Cruiser RV's Avenir Travel Trailer May Be the Family Camper We've Been Waiting For

Folks, the name Cruiser RV has been around since 1988, making them as old as I am, but that's not what's important here. The big deal is that this crew specializes in building "ultralight" travel trailers designed to help you get away from city life. They even build toy haulers around the same principle, and they weigh just 6,740 lbs (3,057 kg).

All this brings us to the newest addition to the Cruiser RV's family, the Avenir, a travel trailer that we seem to know very little of. Heck, even the manufacturer's website doesn't yet have a brochure for this habitat, but it's in the works for sure. There's no mention of this machine's weight either. All we really know is what the video below tells us.

Now, the idea behind the Avenir is very simple: "Push the boundaries of the luxury value RV market, offering an unparalleled travel experience at an affordable price." This means that these babies shouldn't clear out our bank accounts, all the while offering a Grade A on-road experience.

What we're looking at in the new lineup are just two current floorplans, the A-27BH and A-29RK, with a third in the works. Those numbers typically refer to the length of the unit, and the letters, the layout of bedding. As for my favorite layout, it's the A-29RK.

Starting with the exterior of these units, Cruiser tells us that they've added corrugated exterior panels to help fight off the elements, and the entire shell is set up on a dual-axle chassis. Best of all, the manufacturer seems to be aiming these babies at the outdoor lover, as there's a pass-through storage integrated into the shell and even a slide-out with a fridge.

That large awning seems to be standard, too, and if you bring along an outdoor galley system or let Cruiser know, you'll definitely have a place to add it; the pass-through storage is the place for items such as these, not to mention fishing rods, tools and utensils, and countless others. Tinted safety glass completes some of the exterior basics you need to be aware of.

Now, the exterior does look rather simple in comparison to other trailers we've shown on our web pages, but it's once we step inside these babies that we can fully grasp what Cruiser was aiming for. Did they hit it? You be the judge and be sure to comment with your opinion.

As I mentioned, it's the A-29RK that I fell in love with. Why? Simply because the compartmentalization of this trailer is just so well thought out. Upon stepping inside, we'll find ourselves face-to-face with the bathroom and, to the right, a large bedroom with walk-around space around what looks like a king-size bed. This feature's floating above that pass-through storage I keep mentioning.

However, to the left of the doorway, the Avenir extends with the rest of what you'll call home. It's here that a massive living room is created with the addition of a slide-out section of the Avenir, placing two theater seats across from a large modular couch that transforms into an extra bedding area when day turns to night. All of that is then set aglow from the light of a fireplace.

At the far end of this floorplan, Cruiser adds a kitchen, because we can't call it a galley, with a three-burner top, deep-bowl sink with a brushed-metal faucet, a U-shaped countertop, and a fridge that dwarfs the one I currently own in my home. Across from the kitchen, and as an extension of the modular sofa I mentioned, a dinette suitable for up to four people is found.

As for the A-27BH, this unit is a bit different from the A-29RK in that there are two entry doors. By eliminating the theater seating and shifting the kitchen over a little, Cruiser created a bunk bed layout in one of the unit's far corners.

Now, this layout comes across as being aimed at the outdoor-loving family most. Why? Well, the bunk beds are a clear giveaway, but also because of that second entrance, which leads directly into the bathroom. In short, this unit will probably stay the cleanest, as whenever you come back from some adventure, you'll be able to treat the bathroom as a mudroom, shedding all the day's dirt before dragging it into your unit.

Another benefit of this sort of layout and feature is privacy. No longer do folks need to go in and out of the Avenir just to go to the bathroom. This lets you sleep in peace while the kids run around all day. The only time you'll need to see them is when it's time for dinner and sleeping.

As for the all-important question on everyone's mind, how much does this thing cost? Well, simply put, we don't know, and by the looks of it, most sources don't. This means that you'll need to give ol' Cruiser RV a call and go from there. But, ready your checkbook, as you might be leaving the lot with a brand new travel trailer.