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Updated April 6, 2024
Small campers under 2000 lbs is a very popular topic based on the number of views we receive on our YouTube videos about small campers that weigh less than 2000 lbs.
We have searched far and wide to create our list of the 8 Best Small Campers Under 2,000 pounds with bathrooms. We have searched and checked out hundreds of campers to bring you the top models in this category!
- How Much Are Small Campers Under 2000 lbs?
- 8 Best Campers Under 2000 lbs With Bathrooms
- 1. Bushwhacker Plus 15DS
- 2. Travel Lite Rove Lite 14FD
- 3. nuCamp Tab 320
- 4. Little Guy Micro Max CT
- 5. Scamp 13'
- 6. Safari Condo Alto F1743
- 7. Aliner Classic LXE
- 8. Roulotte ProLite Profil
- What is a Cassette Toilet?
- Do Teardrop Campers Have A/C?
- Final Words About Campers Under 2000 lbs With Bathrooms
- Learn More!
- Mike Scarpignato – Bio
How Much Are Small Campers Under 2000 lbs?
The disparity in costs for small campers under 2,000 lbs is extensive, and for good reason. Some of these campers are purposefully simplistic, entry-level campers. Others are high-tech, off-road, highly durable machines that are positively loaded with amenities.
These amenities may include solar arrays, high-end batteries, inverters, smart home technology, auto leveling systems, hookups for various off-grid tech, water reclaim systems, and so on. Ultimately, it’s not a matter of the camper’s size and weight. What matters is what’s inside it and, to a lesser degree, the level of premium material in the structure.
8 Best Campers Under 2000 lbs With Bathrooms
High-tech or low-tech, everyone appreciates the value of a personal bathroom. Going outdoors is not so fun when it is 22°F outside! What better time to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Grizzly while you’re popping a squat? Thankfully, these 8 options will more than accommodate you and your privacy.
1. Bushwhacker Plus 15DS
Our Pros and Cons
✅ A surprising amount of space with a dry bath and separate shower
â›” You’ll need to add stabilizer jacks on your own since it doesn’t come with them
- Length: 15′ 6″
- UVW: 1,960 lbs
- GVWR: 3,300 lbs
- CCC: 1,340 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 280 lbs
- Sleeps: 2
One of the first things you’ll notice when stepping inside the Bushwacker Plus is the surprising amount of space inside. In fact, they did such a good job putting this camper together that they were able to keep the shower and toilet completely separate.
Dual jack-knife sofas sit opposite one another, with an oval dinette/coffee table between them and a full kitchen in the front. You even get a fridge and an A/C unit, all within the same space and at a very affordable price range.
2. Travel Lite Rove Lite 14FD
Our Pros and Cons
✅ Extremely durable and leak resistant with Azdel walls and gel-coat fiberglass over honeycomb
â›” Bed conversion is pretty slim and you should probably add a memory foam layer
- Length: 16′ 6″
- UVW: 1,676 lbs
- GVWR: 2,500 lbs
- CCC: 790 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 160 lbs
- Sleeps: 3
The Travel Lite 14DS is one of the more fascinating campers under 2,000 lbs. It’s essentially a highly upgraded teardrop with a focus on a watertight, highly durable experience. The seamless roof certainly helps in that endeavor as well.
The 14DS is one of the rare models with high-end, premium materials yet avoids the usual weight increases. Due to the small black tank (only 5 gallons), it’s best to go with a cartridge toilet. However, outside of that, it’s hard to knock this little travel trailer that could.
3. nuCamp Tab 320
Our Pros and Cons
✅ Lagun table is one of the more customizable dinette/coffee table options in the industry
â›” Cassette toilet is nice but doesn’t appeal to some RVers
- Length: 15′ 3″
- UVW: 1,969 lbs
- GVWR: 2,900 lbs
- CCC: 931 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 190 lbs
- Sleeps: 2
The nuCamp Tab 320 is nuCamp’s bridge between its larger 400 model and some of its smaller teardrop options. The 320 is large enough to include an interior kitchen with a two-burner stovetop and sink. The wet bath and cassette toilet are to the left of the kitchen counter.
