3 Compact Camper Trailers for Couples
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- In this TH-cam video, we tour and review 3 of the best compact camper trailers for couples. These travel trailers are perfect for two and include bathrooms, a Murphy bed, slide-outs, and dual axles.
All 3 of these small travel trailers for couples are also under 25 feet long, so they can be towed by a wide variety of small trucks, such as SUVs and half-ton pickup trucks.
The three small camper trailers for couples that are perfect for two people that we tour and review in this video are:
0:00 Intro
0:52 Venture Sonic Lite SL150VRB
8:48 Coachmen Northern Spirit 1943RB
19:05 Forest River R-Pod RP202
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Hi Everyone,
We hope you enjoyed our video! Which small camper, perfect for couples, did you like best? Do you prefer smaller campers or more of a family size camper? Please say hello by leaving a comment below and sharing you opinion about the travel trailers!
Love all your videos. You both do a great job showing how spacious each RV is and all the storage each one has. My hubby and I prefer couple campers and have been considering going full time once our kiddos move out.
As far as this video number 2 was the best one hands down!!
@@tandapoohbear597 thank you so much for the kind words! A couples camper is a great option to be able to have all the important features in a compact camper. Hope we can help you find something! Thanks for watching our RV tour and commenting!!!
The MSRP are out of control. I know they have large discounts on those but even suggesting that the Venture Sonic Lite is worth almost 40?!? Thats a 25k trailer tops
Look at some of the RV dealerships and they have “Posted discounts” of $7-9k, meaning that they still have room to beat any other dealerships offer if needed. Like ALL sales, the American rules hold true, caveat emptor and charge whatever the market will bear. They don’t post their lowest prices except perhaps during RV shows where it will cost them money to ship the thing back.
Truly hoping the market corrects itself soon. I know "show prices" were drastically reduced this year.
Yeah Scott I agree. It was the first thing I was saying to myself-it’s really inflated. 🍻
@@Erin-Thor well maybe the fact the show prices were so low according to Mike and Susan maybe that's a good sign but some are absolutely outrageous. 40K for Murphy bed and a toilet?! come on
Did you notice the price on the fridge though? It was about half the MSRP.
I really like the Coachmen Northern Spirit 194. The floor plan is excellent and the bar stool arrangement is unique. It is increasingly rare to find a two bowl kitchen sink and oven in a smaller unit.
I agree! Loved that floor plan. Thank you for watching and commenting Sky Keg!
The Coachman is the way to go! Very nice!
Yup, of the three that looked great! ❤
I love the Coachmen Spirit. What a cool floor plan! Thank you for watching and commenting Joseph!
We use the wire, stand alone shelves from Walmart in our kitchen cabinets. They work great.
That's perfect. We have a few of them too. Gotta get creative with organization in some of these RVs 😂 Thank you for watching and commenting Mike!
Here is my question/suggestion for camper mfgs, when will you ever start using weight saving materials that last for a long time? These sizes are perfect but a 20' trailer that weighs 6k lbs and the roof needs replacement in 7 years if left outside. Might help with resale values over other brands. I love the features and options but I'm not a buyer from the bigger manufacturers for these reasons.
$, $, $. These are mostly meant to last through the warranty period… then good luck! 🍀
Would a weight saving material that lasts a long time be fiberglass? People criticize the cost of fiberglass too. I agree with Erin. Like with automobiles, they don't want them to last forever. Thanks for watching and commenting skiffman10!
It might be helpful if you’re a handy person and can make repairs on your own
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You know someone who charges reasonable prices for repairs….
Skiff, lightweight fiberglass travel trailers are available to the market, just not at local Rv dealers. After years of typical Rv hassels, my wife and I discovered Molded Fiberglass Rv's. They are mostly marketed direct to consumer and have a crazy loyal following, check out Castia, Scamp, Escape, and our current one Bigfoot made in British Columbia. Not cheap and I would imagine that you won't see many while out adventuring.
Great review Susan and Mike, thanks!
So glad you like it Tuvia! We always appreciate your support!
Not having a dinette is usually a deal breaker for me but the Coachman has a great solution with bar seating. I also like the massive under bed storage and L shaped kitchen
Loved the floor plan of that Coachmen Spirit! Great design features. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting!
I have watched so many videos on small campers and dang...that Coachmen had so many features I've never seen!! Thanks for sharing you two!!
