Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 3/7/2018 12:19 PM, Bill wrote:
Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 3/7/2018 10:42 AM, True North wrote:

Ah....you've got a hy-brid.
We thought about that type and up till a few years ago you could buy a
new one for less than $20K.
Since our climate is mostly cool and damp, I thought a normal small
enclosed model would be best but then again, the wife probably wouldn't
be interested in camping before the middle of June or after mid October.
Maybe I'll rethink hy-brids.


I guess it depends on how much you will use it. I didn't think I'd care
for the hy-brid type but again, for our occasional use just to "get
away" for a weekend or even a week, it works out fine. The canvas on
the fold outs on the one we bought is in excellent shape because the guy
I bought it from was a nit about things. When he deployed the ends he
always put a tarp on top of the canvas to protect them from the sun and
dirt.

If we were more serious RV travelers I think I'd be looking for
something very different.


The problem I see with some of those pop-outs like on a pop up trailer is
the time to setup and takedown. When we drove to Alaska, one of the
couples had a pop up trailer. They are fine for a weekend, but a pain for
one day. I like the Chalet for a pop up. Seems to take only a few
minutes to convert.


I thought it would be a pain but it really isn't. Just unlatch, lower,
(it's held horizontal by steel cables ... doesn't need external braces)
then go inside and insert two aluminum poles that hold the canvas up.
Only takes a couple of minutes on each end. Same to fold back up.

It takes longer to level the travel trailer, hook up power and water.

Guy I bought it from gave me new seal gaskets for the fold outs but the
ones that are in it now are still in good condition. I'll just save the
new ones and probably give them to whomever I end up selling the little
camper to.

It's amazing that the A/C keeps it nice and comfortable given that
there's really no insulation at the ends. The few times I've needed a
bit of heat a small space heater did the trick. Haven't used the
regular propane furnace other than to try it out.






They do look easier than the pop up trailer. One Alaska problem with the
canvas roof, was the light. Since it was still dusk at 1 am, they had to
cover the canvas with black plastic bags.