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Minimalists Looking for Little Camper Private Seller

3 years ago Trailer Wanted  Exeter, NH 476 Views 1 Watching
Title: Minimalists Looking for Little Camper
Country:US
State or Province:NH
City: Exeter
Type of Sale:Private Seller
Listed:3 years ago
Location: Exeter, NH
Price : Wanted

My partner and I are a young professional couple in search of a small camper trailer to continue our minimalistic lifestyle on the road. Ideally, we would like to find a light weight molded fiberglass camper that is towable with our Toyota RAV4 13 16 and less than 1500 lbs. . Some specific brands we are interested in: Burro, Scamp, Happy Camper, Trillium outback , Boler, Armadillo, Lil Bigfoot. We are willing to spend 6 10K but are also open to negotiation. We are open to trade a car as well. We are WILLING TO TRAVEL for the right camper!

A little about us:

I am a farmer, cook, and most recently an administrator for a organic food distributor remote work! . He recently completed his master's degree in environmental policy and is pursuing career work in sustainable agriculture and conservation. We have been traveling together for the past few years, living in strange dwellings, sometimes tent camping and picking up jobs that we feel passionate about along the way adding to our ever growing list of experiences. The pandemic put a halt to our traveling and gave us an opportunity to slow down and really think about what's next. Eventually, we want to find a piece of land to call our own and a camper would be an ideal way to explore new places and revisit ones that we may choose to establish roots someday.

Please contact us if you think we can work something out. Thanks!

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<p><span style="color: 222222;">My partner and I are a young professional couple in search of a small camper trailer to continue our minimalistic lifestyle on the road. Ideally, we would like to find a light weight molded fiberglass camper that is towable with our Toyota RAV4 13 16 and less than 1500 lbs. . Some specific brands we are interested in: Burro, Scamp, Happy Camper, Trillium outback , Boler, Armadillo, Lil Bigfoot. We are willing to spend 6 10K but are also open to negotiation. We are open to trade a car as well. We are WILLING TO TRAVEL for the right camper!</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb 34,34,34 ;font size:small;">A little about us: </span></p><p><span style="color: 222222;">I am a farmer, cook, and most recently an administrator for a organic food distributor remote work! . He recently completed his master's degree in environmental policy and is pursuing career work in sustainable agriculture and conservation. We have been traveling together for the past few years, living in strange dwellings, sometimes tent camping and picking up jobs that we feel passionate about along the way adding to our ever growing list of experiences. The pandemic put a halt to our traveling and gave us an opportunity to slow down and really think about what's next. Eventually, we want to find a piece of land to call our own and a camper would be an ideal way to explore new places and revisit ones that we may choose to establish roots someday.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb 34,34,34 ;font size:small;"> Please contact us if you think we can work something out. Thanks!</span><br /></p> <p>My partner and I are a young professional couple in search of a small camper trailer to continue our minimalistic lifestyle on the road. Ideally, we would like to find a light weight molded fiberglass camper that is towable with our Toyota RAV4 13 16 and less than 1500 lbs. . Some specific brands we are interested in: Burro, Scamp, Happy Camper, Trillium outback , Boler, Armadillo, Lil Bigfoot. We are willing to spend 6 10K but are also open to negotiation. We are open to trade a car as well. We are WILLING TO TRAVEL for the right camper!</p><p>A little about us: </p><p>I am a farmer, cook, and most recently an administrator for a organic food distributor remote work! . He recently completed his master's degree in environmental policy and is pursuing career work in sustainable agriculture and conservation. We have been traveling together for the past few years, living in strange dwellings, sometimes tent camping and picking up jobs that we feel passionate about along the way adding to our ever growing list of experiences. The pandemic put a halt to our traveling and gave us an opportunity to slow down and really think about what's next. Eventually, we want to find a piece of land to call our own and a camper would be an ideal way to explore new places and revisit ones that we may choose to establish roots someday.</p><p> Please contact us if you think we can work something out. Thanks!<br /></p>
Posted by Rickteiper (3 years ago)

