2027 Coachmen Apex Nano 181RB

The 2027 Coachmen Apex Nano 181RB is a different take on the lightweight couples' trailer. We like to think of it as an alternative to the 187RB, but with a modern indoor/outdoor bar-top design that gives you a unique place to eat, have a drink, or enjoy the campsite.

At just 21' 5" long and 3,644 lbs. unloaded, the 181RB is compact and light enough for many properly equipped SUVs while still giving you a front bedroom, full rear bathroom, complete kitchen, and plenty of storage. The straight-side, no-slide design also helps keep things simple and easy to manage.

And lightweight doesn't mean stripped down. Coachmen equips the 181RB with 400 watts of solar, dual Azdel laminated sidewalls, aluminum-framed construction, 15,000-BTU A/C, a 48,000-BTU tankless water heater, and a 10 cu. ft. 12V refrigerator.

Key Specifications

• Exterior Length: 21' 5"
• Exterior Width: 7' 6" (90")
• Exterior Height: 10' 2"
• Hitch Weight: 522 lbs.
• Dry Weight (UVW): 3,644 lbs.
• GVWR: 4,900 lbs.
• Cargo Carrying Capacity: 1,526 lbs.
• Fresh Water Capacity: 52 gallons
• Gray Water Capacity: 35 gallons
• Black Water Capacity: 35 gallons
• Refrigerator: 10 cu. ft. 12V

A Lightweight Trailer with a Modern Bar Twist

The indoor/outdoor bar-top design is what really separates the 181RB from a traditional small couples' trailer. It gives you a unique place to sit and enjoy a meal or drink while creating more of a connection between the interior of the trailer and your campsite.

It's a modern twist on a simple, lightweight floorplan and is one of the biggest reasons we like the 181RB.

Front Bedroom & Plenty of Storage

Up front, the 181RB gives you a dedicated sleeping area along with overhead bedroom cabinets, side wardrobes, and removable shelving.

For a trailer that's only 21' 5" long, Coachmen has done a great job of incorporating useful storage without taking away from the living space.

Full Rear Bathroom

The rear bathroom gives you your own shower/tub surround, foot-flush toilet, skylight, power bath vent, and black-tank flush.

You also get a generous 52-gallon fresh-water tank, along with 35-gallon gray and black tanks, giving the 181RB impressive capacities for such a compact trailer.

Straight-Side Simplicity

The 181RB has no slide-out, which helps keep the trailer simple and manageable. There's nothing to extend when you arrive at the campsite, and you retain access to the entire trailer when you're stopped along the way.

Combined with its 3,644-lb. unloaded weight, it's a great setup for campers who prioritize simplicity and towability.

Lightweight Construction

The 181RB uses Coachmen's Aluma-Cage construction with a laminated aluminum-framed floor, vacuum-bonded laminated aluminum-trussed roof, and dual Azdel fiberglass sidewalls and rear wall.

You also get a fiberglass front cap with windshield, heated and enclosed underbelly with forced air, four stabilizer jacks, solid entry step, spare tire and carrier, and dual 20-lb. propane tanks.

Equipped for More Than Just the Campground

The 181RB comes with a 400-watt solar system with charge controller, along with inverter prep and a dual battery tray to give you more flexibility when camping away from full hookups.

You'll also find a 15,000-BTU A/C, direct-vent furnace, Starlink prep, backup-camera prep, power awning with LED lighting, outside GFI receptacle, USB/USB-C chargers, and a regulated LP port.

Kitchen & Bathroom

The kitchen includes a 10 cu. ft. 12V refrigerator, microwave, narrow flush-mount two-burner cooktop, stainless-steel single-bowl sink with flush-mount cover, and seamless-edge countertops.

Combined with the rear bathroom, front bedroom, and indoor/outdoor bar, the 181RB gives couples a lot of functionality without needing a slide-out or a larger trailer.

Why We Like the 181RB at Ruston RV

What makes the 181RB stand out is its combination of lightweight simplicity and the unique indoor/outdoor bar. At only 21' 5" long and 3,644 lbs. unloaded, it's compact enough to work with many properly equipped SUVs while still giving you a full bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and excellent standard equipment.

If you like the simplicity of a straight-side couples' trailer but want something a little more modern than a traditional layout, the 2027 Apex Nano 181RB is definitely worth seeing in person