A small fridge rounds out the interior, though it’s large enough to more than accommodate a couple. The microwave is optional, but there is more than enough interior space to hold one. You also get a 105-watt solar panel on the roof, Azdel, and fiberglass walls.
4. Little Guy Micro Max CT
Our Pros and Cons
✅ Roomy interior with enough dining space for up to 6 adults
â›” Windows are kind of small
- Length: 15′ 11″
- UVW: 1,860 lbs
- GVWR: 3,500 lbs
- CCC: 1,640 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 260 lbs
- Sleeps: 3
The Micro-Max CT is all about packing a lot of features into a small space. Xtreme Outdoors, the manufacturer behind the Micro Max, includes a cassette toilet, dinette, storage cubicle, fridge, sink, stove, A/C unit, storage shelves, hidden storage, and a TV on a swivel into a tiny space, with room to spare.
All of the cabinetry is hardwood, so the interior aesthetic is rich and slightly glossy. Of all the campers under 2,000 lbs on our list, this is the only one that features a front and rear dinette. Though it won’t sleep 6 people, there is more than enough dining space to accommodate up to 6 guests!
5. Scamp 13′
Our Pros and Cons
✅ One of the most durable, waterproof campers under 2,000 lbs on the market
â›” Scamps tend to have sterile interior aesthetics, which can be fixed with personal creativity
- Length: 13′
- UVW: 1,300 to 1,600 lbs
- GVWR: 2,200 lbs
- CCC: 600 to 900 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 100 lbs
- Sleeps: 2 to 4
No list of campers under 2,000 lbs would be complete without a Scamp floorplan in there somewhere. The Scamp 13′ fits the bill perfectly. Its dual-fiberglass shell is a rare commodity in a saturated market, and it turns this camper into a veritable beast that’s practically waterproof.
The 13′ version comes in 5 floorplans, divided into two Deluxe options and three Standard options. No matter your current circumstances or needs, the Scamp 13′ probably has a floorplan that’s right for you.
6. Safari Condo Alto F1743
Our Pros and Cons
✅ Single-piece, seamless roof over a fully enclosed bathroom
â›” CCC is high but storage tends to be limited throughout
- Length: 17′ 9″
- UVW: 1,877 lbs
- GVWR: 3,000 lbs
- CCC: 1,123 lbs
- Tongue Weight: N/A
- Sleeps: 3
It’s no wonder this is one of the campers under 2,000 lbs since it seems like, at times, the entire thing is made out of windows. Of course, that’s not the entire tale because Altos are known for their extreme durability.
But if you’re all about natural light and beautiful interior aesthetics, stepping into the Alto F1743 is impressive. All of the windows feature blackout shades, so you don’t have to worry about sleepless nights with bright light pouring in.
7. Aliner Classic LXE
Our Pros and Cons
✅ Huge cathedral-type ceiling allows for plenty of headspace
â›” Lower cargo carrying capacity with limited storage options
- Length: 15′
- UVW: 1,795 lbs
- GVWR: 3,000 lbs
- CCC: 705 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 180 lbs
- Sleeps: 2
The A-Liner is one of the more unique-looking campers under 2,000 lbs. With its pyramid shape, you’ll have plenty of headspace to work with, which makes it a wonderful lightweight, small camper option for tall people.
There is a ton of sitting space when everything is folded in, with massive side windows to watch the rain fall on a bad weather day. Another plus for tall people is the 80″ bed conversion. Unless you play in the NBA, odds are good that your feet won’t be dangling off the edge.
