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2016 Travel Lite 625 Super Lite Review

TCM reviews the half-ton targeted Travel Lite 625, a short or long bed hard side, non-slide, non-bath truck camper.  Can a camper small enough to fit inside a short bed tailgate actually be worth owning?

According to Dustin Johns, President of Travel Lite, the reasons for building the Travel Lite 625 called him on the phone constantly.  When the Travel Lite 625 debuted in Truck Camper Magazine in June of 2015, Dustin explained, “Our customers and dealers have wanted a half-ton short bed camper that would allow the tailgate to be kept up, offer plenty of interior room, and feature basic amenities including a stove, sink, and refrigerator.  I was asked to build this camper many, many times.”

Above: The Travel Lite 625 at D&H RV Center in Apex, North Carolina

From the repeated requests, the Travel Lite team designed a hard side truck camper that would fit inside of a 6.5-foot short bed truck with the tailgate closed.  Keeping the camper inside the tailgate would allow for towing without an extension hitch and provide the best possible turning radius for the rig.  Once lowered, the tailgate could then become a small deck for sitting or gear.

Perhaps the Travel Lite 625’s most impressive trick is its ability to work with short and long bed half-ton trucks.  It looks a bit odd mounted on a long bed, but the two feet of bonus truck bed storage is perfect for toys, gear, and water containers.

To keep the weight down, Travel Lite used the materials, construction approach, and design concepts of their best-selling 770 Super Lite model.  The 625 features the same overall profile, kiln-dried Banak wood from South America, and cabinetry netting as the 770.  Further eliminating weight, the 625 was designed without a bathroom, black tank, or grey tank.

Dustin reported the initial dry weight of the 625 at 1,285 pounds and gave the camper a $10,495 MSRP with standard build options; refrigerator, sink, stove, fresh water tank, converter, and manual Rieco-Titan jacks.  Clearly Dustin was looking to put a sizable dent in the half-ton truck camper marketplace.

Of course the path to half-ton truck camper paradise is paved with good intention truck camper designs that never caught on.  These campers were usually too heavy, too expensive, or too small to become a consistent seller in the marketplace.

The question is, will the Travel Lite 625 break through where so many others have failed, or end up in the half-ton truck camper bin of history?  It’s time to put the 625 under the microscope.

We photographed the 2016 Travel Lite 625 seen in this review at D&H RV Center in Apex, North Carolina.

Floor Plan Evaluation

As seems to be the trend of late, the Travel Lite 625 is infused with the ideas and lessons of the past five decades of truck camper design.  This is not a fancy SolidWorks modeled multi-slide with intricate cuts and exotic amenities.  You’ll find no CNC-routed curves or luxury appliances here.

What you will find is an firmly old-school, pencil-to-paper, saw-to-wood truck camper design that shoe-horns an impressive amount comfort and utility into a short bed half-ton compatible truck camper.  Shut the tailgate and that’s exactly what Travel Lite’s dealers and customers asked for.  As the saying goes, give them what they want.

Above: The large 4-foot sliding dinette window brings in a ton of light

Stepping into the 625, the careful design decisions are everywhere.  The main living space feels open and spacious with plenty of light from a dual-window entry door, two large windows in the dinette, and a cabover side window.  Kitchen and dinette cabinetry and storage are readily available and the overall level of materials feels solid and durable.

While we didn’t take precise measurements, it appears that half of the available kitchen counter top is taken up by the single-basin sink and two-burner cooktop.

The flip-up counter helps by adding about 25-percent more counter space, but it’s still a tight set-up for preparing anything other than the basics.

To put this into perspective, Angela and I are connoisseurs of culinary basics on the road.  Our coffee, tea, one-pot-meals, and endless PB&J sandwich preparations would all work fine between this kitchen set-up and dinette table.  Now our laptop-to-laptop work requirements would be seriously challenged, but that’s another topic.

The U-shape dinette in the 625 was designed to accommodate three to four adults (if they’re very good friends) around the table for meals, conversation, and cards.  In reality, the dinette seating, table, and available leg area is best for two adults.  With just two, there’s plenty of floor space for legs and feet underneath, and ample table room for two plates of food, and drinks.

