12 Gorgeous Small Fifth Wheels That Make Camping Feel Like Glamping

To avoid the crowds and camp in style, you’ll need an RV that can go off the beaten path while also keeping you comfortable. 

A small, but versatile 5th wheel camper is often the best way to do this. 5th wheels are loved for their extra space compared to travel trailers and small motorhomes.

Despite their extra space and amenities, the smallest 5th wheels are also compatible with a broader range of tow vehicles. 

For those that don’t necessarily want to upgrade their truck to find a compatible camper, we are going to review some of the smallest 5th wheel campers we could find. 

Plus, we will outline the benefits of having a small 5th wheel over one with a larger floor plan.

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Keystone Cougar Sport 2100RK

Fifth Wheel Specs

• Length: 25’11”
• Exterior Height: 12′
• Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 6,815 pounds
• Hitch Weight: 1,120 pounds

The Cougar Sport is the newest addition to Keystone’s lineup of small fifth wheel campers. It’s designed to be lightweight, so a wider variety of tow vehicles can pull it. It’s also quite affordable compared to some similar models, as the starting price is just over $47,000. 

The interior floorplan on the 2100RK features privacy shades, a wall slide on the off-camp side that houses the sofa sleeper and the Furrion refrigerator, a convertible dinette with smart TV above, and a spacious queen-sized bed in the primary sleeping area. 

It’s a perfect 5th wheel for couples that don’t want to upgrade to a heavy-duty truck to camp in luxury. It also comes with a Solar Flex package option, which will help with your boondocking adventures. 

The Cougar Sport 2100RK offers a lot in a small package, but here are some of my favorite interior amenities: 

• The tall slide-out for added comfort and headroom.
• Keystone’s patented Hyper Deck flooring.
• The high-rise chef’s faucet and sprayer.
• A 40” Vizio Smart TV.
• A decorative, barnwood-style accent wall behind the .

Keystone Cougar Sport 2700BH

Fifth Wheel Specs

• Length: 31’11”
• Exterior Height: 12’7”
• Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 7,455 pounds
• Hitch Weight: 1,390 pounds

Staying in the Cougar family, the Cougar Sport 2700BH is perfect for small families or couples that need a little more space than what comes in a travel trailer. 

This 5th wheel features double over double rear bunks, with the option to add a third bunk mattress for a triple bunk setup, making it ideal for families with young children. 

The lowest bunk area can also be utilized for gear storage, and the middle bunk is removable if you need more storage space and less sleeping capacity. The wall slide opens the space up and contains the convertible dinette and the 12-volt refrigerator. 

There’s also a tri-fold sleeper sofa in the main living area and a queen bed in the primary sleeping area. The kitchen is placed on the camp side and features a full suite of Furrion residential-style appliances.

To my eye, some of the best exterior amenities on the 2700BH include: 

• A 2” rear accessory hitch with a 300-pound capacity.
• Electric stabilizing jacks. 
• Powered awning with gas strut arm.
• Full pass-through storage compartment with slam-latch baggage doors.
• Frameless tinted safety glass windows.

Winnebago Micro Minnie Plus 25RKS

Fifth Wheel Specs

• Length: 27’3”
• Exterior Height: 12’7”
• Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 7,220 pounds
• Hitch Weight: 820 pounds

The 25RKS floor plan of the Winnebago Micro Minnie Plus features a rear kitchen design. Rear kitchen designs are always nice for reducing kitchen traffic because people won’t be walking through the kitchen when they are moving between the bedroom and living room areas. 

One thing I love about the Winnebago brand is that they stand behind their trailers with a three-year warranty. This is an extended warranty when compared to what many other manufacturers offer. 

