How Much Does a Scamp Trailer Cost?

Updated on July 13, 2026 | Written by Alec Pow
This article was researched using 8 sources. See our methodology and corrections policy.

A new Scamp trailer currently costs about $23,000 to $47,000+, depending on its size, layout, cabinet package, bathroom, appliances, air conditioning, and other factory options. Current stocked 13-foot models run from the low $20,000s into the mid $30,000s, while 16-foot models commonly cost $30,000 to $38,000+. The 19-foot Scamp fifth-wheel costs about $42,000 to $47,000+.

Used Scamp trailers commonly list for $14,000 to $28,000. Much older trailers, damaged units, and restoration projects can cost less, but well-kept fiberglass Scamps often sell surprisingly close to their original purchase price.

The trailer price is not the full first-year bill. Sales tax, registration, factory pickup or delivery, hitch equipment, a brake controller, insurance, camping supplies, and tow-vehicle work can add another $3,000 to $8,000+ before the first trip.

Article Highlights

• New Scamp trailers generally cost $23,000 to $47,000+ (at $30 per hour, earning that amount would take about 4.4 to 9 months of full-time work, before taxes).
• Current 13-foot models commonly cost $23,000 to $34,000+.
• Current 16-foot models commonly cost $30,000 to $38,000+.
• The 19-foot fifth-wheel currently costs about $42,000 to $47,000+.
• Used Scamps commonly list for $14,000 to $28,000.
• Travel-trailer rentals average about $75 to $150 per night before fees.
• A $27,000 Scamp can cost more than $32,000 after tax, pickup, hitching, and supplies.

How Much Does a Scamp Trailer Cost?

Scamp model	Current planning price	Important detail
13-foot Scamp Lite	$17,000 to $24,000+ (about 3.3 to 4.6 months of full-time work at $30 per hour)	Lowest advertised entry point, with stocked and optioned units costing more
13-foot Standard	$23,000 to $30,000+	Price depends heavily on layout, bathroom, appliances, and climate equipment
13-foot Deluxe	$29,000 to $34,000+	Wood cabinetry and more highly equipped layouts
16-foot Standard	$30,000 to $35,000+	More floor space and higher starting weight than the 13-foot models
16-foot Deluxe	$35,000 to $38,000+	Wood interior and upgraded configurations
19-foot Deluxe fifth-wheel	$42,000 to $47,000+	Requires a compatible pickup and fifth-wheel towing setup
Used Scamp trailer	$14,000 to $28,000	Year, bathroom, condition, upgrades, and location drive the price

Scamp’s current in-stock trailer inventory provides the strongest public price evidence because it lists actual configured units rather than an incomplete base price. Recent examples include a 16-foot Standard at $33,382.20, a 16-foot Deluxe at $35,200.80, and 19-foot Deluxe models at $41,792.70 and $46,797.80.

A stripped-down base price should not be compared with a stocked trailer containing air conditioning, a bathroom, awning, furnace, refrigerator, solar equipment, upgraded battery, or other options. Ask for an itemized build sheet before comparing two Scamps.

Lite, Standard, and Deluxe

The Scamp Lite is the lower-cost entry point. The 13-foot version has an official starting weight of about 1,250 pounds and a listed tongue weight near 150 pounds. The 16-foot Lite starts near 1,650 pounds. Scamp’s current Lite specifications show that these models focus on lower weight and a simpler equipment package.

Standard models use Scamp’s familiar fiberglass shell and lighter interior cabinetry. The current 13-foot Standard starts near 1,600 pounds, while the 16-foot starts near 1,900 pounds.

Deluxe models use wood cabinetry and are often sold in more highly equipped layouts. The additional cabinetry, appliances, bathroom equipment, and options increase both price and loaded weight.

The Scamp X is a separate off-road-oriented model. Scamp lists a starting dry weight of 1,986 pounds, a starting hitch weight of 232 pounds, and a 3,500-pound GVWR. Its equipment list includes off-road suspension and options such as solar, lithium batteries, a roof rack, backup camera, furnace, and wireless brake controller.

What the listed price includes

A stocked trailer price covers the specific equipment installed on that unit. A build-to-order quote may begin with a simpler configuration and increase as options are selected.

Items that can move the price by hundreds or thousands of dollars include:

• Bathroom and shower package
• Roof air conditioner and furnace
• Refrigerator and water heater
• Awning and exterior accessories
• Solar panels and lithium batteries
• Upgraded wheels and tires
• Wood Deluxe cabinetry
• Larger bed or front-dinette layout

Delivery, sales tax, home-state registration, tow-vehicle wiring, hitch installation, and personal camping supplies are normally separate from the trailer’s displayed price unless the written quote says otherwise.

13-foot versus 16-foot

The 13-foot model is easier to store and tow, but the interior is compact. Scamp lists a starting weight of about 1,600 pounds and tongue weight from approximately 180 to 290 pounds for current full-featured 13-foot models. Its 13-foot specifications vary by layout and equipment.

