The 16 Best Travel Trailers for Camping and Road-Tripping Adventures (2024)

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• Best Overall: Living Vehicle HD24

  

  If you want a better understanding of how far travel trailers have come over the decades, just look at the Living Vehicle lineup. The Santa Barbara-based company’s boxy trailers are basically mini apartments you can take with you on the road. Our favorite might be the new HD24, which is far from the company’s biggest offering, but comes with all the amenities you could need at the campground—and then some.

  The all-electric model, which starts at $299,995, may measure only 24 feet, but its minimalist interior still has more than enough for a bedroom, kitchen, entertainment area, and a bathroom with a dedicated shower. One particularly clutch feature is a five-by-eight-foot multi-purpose space that can be used as an office, guest room, or laundry room. If that wasn’t enough, the top-of-the-line Pro variant has a solar-assisted power system that can keep the trailer running for up to a month off the grid.

  

  Special Features:
  —Trailer can be configured to include a laundry room, office, or guest room.
  —Interior has a clean minimalist look and comes packed with premium amenities.
  —Range-topping Pro version’s power system produces enough energy for 30 days of off-the-grid living,

• Best for Luxury Lovers: Bowlus Endless Highways Performance Edition

  

  It may not be the most famous shiny caravan maker—that would be Airstream—but Bowlus is the company that gave us the first riveted travel trailer. The company, which was revived in 2014, knows not to mess with a good thing, so its well-regarded trailers—like our favorite, theEndless Highways Performance Edition—look just like those it produced in the 1930s, only bigger and with better materials (think: alclad aluminum for the exterior and birchwood for the interior).

  Despite its classic look, the $225,000 trailer has all the conveniences you expect in 2022, including heat and air-conditioning systems, a WiFi modem and plenty of outlets for charging all your smart devices. Best of all, though, might be a lithium iron phosphate that gives you the ability to live off the grid for two peaceful weeks. If you’re an animal lover, there’s also theTerra Firma, which features a bunch of Fido-friendly features like a built-in food bowl, pet bed and remote temperature control system.

  

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  Special Features:
  —Thee’s a double-sided indoor galley and an outdoor cooking area with electric and propane outlets.
  —The hotel-style shower has teak flooring and seating.
  —Lithium iron phosphate power system can keep the entire trailer running for up to two weeks.

• Best for Off-Road Enthusiasts: Mammoth Overland Extinction Level Event

  

  Mammoth Overland’s latest model is a burly off-road trailer designed to withstand anything itencounters in nature. The appropriately named Extinction Level Event (ELE) rides on a set of chunky all-terrain tires and has an angular aluminum body reinforced with steel armor and skid plates. If that doesn’t sound like enough, you can upgrade to Level 3 bullet-proof armor. There’s also a built-in bear spray system too, for added security. The ELE, which starts at $67,000, is pretty compact since it’s a tear-drop trailer, but it can comfortably sleep two and has an integrated workstation inside its cabin. There’s also a swing-out kitchenette in the back for cooking.

  

  Special Features:
  —Comes with a built-in bear spray system and is available with bullet-proof armor.
  —Despite its compact size, theinterior cabin still has room for a built-in workstation.
  —The swing-out kitchenette isn’t big, but has everything you need to cook a delicious meal.

• Best to Live In: Airstream Globetrotter

  

  One brand leaps to mind when most of us think about travel trailers—Airstream. Its iconic aluminum-sided caravans have been instrumental in popularizing road trips andcampingin the US for decades. One need only look at the company’sGlobetrottermodel to see why: In addition to looking beautiful, the silver-covered caravan is packed with creature comforts to keep you traveling comfortably. It’s not the brand’s largest model—that would be the flagshipClassic—but it’s available with one of six different floor plans, each of which has room for a spacious entertainment area (that can sleep up to four adults).

