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You’re looking for a way to escape the Monday-Friday hectic business life. The great outdoors is calling you. But you only have a Kia Sorento to pull a travel trailer. You don’t have the budget to buy a Ford F-250 or even a Ford F-150. Can you still enjoy travel trailer camping on the weekends? If you have a Geo Pro camper, you absolutely can!
Let’s check out Geo Pro campers that offer small, lightweight travel trailer options for people like you.
Who Makes Geo Pro Campers?
Forest River makes the Rockwood Geo Pro campers, which are specifically designed with easy towing in mind. They’re lightweight, ranging from a dry weight of 1,252lbs in the G12RK-DSO model to a dry weight of 3,547lbs in the G20BHS model. This means an SUV or pick-up truck could tow any of these models.
The low weight also means they’re good options for beginners. If you’ve never towed a camper before, you’ll find it easier to pull a smaller, lightweight model like the Geo Pro campers than longer, heavier units.
Pro Tip: If you’re a towing newbie, check out our beginner’s guide to towing.
What Are the Different Models of Geo Pro Campers?
There’s one toy hauler option: the G19FBTH. It’s one of the heavier units with a dry weight of 3,433lbs, but you can still tow it with an SUV or pick-up truck. It features a larger cargo carrying capacity (CCC) because of the toy hauler design. With a CCC of over 1,400lbs and an interior height of 10ft, you can comfortably and safely bring your outdoor toys with you.
The other models of the Geo Pro campers are travel trailers, which range from rear kitchen to bunk house to front murphy bed units. They’re between 11’3” (G12RK-DSO model) and 21’8” (G20BHS and G20FBS model). Most have a 30-gallon black tank and 30-gallon gray tank.
About Geo Pro Campers
Across the Geo Pro line, you’ll find varying floor plans and models to suit a wide range of needs. But you’ll find similar construction, pricing, quality, and features across the line. Let’s examine what these campers offer.
Construction
Geo Pro campers feature an aluminum cage dinette base and bed frame and a 6-sided aluminum cage construction. The roof and walls are vacuum laminated to prevent leaks and provide solid insulation. A 13,500 BTU roof air conditioning unit comes standard on all models.
Price
The price of a new Geo Pro camper ranges from $15,000-17,000 for a small G12RK model to $39,000-40,000 for a larger 20BHS model. Most new models will be around the mid-$30,000 range. Depending on add-ons and specifications, the price will vary.
Quality
The quality of a Geo Pro camper is a middle-of-the-road, typical entry-level travel trailer. It’s not an Airstream. It’s also not an Airstream price. You won’t find residential finishes or top-of-the-line appliances. But for beginners or those without a heavy-duty tow vehicle, the Geo Pro campers provide a happy medium between quality and affordability.
Notable Features
Every Geo Pro comes with two 20-lb propane tanks, an outdoor shower, 190W roof mounted solar panel with an inverter, alloy wheels, tinted frameless windows, and heated holding tanks (except in the 12SRK model).
Towing features include pre-wiring for a backup camera, tire pressure monitoring system, and a power tongue jack. Optional add-ons to most units include a convection microwave, gas oven, a second 190-watt roof solar panel, and tongue mount bike rack.
You can request a Power Package for the 19FDS, 20BHS, 19FBTH, and 20FBS models that includes a lithium-ion battery, three 190-watt solar panels, and a 3000-watt inverter/charger.
Keep In Mind: If you’re interested in the Geo Pro Power Package for off-grid camping, check out these 25 boondocking must-haves.
Who Was the Geo Pro Camper Designed For?
The Geo Pro campers were designed for weekend travelers who need to tow with an SUV or lightweight truck. These travel trailers provide the necessary amenities to enjoy a weekend outdoors without excessive bells and whistles.
About half of the models feature dedicated sleeping spaces, while the other half feature functional, versatile spaces that can easily change from a dining to sleeping space. The versatility, combined with the affordability and lightweight towability, make the Geo Pro line a great option for weekend campers.
Is the Geo Pro Camper a Good Camper?
If you fall into the category of beginning camper or weekend camper, the Geo Pro model is a great fit. If you want to sell everything you have and travel the country with your family of five, you probably want to look elsewhere.
Forest River has specifically designed the Geo Pro travel trailers to meet the needs of a certain group of campers. If you’re looking for more, then you’ll be disappointed and frustrated with the Geo Pro line. But if you want short trips with close family or friends without a huge upfront investment, then check out the Geo Pro camper options.
Are Geo Pro Campers Worth It?
When a company focuses on meeting the needs of a specific group of people, it tends to be more successful than a company that tries to meet the needs of everyone. Forest River’s Rockwood Geo Pro campers are smaller, lightweight options that have found their niche with beginning campers and weekend campers.
There are so many floor plans available that you might find the right fit for your travel needs. They’re not for everyone, but many have found them to be exactly what they were looking for in a camper.
Have you looked at the Geo Pro campers? What did you think?
