Looking for a quick set-up camper trailer? We get it. The quicker you can make camp and relax the better. Check out these quick set-up camper trailers.
We’ve all been there, the trip to the campsite has taken longer than we thought it would. The sun went down several hours back. It’s raining. You’re tired, your co-pilot has already dozed off, and you’ve been hearing quiet snores from the back seat for over an hour now. You finally pull up to camp, and the last thing you want to do is spend the next half an hour in the cold and wet setting the camper up.
Luckily, you’ve chosen your camper with this exact scenario in mind, and you smile to yourself as you remember that in a few minutes, you’ll be cosy and warm in bed. Life is good. It’s even better when you’re camping in comfort.
Now, before we show you our picks for quick-to-set-up camper trailers, it’s important to point out that this list is by no means exhaustive. Rear-folds are quick, forward folds are quick, side-folds are quick, hell, even some soft-floors are pretty quick too. Rear fold camper trailers are known for their ease of setup and compact design. Before you blast us on social media for not listing your camper that you can set up quicker than Usain Bolt in the 50M dash, understand that we’ve picked the following campers for no other reason that they’re quick to set up (duh) and are a little different to the norm. We promise we’re not taking shots at anyone.
With that said, take a look at the following list, weigh up the clever design features, and let us know which camper you reckon would suit your needs the best.
You guys already know we like adventure trailers – a rugged utility body with an RTT up top – for their pure practicality when exploring off-road remote destinations, and the team at HKC have developed a beauty. The latest Xplorer 2.2e builds on the original by adding more off‑grid capability and refinement. You still get that unique integrated staircase, a cleverly designed rooftop tent and a 270° awning, but HKC have overhauled the kitchen and electrical system.
The modular camp kitchen now runs a 2000 W induction cooktop and feeds into a 3000 W AC‑switching inverter powered by 2 × 135 Ah lithium batteries and three 170 W solar panels, so you can cook like you’re at home. There’s more shelving and a redesigned power compartment, plus GT‑spec independent suspension, 12 inch electric brakes and 265/75R16 all‑terrain tyres. Water capacity remains a generous 170 L (two tanks with isolation valves), and the trailer still boasts around 850 kg of payload. In short, the 2.2e retains the original’s quick set‑up and rugged body but now offers a much more modern power and cooking setup.se.
Pros
Integrated stairs make rooftop access effortless
Huge awning and tent create a spacious living area
Modular camp kitchen with induction cooktop and more storage
Upgraded lithium‑solar power system supports true off‑grid comfort
Still converts into a tradie/utility trailer when the RTT is removed
Cons
Sleeps only two; not ideal for families
Black finish can heat up in summer
Higher price than the outgoing model – (but a lot more bang for your buck)
Specs list
12 V system: 2 × 135 Ah lithium with 3 × 170 W solar panels, 3 kW inverter & 40 A DC-DC charger
Sleeps: 2
Set-up time (reported): under 5 min
Pack down time (reported): 5 min
Dimensions closed (mm): 3830 L × 1880 W × 2200 H (with RTT); 1880 H without RTT
ATM: 2200 kg
Tare: 1350 kg
Tow ball weight: 122 kg (140 kg as displayed)
Water: 170 L total (100 L front tank + 70 L rear tank)
While forward-fold campers are nothing new, the Teletrack has plenty of mod-cons and interior comfort for a trailer that goes from travel-ready to fully set up in under the magical 5 minute mark. Setting up is quick and easy, with components designed to connect seamlessly for efficient assembly. It sleeps four adults, has optional air-con, a simple one-winch set-up system and is off-road ready with 16 inch wheels and AT rubber.
The spacious club lounge converts into a second bed, providing ample room for relaxing or sleeping. There are also about a billion other little touches and custom options. A positive pressure fan minimises dust ingress when underway, timber-free construction means there’s no chance of rot forming, and the kitchen features a four-burner gas stove, fridge integration, lithium batteries and a full annexe and shower tent for extended stays. The Teletrack offers excellent towing stability and is easy to tow, making it suitable for a wide range of vehicles and terrains.
Pros
Extremely usable interior
The winch system is neat
Air-con available
Cons
Price is dependent on add-ons
Fairly heavy
Ball weight is considerable for the size of the trailer
Avans have been around for decades now, and they’re still the one to beat in terms of hard-sided (no canvas), compact-to-tow camper trailers. They’re super lightweight and can be lugged along by pretty much every SUV. Admittedly, they’re not really designed for much off-road use, but you can get models with upgraded suspension and more ground clearance if that’s your jam.
One thing they excel at is set-up times, which is why they’re in this article. The only thing arguably quicker is a teardrop camper, but by the time most hard floor campers have undone their compression fasteners you’ve finished and are pouring your first cup of Earl Grey.
With six internal layout options and real four-season viability, the Aliner hasn’t changed much over the years because they haven’t needed to. They’re fast, they’re reliable, and for a lot of people, they’re perfect.
Avans have been around for decades now, and they’re still the one to beat in terms of hard-sided, compact-to-tow camper trailers. They’re super lightweight and can be lugged along by pretty much every SUV. Admittedly, they’re not designed for serious off-road use, but you can option upgraded suspension and extra clearance if that’s your jam. One thing they excel at is set-up times, which is why they’re in this article. The Avan Aliner can be set up quickly and easily by one person, making it especially convenient for solo travelers.
The only thing arguably quicker is a teardrop camper, but by the time most hard floors have undone their compression fasteners you’ve finished and are pouring your first cuppa. With multiple internal layout options and real four-season viability, the Aliner hasn’t changed much over the years because it hasn’t needed to. It’s fast, reliable, and for a person looking for a quick and easy camping solution, perfect.
