10 Must-See Campers You Can Pull with a Honda CR-V


Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V is one of the most popular compact SUVs on the road today, with more than a quarter-million of them being sold each year in the US.

Thanks in large part to its outstanding fuel efficiency, utilitarian design, spacious interior, and large rear cargo area.

But what many CR-V owners don’t realize is that the Honda CR-V actually makes a pretty good tow vehicle as well, with a max tow capacity of up to 1,500 pounds.  

Allowing the Honda CR-V to pull a wide variety of campers including teardrop campers, stand-up campers, and pop-up campers.

So if you own a Honda CR-V and are curious about what specific campers you can tow with the SUV, make sure to keep reading.

As we highlight 10 of the most popular campers you can tow with the Honda CR-V below. 

Best Campers for the Honda CR-V (From Least to Most Expensive)

Make/Model Camper Type Dry Weight Price
1. Sylvansport Go Trailer Pop-Up 840 lbs $10,995
2. Braxton Creek Bushwhacker 10HD Teardrop 1,300 lbs $11,000
3. Little Guy Trailers MyPod Teardrop 760 lbs $13,500
4. Forest River Geo Pro G12RK Teardrop 1,252 lbs $14,000
5. 13′ Scamp Trailer (w/o Bathroom) Stand-Up 1,200 lbs $15,000
6. Aliner Scout Lite Pop-Up 1,180 lbs $15,000
7. nuCamp TAG Teardrop 1,269 lbs $17,000
8. TAXA Outdoors Tigermoth Pop-Up 1,310 lbs $20,000
9. Little Guy Trailers Meerkat Stand-Up 900 lbs $22,970
10. Happier Camper HC1 Stand-Up 1,100 lbs $30,000

1. Sylvansport Go Trailer

https://youtu.be/M4jIZ6vn4EE

Quick Specs

  • Cost:  $10,995
  • Dry Weight:  840 Pounds
  • Length:  11 Feet 10 Inches
  • Sleeping Capacity:  4

One of the lightest campers on the market today that can easily be pulled by the Honda CR-V is the Sylvansport Go Trailer, which has a dry weight of just 840 pounds.  

Allowing you to load plenty of cargo onto the Go Trailer, while still staying under the 1,500-pound max tow capacity of the CR-V.

Which is a good thing, as the Sylvansport Go Trailer was designed for outdoor adventurers.

As it not only has a large four-person pop-up sleeping pod but also doubles as a general-purpose trailer, allowing you to bring all sorts of outdoor adventure and camping gear along with you.  

Sylansport Go Trailer Equipment Rack

As the Go Trailer offers a large front storage box, a top-mounted equipment rack, and a relatively large gear deck.

Allowing you to bring everything from bikes and kayaks to stand-up paddleboards and even ATVs.

As the gear deck can not only hold up to 1,010 pounds worth of weight but also tilts down for loading larger items like dirt bikes and even a small four-wheeler.  

Sylansport Go Trailer Gear Deck

For more information on the Sylansport Go Trailer and to find out how to order one, be sure to check out Slyvansport’s website by clicking here.  


2. Braxton Creek Bushwhacker 10HD

Quick Specs

  • Cost:  $11,000
  • Dry Weight:  1,300 Pounds
  • Length:  13 Feet 2 Inches
  • Sleeping Capacity:  2

With an average price of just $11,000, the Braxton Creek Bushwhacker 10HD is not only one of the cheapest teardrop campers you can buy, but one of the cheapest campers period.

As it’s hard to find any type of camper whether it’s a teardrop, stand-up, or pop-up with a price close to $10,000.

However, despite the Bushwhacker 10HDs more affordable price this teardrop camper from Braxton Creek is still surprisingly well-equipped.

As it offers numerous comfort features, including a 5,000 BTU wall-mounted AC, a 12,000 BTU furnace, multiple 110, 12V, and USB outlets throughout the camper, a four-inch deluxe comfort quilted mattress, a 12V three-speed vortex roof fan, and a rear outdoor kitchen.

