipped camper that my Volvo XC70 can actually tow (towball rating 165lbs,). I'd be concerned about build quality, depreciation, and the really small freshwater and black water tanks. I might have to buy a Subaru Outback so I can tow the Happier Camper Traveler which is a quality trailer.
I always feel like Matt might accidentally rip a wall down or something.
I would put a composting toilet do away with the wet bath. And have a curtain around the toilet. Buy a portable out side shower tent. Or use the camp public shower. That would make the kitchen table look better.
I like this as a longer stay little trailer. A dedicated sleeping space PLUS a dedicated space to sit and eat or use a laptop or anything else you want the table for, without having to tear down the bed for it. Also enough space for simple meals, and a good enough bathroom to use it for several days as needed.
Yeah, when I buy something, I always say, “Wow…it really isn’t that bad!” Genius sales tactic. 😂
It's quite obvious that his comment of “Wow…it really isn’t that bad!” was in the specific context of the weight class that this trailer is targeting. Normally, trailers towable by vehicles with a 2,000 pound tow rating have no bathrooms at all, or they're popups or A-frames, which have other trade-offs. I don't expect honest salespeople to be 100% wowed by every design decision, but he was honest here that it sucks as a bathroom, but that it is excellent that a trailer of that weight class has a full bathroom.
I liked your three 👍 and agree with your 3 👎.
1. I am adding a microwave or convection oven. 2. Since there is an awning I would want an outdoor kitchen and 3. A TV 📺 bracket for indoor or outdoor viewing.
The dinette can go if they put in a “sleeping” recliner and free standing table that I can bring outside.
Overall I like this one ☝️
Bring on the sun and sand 😎
Solution for the dinette!! Lagun table. If it can swivel from the more open chair, it would be amazing. That and the missing step are the two things that I don't like about this trailer. But this is one of my favorites. I LOVE how much space you get for prep in the kitchen. I do like the AC for this amount of space. If it does break, it's an easy and affordable replacement. The bed doesn't look the easiest when putting it back up but isn't a deal breaker. I am 5'8" and would worry about hitting my head on the door frame so I DO wish that had a little more height to it.
Hey Matt and Wil, thanks for the review! What I like the best is the outside graphics-something besides the swirls! It's a cutie for sure. Keep on keepin' on!
Way off, man! The smallest travel trailer you can stand up in is the Meerkat - the old ones weigh 920 lbs and the newest ones weigh 1180 lbs. I just got one and Iove it! Modded the heck out of it to improve the potty and added a shower! Will also be adding a few more things...
Cute little trailer! Great fishing trailer... at least $4k overpriced though - priced more than a 3 year old Grand Design 2150RB was new! And where is an average height guy going to sleep?? Need to engineer a north/south flip down bed somehow. Other than that, even with a wet bath... it's pretty slick!
Instead of dinette a couch/chaise would be better with a lagoon table? And leave the bed on place. Add pillows for the couch look. Great little unit. Needs solar
!They need to get rid of the cheap couch bed in the front and put in the round leather one where the couch folds out real simple and easy round leather cushions it's classy
2. Jenn-Air double burner with grill beside it 😋 suction vent it's all one unit it's as big as that double burner you have there I can't believe they just put that double burner in there like that with the grill you can cook salmon and steaks inside no flies or mosquitoes
3. 2 double 30 gallon tanks
4. Solar system with cell phone box that enhances the cell phone signal inside the camper and inside the cell phone
5 may take the dinette out put in the bigger refrigerator from the floor to the ceiling next to the bathroom and put a smaller fold-out couch round leather and put the table in in front of the couch
Since you have a sofa/bed area you don't need a dinette. Add a small to medium folding table. Then either extend the bathroom or make a storage area in the back. It needs a convection microwave. It's not a bad little unit but it's for a single person or a very friendy group of two.
This is cute and adorable. It has a sporty look too it. My likes are the same as yours and so are my dislikes. It’s a nice trailer. It’s cute and adorable for the size and it has a nice size wet bath for as small as it is. Thank you Matt and Wil.
It has a ton of storage AND it has the separate dinet and bed in such a tiny size. It's fantastic.