If this were our camper, we would want a larger table, and a more stable table leg and/or wall attachment system.  There’s nothing worse at a restaurant than a table that moves when you put your dinner plate or elbow on it.  With a single post, this table is fairly stable, but requires care not to bump it.  Naturally, one table leg is less weight than two, and a smaller table weighs less than a bigger one.  Compromises, compromises.

Above: The table and table leg are easy to remove for more room, or to make the dinette into a bed

Above: The porta-potti has a convenient storage compartment under the dinette

The dinette quickly makes into a 6-foot bed with the provided cushions.  This makes the 625 an ideal choice for the hunter or fisherman who wants to bring a friend for a weekend trip to that remote hunting ground or fish camp.

Above: The dinette makes into a 6-foot long bed

On the rear wall, the 625 features a 110-volt outlet and the thermostat.  While I don’t foresee this unit connected to shore power often, this outlet will be vital for charging computers, phones, and cameras while hooked up to AC or a portable generator.

Above: Standard on the 625 is a two-cubic foot refrigerator, which can be upgraded to the three-cubic foot size shown

The three-cubic foot, three-way refrigerator is ample for a camper this size.  In the past, campers targeting the short bed half-ton size and weight came primarily with ice boxes if they had cold-food provisions at all.  Having an actual three-cubic foot, three-way refrigerator is quite a luxury in this weight category and price.

Just below the refrigerator is a cabinet dedicated to a sealed enclosure for the 625’s single battery.  When I opened this cabinet, I was hoping to see storage, and found myself disappointed that this space was almost completely used.

I would look into moving this battery elsewhere.  My favorite go-to battery moving product is the Torklift International Hidden Power that places a battery inside a protected and sealed box under your truck.  With this modification, you could recapture this valuable storage space without losing the house battery.

Another option is changing to sealed AGM battery in this location.  You won’t gain your storage back, but you’ll likely gain more amp hours.  Then again, a bigger battery adds cost and weight.  When designing a camper for a half-ton short bed, trade-offs abound.

To the right of the refrigerator and battery cabinet is a large two-section cabinet and pull-out drawer.  With its immediate proximity to the kitchen and dinette, the drawer will likely be used for silverware, cooking utensils, and other kitchen items.

The large two-section cabinet is open season.  Some will use it for dry food, pots, and pans, while others will store clothing and camping gear.  We would at least attempt to use the cabinet over the sink for all dry food, cups, and plates, and use this space for a limited number of pots and pans, and then clothing and camping gear.  In truck camping, less is more.  In truck camping in a small camper, even less is even more.

Below the pull-out drawer is where you’ll find the stereo system, power converter, and fuse panel.  Having the stereo system and fuse panel easy to reach mid-ship makes sense.

The opening into the cabover is wide open and inviting with white-color LED lights perfectly placed for general lighting and reading.

Above: The cabover ceiling has a 110-volt outlet and provisions to add a 12-volt television

On the other hand, there’s not a single cabinet for clothing in the cabover.  Not one.  There is however a main LED area light, two smaller reading lights, a 110-volt outlet, and provisions to add a 12-volt television.  No cabover muss.  No cabover fuss.  That’s it.

Above: The overcab bed on the passenger’s side (left photo) the driver’s side (right photo)

In practice, I expect most folks will bring duffel bags for their clothing and keep the bags in the cabover when they’re not sleeping.  Duffel bags (or whatever cloth based luggage you prefer) are light weight and highly portable, especially compared to standard wood cabinetry.  Unless you just have to have your clothing folded up and put away, duffel bags make a lot of sense in a small camper like the 625.

Specifications

At 1,285 pounds dry, the Travel Lite 625 is not the lightest weight hard side truck camper on the market, but it’s in the ballpark.

Travel Lite offers a range of options for the 625 including a solar panel system, electric remote-controlled Rieco-Titan jacks, roof rack, ladder, and an awning.

Above: Rieco-Titan manual jacks, cable television connection, shower power connection, and 110-volt outlet

Unfortunately, you could quickly defeat the concept of the light weight 625 if you add a lot of options.  Just the above mentioned list could add 150 pounds, or more.  In a camper where the design team opted for cabinet netting instead of cabinet doors, that doesn’t make a lot of sense.