Braxton Creek Bushwhacker 10HD Floorplan

Braxton Creek Bushwhacker 10HD Floorplan

And if your someone that likes to take your Honda CR-V off the beaten path, the Braxton Creek Bushwhacker 10HD is well-equipped for light off-roading as well.

As the Bushwhacker 10HD comes standard with several off-grid friendly features, including a torsion-flex 2,200-pound independent suspension axle, electric brakes, a max clearance design, and oversized all-terrain tires with heavy gauge powder-coated wheel fenders.  

For more info on the Braxton Creek Bushwhacker 10HD, make sure to check out Braxton Creek’s website by clicking here.  


3. Little Guy Trailers MyPod

Quick Specs

  • Cost:  $13,500
  • Dry Weight:  760 Pounds
  • Length:  11 Feet 6 Inches
  • Sleeping Capacity:  2

The Little Guy Trailers MyPod is one of the lightest and shortest teardrop campers you can buy, which makes it a perfect match for the more limited towing capacity of the Honda CR-V.

As the MyPod has a dry weight of only 760 pounds and an overall length of just 11 feet 6 inches, making it one of the easiest campers to tow.

In fact, the Little Guy Trailers MyPod is so small and lightweight that it’s one of the few campers that can actually be towed by a car.

Little Guy Trailers MyPod

But just because this camper is ultralightweight and small that doesn’t mean that it’s some stripped-down bare-bones camper.

As the Little Guy Trailers MyPod is actually very well-equipped for its size with loads of comfort features, including air conditioning, a three-speed fantastic fan, an entertainment system, both 12V and 110 power, and two generous size windows on either side of the camper with built-in window shades.

For more information on the Little Guy Trailers MyPod and to find out how to order one, make sure to check out Little Guy Trailer’s website by clicking here.  


4. Forest River Geo Pro G12RK

Quick Specs

  • Cost:  $14,000
  • Dry Weight:  1,252 Pounds
  • Length:  11 Feet 3 Inches
  • Sleeping Capacity:  2

Known by many as the “Swiss Army Knife” of teardrop campers, the Forest River Geo Pro G12RK is one of the most loaded and feature-rich teardrop campers you can buy.

As it has pretty much every feature and amenity you could want and then some, despite its more compact size and lightweight design.

Including a 100 Watt roof-mounted solar panel with 1,000 Watt inverter, a large 13,500 roof-mounted AC, a 20,000 BTU furnace, a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen with a 12V fridge and microwave, a 7-foot awing, and a complete entertainment system with a 12V TV/DVD player and stereo with Bluetooth and USB to name just a few.

Forest River Geo Pro G12RK Floorplan

Forest River Rockwood Geo Pro G12RK Floorplan

In addition, as is the case with the entire Geo Pro lineup from Forest River, the Geo Pro G12RK features best-in-class construction, as it offers six-sided aluminum cage construction, vacuum laminated roof and walls, 5/8-inch tongue and groove plywood flooring, and interior and exterior Azdel construction.  

For more information on the Forest River Geo Pro G12RK, check out Forest River’s website by clicking here.  


5. 13′ Scamp Trailer (w/o Bathroom)

Quick Specs

  • Cost:  $15,000
  • Dry Weight:  1,200 Pounds
  • Length:  13 Feet
  • Sleeping Capacity:  4

The first stand-up camper on this list is the iconic 13-foot Scamp trailer, which is instantly recognizable thanks to its rounded molded two-piece fiberglass shell.

Which not only helps to keep the weight of the camper down, as the fiberglass shell requires no internal framework but also greatly reduces the likelihood of leaks, as the top of the camper is one solid piece of fiberglass with no seams or corners, which is often the first place to leak on a travel trailer.

In addition, the 13-foot Scamp trailer is also one of the smallest and lightest campers available that’s capable of sleeping up to four campers at a time, thanks to the rear convertible dinette booth and front bunk beds.

