Matilda is the Gen 1 2020 Meerkat trailer made for traveling light on or off grid. At a gross weight of 900 pounds, most sedans can easily handle it. You can stand up inside, and the pop-top means there's plenty of room for tall folks. Far more spacious inside than it looks on the outside, Matilda has a little bit of everything.The table and bench seating converts easily to a queen size bed ready for your own bedding. With windows all around, a pop-up canvas ceiling, an exhaust fan, and portable space heater, you'll be comfortable in any weather. In the front of the trailer is a pump sink and storage cabinets to keep cooking and personal supplies. The included one-burner propane stove is adequate for most meals and we provide a full kitchen kit so you just bring food. (Email us for Kitchen Kit inventory.)The mini fridge is actually an icebox that keeps food cold for days. You put a bag of ice on the top shelf and food below it. If you're away from electric power for a night, you don't have to worry about keeping your food cold. When you have campground power, you can run appliances from the electric outlets.Most trailers this size don't have a toilet. The Meerkat has a Porta Potti that you can use in the trailer but we prefer putting it outside under the pop-up standing tent for privacy.The Meerkat is so light it's easy to forget you're towing anything. It's nimble and easy to manage. Make sure your car has a towing capacity of at least 1500lbs (most do). We'll help you get the right hitch and wiring. Most of our renters (and family members) are first-time towers. We think you'll love it as much as we do.
Qué incluyeIcebox mini-fridge (requires ice)
Interior and exterior lights on battery power
Outlets for 3-prong plugs and 12v cigarette lighter type plugs
Plug in for electric campsites
Sink with 2.5 gal water reservoir provided
Interior table and bench seating for 4-6 people
Windows that open and close
Exhaust fan in ceiling
Pop top for more space and fresh air
Porta-potti to use in the trailer or in a tent outside.
Queen bed with cushions (no sheets, blankets, or pillows)
Toolbox, electric cord, fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, flashlight, etc.We provide these amenities with every rental:
1. Kitchen Kit (email us for inventory -- everything but the food)
2. Carpet and doormat for front "porch"
3. Standing tent for outdoor Porta Potti or privacy
4. Electric space heater
5. Toolkit and road emergency suppliesWe also offer optional equipment:
1. A side tent that attaches to the trailer for sleeping, hanging out, or food prep in the rain or a canopy to provide cover only
2. Cabela's Deluxe Camp Kitchen
3. Shower Kit to set up in the standing tent
4. Two reclining folding chairs
5. Games Kit with bocce ball and horseshoes
6. Zero Breeze portable air conditioner.We deliver Matilda to you within 30 miles or meet at the Walmart on W Hwy 71 in Austin.
RecomendacionesWe love Texas state parks! Matilda is great on long trips because your vehicle will still get good gas mileage. (I get 30mpg with my Prius.) Check out Harvest Hosts. For a membership fee, you can camp at hundreds of vineyards and farms for free. No services, but lovely spots and great food.Otros detalles importantesDelivery free to your location within 30 miles of Matilda's garage near the Austin airport. If you live further away, we'll meet you at a safe and friendly parking lot of your choice. We find that the Walmart on W Hwy 71 is a good spot.
Matilda cannot be driven above 70mph.
Small and well-behaved dogs are welcome upon approval. No cats or other small animals.
We'll deliver Matilda clean and sanitized. No cleaning fee if she's clean when you return.
Absolutely no smoking, burning, cooking, or mosquito coils inside the trailer.
Qué incluyeIcebox mini-fridge (requires ice)
Interior and exterior lights on battery power
Outlets for 3-prong plugs and 12v cigarette lighter type plugs
Plug in for electric campsites
Sink with 2.5 gal water reservoir provided
Interior table and bench seating for 4-6 people
Windows that open and close
Exhaust fan in ceiling
Pop top for more space and fresh air
Porta-potti to use in the trailer or in a tent outside.
Queen bed with cushions (no sheets, blankets, or pillows)
Toolbox, electric cord, fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, flashlight, etc.We provide these amenities with every rental:
1. Kitchen Kit (email us for inventory -- everything but the food)
2. Carpet and doormat for front "porch"
3. Standing tent for outdoor Porta Potti or privacy
4. Electric space heater
5. Toolkit and road emergency suppliesWe also offer optional equipment:
1. A side tent that attaches to the trailer for sleeping, hanging out, or food prep in the rain or a canopy to provide cover only
2. Cabela's Deluxe Camp Kitchen
3. Shower Kit to set up in the standing tent
4. Two reclining folding chairs
5. Games Kit with bocce ball and horseshoes
6. Zero Breeze portable air conditioner.We deliver Matilda to you within 30 miles or meet at the Walmart on W Hwy 71 in Austin.
