Weighing in at 4,534 pounds and stretching 22.5 feet in length, the Heartland Mallard is proof that a lightweight travel trailer can be comfortable and spacious. This innovative towable is bright and airy inside, and as you’ll see in the video above, it manages to pack a surprising number of features into a well-designed floorplan.
The YouTube clip takes us on an extensive tour of the Mallard M283RK model. This particular floorplan includes a residential-style kitchen complete with a large island countertop. The trailer’s decor mimics an urban cottage, with wood-grain vinyl flooring, plenty of cupboards and drawers, and a plethora of windows that provide lots of natural light. Appliances include a three-burner stove with an exhaust hood, a microwave oven, a deep sink with a high-rise faucet, and a double-door fridge.
The Mallard’s voluminous interior comes courtesy of dual opposing slide-outs, which nicely open up the space. This allows for a large dinette area—with seating for four—that converts to a guest bed when needed. Nearby is an open lounge space with comfortable-looking seats facing the onboard entertainment center with room for an optional 40” TV.
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The tour continues into a bathroom with a large shower and mirrored medicine cabinet before proceeding down the hall into the primary bedroom. There, you’ll find a queen-size bed surrounded by wardrobes, shelves, and storage drawers.
Other features include a built-in coat rack, an outdoor grill station, and a massive pass-through storage compartment with magnetic door catches. A power tongue jack, dual 20-pound propane hookups, and solar prep come standard. The Mallard also has a fully enclosed, insulated, and heated underbelly, making it a solid option for extended-season camping.
It’s one thing to list a bunch of specs and features and another to see them for yourself. Check out the video above to get the complete walkthrough, giving you a better sense of the layout of this travel trailer. Be sure to take note of the high-quality materials and construction methods that went into making the Mallard a top-notch lightweight RV.
To find out more about the Mallard, visit the Heartland RV website.
Kraig Becker is a writer in the RV, outdoors, and adventure travel space. Over the course of his career he has contributed to such outlets as Popular Mechanics, Outside Online, Business Insider, TripSavvy, Digital Trends, GearJunkie, The Adventure Blog, and countless others. And avid runner and cyclist, he enjoys camping, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and just about any other outdoor activity. His travels have taken him to seven continents and on many amazing adventures.
