New & Used Travel Trailers for Sale at MHSRV - The World's Leading RV Specialists
Travel trailers for sale at Motor Home Specialist, the #1 Volume Selling Motor Home Dealer in the World. MHSRV stocks new and used travel trailers from established RV manufacturers, with floor plans ranging from lightweight half-ton-towable units to full-size family bunk models.
A travel trailer is a towable RV that connects to a tow vehicle through a hitch mounted at the rear bumper, typically with a weight-distribution hitch and a sway-control system to balance the load across the tow vehicle's axles. Travel trailers are the broadest RV category in the market. The segment spans 12-foot teardrop units towable by a midsize SUV up to 40-foot front-living floor plans that need a 3/4-ton or 1-ton pickup. That range is what makes travel trailers the most accessible entry point into RV ownership.
The defining advantage of a travel trailer is tow vehicle flexibility. Many travel trailers fall into the half-ton-towable category, with dry weights under 7,500 pounds and tongue weights compatible with a 1500-series pickup (Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Chevy/GMC 1500) or a full-size SUV like the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, or Toyota Sequoia. Buyers who already own a capable daily-driver vehicle can often start RV-ing without a second vehicle purchase. Once the trailer reaches the campground, the tow vehicle unhitches and stays available for groceries, sightseeing, or trail access without breaking camp.
Travel trailer floor plans cover every buyer profile in the RV market. Weekend campers and first-time RV buyers gravitate toward lightweight floor plans in the 18 to 26-foot range. Families typically look at bunk model floor plans in the 28 to 35-foot range with rear bunk rooms, mid-bunk layouts, or convertible sleeping areas. Outdoor-sport buyers cross-shop toy hauler travel trailers with rear garages for motorcycles, ATVs, or side-by-sides. Buyers who need more interior space or more stable long-distance towing often step up to fifth wheel trailers instead, while buyers who prefer not to tow at all typically look at Class A motorhomes or diesel pusher motorhomes, which integrate the living space and drivetrain into a single self-contained coach.
Travel Trailer Models for Sale at MHSRV
MHSRV stocks new and used travel trailers from many of the most established brands in the segment. Browse current inventory by specific model below:
Brinkley RV: Model Z Air
Cruiser RV: Hitch
Forest River: Cherokee Wolf Pup, Flagstaff Classic Super Lite, Salem Hemisphere
Grand Design: Imagine
Keystone: Springdale
K-Z: Connect SE
Palomino: Solaire
Venture RV: Sonic
Winnebago: HIKE
Browse Travel Trailer Brands
MHSRV stocks travel trailers from many established RV manufacturers. Browse complete inventory and brand-level overview content for the brands MHSRV carries:
Brinkley | Cruiser RV | Forest River RVs | Grand Design | Keystone RV | K-Z | Palomino | Venture RV | Winnebago
For buyers cross-shopping travel trailer inventory, browse new travel trailers or used travel trailers at MHSRV for additional listings beyond the new model selection above.
Travel Trailer RV FAQs
What is a travel trailer?
A travel trailer is a towable RV that connects to a tow vehicle through a hitch mounted at the rear bumper, typically using a weight-distribution hitch system to balance the load across the tow vehicle's axles. The category spans 12-foot teardrop units up to 40-foot front-living floor plans, with most travel trailers falling in the 18 to 32-foot range. Standard travel trailers include a galley, a dinette or living area, a full or wet bath, and sleeping accommodations sized to the floor plan.
Travel trailer vs. fifth wheel, which is right for me?
Travel trailers and fifth wheels are both towable RVs, but they differ in hitch placement and the categories of buyers they suit best. A travel trailer uses a bumper-mounted hitch, which puts the hitch weight several feet behind the tow vehicle's rear axle. A fifth wheel uses an in-bed hitch positioned directly over the truck's rear axle. The hitch difference creates downstream effects. Fifth wheels tow more stably, back up more predictably, and support longer floor plans with raised front bedrooms. Travel trailers cost meaningfully less, work with a wider range of tow vehicles (including SUVs and half-ton trucks for smaller models), and don't require dedicating the truck bed to a hitch. Buyers prioritizing affordability, tow vehicle flexibility, and weekend or short-trip camping typically choose travel trailers. Buyers prioritizing interior space, full-time living comfort, and long-distance towing stability typically choose fifth wheels.
What vehicle can tow a travel trailer?
The answer depends on the specific travel trailer's loaded weight (GVWR) and tongue weight. Smaller travel trailers under 5,000 pounds GVWR can be towed by midsize SUVs (Ford Explorer, Toyota 4Runner, Honda Pilot), full-size SUVs (Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, Toyota Sequoia), and half-ton pickups (Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500). The "half-ton-towable" subsegment of travel trailers is specifically engineered to fit within half-ton pickup payload and tow ratings. Mid-size travel trailers from 5,000 to 9,000 pounds GVWR typically require a half-ton pickup with the heavy-duty tow package or a 3/4-ton pickup. Larger travel trailers over 9,000 pounds GVWR generally require a 3/4-ton or 1-ton truck. Always check both tow rating and payload capacity when matching a tow vehicle to a trailer. Tongue weight (the downward force at the hitch) counts against payload along with passengers, cargo, and the hitch hardware itself.
What's a toy hauler travel trailer?
A toy hauler travel trailer includes a rear garage area with a fold-down ramp door, sized for hauling motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, kayaks, or other recreational equipment. The garage typically converts to additional living space when the toys are unloaded, with fold-down beds, removable furniture, or convertible flooring. Toy hauler travel trailers run on the longer end of the category (often 26 to 40 feet) to accommodate the garage plus full living quarters. See toy hauler RVs for MHSRV's full toy hauler inventory across travel trailers and fifth wheels.
Do travel trailers come in bunk model floor plans?
Yes. Bunk model travel trailers are one of the most popular subsegments in the category, especially for families. Common bunk layouts include rear bunk rooms (a dedicated bunk space at the back of the trailer with two to four bunks), mid-bunk layouts (a separate bunk room between the main living area and the front bedroom), and convertible bunk-over-sofa configurations on shorter floor plans. See bunk model RVs for bunk-equipped options across all RV categories.
Where can I buy a travel trailer?
Motor Home Specialist in Alvarado, Texas is the #1 volume-selling motor home dealer in the world and stocks new and used travel trailers from established RV manufacturers, including Keystone, Forest River, Winnebago, Cruiser RV, Grand Design, K-Z, Palomino, Venture RV, and Brinkley. MHSRV ships travel trailers to customers nationwide with industry-leading discount pricing well below MSRP, in-house financing, trade-ins, and full-service support after the sale.
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Manufacturer options, features, colors, etc. can all change without notice and MHSRV assumes no responsibility for the changes or possible errors in information provided by the manufacturer. All weights and measurements are approximate and not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. For the latest information be sure to check with your salesperson and/or the coach manufacturer and verify before purchase.
