2013 Keystone Passport Ultra Lite reviews

I looked at this travel trailer last weekend and it is in nice shape. I had the same trailer a few years ago and had to sell it to get a toy hauler. It was a dream to tow. We came out to look at this one for a friend. In the star rating above I listed the last one 3 as I never had to use the warranty. Show less

Awesome RV. Great floorplan for any family. In super condition. It's been a wonderful trailer for us. We've added lots of extras to it so that it's set up for dry-camping--we are just ready to scale up to something that we can live in full time. Show less

Great Rv no big problems just general maintenance. It’s very comfortable and inviting. The outside kitchen is awesome for parties. Really feels like home. Easy to work on too with lots of storage space. Show less

Purchased camper new. We like the size and layout, for two adults. Easy towing with our short bed half-ton crew cab with tow package, weight distro hitch, and anti-sway bar. Front contour of the camper seems to add to easy of towing, and it pulls well on smooth and lightly uneven roads. Craftsmanship seems less careful than our previous brand, but after 6 years the seams and joints are still intact. Shower leaked between stall frame and stall pan from day one. Twice replaced toilet flush valve due to cracking and shear, now disconnecting behind toilet during frigid winter storage. Have read this is an issue for the toilet brand (and owner's winterizing), not Keystone. Keystone service seems good. Furnace quit just past warranty, but they covered. They have also covered recalls without grief. Emailed questions to Keystone have always been answered in timely manner to our satisfaction. This unit's size may be small for more than two persons, unless you like close quarters. Not much kitchen counter space. We added a hinged extension. One electrical outlet for kitchen under overhead cabinet, too high for our appliance cords. In this floor plan, no outlet at all in slide, so run cords if you want to plug in while seated at dinette or sofa. All cushions remain comfortable after six years. We upgraded mattress immediately after purchasing unit. Jackknife sofa bed okay for 5ft person. Bathroom is very tight quarters for us but not a deal-breaker. Our shower door swings out, you may want a radial rolling door design instead. Less water on floor when exiting shower. Roof is crowned for water run-off. Our model year has flat interior ceiling with low but adequate head clearance for 6ft tall person, but newer GT models are crowned for greater head clearance. Our model year also does not have walkable roof-- thinner ply under layer creaks when I crawl on it-- so ours is a challenge to self-maintain in the middle of the roof. Use an additional piece of thin ply to crawl on it. Newer models may have walkable roofs. Our roof membrane has performed well in extreme cold, snow, occasional small hail and summer direct sun (regular maintenance is key). Underbelly is enclosed but not insulated. Decorative seal on outside of one window shrank over time but window construction did not seem to allow water to seep in before we caught and repaired the problem. Scissor jacks came installed at 90 degree angle on frame, but could be reinstalled at 45 degrees for seemingly sturdier stabilization. All warranties have expired on our unit so this is an all-around fun unit to tinker with, modify, etc. Utilities are easy to locate and trace. Would we buy again? No need to, as long as we use a half ton truck. But yes, would buy a GT Passport again. Definitely go with a walkable roof if buying a Passport GT new, and install one of those name-brand whole-camper fans into both roof vents. Show less

We bought that RV end of April 2019. What a surprise after our 1 st day in there the floor at some soft spots. We brought it back to dealer and they say they couldn’t repair it we have to send it to KEYSTONE after talking with KEYSTONE they told us they want the trailer to INDIANA to repair it. They will have to undo the whole body of the trailer. We went to empty the trailer and remark a lot of blacmold every where in trailer. We complaint to KEYSTONE and there’s no way they going to take that trailer back and give us a new one. No compensation for being over 3 months without the trailer. And we all know that black mold is health hazard. Show less

I love this RV. It always performs so well. Even though it is on the more petite size at 21ft, it feel very spacious. The dining room slide and the restroom being at the backluves more room in the main area. Warn and cozy in cool weather and cool and refreshing in warmer weather. The large capacity water reservoir and gray and black tanks allows us much more time enjoying out remote surroundings Show less

Easily towable with 1/2 ton, good size to maneuver into campsites. Love the outdoor stove. Easy to maintain, and set-up. All kinds of storage both inside and out. Seems well built and good, efficient layout, feels bigger than it is. Show less

We purchased this apartment on wheels for a transition residence while we bought/built a house. As it turned out we were very blessed and found a virtually hurricane proof home in less than four months in the perfect location. We had it in a park and pulled it less than a mile and lived in it for another few weeks while we worked out a plan for upgrading the home.It is absolutely comfortable,well insulated, and leak proof. Everything works perfectly and it really is like new in every respect. It has a good storage area in the front under the bed accessible from outside. Show less

The Rear Lounge model feels like sitting in a living room with 2 easy chairs. Put your feet up, relax! Ultra Lites are the way to go, uses half the fuel since it weighs half as much as others in this class. Can be pulled by a half ton truck, crossover or SUV. Now anyone can pull a travel trailer that feels like home. Show less

Friends and fellow RVers Keep in mind that I am reviewing my experience with a now 5 year old camper. I cannot comment on quality issues with newer models. Livability: We have spent months in this camper living on the road. If you like dry camping it can be easily set up with solar and 12 volt extras. You can get into State Parks and other tight campgrounds that stymie bigger rigs. It can feel a little claustrophobic on a streak of rainy weather, but if you use a camper to access the outdoors and spend most time in such this camper is just fine. Quality: After several years of continuous use for months we are impressed that cabinets and woodwork do not show signs of wear. All appliances work as designed with few minor glitches. Simple things like the plywood under the bed is real and not strand board. Exterior? we have had no issues except self inflicted problems. Floor Plan: Do you wonder why all manufacturers have this same floor plan? Positives for us include the larger bathroom and tub, substantial storage for clothes and food (I remove the microwave and make more storage). I took a clue from the newer models and modified the bed to make a Murphy Couch for the few times we have people over on inclement days. We put a thin memory foam topper on the stock mattress, and it is very comfortable, and surprisingly roomy. We like the couch much better than the dinette, but that is a personal decision. One down side is the small size of the windows making it a little dark. Harumph. Driving/Towing: We have a Silverado 1500 with a 5.3 V8. The gross weight for the camper is just over half the capacity of the truck. We average around 13 MPG. I think this camper may be one of the lightest of the class. We had a Frontier that would have pulled it, but it might have been a struggle. There is still the 'push/pull' when tractor trailers go by, but it is acceptable. We replaced the plastic bushings in the suspension with brass bushings to reduce noise, but that is a common practice and not unique to this model. Warranty: We bought the camper used and did not expect a warranty of any kind. Overall: If you like a smaller yet capable camper, with loads of storage that can get you into the outdoors, off the grid, and can perform many miles of flawless performance, I recommend this model. See you on the road, my friends! Show less