The 16-foot Scamp provides more storage and layout choices. It starts near 1,900 pounds, with listed tongue weight around 175 to 250 pounds. Current 16-foot model information includes layouts with bathrooms, side dinettes, bunks, and different bed arrangements.

An owner comparing the two sizes reported that the 13-foot interior felt tight, while the 16-foot provided more usable storage and sleeping space. The same owner warned that some 16-foot rear beds are only about 44 inches wide. This is one owner’s experience, but it highlights a detail that price tables miss.

Measure the bed and sit inside the dinette before ordering. A bathroom can improve convenience while reducing floor space, storage, and the room available around the bed.

The 19-footer is a fifth-wheel

The 19-foot Scamp is not a longer bumper-pull version of the 16-foot trailer. It is a compact fifth-wheel with a loft bed over the pickup bed.

Scamp lists a starting weight of about 3,100 pounds and hitch weight between 495 and 550 pounds. The official 19-foot fifth-wheel specifications say it can sleep up to six, depending on the layout.

The towing setup may require:

• A compatible pickup truck
• Fifth-wheel hitch and mounting hardware
• Bed clearance and turning-radius checks
• Brake-controller wiring
• Payload verification
• Professional installation

A fifth-wheel hitch and installation can add $1,000 to $3,000+ (about 0.8 to 2.5 full-time workweeks at $30 per hour). The hitch weight also counts against the pickup’s available payload along with passengers, cargo, fuel, and equipment.

Used Scamp prices

Current asking prices show why the old $8,000 to $20,000 used range is no longer broad enough for the main market.

RV Trader’s used Scamp listings recently included:

• 2017 13-foot with bathroom: $14,000
• 2018 13-foot with bathroom: $18,000
• 2019 13-foot: $18,000
• 2021 16-foot Standard: $18,000
• 2022 13-foot with bathroom: $18,500
• 2023 16-foot Standard: $27,000

These are seller asking prices, not confirmed sale prices. The broader current inventory averages around $19,900, with a range that includes inexpensive restoration projects and late-model trailers above $25,000.

General RV valuation books may show lower figures than the enthusiast market. Compare several live listings, then adjust for condition, options, location, and how long each trailer has remained unsold.

Why used Scamps stay expensive

Molded fiberglass trailers have fewer exterior seams than many conventional travel trailers. Scamp also has a recognizable design, low towing weight, factory parts support, and a limited used supply. Those factors help support resale demand.

One buyer comparing a 2018 13-foot Scamp found a used asking price of $14,500, even though the trailer needed tires. A new Scamp Lite was then advertised near $16,500 before options. The buyer chose new because the price gap was too small. That owner-reported comparison is anecdotal, but it shows how a clean used Scamp can compete directly with a simpler new model.

Used Scamps still depreciate. An owner should not assume every option will recover its original cost. Solar equipment, batteries, appliances, and decorative upgrades can age faster than the fiberglass shell itself.

A $27,000 Scamp can cost $32,000

Consider a buyer ordering or purchasing a 13-foot Standard for $27,000:

• Trailer price: $27,000
• Sales tax at 6%: $1,620
• Title and registration: $300
• Hitch, ball mount, and installation: $550
• Brake controller and wiring: $600
• Factory-pickup travel and fuel: $1,100
• Camping and safety supplies: $800
• First-year insurance: $350

The first-year entry cost reaches $32,320. Commercial delivery, hotel stays, vehicle suspension work, new tires, or electrical upgrades can push the total above $35,000.

The Scamp itself accounts for about 84% of this example. The remaining $5,320 is easy to miss when a buyer focuses only on the advertised trailer price.

Pickup and delivery costs

Scamp lists sales and inventory locations in Backus, Minnesota, and Phoenix, Arizona. A buyer who does not live nearby may need to collect the trailer or pay for delivery.

Factory pickup can involve airfare, hotel, local transportation, food, fuel, and several days away from work. A distant round trip can cost $800 to $3,000+, depending on the starting point and whether the buyer already owns the tow vehicle.

Commercial delivery may cost more but avoids a long first tow. The written quote should state:

• Price per mile or flat delivery charge
• Insurance during transport
• Where delivery ends
• Who inspects for damage
• Whether orientation and setup are included

Do not assume delivery is free because the trailer is purchased new. Get the delivery or pickup cost before comparing Scamp with a locally stocked trailer.

Tow-vehicle costs

A trailer’s starting or dry weight excludes some combination of water, propane, food, clothing, batteries, supplies, and dealer or owner-installed equipment. The loaded camping weight is the figure that matters on the road.

Check all of the following:

• Maximum trailer weight
• Vehicle payload
• Hitch and receiver rating
• Tongue or pin weight
• Gross combined weight rating
• Axle limits
• Brake-controller requirements

Passengers and luggage reduce the payload available for trailer tongue weight. A vehicle with a high advertised tow rating can still run out of payload first.

Scamp’s current owner manual also stresses correct load distribution and warns that moving cargo forward increases tongue weight. Review the exact vehicle owner’s manual rather than relying on a salesperson’s statement that a small SUV “should tow it.”

