RV review: Wayfinder RV Go Lite Cloudbreaker 15—a micro maestro

Today’s RV review is of a trailer you can only get at one dealership network. That isn’t something I would normally cover, quite honestly. But I think this trailer is so different that there are absolutely going to be some of you for whom this is the perfect little rig. 

What I’m blathering on about is the new floor plan of the Wayfinder RV Go Lite Cloudbreaker 15. This trailer is only going to be sold through the Bish’s RV chain, but it had a good inspiration and is such a unique floor plan that I thought it needed to be covered. 

What is the Wayfinder RV Go Lite Cloudbreaker 15?

What you have here is a very small single-axle travel trailer with no slides. It was actually inspired by a member of the Bish’s RV team who wanted to take his son fishing on the weekends but didn’t want a large rig. 

To be honest, there are already a lot of little trailers on the market that might fulfill this goal, but nothing with a floor plan that’s anywhere near what this has. 

Essentially, this trailer features a bed and couch with a drop-down overhead bunk. So you legitimately could have up to four people in here, although that would be a bit tight. But a parent or grandparent and one or two children? Now you’re cookin’ with gas. Ooh, I think I just aged myself. 

Start at the road

If you check the chart below, you’ll see that this is a very affordable RV. So it should come as no surprise that you’re riding on a simple leaf spring suspension here with off-brand tires. 

You’ll also find that there is provision for just one propane tank on the tongue of the trailer. 

But what did surprise me is that you get four stabilizer jacks—one at each corner. This is a corner many RV builders cut at this price point. There is also a single sewer connection. 

Know that this is a wood-framed, aluminum-skinned RV known as a “stick-and-tin” build. Travel trailers have been built like this since the early days because it is a more affordable way to build trailers. And, honestly, it’s fine if you keep on top of the seals around things like windows and doors and such. My 1970 Aristocrat was built like this and didn’t have any leaks, but someone was taking care of it for that half decade of its life. 

One possible change

One thing I would like to see changed, however, is that the metal skin on the nose is also a corrugated material. This is going to cause additional aerodynamic drag. I suspect that this may not appeal to people who might be pushing the limits of their tow vehicles as it is. 

While I didn’t get to crawl under this trailer myself, I did notice that the fresh water tank was inside the main cabin of the trailer, which will keep it from freezing if the human occupants are kept warm with the furnace. 

This is also how my 1970 Aristocrat was built. 

What’s inside the Wayfinder RV Go Lite Cloudbreaker 15?

This is where this trailer absolutely stands out to me. The entry to the trailer is at the back, much like a pickup camper. I’ve seen a lot of trailers about this size with a rear entrance, but they’re all configured like pickup campers. This one isn’t. 

What you get is a 48” X 72” bed to the right of the entry door with a storage pantry on the left side of the door. This is pretty convenient. And it’s more storage than I’ve seen in comparable campers. 

Just beyond the cabinet on the road side is a jackknife sofa that faces the bed. Behind this is a very large window. There are large windows at the back of this little trailer as well as on the camp side. There is more glass coverage in here than in some much larger rigs, quite honestly. 

Above the jackknife sofa is a drop-down bunk which can accommodate someone up to 150 pounds. So this is really meant for junior travelers, such as the son that the Bish’s employee wants to take fishing with him. 

Kitchen in the Wayfinder RV Go Lite Cloudbreaker 15

Interestingly, the kitchen in this rig spans most of the width of the front of the trailer with a rather large sink. It has a two-burner propane stove along with a regular microwave. 

There are a couple of cabinets below the counter space but, quite honestly, counter space is almost nonexistent. There’s also a smaller 12-volt fridge up front. 

But wait. There’s a flip-up dining table over on the camp side and two bar-height stools are included, as well. So you could dramatically extend the amount of counter space by flipping this up. Or, you could use it for dining. 

The bathroom in this is in the corner on the road side and it is a wet bath. I am not surprised by this whatsoever. It’s also tight, also not a surprise. This would not be a bathroom for me, but a smaller person could use it. Don’t expect a spa day—but the work can get done here. 

What is a pleasant surprise is that there is a power awning on the camp side and also one over the back of the trailer sheltering the entry door. 

Another surprise is that there’s storage under the bed and a bit more under the jackknife sofa. I’ve already shared that there’s a closet right at the entry door, but there’s also a second one between the sofa and the bathroom. 

Boondocking and travel access

Since there isn’t a slide in this rig, it’s accessible all the time.

As for boondocking, there is a single solar panel on the roof. You could easily add a portable panel to the equation and likely be just fine.

Tank sizes aren’t huge but they’re about what you would be able to fit in a trailer this diminutive, so they’re fine.

Wayfinder RV Go Lite Cloudbreaker 15 specifications

My thoughts on the Wayfinder RV Go Lite Cloudbreaker 15

For the purpose that this is intended for, I think this is a pretty remarkable little trailer. For a weekender or someone taking one or two children camping, or just a solo camper, this offers a lot of functionality in something this tiny. 

The biggest thing I would change would be the corrugated metal on the front, just because I know that would appeal to people with tow vehicles that are on the edge of capability towing this thing around. 

But for all the buyers who are looking at RVs that are more than $50,000, I saw this on Bish’s website for under $18,000. To my way of thinking for as unique and usable as this little rig is, that’s one heck of a deal. 

Of course, this isn’t for everybody. But for those who would enjoy a floor plan like this, I think it’s a home run. 

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More about these RV reviews

These RV reviews are written based on information provided by the manufacturers (and, in this case, Bish’s RV) along with our writer’s own research. They are based on information from a single unit and may not reflect your actual experience. Shop your RV and dealership carefully before making a buying decision. They are intended only as a brief overview of the vehicle, not a comprehensive critique, which would require a thorough inspection and/or test drive.

Tony comes to RVtravel.com having worked at an RV dealership and been a lifelong RV enthusiast. He also has written the syndicated Curbside column about cars. 

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Tony Barthel
Tony Barthelhttp://anthonybarthel.com
Tony worked at an RV dealership handling sales and warranty issues before deciding he wanted to review RVs and RV-related products. He also publishing a weekly RV podcast with his wife, Peggy, which you can find at https://www.stresslesscampingpodcast.com.

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4 Comments

BryanC
1 year ago

Nice! Had this been an option when I bought my first TT all those years ago, I’d have been all over it like the stink on poo!

Steve H
1 year ago

For about the same price, weight, and length, I would buy a Braxton Creek Bushwacker + 15DS. All fiberglass, torsion axle instead of Model T leaf springs, and dry bath. I don’t ever need to sleep 4 people, so a bed for two is sufficient. Biggest benefit: my wife hates wet baths.

Steve H
1 year ago

If I didn’t mind a wet bath, but liked the Cloudbreaker 15 floorplan, I would definitely consider the Bontrager Outdoors (rebranded Braxton Creek) 15RE. Then you would have a widely available camper with a torsion-axle suspension, off-road tires, huck-bolted frame, smooth, vacuum-laminated fiberglass exterior, rear entry, RV queen bed, sofa, and a Truma Combi heater/water heater! All for about the same price, weight, and length as the Wayfarer.

Neal Davis
1 year ago

Thank you for the review, Tony! This certainly seems a great entry-level (or beyond) RV. It also seems perfectly matched to the motivating reason it was delsigned and made. I’ll see where the nearest Bish’s is. Meanwhile, have a great, stressless week and safe travels!