  Inside you’ll find a full-featured kitchen, half-bathroom, shower and sizable bedroom with either a queen-sized bed or two twins. As you would expect from Airstream, the amenities are top-rate, too, like Franke faucets in the kitchen and bathroom, stainless steel appliances, Quietstream climate control system and multiple LG LED TVs. The Globetrotter starts at $120,000. If it doesn’t fit the bill, the brand has plenty of other models to choose from, including collaboration editions like theextra-homey Pottery Barn Editionor theirultra-rare Supreme edition.

  

  Special Features:
  —There are different floor plans to choose from, each of which features a full kitchen, half bathroom and dedicated shower.
  —The Quietstream climate control system barely makes a peep, even when the heater or A/C is running.
  —A built-in canopy provides shade when you want to spend time outside.

• Best for Entertaining: W2 Romotow T8

  

  Good things come to those who wait. More than a decade after it was first announced, the Romotow T8 is finally available to order. The 30.5-foot caravan, which was designed by New Zealand-based architecture and design firm W2, has two main components—a fixed chassis and a smaller living space that fits just inside of it. When the $268,500 trailer is parked, the cabin slides out at the touch of a button and can be rotated 90 degrees like a swiveling USB stick. When rotated like this, the hydraulic-powered chassis can then be used as a patio. While this unique design may be the vehicle’s main selling point, its interior cabin comes with all the features you need and has enough room for six adults.

  

  Special Features:
  —Unique rotating design is unlike anything else currently on the trailer market.
  —The living area is large enough to sleep up to six adults.
  — Hydraulic patio comes with an integrated deck set.

• Best for Going Off-the-Grid: Escapod Topo2

  

  TheEscapod Topo2is a trailer for anyone looking to take their camping trip off road with minimal fuss. The brand’s update of the classic teardrop trailer is an off-road-friendly model without any of the bulk. Unlike most of the trailers on this list, Escapod’s bedroom and kitchen area are separated from one another. The dedicated sleeping area has room for a queen-size mattress and is equipped with a stargazer window so you can really take in the peace and quiet of the great outdoors. The galley, meanwhile, is only accessible from outside the $39,500 trailer, but has ample counter space for meal prep and cooking. Both sections get their power from a VPR 4EVER lithium ion battery with some solar panels to help keep things running smoothly and efficiently.

  

  Special Features:
  —Exterior is made from a single-piece of composite fiberglass that is rugged and weather-resistant.
  —Laser-cut tube steel frame should last for years.
  —Bedroom’s stargazer window offers up a beautiful view of your surroundings.

• Best for Tech Obsessives: Retreat Cabin and OzXcorp’s ERV

  

  It was only a matter of time until theelectric revolutionmade its way to the world of trailers and campers.Retreat Caravan and OzXcorp’s ERVis a rugged trailer that also happens to run entirely on battery power. Roof-mounted solar panels provide juice for a 14.3-kWh lithium battery that keeps the trailer’s many appliances running. And while the trailer is perfectly equipped for some off-road fun, thanks to a specially tuned suspension and all-terrain tires, it also packs all of the comforts of a luxe hotel room inside, including a bathroom, spacious seating area and master bedroom suite with a king-sized bed and closets. But the true highlight may be the $75,000 caravan’s full-size kitchen, which features an induction cooktop, fridge and washing machine. There’s also a Weber electric barbecue and slow cooker for making your meals outdoors.

  

  Special Features:
  —Solar panels and 14.3-kWh battery power the trailer and let you go off grid.
  —A specially tuned suspension and large all-terrain tires let you go off-road.
  —The primary bedroom has enough room for a king-size bed and its own closets.