Very cool little camp trailer for sale

Hi, we have a 1969 trails west campster (10x and 1200 lbs.) that we had completely rebuilt. We stripped everything out, replaced the axle, leafsprings, wheels and tires. Redid the inside with fridge/freezer, new beds, cabinets, led lighting, 120v inverter, 100ah glassmat battery, and many other updates. Beautiful blue and white paint with large pterodactyl skeleton on the side. New copper tinted windows and roof rack. Asking $9500 and can send many photos as stored under cover.

Posted by liladventurer (3 years ago)

Hi! This sounds very interesting. We would love to know more about this. What is the best way for us to communicate further? Thanks!

Posted by Rickteiper (3 years ago)

We are Rita and Rick, live in Hillsboro, Or. My cell no. 5033303430, email is [email][email protected][/email]. Did you see photos I just posted?

Posted by John in Santa Cruz (3 years ago)

indeed. most Casitas are close to 3500 lbs when ready for travel. A Casita 16 deluxe* might be a bit over 2000 lbs bone dry and empty, while the 17 is more like 2500 lbs. now add water, propane, your cooking gear, clothing, bedding, towels. I've heard Scamps are a little bit lighter, but that's typically because they are less fully equipped, if they have a similar fridge, stove, etc, then you're in the same weight range. many of those other brands you've mentioned are long out of production. with your 1500 lb target, I'd be looking at minimalist 'teardrops', where you get a bed with enough headroom for sitting up, and an outdoor kitchen under a lift-gate, and a small battery to power LED lighting and a ventilation fan. bring your own ice chest, camp stove, water supply. Examples, the T@G trailers by NuCamp. Note these are /not/ molded fiberglass... A basic T@G is about 1300 lbs dry, so you'll still need to watch your load to stay under 1500 lbs. * - in Casita land, the deluxe models include a toilet and shower.

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Posted by Dave and Kathie (3 years ago)

[URL]https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f51/trailer-weights-in-the-real-world-43010.html[/URL] [URL]https://www.curtmfg.com/towing-capacity[/URL] Good morning. Here's a link to fiberglass trailer weights from this forum to give you an idea of whats out there. The second is definitions and how to calculate what your vehicle can safely tow. Some of the best advice we got when we were looking was to find the trailer that you want and then get the vehicle to tow it. Good luck, have fun looking and Happy Trails, ;) Kathie

Posted by redbarron55 (3 years ago)

Of as much importance and the total weight is the tongue weight. I think you are limited to a 13' trailer for all practical purposes. As an aside I find that a minivan is capable of towing 16' Scamps, but the Casitas are heavier and the larger casitas are heavier still. In the case of the Town and country a light weight distributing hitch makes for a more comfortable ride and adds to safety. I towed our heavy Scamp 16' all over the country, to Yellowstone and Glacier National Park and Canada with my 2016 T&C. Most minivans have a towing limit of about 3500 lbs and a hitch limit of 350 lbs. That being said the VW Touareg TDI we bought after VW started selling the recalled Diesels is head and shoulders better than the T&C. Hard to beat the AWD and 400 ft. lbs of torque.

Posted by computerspook (3 years ago)

I love my 16 foot scamp, but would probably not tow it with your vehicle.

Posted by steve dunham (3 years ago)

Our 16ft Scamp Std weighed 2600 to 2700 lbs when loaded for travel with a tongue weight of 260 to 270 lbs Our 17 ft Casita SD weighed 3150 to 3300 lbs when loaded for travel with a tongue weight of 420 to 430 lbs I’ve found that if you go to “ Trailer Weights in the Real World “ and average out the weights shown for the model trailer you wish to buy you will be really close to reality When I averaged the tongue weights shown for a 17ft Casita , the results came up at 427 lbs - Actual tongue weight for our Casita fell between 420- 430 lbs

Posted by brucewarren (3 years ago)

Need a better vehicle

You cannot have a successful life on the road with a Rav4 pulling a trailer. That car is too little. Your first step to reaching your lifestyle goal is to buy a bigger car... like a Jeep Wrangler.

