Cricket Camper Trailers

[haven]

The Cricket website now has a PDF with dimensions: http://crickettrailer.com/crickettrailer.pdf

overall length 15 ft
width 6 ft 6 in
height (roof raised) 6ft 10 in
interior headroom (roof raised) 6 ft 2 in
unloaded weight of basic model 1284 lbs
unloaded weight of fully optioned model 1485 lbs
GVWR of trailer 2500 lbs (so cargo can weigh 1000 to 1200 lbs)
Fresh water tank 12 gallons
grey water tank 12 gallons
ground clearance 10.5 in

price for the Cricket trailer as an empty shell $9980
price with basic outfitting $13,770
fully outfitted $17,485

For comparison, these prices are similar to more conventional Casita or Scamp fiberglass trailers, and less than models like the Oliver travel trailer and Escape trailer. A well equipped Adventure Trailers model with rooftop tent can cost $17,000. The smallest Bigfoot trailer costs about $25,000. A fully equipped Adventure Trailers Teardrop can cost $18,000, An Airstream Sport 16 costs more than $35,000.

[Dendy Jarrett]

I am raising this thread again.

I saw this trailer which is US built and to US spec on a recent episode of Travel Channel's Extreme RV. I was watching the episode because they also were featuring our friends at Global Expedition Vehicles with their trucks.

I was rather impressed that it is much like the Conqueror Commander, only smaller- but way more lightweight and much more access to the areas. Missing is a slide out kitchen but the option to cook outside or inside exists.
It also has a portable toilet and an indoor and outdoor shower option. While I don't personally like the blue or grey version, I did like the green very much. I would imagine that it could be ordered in any color.


http://crickettrailer.com/video-gal.html

http://crickettrailer.com/

As you can see on the home page, it is being easily pulled by a Subaru! Looks like it is priced from $10K- to $18K depending on options you choose- which is very reasonable as pointed out in the post above.

Might be an option. For folks that want the comforts of a teardrop, but like to have a place to stand up and move around.

D

[lesliedgordon]

I got to see this in person at the Sunset Home show in Menlo Park, CA this weekend. I also met the designer. My husband is an engineer and discussed converting this for off-road use. He seems to think that it is doable, but showed me some spots underneath that would need to be beefed up. Specifically, the onboard tanks would need to be upgraded.

I really liked the build quality, but could definitely see bring along some rivets just in case. The best thing is that just about everything is modular, so it would be easily replaced down the road. Also liked how much of the innards - plumbing, lighting, etc. is easily accessible for upgrades or repairs.

The shower area did look a bit small and is right next to the sink. But it looks like that area could be customized as well, as it looked like a custom cabinet that was bolted in. My husband said that he could probably mod the other side so that you have 2 doors and move the fridge to the modular unit.

I think you could fit 5 people in a pinch (2 in the bed, 2 kids in the bunks, and possibly 1 on a cot a mattress running horizontally.

We are definitely going to buy one next year for overlanding with the cruiser and will upgrade as necessary. Please feel free to ask any questions. I got really excited to see this in person. I think it will work out well for my family.

Cheers!

Leslie

[TomH]

I saw this on Travel Channel's Extreme RVs show on 6-9-12. Owner/designer is former NASA aeronautical engineer who made it "spacecraft" lightweight & efficient. It looks to handle off pavement, but not off road.

[fourwheelsgood]

We live in San Diego and now own a Cricket trailer! It is available for rental:

www.rentmycricket.com

[bob91yj]

^^^^That looks like a pretty cool deal. I'll remember you guys when I need more room than my slide in camper will provide! Tested them in the wind yet? I'll volunteer for some foul weather testing at Ocotillo Wells, Gordon's Well or Johnson Valley (howls up there all the time!)

[Hilldweller]

If the bed were longer I'd probably want one.
But at 76" it's just too dang short. It's for Hobbits.

[T>D>C]

Any actual users of the Cricket? How do they hold up in the field? Any leaking or other issues?

Thanks,

T>D>C

[JAvendan]

We live in San Diego and now own a Cricket trailer! It is available for rental:

www.rentmycricket.com

Is this available for viewing?

Joel