RecomendacionesWe love Texas state parks! Matilda is great on long trips because your vehicle will still get good gas mileage. (I get 30mpg with my Prius.) Check out Harvest Hosts. For a membership fee, you can camp at hundreds of vineyards and farms for free. No services, but lovely spots and great food.Otros detalles importantesDelivery free to your location within 30 miles of Matilda's garage near the Austin airport. If you live further away, we'll meet you at a safe and friendly parking lot of your choice. We find that the Walmart on W Hwy 71 is a good spot.
Matilda cannot be driven above 70mph.
Small and well-behaved dogs are welcome upon approval. No cats or other small animals.
We'll deliver Matilda clean and sanitized. No cleaning fee if she's clean when you return.
Absolutely no smoking, burning, cooking, or mosquito coils inside the trailer.
Matilda is the Gen 1 2020 Meerkat trailer made for traveling light on or off grid. At a gross weight of 900 pounds, most sedans can easily handle it. You can stand up inside, and the pop-top means there's plenty of room for tall folks. Far more spacious inside than it looks on the outside, Matilda has a little bit of everything.The table and bench seating converts easily to a queen size bed ready for your own bedding. With windows all around, a pop-up canvas ceiling, an exhaust fan, and portable space heater, you'll be comfortable in any weather. In the front of the trailer is a pump sink and storage cabinets to keep cooking and personal supplies. The included one-burner propane stove is adequate for most meals and we provide a full kitchen kit so you just bring food. (Email us for Kitchen Kit inventory.)The mini fridge is actually an icebox that keeps food cold for days. You put a bag of ice on the top shelf and food below it. If you're away from electric power for a night, you don't have to worry about keeping your food cold. When you have campground power, you can run appliances from the electric outlets.Most trailers this size don't have a toilet. The Meerkat has a Porta Potti that you can use in the trailer but we prefer putting it outside under the pop-up standing tent for privacy.The Meerkat is so light it's easy to forget you're towing anything. It's nimble and easy to manage. Make sure your car has a towing capacity of at least 1500lbs (most do). We'll help you get the right hitch and wiring. Most of our renters (and family members) are first-time towers. We think you'll love it as much as we do.
Qué incluyeIcebox mini-fridge (requires ice)
Interior and exterior lights on battery power
Outlets for 3-prong plugs and 12v cigarette lighter type plugs
Plug in for electric campsites
Sink with 2.5 gal water reservoir provided
Interior table and bench seating for 4-6 people
Windows that open and close
Exhaust fan in ceiling
Pop top for more space and fresh air
Porta-potti to use in the trailer or in a tent outside.
Queen bed with cushions (no sheets, blankets, or pillows)
Toolbox, electric cord, fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, flashlight, etc.We provide these amenities with every rental:
1. Kitchen Kit (email us for inventory -- everything but the food)
2. Carpet and doormat for front "porch"
3. Standing tent for outdoor Porta Potti or privacy
4. Electric space heater
5. Toolkit and road emergency suppliesWe also offer optional equipment:
1. A side tent that attaches to the trailer for sleeping, hanging out, or food prep in the rain or a canopy to provide cover only
2. Cabela's Deluxe Camp Kitchen
3. Shower Kit to set up in the standing tent
4. Two reclining folding chairs
5. Games Kit with bocce ball and horseshoes
6. Zero Breeze portable air conditioner.We deliver Matilda to you within 30 miles or meet at the Walmart on W Hwy 71 in Austin.
RecomendacionesWe love Texas state parks! Matilda is great on long trips because your vehicle will still get good gas mileage. (I get 30mpg with my Prius.) Check out Harvest Hosts. For a membership fee, you can camp at hundreds of vineyards and farms for free. No services, but lovely spots and great food.Otros detalles importantesDelivery free to your location within 30 miles of Matilda's garage near the Austin airport. If you live further away, we'll meet you at a safe and friendly parking lot of your choice. We find that the Walmart on W Hwy 71 is a good spot.
Matilda cannot be driven above 70mph.
Small and well-behaved dogs are welcome upon approval. No cats or other small animals.
We'll deliver Matilda clean and sanitized. No cleaning fee if she's clean when you return.
Absolutely no smoking, burning, cooking, or mosquito coils inside the trailer.
Qué incluyeIcebox mini-fridge (requires ice)
Interior and exterior lights on battery power
Outlets for 3-prong plugs and 12v cigarette lighter type plugs
Plug in for electric campsites
Sink with 2.5 gal water reservoir provided
Interior table and bench seating for 4-6 people
Windows that open and close
Exhaust fan in ceiling
Pop top for more space and fresh air
Porta-potti to use in the trailer or in a tent outside.