Posted by jmfield (3 years ago)

I live in western MA and have a small UHAUL fiberglass camper that i used to tow with my subaru outback. I started to rebuild but my age is slowing me down and the project is more than I want to tackle. Price negotiable. Call me if interested and want to look at trailer. (413) 548-9232 Jim

Posted by Lane Noyes (3 years ago)

A Scamp 13 might work for you. But a Rav4 is still probably not enough vehicle to do the job. Suggest you check out this couple to get an idea of small living. (if you haven't already). They tow with a Subaru (turbo). https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXSPxQxctfY_7smdTVkK6w. Any used fiberglass trailer here in NH is pretty rare. We looked for a year and decided to just buy new.

Posted by SnowballCamper (3 years ago)

Check out https://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/recreational-vehicles/new-assembled-teardrop-camper.html And there is a kit if you’re up to building it yourself. The wood is sheathed in fiberglass...

Posted by chimpta (3 years ago)

I have also been in this situation. I have a Honda CRV with 1500 towing capacity. I have been thinking of a new car although I would rather not. brucewarren a Jeep Cherokee can have a 1000 lb towing capacity more than a Wrangler so that is what I have been focusing on. Also a Toyota Highlander is even more at 5,000 lb. Of course for all those it depends on engine, transmission, tow package, etc.

Posted by tua (3 years ago)

Lightweight molded fiberglass travel trailer

In shopping for a molded fiberglass travel trailer we all have our wish list of what we want.
In the end, we usually have to compromise.

You are looking for: lightweight, minimalistic, low price

Here is an option for two out of the three on your wish list.....

The 13' Happier Camper HC1 is 1,100 lbs. - Check! ✔
The best example of minimalistic molded fiberglass travel trailer there is. - Check! ✔✔

Unfortunately because of the high demand it will cost more than you have in mind. ✖

Posted by gouthro (3 years ago)

How about this for minimalist

https://authenticavl.com/van-life/why-we-chose-the-ram-promaster/

Posted by Jtforo (3 years ago)

We have a UHaul VT16 fiberglass camper. Very rare. Very cool. $10k

Posted by D.P. Roberts (3 years ago)

Like others, I'd suggest a different tow vehicle.

A Jeep Cherokee is exactly the same size as a RAV4, and will be able to tow a lot more. The Trailhawk model costs more than an equivalent RAV4, but is rated to tow 5000 lbs. You might be able to find a good deal on a used one roughly the same vintage as your RAV4 and really just swap tow vehicles. Then you wouldn't have as many restrictions on the weight of your trailer.

Posted by brucewarren (3 years ago)

Little car and Casita17

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I have also been in this situation. I have a Honda CRV with 1500 towing capacity. I have been thinking of a new car although I would rather not. brucewarren a Jeep Cherokee can have a 1000 lb towing capacity more than a Wrangler so that is what I have been focusing on. Also a Toyota Highlander is even more at 5,000 lb. Of course for all those it depends on engine, transmission, tow package, etc.
The official towing weight is only part of the equation. I own a Grand Cherokee and a Wrangler and both pull our Casita17 just fine. But, we had a Dodge Nitro (about the same as a Wrangler) that I towed the Casita from Texas to California. One time the wind got us swaying bad on I-10 and that was very scary. And three flat tires on that trip. Bring many cans of tire goop and a good pump. We rented out our Casita to 14 customers and two of them had small cars and they had no problems, but only drove about 5 hours and the weather was nice.

