Who says you need a pick-up truck to tow an RV? Sure, larger travel trailers and fifth-wheel models require a truck to safely pull them down the road, but there are plenty of lightweight options available that don’t need a pick-up at all. That’s the subject of the video above, which introduces us to five smaller RVs you can tow with an SUV, effectively eliminating one of the hurdles to owning a camper.
The models featured in the video include the East to West Silver Lake 1600RBLE, the Forest River Ozark 1610RBLE, the Keystone Coleman Light 17RX, the Keystone Springdale Mini 1750RD, and the Forest River Campsite Ultra 19KB. As you would suspect, each of these models is relatively lightweight—the heaviest tips the scales at a GVWR of 7,600 lbs—and are small, measuring under 22′ 4″ in length. That makes them ideal for towing behind an SUV, which usually don’t have as much towing capacity as a pick-up truck.
Photo Credit: Keystone
This rigs may be small in stature, but that doesn’t mean they lack features. All have a queen-size bed or larger and a spacious private bathroom. Most have a versatile dinette for gathering at mealtime, playing games, or working while on the road. Well-equipped kitchens are the norm, as is ample onboard storage, ensuring a comfortable camping experience.
This is just a sampling of RVs that you can tow with an SUV. There are plenty of other models on the market that fit into this category. The important thing is to know the towing capacity of your vehicle and allow for plenty of headroom to accommodate not only the weight of the camper but all of the cargo (including water, food, and other supplies) that you’ll be bringing with you. If the weight of the RV exceeds the towing capacity, not only will it be unsafe to drive, you could do serious damage to your tow vehicle, too. For more information, check out one of our online towing guides.
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. An 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.