• Best for Stylish Trips: Eriba Touring 820

  

  Are you looking for an aluminum-sided trailer that looks like more than just another Airstream or Bowlus’s rip-off? If so, theEriba Touring 820might fit the bill. The company’s top-of-the-line caravan updates the classic silver bullet look with a retro-futuristic shape and details. Even more impressive, though, is the 27-foot-trailer’s interior. The company has packed it full of luxury amenities like a sizable, leather-covered lounge area (that can be converted into a bed), customizable mood lighting and a surprisingly fashionable bathroom. The true highlight, though, is a bedroom with a large panoramic window that offers up a gorgeous views of your surroundings. That’s good, too, since you might not actually want to leave the $88,500 trailer.

  

  Special Features:
  —The kitchen has a mini wine cellar for keeping your best bottles at the ready.
  —The leather-upholstered entertainment area can be converted into an additional sleeping area at night.
  —Adjustable mood lighting will help you feel at home no matter where you are.

• Best for Families: Land Ark Drake

  

  Almost more of a portable house than a trailer, theLand Ark Drakebasically lets you take all the comforts of home on the road. The gigantic, yet stylish, two-level, 357-square-feet trailer can comfortably sleep seven adults. Stark and modern on the outside, the trailer features an equally clean white-washed pine and black metal decorated interior. Across its two floors, it has room for a full-sized kitchen, living room and bathroom (which includes a bathtub), along with two loft bedrooms and an office which can also be converted to a sleeping area. Its $139,000 starting price may sound a lot for a trailer, but for a two-story house on wheels it’s not that bad.

  

  Special Features:
  —The two-level design means you have 357-square-feet of space.
  —Downstairs bathroom includes a tub for when you need to take a relaxing soak.
  —It has a primary bedroom and two loft-style sleeping areas.

• Best for EV Owners: Pebble Flow

  

  There are plenty of EV-friendly travel trailers on the market at this point, but none are nicer to an electric powertrain than the Pebble Flow, which starts at $109,000. The futuristic vehicle is available with an optional propulsion that includes two electric motors—one situated on each wheel—to help make sure its 6,200-pound weight isn’t eating up all your battery-powered vehicle’s range. That’s far from the Flow’s only forward-thinking feature though. The trailer also comes with an “Instacamp” system that can be used to park the vehicle and set up camp (which includes leveling out the vehicle, deploying its staircase, and turning on the lights). The unique feature can also be triggered remotely via Pebble’s smartphone app.

  

  Special Features:
  —An optional propulsion system means it can even be towed by EVs.
  —Unique “Instacamp” system allows you to park the vehicle remotely via the company’s smartphone app.
  — Solar-assisted battery pack produces enough power for a week of off-the-grid living.

• Best for Cybertruck Owners: Living Vehicle CyberTrailer

  

  Elon Musk has been promising camping accessories for the Tesla Cybertruck since the get-go, but any official camper shell or trailer is likely years away at this point. Fortunately, Living Vehicle, the maker of our current favorite caravan, has stepped in to fill the void. The company has just unveiled the CyberTrailer, a new model with a design inspired by the battery-powered pickup. The caravan is almost certainly the most striking entry on this list, for better or for worse, but it also has a solar-assisted power system that produces more than enough juice to keep the entire vehicle running off the grid. More importantly, for Cybertruck (and other EV) owners, it also allows the trailer to be used as a mobile charging station for any battery-powered vehicle or plug-in hybrid.

  

  Special Features:
  —A bold design inspired by Tesla’s pickup that also offers excellent aerodynamic performance.
  —A solar-assisted system that will keep the trailer and all its features running off-the-grid.
  —Can be towed by pickups and SUVs other than the Cybertruck, including other EVs.

• Best for Beginners: Colorado Teardrops Boulder

  

  There are EV-friendly trailers and then there’sColorado Teardrops’s Boulder. Not only is the company’s latest designed to be towed by a battery-powered SUV or truck, it can also charge your EV’s battery. That ability comes courtesy a 75-kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a built-in DC fast charger that will give you some much needed peace of mind out on the open road. At the very least, it gives you the freedom to come up with a route centered around sights instead of charging stations. Aside from this very vital feature, the compact caravan has everything two adults and two children need to live off the grid for a for a few days, including a comfortable queen-sized mattress, two bunk beds (for the kids), an enclosed kitchenette and an optional climate control system. The $55,000 trailer also comes in a variety of two-tone color schemes that all look pretty sharp.

