The 2026 Keystone Sprout 13RKS packs a lot into a small footprint. During a stop at family-owned Coastal RV Center in Ravenel, South Carolina, Field & Sports Report looked at a trailer that feels more automotive than most compact campers.
They give us a tour in the video at the end of this post.
Why the Sprout 13RKS feels different
Keystone calls the Sprout the “Class B of travel trailers,” and the reason starts outside. The 13RKS uses painted aluminum instead of typical Filon® fiberglass, backed by HyperCore™ composite that resists mold, mildew, rot, and water swelling. That setup lowers the risk of delamination, the bubbling and warping that can show up in traditional walls.
Below it, an American-made BAL® Huck®-bolt frame gets paint and powder coating to help fight rust, which matters near the coast and on salted winter roads.
This is the smallest Sprout, with a 13′ box, 17’4″ overall length, and 2,950-pound dry weight. Many SUVs should be able to handle it. A Dexter Torflex torsion axle and 15-inch all-terrain tires should also tow smoother than a leaf-spring setup.
Off-grid gear is strong for the size, including an enclosed underbelly, power awning, LP quick connect, 220 watts of roof solar, pass-through storage, inverter and lithium prep, a spare tire, backup camera prep, and red and blue edge lighting.
A small trailer with real camping space
Inside, the 7-foot-wide body uses space well. The front bed measures 80 by 50 inches, so it gives queen-length sleep. There are overhead cabinets, side windows, lit storage below, and a hidden under-bed compartment. A jackknife sofa adds extra sleeping space and more storage.
The rear kitchen is the big surprise. It includes a 12-volt split fridge and freezer, a 32-inch 12-volt smart TV, USB-C ports, outlets, a two-burner cooktop, a microwave/convection/air fryer combo, and a deep stainless sink with a multi-function faucet. The Thinscape® countertop is built to handle high heat while keeping weight down.
The bathroom is better than expected in a trailer this short. It has a hard door, 6’2″ headroom, a side-mounted fan with intake and exhaust, a skylight, built-in soap storage, and a self-squeegee shower door. Most importantly, this is a dry bath with the toilet sitting outside the shower, and there is a tankless water heater.
Factory specs:
- Dry weight: 2,950 lb.
- Cargo capacity: 1,250 lb.
- Hitch weight: 345 lb.
- Length and height: 17’4″, 10’5″
- Tanks: 37 gal. fresh, 27 gal. gray, 27 gal. black
Final thoughts
The Sprout 13RKS doesn’t feel stripped down. It brings tougher materials, better off-grid gear, and a usable bathroom into a trailer that stays compact and towable. The walkthrough unit wears the white exterior, and Keystone also offers a titanium package.
Learn more about the Keystone Sprout 13RKS here.
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