Really really small amp!

[BobDeRosa]

A Rumble 40 weighs 15 pounds and is a pretty decent sounding amp, with enough power for a small gig. It's my choice for traveling light. I can carry mine on the rear rack of my bicycle, so a trailer should be no problem.
If you need something even smaller or with more power, the Traynor SB106 is a little pricey, but tiny and light with tons of power. It also has a speaker output so you can use it as a monitor and power a larger cab. It's basically a 200w head with a small speaker.
I also have a Joyo Mini bass amp. For the price it's a great, small practice amp that would work well in a trailer. But I'm guessing you want more oomph

SB106 – Traynor Amps

Compared to some of the other amps mentioned here, I think the Rumble 40 would take up way too much room in a trailer, but that little Traynor is a great idea. I tried one in a store and was blown away by its power and tone. Another one to consider would be the Markbass 801.

 

[lug]

Another vote for the Double 4. Expensive and worth every penny.

 

[Ostie]

My wife and I are planning to buy a small Scamp 13 trailer sometime later this year or next year, once the pandemic dies down. I'm looking to get myself a Traveler bass for when we hit the road, and I will need to get a very small amp, one that weighs very little, since I want to keep the total weight of the trailer down as much as possible. I already have a small amp in an Ibanez Promethean, but I'd like something even smaller.

Why are you waiting until the pandemic dies down? We bought a Catalina travel trailer precisely because we wanted to be able to travel and still be safe during the pandemic. We feel like we live in a self-contained little bubble. We didn’t want to stay in a motel where we didn’t know who had been in there before us, whether it be guests or housekeeping. This way we can control our environment. We love it, can’t wait for camping season to get here.

 

[Splash7]

The OP needs a "really, really" small amp, because the Scamp 13 he wants to get is a "really, really" small RV. I also thinks he needs a small amp that has dual power. If he wants to take the camper out to wilderness places where he will be off grid, he will need the amp to run on battery power. This will certainly eliminate the standard bass amp.

 

[nixdad]

That new trace Elliot with the elf and a ten is pretty awesome. Also a Phil Jones Double Four really fits the bill.

The ELF is also available in a combo with an 8" speaker is smaller than a 10' is required.

 

[bassdude51]

This is a really nice thread! I learned a lot! Thanks people!

 

[beans-on-toast]

Maybe camping has changed from when I used to do it. I’d worry about broadcasting with any amp that you have an instrument in the trailer. It could be inviting a break in. Then there’s the issue of disturbing others around you, bass carries. Whatever the solution, a quality headphone out would be good.

 

[buldog5151bass]

If you already have a class D head, just look for a used 1x10 cab.

 

[Shrubber]

It seems that the PJ Double Four no longer has the DC input..... changed to IEC. Would this impact on being able to use a battery?

 

[Wesley R]

OP, Super duper congrats on the Scamp! Made in Minnesota and extremely durable.
My wife and I were fairly full time last summer (Late March through early November). My amp resides in a corner of the closet, but it works. Best of luck, there is one for sale on whatever Face Book calls there stuff sale site. It is a scam.

 

[lug]

It seems that the PJ Double Four no longer has the DC input..... changed to IEC. Would this impact on being able to use a battery?

There is still a DC input on the example on his website.
P: BG-75 Double 4 | Phil Jones Bass (pjbworld.com)

 

[markjazzbassist]

nothing to add, but a fellow Scamp owner. I have a 1987 Scamp 16, it is lovely. I don't bring gear with me, i'm just enjoying the outdoors and nature when i'm camping. i use it to recharge mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. nature can be very healing.

 

[quickfix]

Traynor - 50W/200 Watt Micro Combo/Bass Head

The beauty is you can also plug in the speaker cab of your choice, as big as you like, when required for live performances.

 

[bumperbass]

I recently picked up a Hotone Thunderbass , surprising sound and tone , but doesn't compare to larger amps . The aux in on mine is a bit noisy so it's annoying to plug in a tablet to play along with .
There's quite a few tiny heads out , Elf , GK , Ampeg , Traynor . I picked up a GK MB200 , and at home use it with a Phil Jones C2 cab . If I was dragging it out for a quiet gig , I 'd bring a larger cab though .

The aux in on mine is quiet as can be, even next to my computer and monitor. This little thing sounds great to me.

 

[Bassquest]

I like this thread but I'm more interested in the Scamp rather than the Amp.

 

[Killing Floor]

I have amps and cabs but 90% of the time I practice through this l’il guy. Sounds very clear, doesn’t color, doesn’t break up and it’s loud enough to be satisfying when it’s close.
I’d buy it again. Plus it comes in white so it looks good on my desk! Lip balm for scale.

 

[Killing Floor]

I had the Blackstar Fly 3 Bass with the extension speaker and found it broke up too easily especially with an active bass. It was a good value. Then I upgraded to the Double Four. It’s not cheap. But it also doesn’t sound cheap.

 

[lug]

The ultimate in small travel rigs.....

 

[allen_m]

I’m not really endorsing this item, although I own one and use it occasionally with an ABG around the patio. It’s small, lightweight, battery/AC operated, and way overpriced at 300. I got mine on a SDOTD for $129. But for a camper based rig it may fit the bill, especially since it can do double duty as a blue tooth speaker to listen to streaming music around the campsite.

 

[MNAirHead]

why not a pocket rocket or something like that?