Above: The Travel Lite 625 is 78-inches wide and 7-feet, 4-inches tall on the exterior

The 78-inch width of the Travel Lite 625 is 14-inches narrower than Travel Lite’s mid-size truck campers and 17-inches narrower than their largest models.  Obviously, every additional inch in length, width, and height on a truck camper adds weight.  For a camper targeting short-bed half-ton trucks, the 78-inch width strikes a good balance between interior space, and weight.

Above: The ceiling in the 625 is full height at 6.5 feet

One aspect of the 625 design that’s full-size is the interior height.  At 6.5 feet, standing in the Travel Lite is like standing in a much larger truck camper.  There’s plenty of headroom, even for tall folks like me.  That headroom helps give the 625 its roomy feel.

Above: The Travel Lite 625 on a long bed truck, photo courtesy of Travel Lite Campers

Perhaps the most controversial aspect of the 625 is its long bed compatibility.  Mounted on a long bed truck, the 625 looks fairly ridiculous as it locates the unit two-feet inside of the truck bed.  To say this is an unusual rig aesthetic would be an understatement.  For many – us included – the immediate reaction was, “What the heck is Travel Lite thinking?”

Well, Travel Lite was thinking that the 625 is compatible with the widest possible number of truck bed lengths and payload capacities.  In short (no pun intended) the 625 is compatible with many half-ton trucks, all three-quarter and one-ton trucks, and works equally well with short bed or long beds.  Does it look funny on a long bed?  Absolutely!  But very few hard side truck campers have this kind of truck compatibility.

Above: The 625 on a short bed truck with the tail gate closed, photo courtesy of Travel Lite Campers

And we must recognize the point that mounting the 625 on a long bed allows for the remaining two-feet of bed space to be available for whatever the owner wants it for; bikes, water, gear, you name it.

With nine gallons of fresh water, no grey tank, no black tank, and no inside bathroom, there’s not much to talk on the subject of the 625’s holding tanks.  Since you’ll likely only be using the fresh tank to wash hands, wash dishes, and brush teeth, the nine gallons could last upwards of a week, or more.

If you plan to scare the bears and use the outside shower, the nine gallons may only last you a couple days.

Speaking of bears, I can hardly believe Travel Lite included a city water connection for the 650, but they did.  Without an inside shower, I can barely find a reason for this.  Maybe so those who enjoy flashing the wildlife take extended outside showers?  Hide your eyes Mother Nature.  Nothing to see here.

The single vertical 20-pound propane tank is absolutely perfect for the 625.  Not only are vertical tanks exchangeable at nearly every Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot, and gas station from coast-to-coast, but a 20-pound capacity should last a long time in a camper this size, unless you’re camping in the seriously cold.

When camping with a single tank you always need to keep tabs on your usage.  When that tank runs out, there’s no second tank to change to.  If we had one tank, I would fill it long before empty, just like putting fuel in the truck.

Travel Lite lists the battery as optional on the 625.  You could connect the 625 to your truck’s battery and gain the space we talked about earlier, but that would not be our recommendation.  All it takes is one night of running the furnace in cold weather and you could be stranded with a dead truck battery.  Whether you get the built-in battery Travel Lite provides, or another battery storage solution, we definitely recommend a house camper battery.

Wet Weight Calculation

Using the standardized Truck Camper Magazine wet weight calculation, let’s run the numbers on the Travel Lite 625.

Base Dry Weight, plus single battery option

Travel Lite 625: dry weight, 1,285 pounds + 9 gallons fresh, 75.1 pounds + one battery, 65 pounds + 20-pound full propane tank, 20 pounds + stuff, 500 pounds = 1,945.1 pounds

Since we don’t foresee or recommend many options being added to the 625, we’re not going to run an optioned wet weight calculation.  As it is, the final wet weight of 1,945.1 pounds may shock some folks.

500 pounds of that weight is the standardized “stuff weight” that we add to each and every wet weight calculation in Truck Camper Magazine.  In a small camper with limited storage like the 625, 500 pounds of stuff weight is likely more than required.  If we subtract half of this stuff weight, we get a more realistic 1,695.1 pounds.

Truck Recommendations

To remain conservative, we are going to match the 625 with a 1,695.1 pound wet weight (250 pounds of stuff).  This may still be high, but we always play it safe when it comes to truck and camper matching.