That's awesome!! So glad you saw a floor plan that fits your needs!!! Thanks for watching and commenting Michelle!
I love what you folks put in these videos. Binge watching gives me lots of ideas. Thank you much. 👍🏻🥰
We are so glad you are enjoying our RV tour and reviews! We sure hope to help you find the nest floor plan for you! Thank you for watching and commenting Hattie!
I like the 2nd one. Unique layout.
Yes! Love the Coachment Spirit floor plan and the under bed storage! Thanks for watching and commenting Karen!
Awesome! So helpful!
Thank you! So glad you found our campers for couples video helpful. We appreciate your support! 💛💚
I love the RPod
The R-Pod is definitely a viewer favorite. Thanks for watching and commenting Barbara!
I like #3. Rear kitchen is my favorite.
The Forest River R-Pod is definitely a viewer favorite. Thanks for watching and commenting Jo!
When we were looking to upgrade our camper it was between the coachmen that Mike reviewed and the rpod. We decided on the rpod. We like that the bedroom is separate and that the bathroom is large. We did do some mods to it like installing a popup plug in the kitchen and adding shelves in the bedroom closet. Mike didn't show it but it does have an outside kitchen with a mini fridge and grill.
Dang! Don't know how we missed that! Sorry. Those are some great upgrades! Thanks for watching and commenting Shannon.
These are all so nice😊
So glad you like them Trinka! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I like the RPod without cabinets over bed. Love the layout of the trailer overall. ❤❤
Sweet! The Forest River R Pod is a great floor plan! Thanks Trinka
I like the Coachman Northern Spirit most. I'm too lazy for the Venture Sonic, it would always be a bed, or I'd be sleeping on the couch. The Forest River just has too many things that don't really work well, as though they haven't been watching your channel, taking your hints. I was going to say, that soon you won't have to tell us what kind of fridge it is, because no one is using the absorption ones any more.... well, almost no one. I do like the designs where the fridge is near the door. Thanks for the video, always informative. Take care, be well
I love the Spirit and that cool organizing section under the bed!!! We were shocked to see the absorption refrigerator too! Thank you for watching and commenting Gigi! We always appreciate your support!
WELL DONE AS ALWAYS YOU TWO!!!...really liked your second rig...layout was efficient...and unique...SUNDAYS are not complete with our seeing you both!!!
SAFE TRAVELS!
Thank you so much Matthew!!! We love what we do...and when we see how much our viewers enjoy and learn from it....we are overjoyed and humbled. ❤
I also loved the floor plan of the Coachmen Spirit!!!
Nice job guys!
Thank you so much for your support Kevin!
Nice video I shared your video I loved you guys choice of campers !!! Great models
Thank you so much Lauralietx!!! Glad you liked our choice of campers - great floor plans!! Thank you for your support!
The Coachman is one of the best I’ve seen at that size. Wish the recliners laid back more but they've really set everything else up very well.
I love what Coachmen did with their Northern Spirit 1943RB. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
Love the Coleman Northern great layout, counter space w/ bar stools,storage under the bed, awesome!!
YES! Loved the Coachmen too! Thanks for watching and commenting Patricia!
Where do you put the bar stools when you are going down the road
@@jameswbarry9576 there are straps to tether them
@@RVBlogger ok thanks
The coachman is a really nice camper for a couple!
Yes! Love the Coachmen Spirit floor pland! Thanks for watching and commenting Cheryl!
I like them all but I think the last one was the nicest with the bedroom being pretty much alone for more privacy. So if I was going to get one witch I wish I could would be the third one. But I really liked them all for a single person or a couple. Thank you for showing them. God Bless You
So glad you enjoyed the tours. The Forest River R Pod has a great floor plan, for sure! Thank you so much for your support Katherine!
They are all really nice. The last one would be my choice if I was looking for an RV. It doesn’t look cheaply made. You can tell that a lot of hard work went into making this make and model.
The Forest River R Pod is a great floor plan! Thanks Tiffany!
of tthe three i take the Coachmen good countertop space for prep wok lots of storage and has wide stand axle for better towing , but i got my eye on the Outdoors RV Timber Ride 24RLS , for a couples camper and yes reinforce cabinet drawer bottoms no Home Depo parking lot repairs , and a 3500 cargo # , and always safe travels and happy camping
We think Outdoors RV makes amazing travel trailers. Haven't had the chance to see one in person except for Irene Iron Travels (another TH-camr - and they are amazing!). Thank you so much for your support dj!
