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Home » Blog » RV Living » Buying an RV » Astonishing A-Frame Campers Will Make Your Camping Glamping

Astonishing A-Frame Campers Will Make Your Camping Glamping

Looking for a camper that won’t break the bank… or your tow vehicle? A-frame campers are a great option! 

If you want a hard-sided camper with more room than a teardrop, that’s as easy to store as a pop-up, look no further. 

What is an A-Frame Camper Trailer

An A-Frame camper is a unique camper design with an A-shaped roof. A-frame campers are similar to pop-ups, because they pack down for travel. But, these campers are typically hard-sided, unlike a typical pop-up. 

How Much Do A-Frames Weigh

A-Frame campers are lightweight campers. These small campers can weigh anywhere from 1,800lbs to 3,800lbs. Most of these campers are on the lighter end of the range. 

Aliner A-Frame camper setup in a small campsite in the mountains

How Big Are A-Frame Trailers

Most A-Frame RVs are under 20 ft in length and they are no wider than your tow vehicle. These campers are compact when folded down, making them easy to store in a garage or under a carport. 

How Many People Can Sleep In An A-Frame

Smaller A-Frame campers are built to sleep only 2 people. Some larger A-Frame campers come with more sleeping options, able to sleep 4 people or more comfortably. 

How Much Do A-Frame Campers Cost

A new A-frame camper can cost anywhere from $10k-$30k or more, depending on features. However, you can find used A-frame campers and older models for much less, sometimes even less than $5k. 

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Interior Features

Most all A-frame campers have interior features like a sleeping area, a bit of storage, and small kitchen space. The kitchen space can have a cooktop, sink, and even a refrigerator. 

Larger models of A-Frame campers may have multiple seating areas, and some even come with a small bathroom or wet-bath.  

Pros And Cons

An A-frame camper is a great choice for a lightweight camper that doesn’t take much room to store. They are roomier than teardrop campers and more insulated and secure than pop-up campers. 

Pros: 

  • Lightweight, easy to tow
  • Easy to Store
  • Lots of interior headroom
  • Perfect for couples and small families

Cons: 

  • Limited storage
  • Not ideal for windy areas without additional hardware
  • Not a lot of usable interior space on the walls since they fold down
  • Not great for larger families

How To Power An A-Frame

These small RVs are powered just like many RVs or travel trailers – with a 30amp plug. Alternatively, you can camp off-grid using the house batteries as power. But, if you choose to do that, you’ll need solar or a generator to recharge your batteries. 

Popular Brands

Aliner Family

The Aliner brand is the original A-frame camper brand. These are the classic A-frame campers, and the newer ones are better than ever before! Aliner has many different models to choose from. 

Rockwood A-112

The Rockwood A-112 is the smallest A-Frame camper offered by Forest River. With a bed, dinette, and kitchenette, this is a perfect weekend unit. 

Jayco J Series

Jayco’s take on the A-frame camper is a cozy, easily towable rig. These a-frames come with additional exterior cargo space on the hitch, like a small trailer. There are available floor plans to meet anyone’s needs. 

Flagstaff Hardside

Another Forest River brand, the Flagstaff Hard Side series are A-frame campers that will make your jaw drop. Trust me when I say “it’s bigger on the inside”. These spacious campers have everything you need for an extended road trip, and they look sleek to boot. 

Chalet

The Chalet brand of A-frame campers off a short, classic, and extended version. These campers are perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families alike. Chalet specializes in A-frame campers. Because of this, the workmanship is top-notch.

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Jason Miller
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November 25, 2020
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Hey there! I grew up in Los Angeles, CA and caught the travel bug early during a west coast road trip as a kid. I love tech, coffee, beer, photography, and exploring new places with my wifey. I am a shy, introvert who digs meeting new people (over a beer perhaps?). I truly enjoy teaching others so feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

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