For those who haven’t looked at too many payload stickers, it may come as a surprise to learn that many half-ton trucks don’t have 1,695.1 pounds of payload.  Many older half-ton trucks, or trucks with fancy packages and long option lists, have considerably less.  Do not assume that any half-ton truck has this kind of payload.  It might, but it might not.

That said, it would be a cinch to either locate or order a half-ton truck with 1,695.1 pounds of payload, or better.  If you approached your preferred local dealer and said, “I need no less than 1,700 pounds of payload in a half-ton truck” they should be able to work out the specifications you require, and locate or order the right truck without trouble.

You could also take those same specifications and find a used half-ton with enough payload.  New or used, always check the actual payload sticker (the yellow sticker inside the driver’s side door) on the actual truck before making a purchase.

If you are purchasing a new or new-to-you truck, it’s also worth considering buying even more truck.  Two years from now you may want a bigger camper.  Why not buy the right truck for that bigger camper now?  In trucks, you often don’t pay that much more to get a lot more payload.

The Verdict

Some truck campers are designed to wow the senses.  You walk in and they have a dance floor of interior space, a dinette ready for six, a refrigerator that could swallow a beer keg, and storage that could empty your attic.  You know you’re in one of these campers when the HDTV is almost as big as the one you have at home, and there’s a fireplace underneath it (almost kidding).

Where these campers “wow the senses”, the Travel Lite 625 “wows with common sense”.  From the very concept of the unit, to the way the camper was designed and built, everything about the 625 is a carefully considered compromise to create a hard-side unit that’s truly half-ton compatible.

Judged from this perspective, the 2016 Travel Lite 625 is a roaring success.  Yes, it’s chock full of compromises compared to the “wow the senses” models, but these compromises were the right ones to make the half-ton targeted size and weight.  The form, function, and comfort this camper offers half-ton truck owners – especially for the price – is very impressive.

In short, Travel Lite has built a truly half-ton compatible truck camper that’s worth owning.  Yes, you will still have to run the numbers to make sure the 625 will match your half-ton truck, but the chances are very high that it will.

If you’re in the half-ton truck camper market, and can live with the 625 list of compromises (tight kitchen, no bathroom, no grey tank, no cabover storage, etc.), this camper deserves to be on your list.  With the 625, Travel Lite has a serious half-ton ready contender.

Pros Low weight and forward COG maximizes half-ton potential Short and long bed truck ready Tailgate closes on a 6.5-foot short bed truck Excellent sense of interior space for a small camper Good amount of kitchen and dinette area storage Dinette makes into a 6-foot bed

Cons Very tight kitchen area Very limited 9-gallon fresh tank, no grey, no black No bathroom, but features a porta-potti cabinet Extremely tight kitchen counter space, but extension helps Optional single battery takes up valuable interior storage No storage in the cabover – pack your duffels

Model Information 2016 Travel Lite 625 MSRP: $10,495 Warranty: 1 year from time of purchase

Travel Lite, Inc. 71913 Country Road 23 New Paris, IN 46553

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Travel Lite RVs: 8 Facts Owners & Buyers Should Know

Large-scale motorhomes are not suited to everyone, and some RVers prefer owning smaller motorhomes that are easier to maneuver and offer more flexible travel options.

The Travel Lite RV company has been in business for quite some time and has become popular amongst RVers who prefer smaller-scale motorhomes. With their reputation for excellence often preceding them, many might consider themselves knowledgable on many aspects of this motorhome company.

However, there is a fair amount to be learned about the Travel Lite RV company before deciding on purchasing one of their models:

Has Travel Lite RV Company Ever Closed Temporarily:

In 2019 the Travel Lite RV company closed its doors for four weeks. It was reported that the RV company had closed permanently, but this was not true. Shortly after the news surfaced, the company released a statement announcing they were undergoing restructuring and halting production temporarily.

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1. Where Are Travel Lite RVs Made?

The Travel Lite RV company has its headquarters and primary manufacturing facility located in Syracuse, Indiana.

The company was not always situated in Syracuse, Indiana, as it was actually founded in New Paris, Indiana.

As is offered by many motorhome manufacturers, the Travel Lite RV company offers future clients the option to tour the factory and learn how the various models are produced.

For some, this is important as they wish to know how a model is manufactured and what materials are used before purchasing a motorhome.

If you would like to schedule a tour, contact the company either by phone or through their website!

