Best Off-Road Travel Trailers of 2027: Top Models Compared by Tow Class

Jun 18, 2026

Black Series HQ21 off-road camper trailer

The best off-road travel trailer for 2027 depends on one number before anything else: what your vehicle can tow. Below we group the strongest 2027 options by tow class and by how you camp, including other brands where they fit a need better than ours does. Every competitor figure comes from that manufacturer's own website, checked 8 November 2026; where a maker does not publish a number, we say so rather than guess. Black Series figures are from our current product pages.

New to the category? Start with the off-road travel trailer buyer's guide, which explains suspension, chassis, weight and towing.

Under 3,500 lb: mid-size SUVs, Jeeps and mid-size pickups

If your vehicle is rated around 3,500 lb, you are shopping for a compact overland trailer, and none of the Black Series range is a safe match. Two to look at:

Off Grid Trailers Expedition 3.0. 1,900 lb dry, 3,500 lb max GVW, Timbren axle-less suspension, 21 in of ground clearance and a 50-degree departure angle, from $34,999 (Trailhead trim). Outdoor shower only, no indoor bathroom. Manufacturer page
inTech Flyer Pursue. 1,195 to 1,690 lb dry, 2,200 lb GVWR, from $17,500. No bathroom; the lightest option here. Manufacturer page

Our comparison: Black Series vs Off Grid Trailers · vs inTech

Best compact trailers with an indoor bathroom

Fitting a toilet and shower inside a small off-road trailer is the hardest packaging job in the category. The lightest options with an indoor wet bath:

Encore ROG 14RKB. 2,283 lb dry, 4,400 lb GVWR, wet bath with sink, toilet and shower, all-aluminum chassis, base MSRP $36,321. Timbren axle-less suspension is part of an optional Overland package, and solar and batteries are optional. Manufacturer page
MDC XT12HR. 4,340 lb dry, 6,147 lb GVWR, sleeps 2, wet bath with a cassette toilet, independent coil suspension, 350W solar, 400Ah battery and a 3,000W inverter. MSRP is not published. Manufacturer page · Black Series vs MDC
Black Series HQ12. 5,080 lb dry, 7,500 lb GVWR, sleeps 4, full fiberglass wet bath, pop-top that drops to 8 ft for travel, 600W solar, 200Ah lithium and a 2,000W inverter standard, from $49,899. Heavier than the two above, but it sleeps four and suits a properly equipped half-ton.

Best for couples who want a separate bathroom

Black Series HQ15: a separate bathroom with its own shower and vanity, a fixed queen bed, 400Ah lithium, 600W solar and a 7,000 lb GVWR that a properly equipped half-ton can handle, from $54,899. If you plan long trips and have a three-quarter-ton, the HQ19 adds an en-suite with an onboard washing machine, from $59,899. More: trailers with a separate bathroom and washing machine.

Also worth a look in this size: the Ember Overland 191MSL, 5,220 lb dry, 6,105 lb GVWR, interior bathroom, CURT independent trailing-arm suspension, 1,200W solar, 270Ah Battle Born lithium and a 3,000W inverter standard, from $79,747. Manufacturer page · Black Series vs Ember

Best for families

Two off-road trailers sleep five with permanent bunks: the Black Series HQ17 (6,000 lb dry, 10,000 lb GVWR, queen plus two bunks, wet bath, 400Ah lithium, from $59,899) and the MDC XT17HRT (6,200 lb dry, 7,714 lb GVWR, queen plus two bunks, wet bath, 875W solar and 800Ah, MSRP not published; manufacturer page). The HQ17's higher GVWR means more cargo capacity and a three-quarter-ton tow vehicle. For six, look at the TH19 and TH22 toy haulers. More: best off-road trailer for a family of 5 or 6.

Best large off-road trailers for a three-quarter-ton

The Black Series HQ21 (7,187 lb dry, 10,000 lb GVWR, separate bathroom, from $69,899) and HQ21 Balcony (adds a fold-down rear deck) are our largest. In the same weight class, the Outdoors RV Back Country 20MKS is 6,700 lb dry with a 9,995 lb maximum trailer weight, MorRyde CRE4000 suspension on a tandem axle and an Onan generator standard; MSRP is not published. Manufacturer page · Black Series vs Outdoors RV

Best no-compromise expedition trailer

If budget is not the constraint, the Bruder EXP-7 is in a class of its own on price and hardware: independent air suspension with 12 in of travel, about 25.6 in of ground clearance, 1,245W solar and a 10.8 kWh lithium bank, 5,952 lb tare and 7,716 lb ATM, from $201,000 before tax and shipping. Manufacturer page · Black Series vs Bruder

Best for hauling bikes and ATVs

The Black Series TH19 (from $59,899) and TH22 (from $69,899) are off-road toy haulers with a diamond-plate garage, tie-downs and sleeping for six. Off-road toy hauler buyer's guide.

