The CHEAPEST RV at America’s LARGEST RV show! 2025 Forest River Aurora 13BHX

[@mylesrv]

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[@scottmckenzie-hb1xj]

wtf cheapest what msr

[@knelz804]

@@scottmckenzie-hb1xj $12,995

[@yoboi13]

I need a place to sleep, scrub up, and eat… this is perfect! Working from the road, I would replace bunks w/office, add strong internet antenna, and call it a day! 🎉

[@alanbrown2135]

I say the same thing.The back cubby hole can be a closet. Then a fold down desk.

[@YELLTELL]

RESPECT

[@coffeehunter8742]

What kind of antenna do you like/recommend for that?

[@Broadwaybabyvoter]

Very cute and practical little trailer! We bought one at the Hershey Show! However, we are having the bunks switched to a dinette with more storage above. We are a retired couple that does a lot of rail-fan hopping. This trailer will be great for the quick packing and very short stays from place to place. Plus, no need for us to get a bigger vehicle. (midsize Ford Ranger with tow pkg.) Has everything on our basic needs list and with a little easy tweaking, it will be perfect for us. The price was also great. Cannot wait to pick her up at our local Blue Compass in Oct.! 🙂 Also, a shout out to Sam, Tyler and RJ for making the process easier.

[@carloslopez413]

Sam was great! I’m still in contact with him. I told him when the prototype with the dinette comes out I want to take a trip to CT to see it!

[@Tony-ct5ww]

^ This! My wife and are looking at this as our first RV, upgrading from a tent. We were saying how we wish the bunks were a small table and seats with more storage, rather than the bunks. How difficult/expensive was that to do?

[@davidgonzales917]

If I had that. I would sleep on the bottom bunk. And where the big bed is. Take it out and put a nice comfortable recliner chair

[@ghostrecon6788]

That would eliminate the pass-through under storage. I am sure there is a non-bunkhouse model that may incorporate a dining table or bigger bathroom.

[@robine6337]

That was my thought

[@Power19501]

I was thinking the same thing

[@robertaviles8451]

Remove bottom bunk in favor of a desk. Corner nook has storage tote(s) in there.

[@bryanmathew2079]

I'd gO broke buying it little bitty😮😮Camper, ...just Saying There's HurrICANES..... BrewING EVERYWHERE.

[@ani2595]

Rather than having a bunk, I'd love for them to have a floor plan where the bed is still on top but with a desk seating area on the bottom so people can do work

[@lucasc5651]

Yup thinking same same

[@LadyEveBooks]

Agreed 💯

[@DANKSAGE420]

Elon musk tiny home is cheaper and bigger

[@rxibot]

Me too!

[@VickiRiley-jx5zp]

I would make a bench seat/couch dinette where the big bed is, lower bunk for storage, and then sleep on the top bunk. I'm 4'11" so it's a great fit for me! 🤗

[@lah1743]

I was thinking the same, but my head near a fridge might be noisy for sleeping.

[@johnhahn8464]

I was thinking the same for the front bed and the rear bunk need to stay on the bottom and the window should be down there and make storage cabinets for the too bunk

[@JoseGomez-vr6lh]

They have the floorplan were instead of bunk beds they have a dinette .its the 13 RDX floorplan.

[@Ulbre]

I was thinking making the bunk beds dinette and making main bed single giving more room for other stuff....or just more room,,,,,from a solo camper perspective

[@jiggidyjam]

That’s great your dog can drink the water off the floor when it starts leaking 😂😂😂

[@gardengeek3041]

Meant for a young family. Wouldn't change a thing. Great value.

[@TheQuixotic1]

Overall, I like this RV for what it is. That being said, it INFURIATES me that so many RV manufacturers continually label Full size bed dimensions as "Queen" size in their advertising. The 6" width difference between Full and Queen is MASSIVE when it comes to couples camping and the differentiation needs to be respected.

[@cjhoward409]

They should just call it a full size.

[@10a3asd]

So this is dope. One of the things I believe RV companies get wrong is the need to fill space inside the RV with low quality crap, like dinettes and sofas. I would rather have the open floor space to do what I want with. So I'm actually glad this doesn't have those features. I would remove the bunks and turn that space next to the fridge into a storage space, and the rest of the previously-bunk-space into a desk with an office chair. I don't care for preinstalled audio systems, thats a waste of space, give me a bigger fridge instead.