Posted by John in Santa Cruz (3 years ago)

towing decisions should be based on the trailers GWR not its dry curb weight

Posted by Louise (3 years ago)

13' Casita Patriot

We have a '98 Casita 13' trailer which we're going to be selling in the next few months. We have towed it with a Toyota Highland 4 cyl. It has been a great little trailer, spacious inside, yet small and towing was always easy. If you have any interest, please write to us at [email][email protected][/email]. I see that you're in NH. We're in CA. A long distance away.
Louise

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My partner and I are a young professional couple in search of a small camper trailer to continue our minimalistic lifestyle on the road. Ideally, we would like to find a light weight molded fiberglass camper that is towable with our Toyota RAV4 13 16 and less than 1500 lbs. . Some specific brands we are interested in: Burro, Scamp, Happy Camper, Trillium outback , Boler, Armadillo, Lil Bigfoot. We are willing to spend 6 10K but are also open to negotiation. We are open to trade a car as well. We are WILLING TO TRAVEL for the right camper!

A little about us:

I am a farmer, cook, and most recently an administrator for a organic food distributor remote work! . He recently completed his master's degree in environmental policy and is pursuing career work in sustainable agriculture and conservation. We have been traveling together for the past few years, living in strange dwellings, sometimes tent camping and picking up jobs that we feel passionate about along the way adding to our ever growing list of experiences. The pandemic put a halt to our traveling and gave us an opportunity to slow down and really think about what's next. Eventually, we want to find a piece of land to call our own and a camper would be an ideal way to explore new places and revisit ones that we may choose to establish roots someday.

Please contact us if you think we can work something out. Thanks!





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Posted by liladventurer (3 years ago)

[QUOTE=jmfield;806017]I live in western MA and have a small UHAUL fiberglass camper that i used to tow with my subaru outback. I started to rebuild but my age is slowing me down and the project is more than I want to tackle. Price negotiable. Call me if interested and want to look at trailer. (413) 548-9232 Jim[/QUOTE] Hi!
Thanks for the message. I'll give you a call this evening :)

Posted by John TACP (3 years ago)

1992 Scamp 13ft

I have a Scamp that I will sell. 1992 13ft. Weighs 900 empty. I can pick the tongue up and pull it. Needs the table fixed. I replaced all of the cabinet door with cedar. Didn't make the table sting enough. I can though.

Posted by Ahneema (3 years ago)

My Snoozy II weighs 2500lbs, with 250lbs tongue. Super aerodynamic. Smoozy2.com. Talk to Shaun.

Posted by Jo in CO (3 years ago)

Consider a new Scamp

We tow with a Subaru Forester, which also has a 1,500 lb tow limit. When I was looking at options, the 13 ft Scamp was pretty much the only reasonable option for trailers. We ended up getting a new one, instead of used, because they keep their value so well that we weren't going to save much by going used. Just time. It took 6 mon to have it built. I'm betting it's much longer currently. Mine is pretty bare bones to keep the weight down. No bathroom, A/C, refrigerator, huge tanks, etc. Brand new, just how I wanted it came in around $13k. The base price is a bit less though. It's worth calling the sales department.

Keep in mind that you should only consider trailers with brakes when towing with a small vehicle. In small vehicles, anything over a couple hundred pounds is pretty stressful to tow without brakes. It's so much safer (and may be legally required in your state) to have the brakes.

Posted by funkgun (3 years ago)

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I have a Scamp that I will sell. 1992 13ft. Weighs 900 empty. I can pick the tongue up and pull it. Needs the table fixed. I replaced all of the cabinet door with cedar. Didn't make the table sting enough. I can though.

Hey John, what sort of price are you looking to get for your 82. what does it come with?(if you want to IM me here, that is fine too)

Posted by liladventurer (3 years ago)

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We tow with a Subaru Forester, which also has a 1,500 lb tow limit. When I was looking at options, the 13 ft Scamp was pretty much the only reasonable option for trailers. We ended up getting a new one, instead of used, because they keep their value so well that we weren't going to save much by going used. Just time. It took 6 mon to have it built. I'm betting it's much longer currently. Mine is pretty bare bones to keep the weight down. No bathroom, A/C, refrigerator, huge tanks, etc. Brand new, just how I wanted it came in around $13k. The base price is a bit less though. It's worth calling the sales department.