What the hell is there to joke about? It’s wonderful. Way to jolly of a guy for me to buy from. It’s overwhelming.
Crazy how all these little rigs will literally cost the same as 17 to almost 20 foot travel trailer. And finding them used is near impossible because very few people could justify 15k+ for such a small camper.
Great little Travel Trailer
I. Want. This!
I like it, too. But...I'd leave out the dinette, have the bathroom go all the way across the back, put clothes storage where the rest of the dinette is now, and put the table in front of the sofa. It could be a folding one that could go outside, too. I'd put a microwave in, too. I don't mind the black door as it matches the black awning struts. I could tow it with my Dodge Grand Caravan!
It needs to be a lil longer so 2 people can sit at the dinette and maybe a foot taller.
Nice price point!
Good starter trailer
"It needs to be a lil longer so 2 people can sit at the dinette and maybe a foot taller." That would take it out of weight class that they're targeting, which is to be towable by any vehicle with a 2,000 pound tow rating. Bigger trailers do of course exist, but they can't be towed by vehicles this trailer is targeting.
Sooooo cute!
Ooh ooh! I spot a Little Guy Max!!! Review! Review!
I don't like the paint job I would find a darker color to put on the side just one solid color leave the light on the top or Chrome
Very fun video Matt! It's so enjoyable watching your videos. I know you've done a tent style Geo Pro before, but if you happen upon a Geo Pro or EPRO 20FBS I would love to see your take on it. That's a model I'm planning on getting and it would be great to get you guys' thoughts. Thanks again!
This is nice, could do with out the double dinette, add one seat and make the bathroom little bigger. ,very nice.
Man I wish this was available in Southern California.
I love this. So much potential
They should have put the sink in the correct way-not sideways and made it a little bigger. Also put it where the cooktop is now. Remove the cooktop from its current location. Remove the dinette. Put in more storage and the cooktop where the dinette is. Gotta be a better way to do that sofa/bed combo!! Is there any storage underneath?? I like to think of tall shelves across the back corner for clothes/pantry...
Man I hate when any camper or anything doesn't have a toilet.. Like id just save myself 20 grand and just rent a cabin instead.
The good
I absolutely love the fact it has a shower/toilet. IF my RV doesn't have a toilet, its immediately off the table.
The size and pricepoint are fantastic. Its now on my short list of lightweight trailers to buy.
The bad
The sink positioning is oddly sideways....like why?
I dont like how vulnerable your batteries and propane tank are to road debris. Just seems dangerous.
The neutral
The refrigerator size is just one of those things thats unfortunate but what can ya do?
The lack of steps is weird ...but fixable.
Nice you give prices
Love light weight and economy of design...BUT my deal breaker is no bumper. If you're never going to back up, go for it. I'm not picking on just this rig, I've seen a couple others w/o a bumper and it doesn't make sense.
A solution for the dinette is trade their table for a Lagun table.
Instead of the dinette they could have just gone for more storage and done a dinette / bed combo. I would have liked that.
I like it in fact I bought one in Oklahoma but did not come solar prepped even though it is a 2022 model very sorry I didn't wait for that now but otherwise luv this tiny camper. I did check since I watch your reviews but you didn't have RoveLite at the time. Appreciate your reviews but this time was a bit disappointed you didn't do a little homework before you went in the unit. LOL such is life Roll ON! The tiny bathroom /wetbath is truly the tiniest ever. and the super tiny black tank to match . On the 14fd I also have the dometic fridge but would like the everchill better. The window ac is a yes for me no thermostat was a no and in my opinion they should have gone with the 8000 btu with a thermostat GE makes . I keep my bed down in my 14FD and added a table lagun style and my black door is fine. And I could keep my Subaru!!!!!
What model of Subaru do you have, and is it a XT turbo? I have an Outback 2022 non XT (2700 pounds of capacity) and was wondering if this RV was a good match. Thanks!
@@site_pro I have the 2005 Baja Turbo. There is a FB page of people towing with Subaru that may have more info. I hunted to find my Baja and plan to keep it. It tows the RoveLite easily is rated to tow 2500 so sound like you are in good shape.