8. Roulotte ProLite Profil
Our Pros and Cons
✅ Bunk beds are the perfect choice for hunters or traveling friends
â›” Not very good about listing their specs
- Length: 15′ 7″
- UVW: 1,685 lbs
- GVWR: N/A
- CCC: N/A
- Tongue Weight: 185 lbs
- Sleeps: 4
The last on our list of campers under 2,000 lbs is the ProLite Profil, which is seemingly tailor-made for weekend hunting trips. The fully loaded interior has everything two people would need, including interior and exterior storage, a full kitchen, and a wet bath.
However, the dinette is also a bed option, so the Profil can more than accommodate a small family or a couple with friends along for the ride. The interior space is surprising and welcome, especially considering a UVW of 1,685 lbs.
What is a Cassette Toilet?
Cassette toilets are portable toilets with a removable, small holding tank. They are often found in campers under 2,000 lbs because they make for an excellent space-saving solution. They aren’t the most popular toilets in the RV industry, but they make sense at this level.
Since the cassette is removable from the exterior, you can dump it at a dumping station or a bathroom whenever it reaches its maximum limit.
Do Teardrop Campers Have A/C?
Some teardrop campers have A/C, and some do not. It really just depends. Campers under 2,000 lbs are in a class where no A/C is more probable than others. However, even if they don’t come with an A/C, 5,000 BTUs is more than enough to cover the small interior space and make an affordable addition.
Final Words About Campers Under 2000 lbs With Bathrooms
If you are considering buying one of these 8 Best Small Campers Under 2,000 lbs. with Bathrooms or any other camper or RV, we highly recommend that you “try before you buy.” Try before you buy, which means renting a camper or RV to try it out BEFORE buying it.
Susan and I did this before we bought our Class C RV. We rented a Class C for a 10-day vacation and learned everything we liked and didn’t like about it. This really helped us find the perfect Class C RV to buy. We highly recommend that you do the same thing. It will likely save you thousands of dollars and make you much happier with your buying decision.
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Mike Scarpignato – Bio
Mike Scarpignato created RVBlogger.com over five years ago in 2018 to share all we have learned about RV camping.
Mike is an avid outdoorsman with decades of experience tent camping and traveling in his 2008 Gulf Stream Conquest Class C RV and 2021 Thor Challenger Class A motorhome.
We attend RV Shows and visit RV dealerships all across the country to tour and review drivable motorhomes and towable trailers to provide the best evaluations of these RVs in our blog articles and YouTube videos.
We are 3/4-time RVers who created RVBlogger.com to provide helpful information about all kinds of RVs and related products, gear, camping memberships, tips, hacks and advice.
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Do any of these have headroom of over 6 foot 2? Most seem to have 6 at the highest point.
Thank you, this is the list I have been looking for! Always love your youtube videos, too. Hoping to get our first camper in the next few years, just starting to learn. Yes, these are a lot of money, but it really seems to be like a car – msrp not the real price, finding used for a better deal, etc… If people go about buying a camper the same way they go about buying a car, deals are out there to be had….
I just purchased a Honda CR-V so I could pull a small trailer because I don’t want a pop up. I didn’t know that the campers I’ve been looking to purchase are all over my vehicles towing capacity. I really wanted a 17 foot rv. Any suggestions?
We bought the Alto condo 3years ago. Yes it’s pricey, but nothing compares! It tows like it’s not there, and especially through the Rockies, we passed people left and right. we always get people looking at it when we pull into a campsite. And what you didn’t point out, it’s modern sleek inside instead of 1980s decor which it seems like all the name brands are sticking with. and set up is 10 minutes tops and no arguing. Plus the windows are fabulous. Worth every cent we paid.
Where can I find Telescoping hard sides pop-up trailers. I don’t care for the canvass sides but would like to see over the camper as I pull it, if possible.
Trailmanors have a good reputation…
https://trailmanor.com/
Check them out.
Mike
Did you intend to leave casita out of the line up?
