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ECO travel trailer
Ultra-lite by Dutchmen

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"A new ultralite travel trailer line that is designed to be used by families with smaller tow vehicles"

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Important dimensions:
8 floorplans are available
Exterior length from 14'8" to 26'3",  Exterior width 7' to 7'6"
Exterior height 9'6"
Ultra lightweight with unloaded vehicle weights of between 2407 and 4168 lbs
Tanks - fresh 27-38,  grey 28-39, black 22 - gallons
MSRP $16372  (7/09)

Eco travel trailer exterior

Light weight - the ECO has 6-way welded aluminum laminated superstructure (roof, floor and walls), a lite-weight frame and an EPDM one-piece seamless rubber roof. Most models weigh less than 3000 lbs and can be towed by most midsize vehicles:

Eco travel trailer being towed by an SUV

The manufacturer (ECO is a brand of Dutchmen), says: "ECO may be light in weight, but it’s not on features and value. ECO models feature multiple sleeping locations, a full bathroom and all the appliances found in larger travel trailers."  We show 2 interior views below - looking to the front and looking to the rear

Eco travel trailer interior

Eco travel trailer interior - another view
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FLOORPLANS

8 floorplans currently available.  The first we show is the 713FD, the shortest and lightest model - just 14'8" long with a base weight of just 2407 lbs:

ECO travel trailer floorplan 713FD 

Next we show the 718QBSL model (not to the same scale).  This is a really nice floorplan with a queen bed and bunk bed arrangement.  Heavier and longer of course (3265 lbs and 19'7") but still a true lightweight trailer:

ECO travel trailer floorplan 718QBSL

Finally we show the 723QBS, the longest and heaviest model (4168 lbs and 26'3") with a sofa bed and bunk slide out and a more spacious bathroom arrangement. This is not shown to the same scale as the floorplans above, but you can get the feeling of what a beautiful and spacious arrangement this is:

ECO travel trailer floorplan 723QBS 


   

"A new ultralite travel trailer line that is designed to be used by families with smaller tow vehicles"
 
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MarshallWe own the 718FD model of the ECO. We pull it with our Jeep Liberty, 6 cylinder. It does better with the weight distribution hitch we purchased with the trailer, but it does the job just fine. It is a great camper with good head room. I am 6 ft 2 in tall.
DarleneHubby & I have parked our 30ft. Jayco permanently in Alabama. We are looking for a lite weight to take to dog shows and partner up with RVing dog show friends. Has to be easy set up & have toilet. If you have a used TT that fits the bill, please e-mail me at: npetrali@nycap.rr.com
WillI have the ECO 716FD Travel trailer. It's about 2,800 lbs and I'm pulling it with a 1/2 ton truck & 5.7 liter engine. It's quit hard to pull. Weight isn't the big problem. Wind resistance is...
MikeTo David Lee looking to purchase dual axle trailer.I have a Mazda SUVTrbute 6cyL w/trailer tow package.Mazda Recommends not to exceed 2600lbs,I sold 17 ft under 2600lbs,prowler too heavy,good luck
D LeeI am looking to purchase a lite weight travel trailer towable by my 6cy. Mazda Tribute. I like the ECO as it has dual axels. Any info as to how my car would handle ECO or maybe another trailer? It is for myself and doggie as a summer get away.
Eric J.I bought the smallest one, 713FD. We love it, and I pull it behind my 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Other than the obstructed view out the back window of the Jeep, I don't even know it's there, pulls so easily. Though not really an "off road" trailer, it pulls well through the sand, dirt, rocks, and brush on "El Camino Del Diablo" (off-road trail from Yuma to Ajo (AZ).
Rod BakerI have a 1/2 ton Toyota Tundra and am looking at ultralite trailers. This seems ideal. I guess that with these ultralites the weight saving is in the aluminum but I guess they also have smaller tanks. Thanks for the info.

 
 
 
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