Keep in mind that you should only consider trailers with brakes when towing with a small vehicle. In small vehicles, anything over a couple hundred pounds is pretty stressful to tow without brakes. It's so much safer (and may be legally required in your state) to have the brakes.
Thanks for the helpful info! Does your trailer have brakes? So far it seems as though many if the little trailers don't. Is this something that you added?

Posted by bworcester (3 years ago)

1984 Burro, 13 foot

I have a 1984 Burro, completely rebuilt that I'm thinking of selling when the snow melts, mid to end of March. It's been stored inside since the rebuild. Asking $9,000. I live in western Michigan. IM me if you're interested and I can email you more pictures.

Bob
Grand Rapids, MI

Posted by John TACP (3 years ago)

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Hey John, what sort of price are you looking to get for your 82. what does it come with?(if you want to IM me here, that is fine too)


Its a 1992. 6500 with the fiberglass pod on the back. 6000 without.
Send me a email and I'll send pics. This is impossible to upload to.

Posted by funkgun (3 years ago)

Oh and first dibs to the person who opened this thread. I just am unable to open my own thread

Posted by computerspook (3 years ago)

[QUOTE=bworcester;806183]I have a 1984 Burro, completely rebuilt that I'm thinking of selling when the snow melts, mid to end of March. It's been stored inside since the rebuild. Asking $9,000. I live in western Michigan. IM me if you're interested and I can email you more pictures. Bob Grand Rapids, MI[/QUOTE] Keep it and go camping

Posted by computerspook (3 years ago)

[QUOTE=liladventurer;806143]Thanks for the helpful info! Does your trailer have brakes? So far it seems as though many if the little trailers don't. Is this something that you added?[/QUOTE] A majority of them do have brakes. And you certainly would want some. You would have to completely change out the axle to add brakes.

Posted by jmfield (3 years ago)

Perri,
I got your message but the caller ID # on my phone was wrong. Call again and if I am not home leave a number.
Thanks
Jim

Posted by Jon in AZ (3 years ago)

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A majority of them do have brakes. And you certainly would want some.

You would have to completely change out the axle to add brakes.

Not always. My �08 Scamp 13 was ordered without brakes, but the axle had the square mounting flanges to add brakes.

The really old ones, maybe not, but if the axle is two or three decades old, it�s probably time for a new one anyway. Most molded trailers have rubber torsion axles. They have a working lifespan of twenty years or so, but they can remain functional with gradually decreasing ride quality long past their �use by� date. Once worn out, they are replaced as a unit.

A few models use leaf spring axles, which can last essentially forever with occasional replacement of wear parts.

You have to take it on a case-by-case basis. An evaluation of the axle type and condition should be part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Posted by Marty Smiltneek (3 years ago)

Quoted text:
My partner and I are a young professional couple in search of a small camper trailer to continue our minimalistic lifestyle on the road. Ideally, we would like to find a light weight molded fiberglass camper that is towable with our Toyota RAV4 13 16 and less than 1500 lbs. . Some specific brands we are interested in: Burro, Scamp, Happy Camper, Trillium outback , Boler, Armadillo, Lil Bigfoot. We are willing to spend 6 10K but are also open to negotiation. We are open to trade a car as well. We are WILLING TO TRAVEL for the right camper!

A little about us:

I am a farmer, cook, and most recently an administrator for a organic food distributor remote work! . He recently completed his master's degree in environmental policy and is pursuing career work in sustainable agriculture and conservation. We have been traveling together for the past few years, living in strange dwellings, sometimes tent camping and picking up jobs that we feel passionate about along the way adding to our ever growing list of experiences. The pandemic put a halt to our traveling and gave us an opportunity to slow down and really think about what's next. Eventually, we want to find a piece of land to call our own and a camper would be an ideal way to explore new places and revisit ones that we may choose to establish roots someday.