Some of the best interior features in the Micro Minnie Plus include: 

• Full Galley with , 3-Burner Cooktop, Microwave, and Stainless Steel Sink
• Bathroom with Shower, Foot-Pedal Flush Toilet, and Stainless Steel Sink
• Bedroom with a Queen bed and Optional TV Installation
• Roof Air Conditioning
• 10-Gallon Water Heater

Even though it is among the smallest 5th wheel campers, this rig offers plenty of indoor and outdoor features. Some of its great exterior amenities include:  

• Patio Speakers
• LED Awning Lights
• Outdoor Shower
• Swing Out Entry Assist Handle

Northwood Fox Rapid 235RLS

Fifth Wheel Specs

• Length: 27’10”
• Exterior Height:12’9”
• Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 6,831 pounds
• Hitch Weight: 1,930 pounds

While it is still well under 30 feet in length, you will notice that the Northwood Fox Rapid has a slightly heavier hitch weight than the previous small 5th wheel camper. 

Overall, however, this trailer is actually lighter, but the weight is simply distributed differently. The floor plan in this little 5th wheel trailer features a central kitchen with a lounge area on the back wall. 

That lounge area comes standard with a jackknife sofa and decorative throw pillows. But you will always have the option of upgrading to two separate lounge recliners. 

This Fox Mountain small 5th wheel camper checks a few important boxes for off-grid camping. That includes being built on a more rugged, independently-certified  and including a 45-watt solar panel with a sidewall solar port as a standard feature. 

Of course,  may opt to upgrade to the 100 or 170-watt solar panel, but it is great to have this as an option. 

After reviewing them, some of the interior features that popped off the page for me include: 

• 10 Cubic Foot Fridge with Cold Weather Kit
• 32” LED TV with AM/FM/CD/DVD Player and Bluetooth Connectivity
• Stainless Steel Appliances and Solid Surface Kitchen Countertops
• Glass Shower Enclosure
• Four Season Insulation with R-18 Ceiling. 

Aside from the  and solar panel installation, I also wanted to mention a few other useful exterior amenities on this small fifth wheel camper: 

• Powered, Dual-Motor Stabilizing Jacks
• Omni-Directional Roof-Mounted TV Antenna
• Powered 12-Volt Awning with LED Lights and Adjustable Pitch

Scamp Lite 19′ Deluxe 5th Wheel Camper

Fifth Wheel Specs

• Length: 19’
• Exterior Height: 8’10”
• Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 3,000 pounds
• Hitch Weight: 400 pounds

If you’re looking for a small 5th wheel camper with a great vintage feel, Scamp is the way to go. While Scamp is best known for it’s tiny one to two person trailers, their 19′ Deluxe 5th wheel is taking the camping world by storm. 

This small fifth wheel camper model is a great choice for folks with smaller trucks because it is one of the lightest on the market. It is also a more affordable option if you are working with a slightly smaller budget. 

There are three layouts to choose from, both of which place the toilet and shower at the front with the dining and sleeping areas at the back. The differences really lie in the layout of the kitchen. 

Layout A places the closet, fridge, and pantry on the driver’s side of the camper. Opposite of that, you will find the sink and the stovetop. 

Layouts B and C flip this and expands the counter space, so it is an attractive choice if you need more food prep space. The main difference between Layouts B and C is the fridge location. 

Palomino Puma 255RKS

Fifth Wheel Specs

• Length: 28’5”
• Exterior Height: 12’2” 
• Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 6,754 pounds
• Hitch Weight: 1,102 pounds

Palomino is best known for their travel trailers and living trailers. However, they also make one of the best small fifth-wheels on the market – the 255RKS.  

While it doesn’t come with these as standard options, you can add a micro kitchen with a cooking griddle at one of two locations on the passenger side of this camper. One option is directly in the center of the trailer and the other is closer to the front. 

Because this small fifth wheel camper is equipped with a large powered awning with LED underneath lights, however, both of these locations will be shaded or protected from rain when you are cooking outside. 

As far as the interior features go, these are a few that stood out during my review: 

• Floor Ducted Heat
• LED Ceiling Lights
• Undermount Stainless Steel Sink with Roll Up Stainless Steel Sink Covers
• Glass Range Cover
• 11 Cubic Foot Residential-Style Refrigerator

Palomino also boasts a rugged build for all their models, so despite the rather lavish interiors, you can take these units through some pretty serious terrain for off-roading. 

If the 255RKS isn’t to your liking, Puma offers nearly a dozen other floor plans and models for small 5th wheels, so you can likely find an option that’s right for you. 