2. Who Owns the Travel Lite Company?

Unlike big brand names in the motorhome industry Travel Lite hasn’t been operating for numerous decades.

However, the company has quickly risen in the ranks and become a name that RVers recognize. The Travel Lite RV company was founded in 1989 by Larry Johns, who decided to specialize in truck campers and lightweight travel trailers.

In 2015, Larry’s son and daughter-in-law Dustin and Lindsey Johns took over.

With the restructuring, the company is under new management, with Travel Lite being led by Ryan Rebar, its COO, and general manager. This change came after Dustin Johns left the company in 2019.

Johns and his wife are no longer part owners of the Travel Lite company as local investors now own the company.

3. What Types and Sizes of RVs Do Travel Lite Produce?

Travel Lite primarily manufactures a range of truck campers and travel trailers.

The company started in the niche truck camper market when they began production in 1989, but in 2011, they decided to branch out, as mentioned previously.

Their companies products have been well received in the RV market despite the company having a brief period of uncertainty when they closed temporarily for four weeks in 2019.

After the restructuring event, Travel Lite has come back stronger than ever with the goal in mind to meet the demand of consumers.

Should you want to learn the different motorhome sizes and weight ranges, you can look at the truck camper and travel trailer categories the company offers below:

• 2021 Rayzr Truck Campers: 6 feet and 4 inches with a dry weight of 1186 pounds to 7 feet and 6 inches with a dry weight of 1264 pounds.
• 2021 Extended Stay Truck Campers: 14 feet and 5 inches with a dry weight of 2066 pounds to 16 feet and 4 inches with a dry weight of 1865 pounds.
• 2021 Super Lite Truck Campers: 10 feet and 2 inches to 11 feet and 9 inches with no weight ratings currently given as per the company’s website.
• 2021 Rove Lite Ultra Lightweight Travel Trailers: 15 feet and 4 inches with a weight rating ranging between 1510 pounds and 1676 pounds.

4. Do Travel Lite Make a Toy Hauler?

Presently the Travel Lite RV company does not design, manufacture, or sell toy haulers.

Their focus has been on constructing quality lightweight travel trailers and innovative truck campers.

It is unknown if the company will eventually branch out into toy haulers as they only recently in 2011 decided to manufacture travel trailers.

5. What Are the Smallest RVs from Travel Lite?

Several smaller models are available for purchase, with a range of truck campers and new 2021 travel trailers coming soon.

If you’re looking to learn the smallest models that the Travel Lite company manufactures, you can look at the few options we have provided:

• Rayzr truck camper full kitchen model – 6 feet and 4 inches.
• Super Lite truck camper 590SL – 10 feet and 2 inches.
• Super Lite truck camper 625SL – 10 feet and 7 inches.

Why You Should Choose A Smaller Motorhome:

• Smaller travel trailers and motorhomes weigh less and are easier to tow on uncertain terrain.
• They fit a large range of cars and trucks because they are usually lightweight.
• Smaller travel trailers and truck campers cost less and are more affordable.
• With smaller travel trailers, you won’t use as much fuel as lightweight trailers won’t cause your vehicle to guzzle as much gas.
• Many people prefer smaller travel trailers and motorhomes because they are easier to maintain. You won’t need to repair many tires, nor will you need to service numerous slides continuously.

6. What Are the Biggest RVs from Travel Lite?

In truth, many people, including seasoned RV owners and first-time motorhome buyers , will want to choose a larger RV.

This is largely because it will allow them more space should they need it. Should you be interested in discovering what the largest models are that the company produces, you can look at the few models we have listed.

• Rove Lite travel trailer 14FD – 15 feet and 4 inches.
• Extended Stay truck camper 840SBRX – 16 feet and 4 inches.
• Extended Stay truck camper 960RX – 16 feet and 1 inch.

Why You Should Choose A Larger Motorhome:

• Larger motorhomes are more spacious and give the occupants more space freedom to move about while traveling.
• Big motorhomes like fifth wheels and travel trailers are excellent for larger families who want to travel together inexpensively when they go on holiday.
• Many larger motorhomes provide ample storage for all your outdoor and indoor gear requirements.
• Larger motorhomes like travel trailers and Class As come with superior heating and cooling systems in place to ensure you are comfortable year-round.
• Larger RVs and some smaller models have a life expectancy of approximately 20 years, with many lasting longer than that if they are maintained. This makes a larger motorhome an ideal investment option for large families or those who like to entertain and travel frequently.

