Make Every Weekend Count: Weekender RVs & Campers

What Makes the Perfect Weekender RV?

A weekender camper is all about minimizing friction and maximizing relaxation. Here is what to look for when choosing the perfect Friday-to-Sunday getaway vehicle:

"Push Button" Quick Setup

When you arrive at the campground on a Friday night, you want to be relaxing by the fire within 15 minutes. The best weekender RVs prioritize automated setup features, including power tongue jacks, power stabilizer jacks, and power patio awnings with built-in LED lighting.

SUV and Half-Ton Towability

Weekenders typically don't want the hassle or expense of driving a heavy-duty dually truck as their daily commuter vehicle. Weekender RVs are specifically engineered to be lightweight and aerodynamic, allowing them to be safely and easily towed by half-ton pickup trucks (like the F-150 or Ram 1500) and properly equipped mid-sized SUVs.

Driveway-Friendly Footprints

Because you use the camper frequently for short bursts, paying for a remote storage facility is highly inconvenient. Most weekender models are kept under 25 feet, meaning they can easily be parked right in your driveway, plugged into a standard home outlet, and pre-loaded with groceries before you even leave for work on Friday.

Premium Weekender Brands at Hiemstra Trailer Sales

As London’s premier dual-brand dealership, we offer the most user-friendly and reliable compact travel trailers on the market.

Jayco: Legendary Reliability and Easy Towing

Jayco understands the weekend warrior better than anyone. Their lightweight lineups, specifically the Jay Feather Micro and Jay Flight SLX, are built to hit the road at a moment's notice.

• The Smart RV System: Many Jayco models come equipped with the JayCommand™ system, allowing you to control your slides, awnings, and exterior lights right from your smartphone—perfect for setting up camp in the dark.

• Rugged and Ready: The Jay Feather Micro line often features rugged off-road tires and brush guards, allowing you to bypass the crowded RV parks and quickly set up in secluded, off-the-beaten-path locations.

• The 2+3 Warranty: Even on their smallest weekend campers, Jayco offers their industry-leading 2-Year Limited + 3-Year Structural Warranty, giving you total peace of mind on your quick getaways.

Grand Design: Premium Comfort in a Compact Package

Grand Design refuses to compromise on luxury, even in their most compact floorplans. Their Imagine AIM and Transcend Xplor lines bring upscale finishes to the weekend trip.

• The Imagine AIM (Adventure In Motion): This single-axle marvel is the ultimate weekender. It is incredibly easy to maneuver into tight provincial park campsites, yet features premium cabinetry, deep stainless steel sinks, and high-end residential finishes.

• Standard Solar: Grand Design equips many of their weekender models with factory-installed roof solar panels and 12V refrigerators. This means your fridge stays ice-cold while you are driving to the campground, and you can comfortably dry-camp without hooking up to shore power.

• Smart Storage Solutions: Weekend trips require gear. Grand Design maximizes every inch of space, utilizing deep, unobstructed pass-through exterior storage compartments perfect for folding chairs, fishing poles, and coolers.

Popular Floorplans for the Weekend Warrior

When browsing our inventory for a quick-trip camper, look for these brilliant, space-saving layouts:

• The Murphy Bed: The ultimate weekender feature. It provides a comfortable sofa during the day and folds down into a real bed at night, completely eliminating the need to "make the bed" every morning.

• The Rear Bath (RB): Maximizes interior living space and prioritizes a massive, full-width bathroom so you can skip the public campground bathhouse.

• The Compact Bunkhouse (BH): Ingeniously tucks a set of single bunks into the rear corner, allowing a family of four to comfortably hit the road in a trailer under 22 feet.

Shop Weekender RVs in London, Ontario

Stop dreading the setup process and start enjoying your weekends. Upgrade to a nimble, lightweight camper designed for spontaneous adventure.

Browse our current inventory of weekender RVs and compact travel trailers below. Visit Hiemstra Trailer Sales in London, Ontario, and let our experts show you how incredibly easy it is to tow, park, and set up the premium models from Jayco and Grand Design!