13′ Scamp Trailer Floorplan (w/o Bathroom)

Scamp 13 Foot Trailer Stanard Layout 1

However, you probably noticed that we’re highlighting the 13′ Scamp trailer without a bathroom, and that’s because the 13′ Scamp trailer is actually available in several different layouts and floorplans.

One of which offers a three-piece wet bath at the front of the camper instead of bunk beds.

The issue with the 13-foot Scamp floorplan with the bathroom though, when your towing the Scamp with a Honda CR-V is that the dry weight of this version of the camper will put you very close if not over the 1,500 max tow capacity of the CR-V, especially once the camper is loaded down with several hundred pounds of supplies and gear.

So if you’re planning on towing the 13-foot Scamp trailer with a Honda CR-V, it’s best to stick with the more basic floorplan without a bathroom to stay under the max tow capacity of the CR-V.

For more information on the 13′ Scamp trailer and to find out how to order one, check out Scamp’s website by clicking here


6. Aliner Scout Lite

Aliner Scout Lite

Quick Specs

  • Cost:  $15,000
  • Dry Weight:  1,180 Pounds
  • Length:  13 Feet
  • Sleeping Capacity:  3

When most people think of pop-up campers they typically envision the standard canvas tent-style pop-up with opposing fold-out bunks on either end.

However, there is a whole other type of pop-up camper out there called the hard-sided or A-frame camper that offers foldable fiberglass walls, giving you the best of both worlds.

As hard-sided pop-up campers provide better sound deadening and insulation similar to a travel trailer, while still being super easy to tow, thanks to their low-profile pop-up design.

And one of the lightest and smallest versions of this type of camper is the Aliner Scout Lite, which has a dry weight of just 1,180 pounds and an overall length of only 13 feet.

Making it the perfect fit for the Honda CR-V.

Despite its super lightweight design and compact size though, the Scout Lite still offers several comfort and convenience features to make your next camping trip more comfortable.

Including a small kitchen sink, LED lighting, a fantastic fan, interior, and exterior electrical outlets, and a solar port to charge the house battery while off-grid.  

For more info on the Aliner Scout Lite, be sure to check out Aliner’s website by clicking here.  


7. nuCamp TAG

Quick Specs

  • Cost:  $17,000
  • Dry Weight:  1,269 Pounds
  • Length:  13 Feet 7 Inches
  • Sleeping Capacity:  2

One of the coolest looking and most off-road capable teardrop campers on the road today is the nuCamp TAG camper, especially when it’s outfitted with the optional boondocking package like the TAG featured in the above video.

Which adds 15-inch rims with aggressive off-road tires, a heavy-duty pitched axle, oversized and heavy-duty fenders, an aluminum platform, and a heavy-duty entry step.

But even if you’re someone that doesn’t like to take their camper into the backcountry, there is still plenty to love about the nuCamp TAG.

nuCamp TAG Interior

As it offers a whole range of features and amenities that any camper is sure to enjoy.

Including a well equipped outdoor kitchen with sink, stove, microwave, and removable cooler, and a super comfortable interior sleeping space that offers not only a powered roof fan and LED lighting but also a wall-mounted air conditioner and an electric heater, as well as a large star gazing window, and entertainment system.

Giving you the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day of outdoor adventures and camping.  

To see even more information on the smallest camper that nuCamp makes, make sure to check out nuCamp’s website by clicking here.  


8. TAXA Outdoors Tigermoth

Quick Specs

  • Cost:  $20,000
  • Dry Weight:  1,310 Pounds
  • Length:  12 Feet 10 Inches
  • Sleeping Capacity:  4 (when Equipped with Optional Roof Top Tent)

If you’re ready to take your off-grid and boondocking camping to the next level you definitely need to check out the TAXA Outdoors Tigermoth.

As the Tigermoth is one of the most well-equipped boondocking and off-grid friendly campers you can pull with the Honda CR-V.

As it includes everything you’ll need for an extended week-long stay or more in the backcountry.

By including such boondocking-friendly features as a built-in 12V electrical system with a solar inlet port for off-grid charging, an external water storage system, a large pull-out kitchen with a two-burner propane stove, and low power consumption exterior and interior LED lighting.