Queen bed with cushions (no sheets, blankets, or pillows)
Toolbox, electric cord, fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, flashlight, etc.We provide these amenities with every rental:
1. Kitchen Kit (email us for inventory -- everything but the food)
2. Carpet and doormat for front "porch"
3. Standing tent for outdoor Porta Potti or privacy
4. Electric space heater
5. Toolkit and road emergency suppliesWe also offer optional equipment:
1. A side tent that attaches to the trailer for sleeping, hanging out, or food prep in the rain or a canopy to provide cover only
2. Cabela's Deluxe Camp Kitchen
3. Shower Kit to set up in the standing tent
4. Two reclining folding chairs
5. Games Kit with bocce ball and horseshoes
6. Zero Breeze portable air conditioner.We deliver Matilda to you within 30 miles or meet at the Walmart on W Hwy 71 in Austin.
RecomendacionesWe love Texas state parks! Matilda is great on long trips because your vehicle will still get good gas mileage. (I get 30mpg with my Prius.) Check out Harvest Hosts. For a membership fee, you can camp at hundreds of vineyards and farms for free. No services, but lovely spots and great food.Otros detalles importantesDelivery free to your location within 30 miles of Matilda's garage near the Austin airport. If you live further away, we'll meet you at a safe and friendly parking lot of your choice. We find that the Walmart on W Hwy 71 is a good spot.
Matilda cannot be driven above 70mph.
Small and well-behaved dogs are welcome upon approval. No cats or other small animals.
We'll deliver Matilda clean and sanitized. No cleaning fee if she's clean when you return.
Absolutely no smoking, burning, cooking, or mosquito coils inside the trailer.
2020 Meerkat Gen 1
Length
13 ft
13 ft
Gross Weight
900 lbs
900 lbs
Hitch Weight
100 lbs
100 lbs
Connector
7pin
7pin
Receiver
Provided
Provided
Brake Controller
Not provided
Not provided
Sleeping arrangements
Queen bed
1
1
Host add-ons
Cabela camp kitchen
Cleaning fee
Folding bike
Games Kit
Kitchen Kit
Other included amenities
Features
2020 Meerkat Gen 1
- Sleeps 2
- Fresh water: 2,5 gal
- Gross weight: 900 lbs
- Hitch weight: 100 lbs
- Sleeps 2
- Fresh water: 2,5 gal
- Gross weight: 900 lbs
- Hitch weight: 100 lbs
Servicios
- Retrete
- Hornilla
- Fregadero de cocina
- Mesa de comedor
- Calefacción
- Ventilador de techo
- Toldo
- Estabilizadores
- Retrete
- Hornilla
- Fregadero de cocina
- Mesa de comedor
- Calefacción
- Ventilador de techo
- Toldo
- Estabilizadores
Nearby places to stay
Austin, TX • La ubicación exacta se proporcionará tras la reserva
1. Lake Falling Star RV Resort
Dale, TX • 32 miles away
2. Summit Vacation
New Braunfels, TX • 35 miles away
3. Austonia RV Resort
Del Valle, TX • 14 miles away
4. Arroyo Valle RV Resort
Del Valle, TX • 18 miles away
5. Oak Forest RV Resort
Austin, TX • 12 miles away
Availability and RV fit not guaranteed. Please verify directly with campgrounds before booking.
Austin, TX • La ubicación exacta se proporcionará tras la reserva
Rules and policies
Drive less than 70 mph
No smoking anything inside
No animals unless approved
Drive less than 70 mph
No smoking anything inside
No animals unless approved
- Pet friendly
- No music festivals
- No tailgating
- No smoking
- Kilometraje ilimitado
Frequently asked questions
Q.
What flexibility is available for picking up and dropping off the RV?
A.
We can do hand-offs from 3pm-8pm M-F and 7am-8pm Saturday, Sundays, and holidays. If that doesn't work, please contact us and we'll try to work something out.
Q.
What if we can't back up into the camp site?
A.
No worries. Get as close as you can and then move the trailer by hand. This really only works if the camp site is flat, so please use common sense.
Q.
Do we have to deal with the Porta-potti?
A.
We usually don't! When the campground bathrooms are nice, we prefer to use them. But if you're boondocking (off the grid), it might come in handy.
Q.
How big is the ice box?
A.
It's a standard mini-fridge size but about 25% of the space is taken by the ice on the top shelf. For longer trips or hearty eaters/drinkers we suggest taking an extra cooler.
Te presentamos a tu anfitrión, Jane
Miembro desde 2020
We've been tent camping and traveling for years--cross country, Colorado, Oregon, and Texas. We wanted to keep our footprint small so decided on the Meerkat. It's easy to pull and park, and fun to use.
We've been tent camping and traveling for years--cross country, Colorado, Oregon, and Texas. We wanted to keep our footprint small so decided on the Meerkat. It's easy to pull and park, and fun to use.