[@TheDayTripDiva]

Thats the same thing I was saying as I was watching! Storage and a desk type area.

[@uwharriebigfoothunter]

Yeah I want a large refrigerator!!

[@imfirehawk72]

This is exactly what hubby and I need. Getting to old for tents and ground sleeping.

[@Studiovette]

Flip up bottom bunk for a desk, or dinette would be awesome and make this perfect. I was expecting a wet bath in a size this small. They really did a great job with a small space.

[@JoseGomez-vr6lh]

If the bathroom had a sink it would be perfect.

[@quiringdongo13]

Love it ! Would love to see more RV’s like this ☀️

[@DressyBessie]

I think I want to see more small camper trailers as well as realistically, I don't think I need that much space as you see in 5th wheels and wouldn't want to put that kind of money into something that I can't tow as I don't have a truck either, and then it gets really expensive. Most families have a van or SUV already though. I think more people will buy if it isn't too big of an investment, but still getting quality product. But I know there is the other end of the spectrum where people are looking for full-time or destination type RVs. :) :)

[@neilouellette3004]

Need to update. The 2025 Colemans now have a furnace instead of that electric fireplace. Also got rid of that cheap hot water system and installed a on-demand tankless hot water. Keeping the same price.

[@lesasm]

Thank you for this review, this is exactly what I’m looking for.

[@scottstewart6740]

The bunk area would be perfect for my dog,nice camper overall

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

This is pretty awesome, I'd ditch the mini bunks for a 2 person table, I'd rather have meals without bugs. Great video man, thanks for sharing

[@AJDoll]

That is neat, they need to make it with at least a murphy bed with a full width couch. No place to sit waiting for the rain to pass is crazy. One of the major reasons to drag a trailer over a tent is protection from the elements. Have enough seating to seat the same number it sleeps.

[@kenmcclow8963]

One of the other floor plans has a bar top with stools, or a dinette instead of the bunk beds

[@76zammer]

😮

[@amberdawn4759]

Seems like the bed could turn into a table top like the good old trailers so you can convert it to play cards while it's raining or eat inside when bugs are crazy...

[@tonyl1483]

A 6 cubic ft 12v fridge would be ideal & no bunks replacing with a table & chairs! ❤️ 0:15

[@andreamantovani5354]

Fantastic product. No useless frills and very unable

[@LeandraWitchwood]

I love that is it small and my SUV could tow it. I’ll be honest, I don’t like the bunks. Being such a small unit they seem pointless. I would love to see a floor plan where the bunks are replaced with a larger bathroom, more storage, and a bigger kitchen. It’s almost perfect, the size is great for storing in my driveway and solo camping. I love to use this for when I travel to Women’s Retreats that often have rough camping or questionable cabins. It definitely needs a bigger kitchen & bathroom for these trips, (they are not your typical camping scenarios). I can’t wait to see it in person tomorrow at the Hershey RV show.

[@MrThewhip333]

I concur

[@TalonsRebellion]

They seem like they'd be fairly easy to remove, but I'd much rather they didn't have it to begin with for sure. 😊

[@lightjoycalm]

I agree not a fan of the bunk beds but they show two other models on their official website : 13RKX and 13RDX models not full details yet, but they show them without the bunks in the layouts. One has a dinette and one shows a sofa. I will put this one on my "list" and try to see them in January at the Tampa RV show which I'm hoping that they have them on display.

[@TalonsRebellion]

@lightjoycalm ooooh, would definitely prefer a dinette.

[@BethBlack-q7p]

You writing a BOOK? SHUT UP AND LISTEN

[@mcwhorter141mcwhorter8]

It's been a dream of mine over the last few years to own something like this, id prefer a small cozy place to a full size house.

[@DontWorryBHappy1988]

Cute!! Great for a smaller vehicle to pull. Has everything needed and gits anywhere.

[@JudyM500]

that is amazing for the size!