TAXA Outdoors Tigermoth

Beyond its boondocking features though, the TAXA Outdoors Tigermoth is just a really well laid out and versatile small camper.

As this ingenious lightweight camper from TAXA Outdoors offers a very versatile interior that can function as a comfortable lounge by day, before being easily converted into a sleeping space at night.

In addition, the Tigermoth also offers a ton of storage space both on the inside of the camper as well as the outside, thanks to the front cargo step and roof cargo deck.

Making it perfect for outdoor adventurers that have a lot of gear.

For more information on the TAXA Outdoors Tigermoth or for ordering information, be sure to check out TAXA Outdoor’s website by clicking here.  


9. Little Guy Trailers Meerkat

Quick Specs

  • Cost:  $22,970
  • Dry Weight:  900 Pounds
  • Length:  13 Feet
  • Sleeping Capacity:  2

One of the most unique campers on this list is the Little Guy Trailers Meerkat, which is made by the same company as the MyPod teardrop from above.

As the Meerkat offers a hybrid design that’s a cross between a standard hard-sided travel trailer and a pop-up camper.

As the majority of the camper is a fiberglass shell, with the exception of the circular pop-top tent at the front of the camper.

Giving the benefits of a hard-sided camper in regards to insulation, sound deadening and standing room, while still offering some of the benefits of a pop-up camper.

Namely its lower overall height, which allows the camper to be stored more easily.

Little Guy Trailers Meerkat Floorplan

Little Guy Trailers Meerkat Floorplan

In fact, the Meerkat has such a low profile, which is only 6 feet 5 inches when the pop-top is lowered that you can actually store this camper inside of a regular garage.

As the standard height of a garage door is typically 7 feet tall.

It’s not just the unique hybrid design that makes the Meerkat so great though, as this camper is also very well equipped for its size.

As it offers many features that you don’t often find on campers only 13 feet in length.

Offering such amenities as an interior kitchenette with sink, stove, and fridge, a good size closet, a porta-potty, a large convertible u-shaped dinette booth, and a 12V/110 power system, allowing you to camp both on-grid as well as off-grid with the Meerkat.

For more info on the Little Guy Trailers Meerkat and to see how to order one, check out Meerkat’s website by clicking here


10. Happier Camper HC1

Quick Specs

  • Cost:  $29,950
  • Dry Weight:  1,100 Pounds
  • Length:  13 Feet
  • Sleeping Capacity:  2

One of the most versatile lightweight campers on this list is the Happier Camper HC1, as it features a one-of-a-kind flexible modular interior called the Adaptiv™ system.

Allowing this small compact camper to be configured in a number of different ways to fit your particular needs and camping style.

As the Adaptiv™ system offers a unique honeycomb floor and heavy-duty interchangeable molded fiberglass pieces called Adaptiv™ components that can be used to build out the interior of the camper to your liking, with everything from benches to beds, to couches and even a toilet.

Happier Camper HC1 Floorplan

Happy Camper HC1 Floor Plan

But one of the best things about the Happier Camper HC1 is its large rear hatch and the fact that you can completely remove all the Adaptiv™ components out of the camper, leaving you with a nice size enclosed trailer.

Giving you the ability to use the HC1 as a general utility trailer while not camping and also allowing you to transport larger items to the campsite while camping such as bikes, kayaks, and even a motorcycle.

But all of this flexibility and versatility doesn’t come cheap though, as the HC1 has a starting price of just under $30,000, making it one of the most expensive lightweight campers on the market.

For more information on the Happier Camper HC1 and to find out how to order one, make sure to check out Happier Camper’s website by clicking here

 

To see other lightweight campers that you can pull with a Honda CR-V, check out our article “18 Must-See Campers You Can Pull with an SUV“.

Jason Kidd

Jason is an avid lover of RVs and the RV lifestyle. He is both a writer and editor for RV Owner HQ and has been RVing and camping for over 20 years.

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