I Wish I Knew About These 7 Budget Campers Sooner!

I found the 7 best budget campers and it wasn't an easy task. My goal was to find the best micro camper trailers that were not only lightweight and affordable, but also built to last. In this video I will be sharing the small camper trailers chosen by the Playing with Sticks community as the best small trailers for 2024. These trailers range from teardrop trailers, to squardrop campers, and even up to standing height converted cargo trailers. And this video is more than just materials and components. We will dig into what sets these small campers apart and why they are worth the investment. Below I have included links to our video walkthrough tours of every one of the small camper trailers seen in this video.

Trailers Seen in this Video (Full Walkthrough Tours)

[PlayingwithSticks]

I have created full walkthrough tours of every trailer seen in this video (minus one). Links in description below! Also did I miss any? Let me know if you think there is a trailer that should have made our shortlist.

[jennstuart]

Drew, thanks for all you do to support the teardrop community. Its no small thing to travel, shoot, edit, rinse and repeat! Im always smiling after these vids. Love seeing all the different choices out there!

[sierramantrvlnus]

Gosh Drew, all of these trailers have standout features of their own. Great video as always and it must have taken quite a bit of editing. Much love to you and your family as always.

[cherylbarrett]

I love Hangin' With Herky, even though I do not have a Runaway, because they are good at explaining how to do things to newbies like me. I also like DIY Outdoor Life for the same reason.

[Hanginwithherky]

Hi Drew, We are in Costa Rica right now and had no idea you had featured our channel. We got a message from Charles Moman letting us know. We appreciate the mention and all you do for the tiny camper community. Thanks to all who watch our channel.

[meltaylor]

I love my TC Teardrop, I bought it used and when I called TC to get some info and buy some parts, Todd and Carol treated me as if I had bought it new, I have since met them in person at Expo West they are truly great people to deal with.

[dtmmtbe]

After watching your full review of Runaway Trailers I went on Facebook and found a slightly used 6’ Range Runner for sale near me… I’m happy to report I’m now a very happy Runaway owner. I love the empty shell… I’ve made a space that works for me and my pup with room for the occasional guest. I love your videos… thanks for putting in the good work!

[DouglasBarnum]

I think the takeaway for people who may be looking to buy is all of Drew’s picks here are not considered to be in the RV industry. It’s real Americans working hard to make the best product. 😊

[OverlandTrailer]

Thanks for the shout-out Drew. This list also reads as a list of most of my friends in the TD world. Top notch people and trailers. BTW - love that thumbnail. That was serial # 0001 from us at Overland Trailer.

[s.porter]

I love your vids, they're not all fluffy and INFLUENCER RAMBLING

[MWDAdventures]

Hey Drew - thanks for all you do for the small trailer community. Thanks for the shout-out 🙂

[OutontheTrails]

We love our TC! We take it out on rough 4x4 trails as much as we can. Todd and Carol and the whole team are so awesome to work with. Every detail of the TD is well thought out.
Thanks for another great video, Drew! They’ve helped us over the years decide on which TD to get. 👍

[charlesmoman]

Thanks for including us in your video Drew! I was watching it and was surprised to see Susie and myself plus Ed and Nancy. It was a fun surprise. We loved our years with both of our Runaways and we continue to promote them in anyway we can. We still attend Runaway rallies and we’re at one in Terre Haute, Indiana in June. Great video.

Our best to you and your wife. Blessings!

[ecpssbq]

Hi Drew. Your videos are so helpful… I bought a Bend teardrop for its simplicity. But thought of so many different teardrops because of your great videos. Thank you for making them and sharing your wisdom with us❣️

[adventuresonwheels]

Bend and TC are definitely the tops for me. Highly focused on keeping it practical and functional - and easy to maintain. Not something that te rest of the trailers doesn’t meet, but really loved the outcome of their experience and creativity.

Hey Drew: the drums added are fantastic!!

[DerekFrampton]

man... it's ALWAYS great to see ya and a new video. ...all the knowledge! I hope you and your family are doing WELL and THRIVING! Blessings !

[chivasmom]

I have learned so much from this channel Drew! I decided on the Runaway after they came out with the 6x8x6 (stand up!) Rouser model in 2022. I do like it, and it was not super expensive. I still would rather a 5 foot wide, 5 foot tall model, but the composite is great. BTW, every time I pack my lifetime cooler with ice and food, I remember your packing tips video. It stays cold enough my frozen hamburger didn't thaw for 2 days :) Plus I use a smaller cooler for drinks.

[MichelleBoule]

I'm always happy to see TC Teardrops get some love. I am a proud owner and a huge fan. I looked at a lot of these others trailers you mentioned before I settled on TC. Thanks, Drew!

[boehmlauren]

We picked up our Bend 6x12 TD in May and have LOVED using it this whole summer so far. Space for our XL dog really made the difference with the bunk option. And as you said, the less is more option was just up out alley. We have been able to make it our own and enjoy every second of it.

[SmoochieMcgoo]

When I was doing research on my trailer, I decided that wood was a deal breaker. I needed zero wood in my build. That narrowed down my options significantly. I also decided 4 wide is too narrow, and 6 wide is too wide for going down trails. So, I needed composite, and 5 wide. That eliminated Runaway from my list. Basically, the only company that makes what I want, and is still affordable (under $10, 000 well-equipped) is Tiny Camper Company. So, I now own a 2023, Tiny Camper Company, 5x8, "Adventure Quad Off-Road" and love it. Goldilocks sizing, composite, light weight (not road toad light, but still light), rugged, insulated too. I highly recommend. The owner, Joe, is an amazing person. I also recently came across another small company out of Maine called Axelcamp. They use a PVC material that I suppose counts as a composite. Pricing on these are competitive too. They start around the $10, 000 point too. A unique feature from this company is that they offer trailer rentals for those people that want to have the trailer-camping experience, but don't want to spend the cash to actually own one.