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.
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Your safety and health is key. This host has committed to a thorough cleaning regimen informed by CDC guidelines.
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.
What's included
Icebox 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 supplies
We 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.
Recommendations
We 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.
Other things to note
Delivery 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.
Sleeps: 2 guests
Sleeps2 guests
Fresh water tank: 2.5 gallons
Fresh water tank2.5 gal
Gross weight: 900 pounds
Gross weight900 lbs
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Toilet
Dining Table
Kitchen Sink
Stove
Awning
Leveling Jacks
Ceiling Fan
Heater
1 queen
Unavailable
Is one of these a deal breaker?
Inside Shower
Outside Shower
Generator
Solar
Audio Inputs
CD Player
Radio
Satellite
TV / DVD
Wi-Fi
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
ADA Accessible
Backup Camera
Bike Rack
Extra Storage
Inverter
Tow Hitch
Washer / Dryer
Air Conditioner
Owner rules
Pet friendly
No music festivals
Tailgating not allowed
No smoking
Drive less than 70 mph No smoking anything inside No animals unless approved
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.
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