Which one would I get? The answer is none of them. Great video and review. 👍
😂 Aw Come on Man😂 Thank you for your support Scott!
I like the Venture Sonic Lite. I'm one person and this would be plenty for me. I really dislike space dedicated to a large bed so I like the murphy bed. Note on the second trailer: the swing direction of the fridge and microwave doors is enough to deter me from buying. Love your reviews! Britt
I loved the Sonic too! Amazing bathroom! I think the fridge doors can be switched to swing the other way. Thank you for your support Britt! ❤
The Coachmen unit is very impressive.
Loved the under bed storage of the Northern Spirit and the bar stool setup! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
Love the layout/features of the Sonic. I don't like a dinette so the sofa/Murphy bed is great, although I detest short queen beds. The fridge is good sized and there is more counter space than expected. I would turn the cooktop north to south for more room.Bathroom is large (love the wardrobe!) But would prefer a bigger shower (would be okay w/smaller vanity).The Coachmen NS has a great layout. ❤the kitchen! Would like to see adjustable shelving in pantry. The underbed storage is excellent! Not a fan of corner showers! Being disabled I need room for a secure shower safety chair. The R-pod needs some work to modernize to meet needs of today's campers, IMO. First, please ditch the dinette in favor of a sofa or theater seats. I agree it needs better/more outlet placement. Mike, I 100% agree with your comments about kitchen needs. Use a power tower in the counter for a safer outlet location! The wardrobe cabinet is very good and I love the fireplace. Switch to the 12V fridge. Not a fan of the short queen bed and no cabinet storage in the bedroom is a big miss! However, this is one of the best bathrooms I have seen in any trailer! Large, rectangular shower, closed linen storage, nice vanity and medicine cabinet.
All three are crazy overpriced!
We were just talking about you Rosemary! We haven't heard from you in a while and got a little worried! You always have such a great perspective and suggestions for better livability in an RV. We always appreciate your support! Mke and Susan
I love watching your reviews. If you ever get a chance to review the intek Terra Oasis I would I'll be excited to see.
Thank you so much Jon! We actually did get a chance to check out the Terra Oasis. It's in this video th-cam.com/video/nT0otDjbvjw/w-d-xo.html Thank you for all your support!
Definitely there R-pod would be better bang for your buck. Looks like a truma hot water system, which is great.
Glad you like the Forest River R Pod! It's a great floor plan. Thanks Charmaine!
Fun video, all are sadly out of my budget but I enjoy dreaming :)
Consider used then! Keep in mind too that there’s about a 20% discount you can negotiate at the moment.
I know there is sticker shock with these RVs but dealerships are ready to negotiate, attend an RV show - deep discounts, and don't rule out used. We bought our first motorhome from Facebook martketplace. Thank you for watching and commenting!
I"ll buy 1 when the economy tanks more, and pay half
I'd love to see the prices reduce without tanking the economy, but I know what you mean. Thanks for watching and commenting Hugo.
How about couples campers that midsized trucks (Frontier, Tacoma, Ranger, Gladiator ) can tow?
Is your tow capacity 6,000lbs GVWR? Have you seen this video? th-cam.com/video/YGWJeCY7Wc0/w-d-xo.html We have a couple of tours of RVs 6,000 and under that might fit your category. Thanks for watching our tours and commenting!
New stock tacoma can tow 6,500. Just tow dry and no problem.
The 12 volt fridges suck.
I prefer the old school fridges.
Any reason why? The gas electric refrigerators take longer to cool, don’t cool as well as a compressor refrigerator, and everyone that has one that I know loves them. If you have any reasons why, I’d love to hear them as I am considering one.
Agreed. I want to be able to use propane when off-grid.
@@Erin-Thor I had a new Everchill. Mine was diagnosed as normal, holding temps for safe food were intermittent at best. We through out hundreds of dollars in food twice. Also if you have any minor drop in voltage while plugged in including high power like a/c the drop in voltage affects cooling. Also without a very robust and expensive solar set up, how do you boondock? This was my real world experience for 3 yrs. My buddy is an Rv dealer and he said he gets a lot of complaints.
I would NEVER own another 12 volt fridge.
We have both. Based on our experience we like 12 volt better. The advantage to absorption is not needing electricity to operate it. Thank you for watching and commenting Ghost Wolf!