[@kenmcclow8963]

The 13RKX is the one I like best with the kitchen and bath in the rear and a couch in the middle. The RDX would be ok with a dinette instead of the bunk beds. Since I don’t have kids, I wouldn’t want the bunk beds. The couch in the RKX folds down if you somehow need to store more bodies overnight. I have a folding table that would work for a dining table, or work surface with the couch. Or I bet a Lagun mount table would fit

[@craigquann]

That's a great base camp trailer. Somewhere warm and dry to get cleaned up after whatever adventure.

[@100pyatt]

Perfect little camper with the basics!

[@WhiteTulip22]

We do campfires, bike riding, fishing off docks, explore around the area, relaxing, putting our chairs toward the lake or other nice focal point. Watch stars and moon at night. Play cards at night after we are done with campfire. We would hike if we were able but we have some mobility issues but we can still ride our bikes. I love these little campers and wouldn't mind trading for a smaller camper but we don't like the bed facing that way we would like to walk around our bed so one of us doesn't have to get out when the other goes potty in the night. But this is a great little camper, super cute. Also, for only two people if it could be rearranged to take out the bunks and get a small table that might be good. We don't always eat outside, it depends on bugs. Last weekend we went camping and there was an abundance of bees and my husband even got stung!

[@MrNandeezy]

That's perfect upgrade from tenting

[@KE0ZCO]

We camp like you do. Outdoor activities like yours. Work a little, shoot a little, fish a little, swim a little, camp fire, laugh and love a lot!

[@heatherhilbert]

As a single mom with two boys, id love this. The bed would obviously have pillows to turn it into a couch during the day.

[@jodigreanead7315]

Cute! If that top bunk folded up, the bottom could be a couch if you added pillows. Nice design!

[@NvrGoATM]

13k ill just buy an enclosed trailer and convert it myself

[@retireglenat75]

13 k I’ll just pitch a tent at a campground

[@NvrGoATM]

@@retireglenat75 I do tents when I cave man camp but I do want a small camper for cold months

[@killermongo7128]

Yeah this thing is garbage for 13k you could get an older 40 foot trailer that’s still in immaculate condition

[@MaryLouLord1]

I love this little thing. Great layout, great price. Normally, I wouldn't like those bunks, but great for an off the floor storage area for sure, and to have the option of friends visit. good layout for sure.

[@Heidi914]

I like it! But would be perfect if the full bed was a jack knife couch that makes into a bed , or possibly removable tables in front of it, or the flip over trays on each end of couch.

[@thebuckstopshere4426]

That Thing Is Sweet! Nice layout; small space. I prefer travel trailers less than 16 feet. The kicker is when I saw your hat; I had to chime in & subscribe. I'm a Colorado resident ... Howdy, Neighbor & Go, Broncos!

[@GunclePat]

For tight spaces, you can use a wide angle lens like a 10-12mm lens -- this will allow you to show more space in the frame. For the brightness, you can use an attachable filter such as an ND, UV, or Polarizing lens filter. Thanks for showing this RV 👍

[@TimAlcoser]

I'm glad I stumbled by this video. This is exactly what I'm looking for and now my goal to eventually buy.

[@YELLTELL]

RESPECT

[@Naturalists]

ALWAYS use caution buying an RV. Watch the videos on how they fall apart and then taking months to get it fixed

[@Lor-cf5jx]

I worked in the cabinet shop building NO Bo units there were times when the wood I used was dripping wet had to use rags to wipe the water of my table this was at Forest River beware of RV factories that store wood out in the weather.

[@coffeehunter8742]

And Forest River campers have had many many issues over the years. Do your research. Read a lot of reviews. Hopefully they made this well. But, to be labeled "The Cheapest", it might be that for a reason.

[@johnlanger2175]

Really nice for dog and I. Am in Western Canada. Perfect for photography jaunts. Current tow vehicle just 1500LBS. Doing my homework for when I can haul more. Great design and bunks perfect for photo gear.

[@flatmary2]

I take my Kaabo Wolf King GTR electric scooter with me. I ride it around towns big and small. It's a fantastic way to get around without having to unhook my trailer.

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video first time visitor of this channel

[@A1-GEM]

That's really a good deal. I dont think you could even convert a cargo trailer for that price

[@SuzannieAllen]

OMG I love it ! this will be great for me& my husband on our fishing trip saltwater fishing & fresh water fishing weekends.