Pros
Ultra-fast set-up and pull-down
No canvas
Interior kitchen
Cons
Smallish water tank
The battery system benefits from an upgrade
Attaching awning takes a while
Specs list
Sleeps: 2
Set-up time (reported): 30 sec
Pack down time (reported): 2 min
Dimensions closed (mm): 4850 L x 2075 W x 1650 H
ATM: 1080 kg
Tare: 880 kg
Tow ball weight: 70 kg
Water: 63 L
12 V: AGM (upgrade to lithium recommended for off-grid)
We can’t have a quick camper list without including teardrops. It’s kind of cheating to include a trailer that literally needs zero set-up, but if getting out of the driver’s seat and jumping into bed as fast as humanly possible is your absolute top priority, then these are your ticket to paradise. Teardrop trailers like the Hitch Campers Canning require no setup time at all.
The Canning comes well appointed as standard with manually levelling airbag suspension, a freestanding 270° awning, 17 inch alloys, and it’s Aussie-made to boot. It’s easily towed behind any mid-size SUV and tows smoothly thanks to its lightweight design and quality suspension, making transport on camping trips a breeze. The nice long drawbar means reversing it into tight sites is as easy as it gets. It’s not all that family-friendly and is essentially a hard-sided swag, but for towability, convenience and ease of use, there’s not much else that comes close.
Pros
Virtually no set-up time
Super easy to tow
Aussie-made with quality running gear
Cons
Not real family-friendly
Need an awning wall kit for privacy outside of bed
The 9 foot Sniper X.9 pop-up camper is a sort of cross-pollination of a teardrop and pop-top that somehow just seems right. Set-up is an open the door, release catches, pop roof affair that takes about a minute from whoa to go. The tent setup uses minimal poles, making the process quick and straightforward. It’s built from insulated FRP and has an interior dinette for eating or catching up on emails on rainy days.
Other than the bed, most of the living is external, but the freestanding awning provides plenty of cover, and nothing takes more than a few seconds to pull out or pack away, including the hot water shower. It’s off-road ready with Cruisemaster suspension and 33 inch ATs, carries a decent amount of water and lithium power for its size and can even include an internal portable toilet.
Pros
A good amount of space out of the elements
Very light for the footprint
Compact when closed up
Cons
Not real family-friendly
Not the hugest amount of storage
Two-burner stove is modest
Specs list
Sleeps: 2
Set-up time (reported): 2 min
Pack down time (reported): 4 min
Dimensions closed (mm): 4015 L x 1950 W x 1850 H
ATM: 1600 kg
Tare: 830 kg
Tow ball weight: 75 kg
Water: 167 L
12 V: 100 Ah lithium standard (200 Ah option common)
With water capacity rivalling some small caravans, enough bed space for four people to sleep comfortably and enough chassis and airbag suspension for go-anywhere towability, the UEV-440 is a trailer that lets you measure ownership in decades, not years. Ready for all your future adventures, this trailer is designed to accompany you on every journey ahead.
There’s a Batwing style awning on each side, giving near full coverage around the camper, an easy access kitchen and a hot water shower for washing a day’s dust out of your beard. These trailers have been around for a long time now, and the fact that they remain rare on the second hand market says it all. They’re built to hang onto. The set-up time isn’t light speed, but it still comes in at under five minutes for both beds and awnings. For a non-hybrid camper, that’s fast.
Fresh from camper innovators Kimberley, the Kube continues their habit of producing high-end trailers that are comfortable, easy to set up and jam-packed with top quality gear. Hard to pigeonhole this one. It’s not a teardrop – there’s far more going on inside than just a bed. Nor is it a hybrid, because the roof doesn’t pop. Calling it a caravan doesn’t quite work either, since the footprint stays camper-trailer compact. Really, it sits somewhere in the middle of all three categories on the Venn diagram, and very firmly in the high-quality circle.
Lightweight yet tough, it’ll happily follow you down rough tracks. Add in the mod cons induction cooking, king-sized bed, diesel hot water, heaps of storage, serious lithium grunt and solar to back it up, and you’ve got a package that’s both capable and comfortable. Want you and your partner to head off with one of the comfiest and most well appointed campers on the market that takes basically no time to set up?
You want a proper off-road setup that doesn’t mess about? The X3 Gen2 delivers. Hit a button and the electric pop-top lifts itself, compartments unlock with central locking, and the air suspension sorts your levelling out. Within minutes you’re sitting in a plush dinette or sprawled on the oversized bed.
The design’s been thought through properly, and the setup instructions actually make sense. The Chase S5 requires about 3 minutes of setup time with an intuitive process. They’ve built this thing tough too – hot-dipped galvanised chassis and chunky rubber mean you can drag it through the scrub without worrying. If you’re a couple after maximum comfort with minimum stuffing around, this sets the bar.
Pros
Everything sets itself up automatically
Seriously comfortable inside for the size
Built to handle proper off-road punishment
Cons
You’ll pay serious money for it
Only sleeps two, so families miss out
More complex systems mean more things to maintain
Specs list
Sleeps: 2
Set-up time (reported): ~3 min
Pack down time (reported): ~3 min
Dimensions closed (mm): ~3700 L x 1860 W x 1770 H
ATM: 1600 kg
Tare: 1160 kg
Tow ball weight: ~140 kg
Water: ~150 L
12 V: ~300 Ah AGM standard (lithium options available)
The OP4’s party trick is its inflatable tent system. Press the button and watch air beams raise the tent and awning while you sort your kitchen gear out. Inside you get two proper double beds plus a lounge area, giving families the space they need to actually move around and relax.
The Quest S4 typically requires around 8 minutes for setup, allowing extra space and features. The off-road gear underneath means you can head beyond the sealed roads. Quick setup without cramping everyone together – that’s what this one’s all about.
