Updated on August 24, 2026 • 4 min read
U.S. camper manufacturer Relic Trailers is returning its fiberglass travel trailers to production and preparing to expand its lineup with the Rambler, a new 17-foot model designed for families and longer trips.
The upcoming trailer will become the largest camper produced by Relic, extending the company’s distinctive combination of retro styling, molded fiberglass construction and customizable interiors into a larger format.
Fiberglass Construction Meets 1950s Camper Styling
Relic has built its identity around compact trailers that look decades old but use modern manufacturing methods and equipment.
Its flagship Original model draws heavily on the streamlined camper designs of the 1950s.
Rather than constructing the exterior from numerous conventional panels and joints, Relic uses molded fiberglass shells. The Original uses a dual-hull configuration that is joined to form an enclosed structure around the living space.
The approach helps protect the wood and other interior materials from exterior weather while allowing Relic to reproduce the rounded shapes associated with vintage fiberglass campers.
Although the visual language is deliberately retro, the trailers can incorporate modern electrical systems, refrigerators, solid-surface countertops and equipment for off-grid camping.
Original Keeps Weight to 1,350 Pounds
Light weight remains one of the practical advantages of Relic’s fiberglass construction.
The 13-foot Original provides approximately 10 feet of living-module length and measures 6.5 feet wide. According to the company specifications cited in the report, it has a dry weight of approximately 1,350 pounds (612 kilograms) and a gross vehicle weight rating of 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms).
That relatively low towing mass broadens the range of vehicles potentially capable of pulling the trailer beyond traditional pickup trucks.
Relic also emphasizes customization. While major areas such as the front galley and rear sleeping/lounging space maintain their general locations, buyers can select different interior configurations and equipment.
The Original starts at approximately $49,900, positioning it as Relic’s premium compact offering.
Roamer Offers a Lower-Cost Fiberglass Alternative
Relic’s second 13-foot model, the Roamer, takes a somewhat different approach.
Its exterior is more reminiscent of the rounded molded-fiberglass campers that became popular during the second half of the 20th century, rather than the more aerodynamic appearance of the Original.
The Roamer also significantly lowers the entry price, with pricing reported to start at approximately $29,995.
Both models illustrate how fiberglass enables manufacturers to create highly curved exterior geometries without relying on the flat wall construction commonly found in larger recreational vehicles.
New 17-Foot Rambler Expands the Concept
The more significant development, however, is Relic’s planned Rambler.
At 17 feet long, the Rambler will be substantially larger than the company’s existing 13-foot trailers and is being positioned for families and customers planning longer journeys.
The additional space also addresses one of the limitations of Relic’s smaller models: bathroom accommodation.
Relic says the Rambler will include an interior bathroom, something that could not practically be incorporated into the smaller 13-foot layouts without sacrificing substantial living space.
Visually, the new model is expected to combine elements of both existing trailers. Its overall molded-fiberglass profile is closer to the Roamer, while selected aerodynamic details draw inspiration from the Original.
Relic Reenters Fiberglass Camper Manufacturing
The Rambler announcement is also notable because Relic had stepped back from new trailer manufacturing for a period while continuing other activities, including restoration work on vintage campers.
The company has now indicated that production is returning, with the Rambler forming part of that renewed manufacturing effort.
Detailed specifications — including the Rambler’s weight, payload, equipment configurations and final pricing — have not yet been announced. Relic has instead opened a waitlist for prospective customers.
For the composites sector, the company’s return provides another example of molded fiberglass retaining a role in recreational vehicle manufacturing, particularly where manufacturers want to combine relatively low structural weight with highly curved, seamless exterior geometries.
Bruce Zhou is the Founder of Jota Machinery, where he leads the development of equipment for flexible packaging and advanced composite materials. With experience in composite processing since 2011, his work is centered on practical engineering, product reliability, and building long-term value for manufacturing customers worldwide.
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