A buyer who needs major tow-vehicle work should compare the Scamp budget with the broader cost of an RV. Changing vehicles can erase the savings expected from buying a lightweight trailer.

Annual ownership cost

Annual expense	Planning cost
Insurance	$200 to $700+
Registration and property tax	$50 to $600+
Routine maintenance reserve	$300 to $1,000+
Storage	$0 to $2,400+
Propane and consumables	$100 to $400+
Campground fees	$300 to $3,000+
Added towing fuel	$300 to $2,000+

Routine maintenance includes inspecting sealant, servicing wheel bearings and brakes, checking tires, testing the battery, cleaning the water system, winterizing where necessary, and maintaining propane appliances.

A low-repair year may cost only a few hundred dollars. A failed refrigerator, damaged axle, leaking window, converter problem, or fiberglass repair can create a bill of $1,000 to $5,000+.

Indoor storage costs more than leaving the trailer outdoors, but it can reduce UV exposure, snow loading, weathering, and the time spent cleaning before trips.

What to inspect when buying used

A used Scamp should be inspected in person whenever possible. A low asking price may be reasonable if the buyer understands the repair list, but photographs rarely reveal every water, axle, or appliance problem.

Check:

• Manufacturing date and condition of the tires
• Wheel bearings, brakes, axle height, and uneven tire wear
• Frame, tongue, coupler, and stabilizer corrosion
• Floor softness, stains, odors, and water intrusion
• Windows, vents, rivets, seals, and roof penetrations
• Refrigerator operation on every available power source
• Water heater, furnace, plumbing, and holding tanks
• Battery, converter, lights, outlets, and brake wiring
• Evidence of fiberglass damage or structural repairs
• VIN, title, keys, manuals, and maintenance records

Hire an independent RV inspector when the trailer is expensive, distant, or unfamiliar. Inspection and travel may add several hundred dollars, but they are cheaper than discovering a soft floor or failed axle after purchase.

Renting before buying

Scamp-specific rentals are not available in every city, but similar small travel trailers can help a buyer test the space, towing experience, bed size, bathroom, and campground routine.

Outdoorsy’s current 2026 RV rental guide places travel-trailer rates around $75 to $150 per night and fifth-wheels around $100 to $175 per night.

A five-night trailer advertised at $110 per night starts at $550. Insurance, service fees, delivery, cleaning, campground charges, and taxes can bring the trip to $900 to $1,300+ before fuel and food.

That expense can be worthwhile before committing more than $30,000 to a trailer. A weekend in a small fiberglass camper may reveal that the bed is too narrow, the wet bath is uncomfortable, or the tow vehicle works harder than expected.

Buyers who camp only once or twice a year may find that renting remains less expensive than insurance, registration, storage, maintenance, and depreciation.

When a Scamp makes sense

Makes sense if:

• You want a small molded-fiberglass trailer with strong resale demand.
• Your vehicle can handle the loaded weight and tongue weight.
• You value easier storage and access to smaller campsites.
• You have tested the bed, bathroom, and interior layout.
• The complete first-year cost fits the budget.

May not make sense if:

• A used unit costs almost as much as the new configuration you prefer.
• You need residential-size beds, large tanks, or substantial interior space.
• The tow vehicle requires costly replacement or modification.
• Storage and delivery erase the expected savings.
• You camp too rarely to justify ownership.

Someone focused on simpler, lighter camping should also compare the investment with the cost of a camping tent. Buyers who plan to explore rough trails after setting up camp may need to include the cost of a four-wheeler and a legal transport solution in the wider trip budget.

What to verify before ordering

• Checked the full configured price rather than only the starting price.
• Confirmed dry weight, GVWR, hitch weight, and expected loaded weight.
• Verified tow rating, payload, axle limits, and hitch rating.
• Requested the delivery or factory-pickup cost in writing.
• Calculated sales tax, title, registration, insurance, and initial supplies.
• Measured the bed and tested the chosen layout in person.
• Compared the new quote with current used listings.

Answers to Common Questions

How much is a new 13-foot Scamp?
A current 13-foot Scamp commonly costs about $23,000 to $34,000+ as stocked and equipped. A simpler Scamp Lite may start lower, but options raise the delivered price.

How much is a 16-foot Scamp?
Current 16-foot models generally cost about $30,000 to $38,000+. Standard stocked examples sit near the low-to-mid $30,000s, while Deluxe models cost more.

How much does a 19-foot Scamp cost?
Current stocked 19-foot Deluxe fifth-wheels cost about $42,000 to $47,000+. A compatible pickup and fifth-wheel hitch may add several thousand dollars.

Why are used Scamps so expensive?
Their molded-fiberglass construction, low weight, limited supply, recognizable design, and active buyer market help support resale prices. Asking prices are not guaranteed sale prices, but many clean used units list between $14,000 and $28,000.

How much does it cost to rent a Scamp?
A small travel trailer typically rents for $75 to $150 per night. A real Scamp may be difficult to find locally, and service fees, insurance, delivery, cleaning, and campground charges increase the trip total.