[@Lamtitude]

I have a 26ft Passport, but that little thing looks so fun. You could go ANYWHERE with it.

[@HoldTheLine1990]

Solo I could see removing the bed and opening the area up. The top rack could store items once parked. Traveling the lower bunk could keep items securely tied down. It’s certainly clever and great for one or maybe two for traveling

[@jerrytalley802]

Myles, growing up we camped, 3 kids and two parents in a pickup camper so naturally we went inside to basically sleep. We usually set up an awning so could sit out under it on a picnic table. All Kidding aside, it cost a lot to build even a small camper. I toyed with the idea of converting a 7x16 cargo trailer and all the vents, appliances tanks, materials I quit counting when I hit $10,000. So if it is a quality camper, not bad price.

[@robertclymer6948]

Hi! Love this little RV! Perfect for my single Nomad travels in the winters from Michigan. That is a lot of bang for the buck! Wondering if you can remove the bunkbeds for more room for a little desk and computer etc. Thanks much!

[@stuarthightower418]

Coleman Lantern Series for 2025 now being made by Keystone and comes with propane furnace and electric on demand water heater.

[@chadschehin7193]

I hope Keystone is the quality, because Colman campers have a bad reputation.

[@MiscName1493]

I like this 👍 Camping for me is hiking, possibly swimming, campfire, checking out the tourist attractions of the park or venue.

[@Lizzybeth1973]

I like the layout with the dinette as it would only be two of us in a trailer this size. The shower needs one of those fold out curtain rod to increase the space. We installed one in our previous tiny trailer and it was very helpful!

[@Poohflinger123]

I like it! I would like to see the bunks gone and open up the space inside with couch but over all a very cool camper

[@kurticeberg4566]

Hmm, might be perfect to tow with my V6 4th gen 4runner. Those 20+ foot ones just seem too large to control well.

[@annealissa]

I've never been camping with a camper. I've always slept in a tent. Cooking over a campfire. Digging a hole for the bathroom. Bathing in a cold creek. I would love to try a little luxury when camping. 😂

[@chase3253]

I'm really liking that they're putting out small campers like this. Here's an identical camper without bunks; Coachmen Catalina 134rdx.

[@BlueCompassRV]

These also are the same - the Aurora 13RDX :)

[@user-fz2ul7wl2d]

Take out the bunk beds then add a big closet in the back corner. Have space for a recliner and portable table or zero gravity chair or something. O would also have a porcelain toilet put in, on demand water heater, 12 volt fridge, and a largest exhaust fan with remote. Then it would be good to go.

[@gmmr04]

Wow! That is a great camper for the price!!

[@mitchwinder1204]

Another dirtbike enthusiast and shooter here. Mainly in Upper Michigan on some property I own.

[@kathykeene2092]

Just mount some removable tables, like the lagoon (sp?) and table situation solved. Storage is limited, but I think it’s doable since there is storage available under the bunk. Just get containers. I think this is a really neat little trailer. I nearly fell over when I saw that it had bunk beds too.

[@jerrytalley802]

Thanks for touring the show Myles, it is too far for my bad back to drive

[@ShawnPatterson402]

they apparently will make a version of this trailer that will have a small dinette in the place of the bunks. In my mind that would make an excellent solo trailer. Good place to sleep, and good place to eat or work on those inclement days. I bet these things sell very well. safe travels.

[@marks5s603]

Thanks for the review. Nice little unit. We have the Aurora 16RBX. Live in the area and will be at the Hershey show this weekend. Will have to check this little guy out.👍

[@draggonsgate]

Coleman switched over to a furnace for 2025, and they're also made by Keystone now. This is a cute little unit!

[@larryparks1520]

That's awesome. Get rid of the kids bunks and add a small seating area. and a small bathroom sink.

[@BlueCompassRV]

They do have that model as well :)

[@kikodiva5808]

Love this! This is a perfect starting camper, esp for my family - thanks for the comprehensive review!

[@sallycantu6967]

Oh my gosh I love this little rv ❤

[@ConnieStanton-t1p]

You have a really nice voice! Great detailed description.Thanks.