Hi Bob,
I included them in my blog post called 7 Best Fiberglass Travel Trailer Brands. And I think Casita’s weigh more than 2,000 lbs …
Thanks,
Mike
We have a casita we got in 2017. We looked at them used and they were only about $1500 cheaper for older models. We got the 17ft with the dinette and full size bed brand new and upgraded. And we take really good care of it. We love camping in it. And we have the outdoor shower so we bring a shower tent and shower outside too. We try to prevent filling up the grey water tank. It was a great buy!
Please sign me up
Outrageous prices you are showing which are probably manufacturer listed. Nobody will pay these prices for these. You can get a brand new coleman fully loaded for $10k here. No comparison, not competitive and they are made as cheap as chinese plastic.
All prices are MSRP and you can negotiate a 35% discount off of these prices.
Thanks,
Mike
The Safari Condo Alto isn’t negotiable; they’re sold in the US direct-from-factory, they’re individually made-to-order, and what they charge is what you pay. You CAN buy from a couple of Canadian dealerships, but the Altos are so in-demand that the dealers don’t discount them much if at all. All that said, Altos are EXTREMELY well-made, rarely have any issues, and maintain their value really well. Like Airstream-well. That’s one of the reasons there’s a year and a half waiting period between ordering one and receiving it.
Also, your description of the Alto doesn’t mention its best feature: The retractable roof. When down, the Alto fits in a standard garage and is extremely aerodynamic and easy to tow. When up (at the push of a button), you get all those amazing windows and tons of head room.
to expensive!
Hi Joyce,
Some would say too expensive and others think the price is right. Judging by the RV Show I attended the other day I would say there are plenty of people willing to pay these prices. But remember that the list price can usually be negotiated down about 35%.
Thanks for reading the article and for your comment.
Mike
Mike, as I go through these different models (small ones) I feel, well, like a loser. I know a lot of people can afford these easily, but not us. In spite of the fact that my husband is a Professor at the local college here – a full college, not a junior college, he’s still a teacher in a teacher’s salary. We’ve got a son with special needs, and healthcare didn’t include treatments until 2013, so at first, we had a lot of medical debt that took most of our income, but we recovered nicely. We tent camped a lot, but because of our situations, we need a tiny camper. We’re not poor or destitute, but we do live sometimes from paycheck to paycheck just as a lot of middle income people do.
I started looking, around two summers ago, I looked into small campers for sale. YIKES! Not in our range! Then I tried looking at used – not much different, these tiny campers are keeping their value, unlike most recreational products, like boats.
But I see why. Even the smallest or least expensive ones sport luxury items (to me) which we don’t need, like suround-sound media systems, TV’s, full sized fridges, temperature control, showers indoors, full sized bedrooms – operative word being ROOMS, and cabinetry that’s nicer than my home. We don’t need any of that. We just want a place to sleep, a toilet, and not much else. How and where can I find one like that besides a custom made teardrop who’s prices start at $6k completely hollowed out. Can you steer me in the right direction? I thought I’d saved up enough, 5 – 8k.
Hi Stacy,
First of all, you aren’t a loser. You guys work hard under difficult circumstances so you have nothing to be ashamed about. And you aren’t the only ones who agree that the price of campers can be very high. Plus the prices we show in our articles and YouTube videos are always MSRP. You can always buy lower than MSRP – sometimes as much as 35% lower than MSRP.
You can try looking on RVTrader.com and filter for used travel trailers priced from lowest to highest. There are some junk listings but there are also legit campers for sale in your price range. Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace are other good places to look. We actually bought our class C RV off of Facebook Marketplace!
I hope this helps!
Please let me know if you have any other questions! And join our Facebook group and ask the group where you can find a great deal on a camper. I bet you will get lots of good responses.
Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RVCampingforNewbies/
I hope to see you in there!
Mike
I would consider getting a closed in utility trailer and fixing it up the way you want it. Lots of good ideas out there.
Look a used unit you can save alot of money.