2026 Coachmen Clipper

The Clipper 18FQ is what happens when Coachmen decides to rethink what a compact trailer can actually do. At 20'5" on a single axle with an unloaded weight of 3,199 lbs and a 355 lb. hitch weight, it can be towed by vehicles that most bunk-house trailers would laugh at. But step inside and it doesn't feel like a compromise — it feels like a small space that was thought through carefully.

Coachmen designed this floorplan around a north/south walk-around murphy bed with hidden corner storage, a 3-person jack-knife sofa, and two euro-recliner swivel chairs — so the living area works properly both when you're up for the evening and when it's time to sleep. There are also two separate table locations, giving you flexibility that smaller trailers usually don't offer. The bathroom runs the full width of the trailer, which is unusual for this size class and makes a real difference in how the space feels.

Standard equipment on the single-axle Clipper platform is solid: 10 cu. ft. GE 12V refrigerator, GE microwave, 2-burner GE cooktop with range vent, 13.5K BTU GE roof A/C, tankless on-demand water heater, and a 20K BTU furnace. The BAL NXG frame with HUCK bolt assembly and seamless TPO roof mean this isn't a lightweight trailer that cut corners on construction to hit its weight number. The 9' power awning with LED strip gives you some outdoor shade without adding bulk.

If your current tow vehicle has been keeping you out of the market, or if you're looking for a trailer that's genuinely easy to set up and move around, the 18FQ is worth a serious look. It's a purpose-built floorplan — not just a shorter version of a bigger trailer.