Used 2016 K-Z RV Escape 14RBT — Wheat Ridge, CO

The 2016 Escape 14RBT is K-Z RV's compact camper on the Hybrid floor plan. This one is used and listed at $9,562. Dry weight is 2,220 lb, well under the 3,774 lb median for the category. At 16 ft it is noticeably shorter than the typical compact camper (21 ft 10 in).

Plan around 2,600 lb loaded rather than the dry figure. A mid-size SUV, minivan or small pickup handles it comfortably; no weight-distribution hitch strictly required, though one still improves the ride.

GVWR is 2,800 lb, leaving about 580 lb for water, propane, gear and passengers before you reach the limit. With no slide-outs there is less to maintain and one fewer thing to fail on the road. Sleeping capacity is 3, which is on the compact side for the category.

That is a 18% reduction on the $11,696 MSRP — $2,134 off. It comes in under the $12,239 category median.

Fitted equipment includes ac, center living room, 2 burner stove and center kitchen. It ships from Wheat Ridge, CO door-to-door to any of the 50 states, inspected before it leaves, at one transparent price with no dealer fees.