Category: budget

  • Buyer’s Guide: Budget Towables That Don’t Break the Bank

    Shopping for a well-appointed and reliable travel trailer that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? Believe it or not, there are some excellent options available. These budget towables deliver a lot of value for less than $25,000.

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    Winnebago Access

    The Access is Winnebago’s most affordable travel trailer, offering the brand’s renowned build quality and customer service at a nice price. Available in nine floor plans, all versions of the Access include bright, modern interiors with well-equipped galley kitchens, a multifunctional dinette and a bathroom with surprisingly roomy showers. The rig sleeps up to seven people, with the 26BH bunkhouse model standing out as an especially nice choice for families. Pricing starts at $20,277.

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    Jayco Jay Flight SLX

    With standard features like queen-size beds, hardwood cabinetry, vinyl flooring and spacious tub/showers, the Jayco Jay Flight is a compelling entrant in the budget-trailer battle. Dozens of floor plans address the needs of many types of traveler: couples, families, first-time buyers (among others). Trailer lengths start at 21’ 3”, with a dry weight of 2,920 pounds, which eliminates the need for a large tow vehicle. A starting price of $17,243 only adds to the appeal.

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    Starcraft Autumn Ridge

    This well-equipped travel trailer’s notable features include a fully walkable roof, a power tongue jack and 200 watts of solar. Inside, it is no less impressive, with a three-burner stove, energy-efficient 12V fridge and membrane countertops in both the kitchen and bathroom. Depending on which of the 14 floor plans you choose, this rig will sleep up to 12 people, making it easy to bring your whole crew. Pricing starts at $15,743.

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    Keystone Coleman

    Keystone took over production of the Coleman line of travel trailers in 2025, bringing improved build quality and refreshed interiors to this venerable brand. The line now includes seven floor plans with room to sleep up to eight people. All models come with an induction cooktop, a microwave and a minifridge. Multiple bunkhouse models in varying sizes make this a convenient, flexible, and affordable option for RVing families. Pricing starts at $12,632.

    This article originally appeared in Wildsam magazine. For more Wildsam content, sign up for our newsletter.

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  • Video: Is the Thor Freedom Elite 19HE the Most Affordable Class C Ever?

    If you thought a Class C RV needed to be big, expensive, and ponderous to drive, think again. The Thor Freedom Elite 19HE is here to dispel those myths, delivering a feature-packed and surprisingly roomy interior in a vehicle that is just 20′ 5″ in length. Better still, it is affordably priced at $110,334. Yep, you read that right, a well-equipped, easy-to-drive motorhome that won’t break the bank.

    Thor Freedom Elite

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    So what exactly do you get for that price? For starters, the RV rides on a Ford E-Series chassis, ensuring comfort, stability, and reliability on the road. Inside, you’ll find an open living space with an 80″ ceiling, residential vinyl flooring, and LED lighting throughout. A large, U-shaped dinette, which converts to a bed, is located in the rear, while a queen-size mattress occupies the cabover space. A wet bath, a built-in wardrobe, and a spacious kitchen, complete with a two-burner stove, convection microwave, a 12V refrigerator/freezer, and an unexpected amount of counter space, round out the list of features.

    Perhaps the most impressive thing about the Freedom Elite 19HE is that it is about the size of a Class B van, but offers so much more open space. The vehicle has a nice amount of storage inside and out, and the fact that most people can stand up inside is a big plus. The rig comes with a 19,000 BTU furnace and roof-mounted A/C unit, both of which should provide excellent climate control for an RV of this size. A tankless water heater provides on-demand hot water to a shower that is larger than you’ll find in most camper vans.

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    All of that sounds great on paper, but seeing is truly believing. Check out the video above for a complete walk-through of this Class C model. What you’ll see is an RV that delivers a ton of value in a package that won’t be intimidating to drive, but is still roomy and comfortable.

    To find out more, visit Thor’s website.

     

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