In the video below we join the team from Blue Compass RV for a tour of a small, lightweight travel trailer that still manages to pack in a lot of great features: the Forest River Aurora Light 16BHX.
This is a low-cost, entry-level RV with the option to upgrade to features not normally seen in this size or price point of a trailer.
For instance, I was impressed by the size of the fresh, gray, and black water tanks, which are larger than typically seen in this size trailer. That means longer boondocking times!
Inside is a practical floor plan for a small family, with a queen-sized bed up front and two bunk beds in the rear corner that sleep three. The sofa also sleeps two. That’s right, should you choose (and I wouldn’t), you could sleep seven people in this tiny trailer.
The flush-mounted two-burner stovetop in the kitchen is nice as it provides additional counter space when not in use. There’s also a microwave, a small fridge, and a single kitchen sink.
Weirdly enough, this video tour neglected to show us the bathroom, except for a quick glimpse. However, this trailer has a dry bath with a rather large shower.
More nice features of the 2024 Forest River Aurora Light 16BHX
- Exterior JBL speakers
- LED-lit electric awning
- Black tank flush
- Gas or electric water heater
- 20,000 BTU furnace
- 13,500 BTU air conditioner
- Wired for solar
What’s not to like?
For a small, lightweight trailer, I do like this one a lot. However, the thought of even jamming seven people in here, let alone sleeping seven, is absurd. I would far rather the back bunk space be closets.
2024 Forest River Aurora Light 16BHX specs
- Length: 19’6”
- GVWR: 4,396 pounds
- CCC: 1,497 pounds
- Fresh water: 44 gallons
- Gray water: 30 gallons
- Black water: 30 gallons
- MSRP: $23,054
Learn more about the 2024 Forest River Aurora Light 16BHX here.
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Thank you, Cheri! This looks like an RV that could fit into a clearing alongside a fishing stream. And the price won’t break most banks. 🙂 Thank you for searching, finding, and writing about these, Cheri! Buyers of RVs, especially first-time buyers, have potentially overwhelmingly large numbers of choices when RV shopping. These reviews allow one to much more easily navigate those numerous choices! Thank you! 🙂
Thank you for the kind words Neal. Most appreciated.
I love it but am in the market for something like this without bunk beds. I have one similar and am trying to find someone to remodel the one I have now. Sigh. Know anyone?