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

I would dump the bunks and have a bigger bathroom and refrigerator space and a little more kitchen space. I doubt a person 6'4" would want a trailer this small.

[@goththicus]

I had the same idea in removing the bunks and making the bathroom a bit larger and adding a larger frig.

[@sisteriman1]

Yes. I agree & commented the same as well. If they made those changes, I would get it.

[@kbridges]

They DO have exactly that! The 13RKX. Let me know if you would like someone from Blue Compass to help you find one!

[@kbridges]

@@sisteriman1 They DO have exactly that! The 13RKX. Let me know if you would like someone from Blue Compass to help you find one!

[@jerrytalley802]

New heat pump is a great idea when you have shore power, and at least it’s Forest river so usually decent quality

[@hfam4202]

Love the price! I do miss the dinette but can do with eating outside. I like the layout and that it can sleep 4 comfortably.

[@esthermcilwain3119]

I TRULY ENJOYED UR VIDEO WHICH ARE SOOOOO AMAZINGLY AWESOME!💞👌💞

[@chrisreibold1634]

This would be handy for a traveling Tradesman. Or this could be attached to the front of a large flatbed trailer. Then you could bring quads or a sxs camping.

[@MauiKeiki22]

This has zero storage for food and clothes. No thanks

[@comparon2]

I really liked this layout. It has everything!

[@reneedickerson4489]

Other than a retractable shower curtain it's a perfect little deer camping RV. Ooh got to have A max air fan to help circulate air.

[@G1Android]

Back when I got my first camper, this would've been perfect for me. I mainly used that camper by myself (plus my dog) as a weekend fishing/hunting camper just to be a step up from tent camping. At 6' tall the bed would be big enough for me. The bottom bunk would be for my dog and the top bunk would work great for fishing poles and long guns. Not sure how it would work for a bunkhouse family camper at that size. It would be fine as long as the weather was good since you'd be outside until bedtime most days. However, even one day of bad weather where everyone was stuck inside and this thing would feel overcrowded quickly with nowhere to sit except the beds.

[@Lory27-d9g]

If I had to live there traveling a lot, I would use the bunk beds for more privacy and make a closet where the queen bed is!

[@uwharriebigfoothunter]

This would be perfect for me and my Land Rovers!! And I really like the A/T tires since I'm always on gravel roads

[@jimf1450]

Huck bolt RV frames are not stronger than welded frames, I'll take a welded frame over a Huck bolt any day. KZbinrs are buying into & spreading this bull 💩

[@betweenthepines4000]

Military has been using huck bolts for decades. Maybe something there

[@jimf1450]

@betweenthepines4000 so do semi trucks but it's cheaper & easier to manufacture than paying a decent welder $30+ an hour. Google huck rv frames failure, they crack from the hole.

[@lizardman1303]

@@jimf1450bolts are better 😊

[@jimf1450]

@lizardman1303 not the way they're used in rv frames. Cracks start from the holes, they actually make repair plates for their piss poor engineering. Try Google. As a 35+ year automotive tool & die maker with welding experience, I'll make wag they use them in RVs bc they don't have to hire & pay real welders.

[@ultramaximusreviews]

At least it's not like $30K or $60K like I've seen some of these going for

[@tumbleweed1976]

Love the comments and ideas. I would compare to a cargo trailer build from scratch.

[@cindyb2525]

Really cute, went camping once long time ago, this would have came in handy back then..

[@shanonjestis167]

You did a great job showing that camper

[@MotherOfThings]

Very nice for easy trips. Hope we can find something like that here in AZ. Thanks for the vid.

[@melindacook772]

I would put a nice comfortable couch where the bed is..one long enough to sleep on and close in the top bunk for storage..even though I would probably never need the bottom bunk😊

[@christinamiller4741]

I hike with my dogs, kayak, sit around campfire, read, nap.

[@corbinwesler3985]

If I was only doing shot weekend long trips, I'd probably go with this. The only reason why I went with a 25-foot trailer is because I like going on 1 month long trips, and I work while I'm traveling, so I wanted a decent home base for working from.

[@playbender3957]

Not bad for such a small trailer that sleeps 3-4, great layout may need to add a few upgrades but seems great for price.