  

  Special Features:
  —Doesn’t just ease the burden on your EV’s battery; it can charge it, too.
  —A unique bunk-bed design creates room for four people to sleep (two adults and two children).
  —The enclosed kitchenette has plenty of counter space.

• Best for Couples: Hunter Nature Raptor XC

  

  A big trailer can be a godsend on the campground, especially if you’re traveling with family or friends. The problem, of course, is getting the hulking vehicle there. No matter how experienced the driver, maneuvering a large caravan can be very tricky. Luckily there are trailers likeHunter Nature’s Raptor XC. The brand’s angular model looks compact but features a pull-out section that just about doubles the size of its interior. When it’s fully extended you’ll have more than enough room for a dedicated living area, kitchen and bedroom. This will come in handy if there’s more than two in your traveling party, too. That’s because the $44,000 trailer’s entertainment area can easily be converted into an additional sleeping area at night.

  

  Special Features:
  —An expanding segment turns this trailer into a multi-room cabin.
  —The bedroom has a large skylight so you can see the stars at night.
  —A spacious lounge can be converted into an additional sleeping area if you need more room.

• Best for Design Obsessives: X-Cabin300

  

  Silver trailers don’t all need to be bullet-shaped as nice as the classic Airstream may look. Just take a gander at the X-Cabin300. The all-aluminum vehicle has a boxy shape that looksboth classic and modern. The Japanese-made caravan is compact, but comes with four different interior layouts designed to meet your varied needs (it can even be used as a food truck). The $50,000 trailer is smaller than most—it measures just seven feet tall, seven feet wide, and 15 feet long—and only tips the scales at 1,650 pounds, which means a compact SUV can even tow it.

  

  Special Features:
  —A refreshing spin on the classic all-aluminum travel trailer.
  —Available with four different interior layouts.
  —Small and light enough to be towed by a compact SUV.

• Best for Roughing It: Taxa Mantis

  

  It can be hard to find a trailer that fits everyone’s needs, but theTaxa Mantiscomes close. Its no-nonsense design means it fits with nearly anyone’s style. Thanks to a pop-up roof section, ingenious use of space and plenty of storage compartments, the Mantis has all the room you and your friends and family need to camp in comfort, which can be crucial on longer trips. It’s also got all the necessary features, including a bathroom with a built-in shower, water heater, kitchenette and 8,000 BTU air conditioner. The trailer, which starts at $46,000, is ideal for off-roading, but there’s aspecial Overland editionif you want something even more rugged.

  

  Special Features:
  —A pop-up roof means you don’t have to sleep in the kitchen if you don’t want to.
  —There’s a built-in water heater and climate control system with a 8,000 BTU air conditioner.
  —It comes with a built-in canopy for outdoor hangouts.

• Best Under 5,000 Pounds: Happier Camper HC1

  

  Imagine if you didn’t need a truck or SUV to tow your trailer. You don’t if the caravan in question is Happier Camper’s compactHC1. The Los Angeles-based outfit’s smallest model is as light as they come, with a dry weight of just 1,100 pounds, meaning it can be towed by practically any car, even a modern-day Mini Cooper. It features a semi-modular interior designed by Adaptiv that can be customized to fit your camping style—components snap in like Legos—with either a full kitchen or enough sleeping room for up to five people. You can even add solar panels if you want to go off the grid. The $34,450 trailer’s old-school design is also sure to stand out on practically any campground. Even better, no pickups needed.

  

  Special Features:
  —At only 1,100 pounds, it can be towed by just about any car.
  —The semi-modular floor plan allows you to arrange the interior to accommodate your camping style.
  —The larger rear hatch opens up space when you are entertaining.