Carbon Lite’s Rift Teardrop Camper Weighs Under 500 Pounds

(Photo: Carbon Lite Campers)

Carbon fiber truly is a miracle material. Not only is it incredibly lightweight, it is also extremely strong and highly resistant to corrosion, writes Kraig Becker for RV Magazine. This makes it a good option for high-performance vehicles and sporting goods, including bike frames, fishing poles, and golf clubs. Now, thanks to a company called Carbon Lite Campers, you can also add RVs to that list.

Based in the state of  Washington, the startup is looking to carve out its own niche in the increasingly competitive RV industry. It has done that by introducing a teardrop trailer made from carbon fiber. Dubbed the Rift, the lightweight towable is designed to be ultra-versatile, doubling as both a camper and a utility trailer. It achieves this level of flexibility thanks to features like a removable galley wall, which frees up interior space for hauling gear and equipment.

The basic Rift Utility Camper weighs in at just 500 pounds and has a tongue weight of just 61 pounds. That’s light enough to tow it behind a small car or even a motorcycle. Despite being so lightweight, the teardrop comes with some excellent standard features. Those include a Yakima sport rack, a Goal Zero Yeti power station, and a Nash Sub Z cooler. An inflatable queen-size mattress serves as a bed when camping, and built-in lighting illuminates the Rift inside and out.

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