Winnebago·Travel Trailer·2025

Winnebago Hike 100 H1316

Name: Winnebago Hike 100 H1316
Brand: Winnebago
Price: 29000 USD

4.3across 1,800 reviews on retail listings

|16 ft|3,400 lbs|Sleeps 2

The Winnebago Hike 100 is an ultra-lightweight off-grid trailer with increased ground clearance and all-terrain tires. Designed for adventurers who want to go beyond the campground.

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MSRP from

$29,000

$$ Mid-Range

Solar200W

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Specifications

Length

16 ft

Weight

3,400 lbs

Sleeps

Fresh Water

25 gal

Gray Water

25 gal

Black Water

25 gal

Features

Off-Road Suspension

All-Terrain Tires

Full Bathroom

Queen Bed

Solar Panel

Lithium Battery

Outdoor Shower

Highlights

All-terrain tires and increased ground clearance for forest roads

Lithium battery and solar make boondocking effortless

Winnebago quality in a compact, adventure-ready package

What owners report

Summarized from Reddit and owner forums — not a first-hand test.

The Winnebago Hike 100 H1316 is the adventurous-looking little trailer for the couple or solo camper who wants to tow light and get off the beaten path. At around 3,200 lbs dry with a 4,200 lb GVWR, it's genuinely SUV- and midsize-truck-towable, and the rugged styling plus solar-ready setup and a 31-gallon fresh tank give it real basecamp appeal. The compact 15-to-16-foot length is easy to store and park, and it carries the Winnebago name and resale strength.

Where it stumbles is build quality, and owners have not been quiet about it. Forum threads report a leaking bathroom skylight, peeling interior wood covering, condensation soaking the rear cabinets when the furnace runs, a black tank that's inadequately supported with bolts working loose, and leaking sink plumbing. System failures show up too — AC and heater not working, tripping breakers, a water pump that froze on first use. The interior is also compromised: tight headroom with the bed down, no north-south sleeping, and an inability to use the bed and benches simultaneously when you're hauling gear. At 10.5 feet tall it also catches wind, so a sway bar is recommended and a smaller tow vehicle can struggle.

This trailer is for one or two minimalist adventurers who value light weight and styling over space and want to boondock simply. Against the Winnebago Micro Minnie, the Hike is lighter and more rugged-looking but smaller and more cramped, and the Micro Minnie generally draws fewer build-quality complaints. If the overland aesthetic and easy towing are what you're after, inspect any unit hard for leaks and tank support before buying — the concept is great, but the execution has been inconsistent.

What owners like

+Very light at around 3,200 lbs dry with a 4,200 lb GVWR — a midsize SUV or even a capable Tacoma can tow it
+The rugged, overland-inspired styling and Winnebago badge stand out from the sea of look-alike white boxes
+Compact 15-to-16-foot length makes it easy to store in a garage or driveway and to back into tight sites
+Solar-ready/solar-equipped with a decent 31-gallon fresh tank gives it real off-grid potential for a couple
+The Murphy/convertible bed and bench layout let you flip between sleeping, lounging, and hauling cargo
+Winnebago's dealer and service network is broad and the brand generally carries strong resale
+Aluminum-framed, adventure-oriented construction aimed at owners who want to get off the pavement

Common complaints

−Build quality has drawn sharp owner criticism — reports of a leaking bathroom skylight, peeling wood covering, and condensation inside cabinets when running the furnace
−The black tank has been reported as poorly supported, with bolts at the tank connection coming loose, plus leaking sink plumbing on some units
−System failures show up in owner threads: AC/heater not working, breakers tripping, and a water pump that froze on first use
−Headroom with the bed down is tight, and you can't run the bed and benches at the same time when hauling gear
−At about 10.5 feet tall it catches wind and adds drag — owners recommend a sway bar, and a midsize tow vehicle can struggle

Questions owners ask

What can tow the Winnebago Hike 100 H1316?

It's light — about 3,200 lbs dry, 4,200 lb GVWR — so a midsize SUV or a capable midsize truck can tow it. Note that at roughly 10.5 feet tall it catches wind, so owners strongly recommend a sway bar, and a smaller tow vehicle may work harder than the weight alone suggests.

Is it good for off-grid camping?

It's set up for it — solar-ready or solar-equipped with a 31-gallon fresh tank, which is solid for one or two people. The limiter is the small holding tanks and tight interior, so it's best for short boondocking stints rather than extended off-grid living.

What are the biggest reliability complaints?

Owners report a leaking bathroom skylight, condensation in the rear cabinets when running the furnace, a poorly supported black tank with bolts coming loose, leaking sink plumbing, and assorted system failures like a frozen water pump and tripping breakers. Inspect any unit carefully for leaks and tank support.

Is it comfortable for two people?

It works for a couple, but it's tight. Headroom with the bed down is limited, there's no north-south sleeping option, and you can't use the bed and benches at the same time when hauling cargo. It's a minimalist basecamp trailer, not a roomy one.

How does it compare to the Winnebago Micro Minnie?

The Hike is lighter and has the rugged adventure styling, but it's smaller, more cramped, and has drawn more build-quality complaints. The Micro Minnie is roomier and generally better executed. Pick the Hike for the look and easy towing; pick the Micro Minnie for space and fewer headaches.