[@DressyBessie]

Wow, the bunks were a surprise! How do you get on the top bunk? Assuming there is a ladder somewhere. It would have been fun to see you get up there. Yes, bunks are nice because you can use them for storage too if you want. When I went camping with my parents, I swam a lot in the lake or we went boating or fishing or played badminton or horseshoes. Haha. That sounds so funny. Now I would probably want to camp near hiking or biking trails or someplace scenic and explore nature. At night we would sit by the campfire and stargaze and talk (I mean when I went with my parents, and I still would enjoy being outside at night by a campfire in a peaceful setting.) Wonder what other people do? Will be interesting to see. Are most people out camping to enjoy nature?

[@DressyBessie]

Oh, and I like the light cabinets, and it is a pretty cute camper. :)

[@DressyBessie]

The bottom bunk actually looks like a really fun book nook! The more I figure out how I would use the space, the more I like it!

[@DressyBessie]

I would put some curtains on the top bunk to make it cozy looking.

[@markeasley6149]

Good feature! Nice setup and modern.

[@Studiovette]

OMG this is perfect for my class B. Have been looking for something really small to pull behind.

[@sisteriman1]

This is a perfect size for me. But a sink is needed in the bath. If a sink can go in those tiny camper van baths then surely there's space in this trailer. Also not everone need bunks. Would be nice to have another version wo bunks to make room for a fridge with separate freezer, storage, and larger bath with sink. A little more countertop space too if possible. Or a flip/pull out extension. Otherwise great video Myles. Thanks

[@sisteriman1]

Or maybe to have a guest sleep space, keep the top bunk bed & remove the bottom bed. Then could have more storage & move the fridge & controls under the bed. But change to fridge with separate freezer. And larger bath space with sink.

[@kathykeene2092]

You can you use the shower wand in the shower to wash your hands.

[@sisteriman1]

@kathykeene2092 Yes. Thank you for your suggestion. However, I would still need a sink. It can be used for more than washing hands. One example hand washing small clothing items. I would not use kitchen for that

[@kbridges]

They have two other variations of this model. The 13RKX and 13RDX, both with no bunk beds.

[@alvinjohnson9531]

A couple of questions; 1). Can you have it hooked up to city water and sewer? 2). Can you live in it year around like a mobile home? 3). Can you have all electric so they you don't have to worry about natural gas or propane? 4). What is a composite toilet? Any one who reads this please let me know. Thank you. 😊

[@alvinjohnson9531]

P.S. I heard on this video that you go comping in Colorado. I spert one wonderful summer in Estes Park , COLORADO back in 1974 and lover it even if I was staying in a regular home for the summer and not a camper. 😊

[@uwharriebigfoothunter]

I camp very often in Uwharrie.Out here you can hunt, fish, swim, hike, shoot guns,ride the off road trails, basically do anything you want outdoors. I'd love to have a camper like this to tow behind my Land Rover!

[@rubymccaslin6841]

Nice! Especially for one person and 2 pets!!

[@fly-over1517]

Really love your commentary, great video, thank you. I myself really like this camper and price point is affordable for me. EDIT: I looked around on-line to see what listing prices are and in my area Northern California they are listed for $18,000 to $20,000...that just discouraged me from looking any further.

[@ejs6010]

For what it is, this RV is quite nice - with an affordable price point. Birdwatching and photography are my main activities while camping. Too bad Forest River cannot provide an option for a small table instead of the lower bunk; or maybe a 14 inch desk against the lower bunk wall and two small chairs or stools. A small window could be added then for the 'desk area'. Just an idea.

[@Mysticinvestigations]

I'd turn the bunk beds into a work area with a desk and computer. Leftover space would be storage.

[@ahowl7mx]

Yup I'd pay $5k. No need for microwave or stove.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Great title camper. Thanks for sharing.

[@House_of_Zodd]

I usually camp at the motocross track. Best way to beat the heat is to wake up at the track

[@andrewvotava1465]

I live in Wisconsin I'd say this thing would suck for any cold weather. But I prefer fall camping summer camping is hot and miss but I've always had a good time camping it to the fall

[@randomspirit]

If it had a counter top with bar stools or a desk or even a 2-person dinette instead of bunk beds, I'd be jumping on it. lol