Jayco Eagle SLE 24MLE

Fifth Wheel Specs

• Length: 29’3”
• Exterior Height: 12’3” 
• Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 7,885 pounds
• Hitch Weight: 1,485 pounds

The SLE 24MLE is Jayco’s shortest towable fifth wheel camper. It is towable with most half-ton trucks and the shorter length will allow you to fit in more state and national park campgrounds. 

The kitchen and living room lie in the rear part of this small fifth wheel camper, which creates plenty of floor plan space for the master bedroom and bathroom in the front. Speaking of that bedroom, it features a queen-sized bed, TV, and his and hers nightstands and wards. 

If you plan on doing a lot of boondocking with this small fifth wheel trailer, you should upgrade to the 16” Goodyear tires to give it a little more ground clearance. The good news is that it is already equipped with a four-star handling package that makes it plenty capable of handling rough roads. 

In terms of the , these are some of the best features the Jayco Eagle has to offer: 

• Standard dinette with Optional TV
• Window in Bedroom Wardrobe Slide for Added Ventilation and Natural Light
• Central Command Center with Built-in Tank Monitoring
• Brushed Nickel Kitchen Faucet with Pull-Out Sprayer
• Gas/Electric RV Refrigerator with Freezer

Forest River Rockwood Signature R281RK

Fifth Wheel Specs

• Length: 28’11”
• Exterior Height: 13’1” 
• Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 8,203 pounds
• Hitch Weight: 1,345 pounds

The Rockwood Signature R281RK is one of the smallest 5th wheels in Forest River’s lineup, but it’s also one of the best. The main reason for this is because of the bathroom containing a spacious 48″ x 30″ shower and ample countertop space. 

The bedroom comes with a standard queen-sized bed, but it can be upgraded to include a king-sized bed for taller individuals to sleep in greater comfort. 

There is also a full-height shared wardrobe with shelving next to it and additional dresser storage at the foot of the bed below the TV stand. 

The kitchen is located in the rear section of the camper and it features extra-large countertops with bar seating. There are also two pantry areas for dry food storage and slide-outs in the living room and bedroom increase the overall interior square footage of this camper. 

Some of the best exterior amenities that caught my eye include: 

• Pass-Through Storage with Magnetic Latches
• Power Awning with Adjustable Rain Dump and LED Light Strip
• 2″ rear tow hitch
• Outside Speakers
• Nitrogen-Filled 16” E-Rated Goodyear Endurance Tires

Coachmen RV Chaparral Lite 25RE

Fifth Wheel Specs

• Length: 29’10”
• Exterior Height: 12’
• Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 7,273 pounds
• Hitch Weight: 1,115 pounds

The Chaparral Lite 25RE from Coachmen focuses on a really open living room space. The long dining slideout pushes both the theater seating and the dinette back so that there is plenty of space for movement in the center of the room. 

Personally, my first thought was that this is one of the top options I have seen if you want an open space for yoga in your small 5th wheel camper. But you can obviously choose to use it for whatever purpose you desire. 

The Chaparral Lite’s best interior features include: 

• Extra-Large Stainless Steel Oven with Residential Cooktop, Glass Cover, and Piezo Ignition
• Extra-Deep Stainless Steel Farm Style Single Basin Sink
• Hidden Compartmentalized Storage Drawers Under The Bed
• Modern Entertainment Center for 50” to 55” Television
• Theater Seating with Heat, Massage, LED Lights, and Cup Holders

If you are ever able to get out of those heated massage chairs to check out this small 5th wheel’s exterior features, a few notables you will find include: 

• Exterior Marine Speakers with LED Light
• Road Armor Suspension with Heavy-Duty Shackles and Wet Bolts
• Electric Awning with LED Light Strip and One Hand Pitch Adjustment

Escape Trailer 5.0 

Fifth Wheel Specs

• Length: 21’2”
• Exterior Height: 9’
• Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 3,910 pounds
• Hitch Weight: 646 pounds

The Escape Trailer 5.0 is one of the smallest 5th wheel campers on the market and it features one of the most unique designs. It is towable with a mid-size truck and is also available at a price point that is hard for other small 5th wheels to match. 

