Car towable travel trailers are becoming very popular. People are looking for camping options between a tent and a large heavy travel trailer that often requires a large truck to haul around. We’ve found 3 car towable travel trailers here that are able to be towed by most everyday vehicles
1. Happier Camper HC1 Studio – The Lego Camper
- Dry Weight: 1,100 lbs
- GVWR: 1,500 lbs
- 2026 MSRP: $36,950
- Sleeps: 2–5
- Length: 13′ 5″
Snap-together Adaptiv™ cubes turn the interior from queen bed to dinette to cargo bay in 90 seconds. The 7-foot rear hatch swallows two e-bikes or a weekend of Costco runs.
2026 Upgrades
- 100 Ah LiFePO4 battery + 300 W solar standard
- Bluetooth tire-pressure monitors
- 30 % lighter cubes made from recycled ocean plastic
Car-Towable Proof
Tongue weight: 118 lbs. Brakes not required in 47 states.
Owner: “2,400 miles behind my 2025 Corolla Hybrid—31 mpg!” – Mike R., Seattle
2. inTech RV Luna Lite – The Rolling Greenhouse
- Dry Weight: 1,060 lbs
- GVWR: 1,900 lbs
- 2026 MSRP: $24,995
- Sleeps: 2 + rooftop tent
- Length: 11′ 9″
A 270° panoramic windshield and woven infinity floor keep weight microscopic. Slide-out galley includes a 45 L fridge and two-burner stove. 2026 Upgrades
- 8 k BTU mini-split A/C runs 12 hours on solar
- Antimicrobial floor
- Roof rack now holds two 80-lb kayaks
Car-Towable Proof
Tongue: 108 lbs (CAT-scale verified). Zero weight creep.
3. Polydrops P19 Shorty
- Dry Weight: 640 lbs
- GVWR: 1,400 lbs
- 2026 MSRP: $12,900 (new entry trim)
- Sleeps: 2 + dog
- Length: 11′ 2″
At 640 lbs empty, it’s lighter than anything out there. Gull-wing doors open to 6 ft 4 in headroom and a memory-foam queen. 2026 Upgrades
- Aero skirt + vortex generators cut drag 18 %
- 130 W flexible solar blanket
- Optional $1,999 rear kitchen box
Garage Fit
Height: 5 ft 9 in | Width: 6 ft 1 in → slides into 97 % of home garages.
5-Step Car-Towable Checklist
- Confirm your manual says ≥1,500 lbs towing.
- Bolt on a Class-2 hitch (Curt 12005, $189).
- Plug in 7-pin wiring (Tekonsha 22114, $79).
- Weigh tongue on a $20 Sherline scale—keep 10–12 %.
- Cruise 55 mph first 500 miles.
Real Questions, Real Answers
Do I need trailer brakes?
Not in 47 states under 1,500 lbs. Electric brakes are a $650 option for mountain roads.
Where do I see them in person?
Fall and Spring RV shows. Check manufacturer website for your closest dealerships
