Looking for 12-16 foot travel trailer

For son and his budget ($5k). For dwelling in the Eastern Sierra while he works, skis, climbs, trail runs, and chases girls. Ready to roll, no big projects. TIA

 

Check out hikertrailer.net, they sell basic 5x10ft teardrop style trailers at about 5k.

 

That's a good size. I have a 25 foot Travel Trailer and find it a tad too big for most of what Cathy and I do.

 

That's a lot of travel for a trailer.. are you planning to race off-road with it?

But seriously, the idea of a mobile base camp in the Eastern Sierra is super appealing. Are there weight limitations?

 

@Mikie - totally get that. Need: bed, kitchen table, stove, toilet, fridge. That fits well in 16 feet. That's it.

@kioti the son is pretty stoked on life right now and wants to start his grown up life there - and he figured his would be the most fun way to do it...

Weight - good question. About 2400 pounds. Looking for 70's - 80's 12-16er. rear bed, front dinette, that sort of thing.

Thx @riiz , but he wants something that he can move around in a bit, and hang-out in on those rainy afternoons.

If anybody knows anybody whose got one gathering dust, let me know. Thx!

 

Something like this?

 

This would be cool if dad picked up the balance..

EDIT*** Nevermind, no bathroom. I think $5k is gonna be a tough budget.

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/rvs/6172960422.html

1950 aljoa sportsman trailer.
This beauty is 15 ft long bumper to tip of the hitch weighs 1650 pounds really easy to tow.
This trailer is been completely redone from the frame up so everything is new and in perfect working conditions.
Sleeps 4 and no bathroom.
Registration up to date and pink slip on hand.
For more info text Leann at 949 355-31one zero.
Asking $9900 OBO.
Price is always negotiable but only serious offers will be considered.

 

What kind of self-respecting climbing bum doesn't own a van?

 

@mike - it's a problem.

@Cornholio that is exactly what he is looking for - but with a "frame off restoration" a bit above his price point. He probably won't take any money from me (pride), but I might offer it to get him into this beautiful trailer.

Yes @kioti, but a little more beaten.

Thanks all for the 411, keep it coming if you see it.

 

This one is in his budget and looks fairly clean. But it too has no bathroom and isn't that a deal breaker?

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/rvs/6181778561.html

This classic is for sale.
It a 1968 Scottsman trailer 13 ft long 16 including the toungue and really easy to tow.
Running lights and interior lights works, electric and propane fridge, stove and oven,
Sleeps 8 comfortably 6.
Must sale soon.
No bathroom
No title bill of sale from Dmv and application for duplicate title.
For more info text text leann at 949 355-21 ten.
$3999 OBO.

Price is always negotiable but only serious offers will be considered.

 

Just throwing out some options, I know it's over budget but not too far..

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/rvs/6162018457.html

 

Van.
Need a bathroom? Home depot 5 gal. bucket, Reliable snap on toilet seat, trash bags and kitty litter.
Set up a dual battery pack in the back and you can run a fridge, a fan, and charge a laptop.
No issues towing anything...

 

Hello Kitty!

 

Don't forget to include a candy display in the window when doing the van conversion project...

 

Meow!

I had a 19ft. trailer and had a lot of fun in it. Until it burned to the ground at San Miguel beach near Ensenada...

 

Your van jokes are getting old and unfunny. Those jokes are only humorous the first million times you hear them.
Please upload a better joke app for your brain....

 

LOL

 

Yup b-room is optional. He's got the work John, the outhouse at the Buttermilks, the John at the Burger Barn ... and the Home Depot bucket.

Free Candy is really "van specific". Doesn't translate well to trailers.

 

What about a little pop up?

 

In the van?

(@rossage wanted a new joke...)

 

Oh, there's been a few pop ups in the van...

I like the new joke!

 

Much as I love the idea of a van like this for camping, I like the stealth aspect of a regular large panel van for general use. Less likely to get broken into if it doesn't look like there's a sporting goods store inside, or harassed if no one can tell you're sleeping in there. And unlike a travel trailer, no need to store it somewhere when you're not using it.

I also recommend not having climbing, riding or skiing decals on it, and no bumper stickers. You can have a sleeping platform/storage areas/stove/fridge, etc., all with you at all times..wherever you might be.

 

Stealth, baby.

Everything needs to come out to use the van for it's intended purpose-moving merchandise.

 

U.S.M.C. decals are never frowned upon by local law enforcement. Might possible get a free pass at some point.

 

Now you're talking. Van or full-size truck/shell/camper: thousands of dirtbags can't be wrong...

Where will the trailer be located? How would a Subaru move it? Economy car full of windows, ripe for a bear or tweaker break-in, is a poor choice for dirtbagging. Ditch that hipstermobile and get something practical that can be moved in a heartbeat. +1 for no cool stickers and less RV/more utility. Playing house in a trailer with no land lot is kind of a lame substitute for a home, and a hassle for solo dirtbagging. Worst of all worlds, IMO.

 

Regarding toilets @StrandLeper, I have this unused contraption if your son wants it. Tag still on it..



***edit - this is really in my possession and a serious post

 

Isnt

Is that the seat from @Mikie 's Yeti? No wonder it was creaking!

 

Or...

 

I recommend black plastic bags-it cuts down on the visuals...

 

Here is one in HB. 21ft for 5K.

https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/tro/6169957057.html