7. What Are The Most Popular RVs by Travel Lite?

Should you be looking to purchase a new motorhome, you are likely interested in learning what the most popular models are available on the market currently.

For many, purchasing a specific popular motorhome is their preferred choice because they know they have a higher likelihood of buying a durable, reputable, and long-lasting model.

There are hundreds of popular models available in the RV market, so it can be incredibly challenging to determine which motorhome type, make, and model is best suited for you.

It is also hard to uncover what the popular RVs on offer are from a specific motorhome company.

We have decided to try and shorten the amount of time you spend sifting through motorhomes.

Below are a few of the Travel Lite motorhome company’s most popular models on offer:

• Extended Stay Truck Camper – 890RX.
• Super Lite Truck Camper – 626XLS.
• Rayzr Truck Camper – Full kitchen model.

What Makes RVs So Popular Statistically?

It’s estimated that more than 89% of people who the RVIA surveyed stated that their main reason for purchasing an RV was because they wanted an easier way for them and their families to go camping.

According to Statistica, one in every five Americans prefer hiking and camping trips that involve a motorhome.

Furthermore, motorhomes have become very popular over the last decade because they offer individuals and families a cheaper alternative to booking in at an accommodation.

It’s estimated that opting to stay in a motorhome instead of a hotel or bed other accommodation forms can be up to 60% cheaper for holidaymakers.

8. Are Travel Lite RVs For All Four Seasons?

In short, yes, many of the Travel Lite motorhome models are capable of four-season travel.

However, the company’s models leave much to be desired as they don’t come with air conditioning units.

The travel trailer models come with 20,000 BTU furnaces which make them capable of traveling in winter, but they won’t be as comfortable as other motorhomes in summer or winter travel.

Although you can utilize many of the brand’s motorhomes for summer and winter travel, it will largely be at your own risk as they are not specifically designed to be four seasonal.

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Travel Lite Extended Stay truck camper 800X highlights:

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Don't pass up your chance for great adventures with this truck camper! In the front, you will enjoy a good night's rest on the queen bed with a closet, and foot lockers on either side for you to keep your items neat and tidy. There is a full kitchen with all of the amenities you will need to whip up your best meals and a U-shaped dinette for you to comfortably enjoy them at, plus you can transform the dinette into a bed. The wet bath  gives you the privacy you need!  This floorplan is also available in 800SBX for short bed pickups.

You will have everything you need for all of your adventures with every one of these Travel Lite Extended Stay truck campers! Each unit is committed to a long lasting quality with its solid wood construction, R7 insulated walls, and a double plywood insulated floor . You don't have to settle for something mundane just because you want to go camping. Inside each of these truck campers is a unit inspired from modern luxury homes with attractive neutral  décor  colors. These lightweight units give you a comfortable living area while still freeing up your trucks hitch for you to bring along toy haulers or your boat. You can have all of the luxuries of a travel trailer inside any one of these Travel Lite Extended Stay truck campers!

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• Single Bowl Stainless Steel Sink
• High Rise Kitchen Faucet
• Shur-Flo Water Pump
• 40AMP Converter
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• 2-Burner Stainless Steel Stovetop
• 20,000 BTU Furnace
• 2000lbs Convertible Jacks w/Pre-Wire for Electric
• HD TV/AM/FM Antenna
• Outside Shower
• Detachable 30 AMP Power Cord
• Bargman Power Cord
• Solar Panel Prep
• Flushable Toilet

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• Wireless Electric Jacks w/Battery
• AM/FM/HDMI Stereo W-Indoor/Outdoor Speakers
• Microwave-Stainless Steel
• TV- 22" Digital HD TV/DVD Combo (12v&110v)
• 13.5k BTU Roof Mount A/C
• Fantastic Vent in Center (All Floor Plans) N/A with A/C
• Fantastic Vent in Bathroom (All Floor Plans)
• Aluminum Scissor Steps
• CSA Construction (Canada Dealers Only)
• Dually Brackets
• Monitor Panel
• Jackknife Sofa (Std in 840SBRX Only)
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