It can even work with short-bed trucks thanks to its low center of gravity. That means it is less subject to being blown around on the road if you encounter high winds. It also boasts a full wet bath and separate sleeping and living areas. 

Inside, some of the Escape’s notable features include: 

• Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
• 6 Cubic-Foot 3-Way RV Refrigerator
• Custom Wood Interior with High-Grade Rolled Vinyl Flooring
• LED Captain’s Reading Lights On Both Sides of the Bed
• 12,000 BTU Furnace

While it may not be as luxurious as some of the other campers on this list, it still offers everything you will need for comfortable 5th wheel camping, including: 

• 12’3” Manual Exterior Awning
• Dual 20-Pound Propane Tanks with Auto Change Regulator and Cover
• Rear Stabilizer Jacks with Exterior Bubble Levels

KZ RV Durango Half-Ton D220RKD 

Fifth Wheel Specs

• Length: 26’
• Exterior Height: 12’3”
• Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 7,800 pounds
• Hitch Weight: 1,290 pounds

We’d be remiss if we didn’t include at least one Durango 5th wheel on our list. As such, let’s introduce the Durango Half-Ton D220RKD – one of Durango’s top options in their line of lightweight luxury fifth-wheels. 

Coming from someone who probably has too much outdoor recreation gear, I love the pass-through storage compartment at the center of this 5th wheel. By locating it in that spot, the manufacturer kept a lot of the storage weight in front of the trailer’s axle, making for a smoother towing experience.

In addition to safer towing, safer towing, here are a few additional interior amenities you can enjoy:

• Maple-Glazed Cabinetry with Seamless Solid Countertops
• LED TV and Multimedia Stereo with DVD, Bluetooth, and Wireless Connectivity
• Standard Tri-Fold Hide-a-Bed Sofa with Optional Freestanding Dinette Table
• Deep Undermount Stainless Steel Sink with Residential Faucet and Sprayer
• Double-Door Gas/Electric Refrigerator with Temperature Controls

One of the best options that all boondockers should consider adding to this small 5th wheel camper is the Off-Grid Solar Package, which features:

• 220-Watt Solar Panels
• 30-Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller with MPPT Remote Panel
• 2,000-Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter

KZ RV Sportsmen 231RK 

Fifth Wheel Specs

• Length: 24’10”
• Exterior Height: 12’5”
• Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 6,340 pounds
• Hitch Weight: 1,010 pounds

One of the absolute smallest fifth wheels from KZ RV is the Sportsmen 231RK. This trailer is light enough to be towed by most mid-size trucks, but it still includes the kind of luxury amenities that you would want if you were a full-time RVer. 

The first thing that caught my eye about the 231RK is that the kitchen is located in the rear. This is something I look for more and more nowadays because of the ease and convenience it provides to your day-to-day lifestyle. 

In trailers with central kitchens, traffic can interfere with your ability to cook comfortably. Most small 5th wheel trailers with a front kitchen also have a lowered kitchen ceiling, making them less comfortable for taller individuals. 

You don’t have to worry about either of those problems with a rear kitchen travel trailer. In addition to this, the other features I like in this small fifth wheel include: 

• Cooktop with Recessed, 3-Burner Work Area, Glass Cover, and LED Accented Oven Knobs
• Theater Seating with Cup Holders, USB Ports, and Heat/Massage Functions
• Stainless Steel Sink with High-Rise Faucet and Pull-Down Sprayer
• Optional 4-Point Auto Electric Leveling
• Fully Enclosed, Heated, and Insulated to Protect Tanks and Pipes

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Did Any of These Small 5th Wheel Campers Grab You?

If you’re looking for an easy-to-drive, spacious travel trailer that your tow vehicle can easily pull, a small 5th wheel camper trailer is an amazing option for you.

Whether you’re a solo, full-time nomad, a couple looking for an off-road oasis, or even a young family or group seeking some serious adventure, a small 5th wheel camper will get you there more than comfortably. 

Hopefully, our article has helped you determine if one of the best small fifth wheel campers is right for you, and where to start in your hunt for the perfect rig.

Let us know what else you’d like to know about small fifth wheel campers in the comments!

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