2027 off-road travel trailers compared

Sorted by dry weight. MSRP is the starting price published by the manufacturer; n/p = not published. Competitor data from manufacturer websites, checked 8 November 2026. Always confirm against the maker's current spec sheet.

Model	From	Dry	GVWR	Sleeps	Bathroom	Suspension
Off Grid Trailers Expedition 3.0 (Trailhead)	$34,999	1,900 lb	3,500 lb	n/p	Outdoor shower only	Timbren axle-less
inTech Flyer Pursue	$17,500	1,195 to 1,690 lb	2,200 lb	2 to 4	None	Torsion axle
Encore ROG 14RKB	$36,321 base	2,283 lb	4,400 lb	n/p	Wet bath	Timbren axle-less optional
MDC XT12HR	n/p	4,340 lb	6,147 lb	2	Wet bath, cassette toilet	Independent coil
Black Series HQ12	$49,899	5,080 lb	7,500 lb	4	Wet bath	Independent, 2 shocks per wheel
Black Series HQ15	$54,899	5,291 lb	7,000 lb	3	Separate bathroom	Independent, 2 shocks per wheel
Ember Overland 191MSL	$79,747	5,220 lb	6,105 lb	2 to 6	Interior bathroom	Independent trailing arm
Bruder EXP-7 PT	$201,000	5,952 lb	7,716 lb	2 + 4	Bathroom, cassette toilet	Independent air
Black Series HQ17	$59,899	6,000 lb	10,000 lb	5	Wet bath	Independent, 2 shocks per wheel
MDC XT17HRT	n/p	6,200 lb	7,714 lb	5	Wet bath, cassette toilet	Independent coil, tandem
Black Series HQ19	$59,899	6,525 lb	10,000 lb	3	En-suite with washer	Independent, 2 shocks per wheel
Outdoors RV Back Country 20MKS	n/p	6,700 lb	9,995 lb	n/p	Interior bathroom	MorRyde CRE4000, tandem
Black Series HQ21	$69,899	7,187 lb	10,000 lb	4	Separate bathroom	Independent, 2 shocks per wheel

Black Series prices exclude a flat $2,880 delivery anywhere in the continental U.S. (free pickup in Upland, California). Full 2027 Black Series price list · All Black Series specifications

How to choose

Start with your tow vehicle. Size to the trailer's GVWR, then check payload against a loaded tongue weight of 10 to 13 percent. Towing calculator · payload checker
Decide on the bathroom. None, outdoor shower, cassette-toilet wet bath, or a separate bathroom: it drives size and weight more than anything else.
Count beds you will use every night, not ones you have to convert.
Compare what is standard. Solar, lithium and inverter are optional on some trailers and standard on others; price the configuration you would actually buy.
Ask about support. Warranty length, whether it transfers, and where service happens.

Not sure which Black Series fits? Take the 2-minute quiz or call 831-BSERIES (273-7437).

Frequently asked questions

What is the best off-road travel trailer for 2027?

It depends on your tow vehicle and how you camp. Under 3,500 lb, look at compact overland trailers such as the Off Grid Trailers Expedition 3.0. For a compact trailer with an indoor bathroom, the Encore ROG 14RKB, MDC XT12HR and Black Series HQ12. For families, the Black Series HQ17 or MDC XT17HRT. For a three-quarter-ton, the Black Series HQ19 or HQ21.

What is the best off-road travel trailer with a bathroom?

For the lightest indoor bathroom, the Encore ROG 14RKB (2,283 lb dry) has a wet bath. For a separate bathroom rather than a wet bath, the Black Series HQ15 (5,291 lb dry, 7,000 lb GVWR) suits a properly equipped half-ton.

What is the best off-road travel trailer for a half-ton truck?

Size to GVWR and payload. Among Black Series models, the HQ12 (7,500 lb GVWR) and HQ15 (7,000 lb GVWR) suit most properly equipped half-tons. The 10,000 lb GVWR models need a three-quarter-ton.

What is the best off-road travel trailer under 3,500 lb?

Compact overland trailers such as the Off Grid Trailers Expedition 3.0 (1,900 lb dry, 3,500 lb max GVW) and the inTech Flyer Pursue (2,200 lb GVWR). These typically have no indoor bathroom, and no Black Series model is light enough for a 3,500 lb tow rating.

What is the best off-road travel trailer for a family?

Look for permanent bunks. The Black Series HQ17 and MDC XT17HRT both sleep five with a queen and two bunks; the Black Series TH19 and TH22 toy haulers sleep six.