@@MrGhostwolf999 I installed several Li-Ion batteries, and charge them up every few days if needed using either shore power, or running a small propane generator for a few hours. I did not upgrade the single cheap 180w solar panel. I tried to do it myself on the cheap, as you can but a lotta propane for the $20,000 they want for a full Solar setup. I bought 3 x 100AH li-ion batteries for just under $1k each, now you can buy a single 320 Ah battery for the same or less, LOL!
Mike, great videos... I was wondering if you can include in your videos the entry door width... I see Jayco Feathers seem to have a 24" entry door and Grand Design Image XLS has a 28"... just small details that are nice to know... Thanks
That may not be a bad idea. We've shot a lot of video at the last RV show so maybe we can fit it in in the future. Thanks for watching and commenting Common Sense Guy.
Nice reviews as always! I noticed that a lot of RV manufacturers are going to the 12v fridges as you mentioned. I'm just wondering how well that works for boondocking. How long will the battery power the fridge before it needs to be recharged? I wonder if a single solar panel would keep it charged enough to keep the fridge working?
Hi AI D,
Great question and the answer is that 12v fridges are perfect for boondocking. Our 12v fridge uses approximately 6 amps per hour when the compressor is not running so if you had a 100 amp hour battery you take 100 and divide it by 6 and your fridge can run for approx. 16 hours on the battery. If you have a single solar panel on the roof and its a 100 watt panel it will add about 8 volts per hour under perfect sun strike which only lasts about 30 minutes a day. But it will add about 60 v per day so eventually you will need to run your generator to recharge the battery.
We just added a solar system to our rig and we will be making a video about it very soon so keep an eye out in the coming weeks for that.
Thanks and safe travels!
Mike
We have the Sonic 211VRB which is comparable to the Coachmen Northern Spirit with a slide out and dual axles. The empty weight is only 4300 lbs. Thank you for the info.
I love Venture Sonic floor plans. They always do such a great job! How do you like your Murphy bed? Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
We love our Murphy bed. Since I'm only 5'9 and My Bride is 5'4 we can leave the bed down and bring in the slide during travel. Which the Sonic gives good access to the bathroom, fridge and bed.
@@johnmacias971 that is awesome! Thank you for providing those details. Readers will be happy to know you can access all the important features on a travel day or even boondocking at a Cracker Barrel!
Would you say the quality is high on the sonic? 38?! Man that coachman is awseome! Videos not done lol.....thanks!
We loved both the Venture Sonic and Coachmen Spirit! Great campers and great floor plans. Not sure what you mean by "videos not done"? Thanks for watching and commenting Jack!
Just bought a new 2022 holdover sonic 220vbh for 24. 29,5 out the door with taxes and fees and installation of brake controller and 7 way on my truck.
That's awesome!!! There are some great deals out there. Hope you love your Sonic. Thank you for watching our tour video and commenting Adam. Safe travels.
I just wish they would have bigger showers for older people to feel comfortable in. We're not slim anymore and would appreciate more room in the shower. I think the ideal size is a 38 square or corner shower.
I completely agree with you Jan! RV showers are usually way too small...for anyone! Thank you for watching and commenting.
How does the Coachman sleep 4 as mentioned in the voiceover intro of the camper? Thank you!
The floor plan we reviewed had theater seating, most models come with a tri-fold sofa and sleeps 4. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I think the last one was the best, although it needs a few adjustments……
The kitchen wall at the back the sink and the stove have to swap places, the stove rotated 90 degrees to open up counter space without having to move the power outlet to the outer wall. They could also move the microwave/convection oven up to above the stove area and use the current microwave location for bigger storage.
There should be a couch where the dinette is since it is across from the TV.
I like the mid bathroom. Too many companies put the bathroom at the back of the rig which means you have to walk past other people on the way to the bathroom…..
Like I said, a few changes.
We have the rpod 202 that does offer it with a couch.
@@shannonw5955
Thanks, I’ll check it out.
Love the sink and stove swap idea and raising the micro! Many manufacturers will have sofa bed, theater seating swap option like Shannon mentioned. Thanks as always for your support and input Robert!
holy cow that Coachman has a 8'8" shower height. Husband would have no problem with that one.
It's the tallest shower I think we've been in! Thanks for watching our tour video and commenting Brenda.
