Camper Price: New, Used & Ownership Costs

"Camper" covers a lot of ground. It can mean a lightweight towable trailer, a pop-up that slides into a pickup bed, a fifth wheel that hitches in the bed of a truck, or a motorhome with its own engine. Prices span all of them, and the gap between the low end and the high end is large enough that one average would not help anyone.

This guide sticks to published manufacturer starting prices and one set of used-market values, and it explains what a starting price leaves out. Use the figures to see which class fits your budget, then price a specific floor plan with a dealer.

The headline number is the lowest starting price among the new travel trailers listed here. Manufacturers publish a "starting at" figure for the base floor plan with standard equipment. Most buyers end up above it. Larger floor plans, slide-outs, upgraded appliances, and option packages push the price up, and dealer fees, freight, taxes, and registration come on top.

Travel trailers are the most common camper and the most varied. Entry models are light enough for a midsize SUV or truck to tow. Premium brands use aluminum shells, more insulation, and higher-end interiors, and they charge accordingly.

Jayco is a mainstream manufacturer, and its travel trailers show how price climbs with size and build.

The Jay Flight sets the floor, and the Jay Feather line steps up through lighter-weight and more fully equipped models. These are manufacturer starting prices for the 2027 model year, so confirm the current figure with a dealer.

Airstream builds riveted aluminum trailers that cost several times what an entry-level towable does. Its lineup runs from compact single-axle models up to large dual-axle trailers.

The gap comes from construction, materials, and brand as well as size.

A truck camper rides in or on a pickup and uses the truck as the tow vehicle and the base. Four Wheel Campers builds pop-up models with a collapsible roof, which keeps weight and height down.

The cheapest option is a topper that bolts to the bed rails and leaves the bed usable, while the slide-in model sits in the bed and the flatbed version replaces it. Check your truck's payload rating before buying, because the camper's weight counts against it.

Fifth wheels, Class A, Class B, and Class C motorhomes generally cost more than travel trailers of similar quality, because they are larger, heavier, and in the case of motorhomes include an engine and chassis. Jayco, for example, lists its fifth wheels and motorhomes on the same page as its travel trailers, and they typically start higher than the travel trailer models. Get a quote for the specific model, since the range inside each class is wide.

Buying used can lower the price considerably, and the numbers are tracked by J.D. Power.

RV News reports these as average values for the second quarter of 2026. Smaller camping trailers sit at the bottom of the used market, and travel trailers cost more on average. Averages hide a lot of variation by age, brand, and condition, so use them as a reference rather than an asking price.

• Type. Pop-ups and small trailers cost less than fifth wheels and motorhomes.
• Size and floor plan. Length, slide-outs, and bunk layouts add cost.
• Brand and construction. Aluminum shells and premium interiors cost more than standard builds.
• Options. Air conditioning upgrades, solar, lithium batteries, and appliance packages are often extras.
• New or used. Used values vary with age and condition.
• Tow vehicle. A heavier trailer may need a bigger truck, which can be a bigger expense than the camper.

The purchase price is only part of it. Plan for sales tax and registration, delivery or dealer prep fees, insurance, storage if your driveway or HOA does not allow parking, campground fees, maintenance, and possibly a weight-distribution hitch or other towing gear. Financing adds interest, and terms vary by lender and credit, so compare offers from a bank or credit union with the dealer's.

• What is the dry weight, and what is the gross weight rating compared with my tow vehicle's limit?
• Which options are included in the starting price and which are extra?
• What are the freight, prep, and documentation fees?
• What does the warranty cover and who services it near me?
• If it is used, is there a history of water damage or repairs?