Sagegal wrote:I was noticing that Chalet trailer, I came so close to buying either that or the A-Liner until I got an incredible deal on a travel trailer, how do you like it?
Well, it has pros and cons,... depending on how you want to use it. For one it is excellent, two people it's marginal as it's small on floor space and storage. For more than a wife and hubby or two gal pals it would not work well.
cons: There is almost no built in storage. It takes quite a bit of upper body strength to push the roof up, but still do-able for me at age 67. There is no awning on mine. Some have it, of course for extra money. No bathroom, I use a porta potty covered with a beach towel to look like a hassock in front of the gaucho sofa. And although i keep the gaucho sofa made up as a bed for me when my friend is with me we have to keep taking the dinette up and down for her bed.
pros: tows like it's not even there! lots of natural light, has all the systems of a larger TT, cozy.
Yes, Chalet is larger (and heavier) than most Aliners. Both have had issues,... older Aliners had problems with floor rot but that has been addressed now with a better undercoating. Older Chalets had problems with cracks in the storage pod on front. That also has been replaced with a different storage pod on newer models. Basically a folding TT is a unique thing,... serving a niche market. (read: over priced)
I bought mine new in 2004, I have enjoyed it but am looking to trade for a regularly designed TT with an awning and bathroom and real bed. It has served me well as I had to start over after an unexpected and unwanted divorce. I'm ready to move on and up now.
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:48 pm