3:00 Something tells me that little piece is going to be the first thing that breaks. Someone is going to sit on the end of the bed getting dressed and CRACK 💥‼️
That's a great point Erin! Hopefully people are aware of that risk. Thanks as always for your support!
That lady video bombed you 🤣😂🤣
😂 She kinda did lol! But it's all good. That's life at an RV show! Thanks for your support THE ORACLE! (great name!)
I just feel like hooks on doors and and storage is pretty common
I'm not sure what you are referring to David. But thanks for watching and commenting.
How well does all the glass hold up driving rough roads.? How much room is there when slides are in?
Without testing driving one I couldn't answer the glass question. You could probably check owner reviews for that. Only the R Pod had a slide but we didn't get an opportunity to see it in at the RV show. Thanks for watching and commenting Sharon.
The R pod us really nice it would have been interesting to see a Murphy bed in the bedroom as it double as a living room space move the fire place in there too kitchen dining in one area bathroom the living sleeping area
I love that idea of making it a Murphy bed, then creating a living room space. Ember did something like that in their 26MRB floor plan. th-cam.com/video/SkLLzsl3Cuc/w-d-xo.html Thank you for all your support!
I would not like a toilet by my bed
that's a fair point. But very common in small campers.@@krisg3984
Would love to see what's new and exciting in tear drop trailers under 5100 lbs GVRW if you come across any! :)
We'll be sure to look for some new teardrop campers and see if there has been many changes. Have you watched our older teardrop camper tour? th-cam.com/video/YyaoD3jITbY/w-d-xo.html Thanks as always for your support Random Spirit!
@@RVBlogger I have! I should probably clarify I'm interested in the ones you can stand up inside. LOL
Last one like middle bath and private bed only wish couch not booth
Unfortunately I don't think they have to option to replace dinette with sofa. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
I will get the R-Pod 202 . Where was this video filmed at ?
We attended the Maryland RV Show when we shot this video. Glad you liked the R Pod! Thank you for watching and commenting boosted16!
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Love you too Renee!
How do you play cards they need dinettes to sit across from each other
😂 That's a great point! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I cant wait till I can afford one of these rigged with lots of solar and a generator and go on adventures
Don't forget to check the used RV market. Can find some great deals. Thanks for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
Rpod.
The R-Pod is definitely a viewer favorite! Thanks for watching our video and commenting Bert.
i like the last one...its white and different but i still hate they keep putting in the dinettes. what a waste when you could put in a couch there makes it more homey while camping!! I also cant understand why do i have to stand up to get into the standing shower? you should just walk into it- it is not a tub!
I completely agree about the dinette. They raise the shower to accomodate the trap in the plumbing. Some are raised a little too high. Thanks for watching and commenting Amy!
That door next to the bed disqualifies it for me.
Very common in campers this small, unfortunately. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
These are all $40k+....
That is the MSRP. Hopefully no one pays MSRP. And hopefully prices become a little more reasonable. Thanks for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
The price is ridiculous. No thank you
Prices have become much higher over the years, unfortunately. Keep in mind this is MSRP, prices are greatly reduced at dealerships and RV shows. Thanks for watching our RV tour video and commenting Curve57.
Agree they are too high.
The quality of the Sonic is very poor and way too much money for a very cheap camper
Sorry to hear about how you feel about the Sonic. Thanks for watching and commenting Charmaine!
That price ? Pass .
Don't be alarmed by sticker shock. Never pay MSRP. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
Think 30%+ discount off of MSRP. 😊
These are all overpriced. Forget it.
Sorry about that. Don't be discouraged. Just remember, dealerships will always negotiate MSRP, RV shows slash prices and you can find great deals on previously owned. Thanks for watching our tour video and commenting.
The Coachman (which I think was the best), was marked down from 44K to 28K as seen in the video. 36% off isn’t minor!
Agree
Hey guys, great video...
After spending considerable amount of time in higher end 8 and 12 bunkers, coming from traveling in a eco line extended, I can say for $45k brand new #2 is quite a steal ! Even if you have to invest another $5k to lace yourself up this is a banger for a couple looking to travel or a single player...
Thank you so much Pete Paul! I also loved the Coachmen Spirit! Storage was great and no dinette gives tons of living space! Thanks for watching and commenting!
In the video you could see on the fridge they were running a “show blow out special” for only 28K! Makes me and my gf reconsider converting a new cargo van for 100K and getting a new Tacoma with one of these instead, for 20K less