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Browse our links to select a lightweight recreational vehicle that meets your needs. Click on the images for lager pictures. Lightweight RV News list these manufactures for reference only and makes no claims as to specifications. We only research and post information from manufacturers websites. We only recommend and include in our listings models that are classified as lightweight recreational vehicles. Check your vehicle manufacturer's tow rating before deciding to purchase a recreational vehicle.

The manufactures listed here include: Chalet RV, Coachmen Industries, Columbia Northwest Inc., Fleetwood Folding Trailers, Forest River Inc., Jayco Inc., Hi-Lo Trailer Company, KampaRoo Campers, Keystone RV Company, Starcraft RV Inc., Sun-Lite Inc, Thor Industries Fold Down Division, TrailManor, Vanguard Industries of MI Inc. and Viking Recreational Vehicles.

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Fold Down RV Manufacturers Listings

Chalet RV

Coachmen Industries, Inc.

Columbia Northwest Inc.

Fleetwood Folding Trailers

Forest River RV Inc.

Hi-Lo Trailer Company

Jayco Inc.

KampaRoo Campers

Keystone RV Company

Starcraft RV Inc.

Sun-Lite, Inc.

Thor Fold Down Division

TrailManor

Vanguard Industries of MI Inc.

Viking Recreational Vehicles

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Manufacturers

• Chalet RV

  Manufactures a folding camping trailer designed for the small family or single traveler interested in an easy to tow, lightweight, attractive, folding camping trailer with extremely quick setup and takedown. 

  Chalet RV, Inc.
  725 First Avenue SE
  Albany, Oregon 97321

  Voice: 541-791-4610
  Fax: 541-791-4618

  Models we recommend : All

  

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• Coachmen Industries, Inc.
  2831 Dexter Dr.
  PO Box 3300
  Elkhart, IN  46515
  219/262-0123
  www.coachmen.com
  Models or Series:  Clipper, Hunter

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• Columbia Northwest Inc.

  Aliner

  Solid-Walled Folding Trailers

  One Main Street Kecksburg
  P.O. Box 131
  Mammoth, PA 15664
  (724) 423-7440
  Fax: (724) 423-8485
  E-mail: aliner@wpa.net

  Manufacturer of lightweight solid-walled folding trailers. Fast setup, easy towing and maintenance are some of the benefits of an Aliner.

  We recommend all models of Aliner trailers as true lightweight recreational vehicles.

  Find a Dealer in your area.

  

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• Fleetwood Folding Trailers
  258 Beacon St.
  PO Box 111
  Somerset, PA  15501
  814/445-9661
  www.foldingtrailers.com
  Models Destiny, Americana, Grand Tour, Highlander, Scorpion, Evolution

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• Forest River RV Inc.

  Manufacturers of a full line of recreational vehicles including travel trailers, fifth wheel, ultra-light travel trailer and fifth wheel, expandable and tent trailer models.

  Many of their models exceed the weight limits for true lightweight recreational vehicles but the models that are under the 4000-4500 lbs. restrictions are top quality.

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• Hi-Lo Trailer Company

  Hi-Lo has been building safe, high quality travel trailers since 1957. Each model is fully self contained. A Hi-Lo travel trailers lift and lower just by pushing a button. The low profile means easy and economical towing. Visit the company website for complete details.

  Website : Hi-Lo Trailer Company

  500 S. Main St. - P.O. Box 577
  Bellville, OH 44813 Phone: 419-886-0066
  Fax: 419-886-0099

  Models we recommend : Hi-Lo Towlite

  

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• Jayco Inc.
  903 S. Main St.
  PO Box 460
  Middlebury, IN  46540
  219/825-5861
  www.jayco.com
   

See their complete line of camping trailers

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• KampaRoo Campers

  Head Office:
  Wetaskiwin, Alberta
  Phone: Canada (780)361-2000
  Fax: Canada (780)361-2022

  Website : KampaRoo Campers

  KampaRoo Campers manufactures quality folding tent trailers. Visit their website for complete details on models, pricing, options and dealers.

  Live in one of the Eastern United States (including Florida and Texas)?
  Contact www.outbackkamping.com for sales and delivery nearest you.
   

  All others can contact Glen, at KampaRoo,
  Email: gcolborn@incentre.net
  Phone: Canada (780)361-2000
  We can arrange for delivery
  anywhere in North America

  
  Models we recommend : All

  

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• Keystone RV Company 
  17400 Hackberry Dr. 
  Goshen IN 46526 
  www.keystonerv.com 
  Models:  Camplite & Litehouse

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• Starcraft RV Inc.

  Starcraft RV, Inc.
  PO Box 458
  Topeka, IN 46571
  (800) 945-4787
  www.starcraftrv.com
   

  Starcraft offers soft- and hard-side truck campers, folding camping trailers, and both lightweight and full-size laminated travel trailers and fifth wheels.

  Starcraft Camping Trailers : all models.

  

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• Thor Fold Down Division
  925 W. Brooklyn St.
  Syracuse, IN  46567-1432
  www.thorcampers-rv.com
  Models or Series:  Dutchmen Classic, Skamper Vision & Sport

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• TrailManor

  is the travel trailer that tows like a pop- up. TrailManor advertises their lift system has never failed to open. An internal gutter system channels water away.   TrailManor uses many extra  features to insure quality. These features make TrailManor more expensive ( $18,000 to $30,000). Click on the image to go to the manufacturers Web site for complete details.

  Website: TrailManor

  Models we recommend : Models up to thirty feet

  

   

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• Vanguard Industries of MI Inc.
  31450 M-86 West
  PO Box 802
  Colon, MI  49040
  616/432-3271
  www.palominorv.com
  Series:  Palomino Mustang, Slide, Yearling

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• Viking Recreational Vehicles

  Viking RV
  580 W. Burr Oak St.
  PO Box 549
  Centerville, MI  49032
  616/467-6321
  vikingrv.com
   

  Manufactures fold-down camper trailers in various sizes and floor plans. Visit their site for complete details on models, floor plans and prices.

  Models we recommend : Epic,  Legend

  

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Select the style recreational vehicle you are interested in from the list below.

• Travel Trailers

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