Please contact us if you think we can work something out. Thanks!





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Sadly, your asperations don't meet with reality. If you examine all the things you are attempting to accomplish you best start with your tow vehicle's capacity. Then decide how long your vehicle can withstand operating at max capacity. The reality is, the breaks, gearbox suspension and engine will not last. If you have asperations to see the world in a camper save some money work and purchase a good tow vehicle with a capacity about twice the minimum for even marginal long term success. Most campers don't get pulled more than three or four trips per year. Day in and day out operation is a totally different thing. My wife and I have a highly modified boler. The frame is substantially stronger than the original because our original frame failed after 40 years of wear and tear. Most of that time the trailer was used sporadically two or three weekends and a week long trip per year. That is the design parameters of most small campers. Add the weight of full timing in a camper and your realistic weight is more in the range of 2500 pounds. Add it up! camp stuff, axe, lantern, camp stove, propane or white gas, pots pans, silverware glass wear possibly a small table some cheap folding chairs sleeping bags or bedding, personal clothing, cosmetics shoes a couple of bicycles and on and on it all weights something! A well stocked backpack for a two day weekend is upwards of 45 pounds each! Don't forget food water personal necessities like a port-a-pot or better, You will want to shower once in a while. All that crap weights a lot. Our admittedly fat off road boler is set up for two adults, It is heavily modified and with all camping gear loaded behind our 5500 pound F150 travels down the road at a shade over 8500 pounds. We have been living in our camper for as long as a month at a time and that is all the amount of time I care to travel it it in one continuous trip. I enjoy a shower, good food and often some privacy / personal space Our water supply is not overly generous at 26 gallons @ 8 pounds a gallon we don't travel with the tank full unless we are near our destination!, We have a small chemical toilet, a shower/toilet tent a folding table two comfortable camp chairs a 2 burner stove two cast iron pans a good pan to boil water, We have a canopy because it is a necessity for hot days. Think it through! You are talking about a total change of lifestyle make sure you are starting out with some understanding of what you are actually attempting. You possibly have I am just pointing out it's not all easy the down sides can and will destroy not only your dream but your relationship as well.

Posted by AlanKilian (3 years ago)

I've towed by 1977 Scamp 13' all over the USA with a 2004 Honda CRV with no trailer brakes. It just depends on how much "comfort stuff" you decide you can't do without. Shower, toilet, tons of cooking equipment, TV, Microwave, satellite-antenna, it all adds up, and I didn't need ANY of it, so I didn't tow any of it and we've had wonderful "camping" experiences. I've also done two-week Boundary-Waters canoe trips where you LITERALLY have to carry everything on your back. (and my pregnant wife, although not on my back!) so I know in my heart that a 13' camper is towable with a 1,500 pound towing limit vehicle. Go slow, don't carry TWO cast-iron pans and you'll have a wonderful time.

Posted by computerspook (3 years ago)

[QUOTE=Jon in AZ;806248]Not always. My �08 Scamp 13 was ordered without brakes, but the axle had the square mounting flanges to add brakes. [/QUOTE] Probably had them in the first place and then they were removed. But if the design is without them, as you said the axle has to support them. So then a new axle would be needed.

Posted by yogavnture (3 years ago)

look at outbound trailers hastings nebraska

Posted by fishinjimi (3 years ago)

I also believe your best bet is to find the camper that will suite you needs then find a tow vehicle that will not be MAXED out when traveling...
I'm a big fan of the Honda pilot / ridgeline platform

Posted by yogavnture (3 years ago)

just buy a tiny teardrop u cant stand in. less wind resistance

Posted by Jen in PA (3 years ago)

Hi, I am interested in your Burro, how long is it and can you send me more pictures?

My best,
Jen

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