I thought Travel Lite went bankrupt? I had a 2018 Travel Lite Express 14 that was very similar. It was a bit heavy for my 2 door Jeep Wrangler to tow comfortably. I see a lot of the same trim and accessories on this trailer.
One thing l hated about my Travel Lite was that you had to literally tear apart the bed to fill the water tank! I never used it because of that. I hope they fixed this on this model.
You really needed to review the fridge, microwave and heat. BTW, both the heater and microwave died within the first year l owned it.
Glad l sold this and got a high quality off road teardrop for less.
All they needed to do is flip the kitchen to the other side. Then the dinette would fit better. And a possible bigger fridge could go in that awkward corner
Nice camper but what's up with the inside walls? They look rotten or something.
That's one way to stay on the diet challenge... Eat your words, not at TF!
Yeah, no clue how someone's supposed to actually use the dinette in that cramped corner like that. You couldn't even have the table base offset so the table could be used at a different angle for how it sits when it's the base for the bed.
If the tabletop could slide back and forth on the base with a latch to hold it in place or there was a second board that was actually meant to be the table, it would actually be usable. As it stands now, that dinette can service one adult plus maybe a child at most, assuming the child can slip under the table easily enough.
I can see how the dinette area could work just fine. Delete the table, keep the booths, and use folding TV trays as a table. Slide them out of the way to get in and out.
I like how light it is. I like their use of space but the caulking around the roof vents looks like a three year old did it.
Wish you’d give dimensions of the bed & dinette ….
It may be ok for you
But if you’re like me 6’2” the bed might not work
Will should try the bed not Matt
🤔🤔🤔
LIKE THE WET BATH THE AC UNIT THE LIGHT WEIGHT DON’T LIKE NO STEPS THE SMALL DINETTE THE BLACK DOOR NO MICROWAVE MATT I AM SHORT TO
If these trailers ceilings are so low that a average 6‘2“ guy can’t walk through there you might want to find a short guy to do the review with you.
Like the size, the bed/sofa, the storage. Dislike lack of microwave. Table should swivel on and out or be free standing. Is dinette necessary? Take that out and add storage or a microwave and have a free standing table for in front of the sofa.
Holding tank drain seems very low.
No outlets, no microwave, and water connections on the FRONT????????? What were they thinking?
This is the same as the prolite lounge from Canada. But with some small difference
awesome on the size and price! but is it a 4 seasons? what is the smallest and lightest 4 season towable?
3 things I like,
The big wet bath.
I agree with you on the graphics are awesome!
I also like the location of the AC. with it on the side you save on over head clearance on the roof of the trailer.
4 things I dont like,
You said it was fiberglass. I would prefer it to be Azdel composite.
If its not 4 season I would like to to be a 4 season camper.
convert the black water tank to an cassette toilet to make things easier for a 4 season application.
make the bed a queen and not folding coach full bed.
I would like a 12v fridge, they are more reliable. And solar on the roof. And a better table for the dinette. Yeah, the sofa thing doesn't make it, but keep it a bed with a better mattress. That would be nice. Storage is very tight. But that is sadly expected.
But the small size is nice for weekend travel. And I love an inside toilet. And inside cooking space. There is enough space to do micro convection oven someplace. And the price is ok.
The fridge is 3 way
Lol hitch weight 200 or 300 lbs? Which is it??? Thats a big swing for a review, should be specific
Dislike: No microwave...
It's very similar as prolite lounge, but seems much more expensive.
“Rip it open, Bloodbath!” 😂 😂
Looks good.
do a review on a flagstaff rockwood 233s please!
Are there any of these on the WEST Coast? This might be the new front runner as I'd like to get one later this year
Why build an "off-road" camper without solar?
"Not comfortable at all". Hilarious!
Never heard Matt say that before.
It’s not off road
25K is a joke for a asking price for that trailer. It will not hold up over the years.
If the suspension can handle it, this trailer would be a nice off road overland rig.
May be a 15K value before any upgrades if they even offer any.
Is there a a spare tire mount? How about a 2" hitch receiver?
Is there a spare tire option for this unit?
You guys are a bit rough on the equipment