Comments on: Chalet Camper

By: Rene

Rene — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:42:34 +0000

Our RV salesman told us, “I always talk to people who say they bought too small a trailer; nobody every says they bought too big.”

By: Camping Gear

Camping Gear — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:41:23 +0000

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By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:55:27 +0000

Wife and I have been looking at the Chalets since our daughter and son-in-law bought a used Alpine model two years ago. We also have a jeep and have been looking at the LTW model. Thanks for you insights into camping with it. If you happen to give serious consideration to “upsizing” let us know. we are looking to go to Alaska the summer of 09 and don’t want to tent camp.

By: AKC

AKC — Thu, 01 May 2008 06:06:02 +0000

Bob,
The LTW is a great choice to tow behind your jeep. I looked at the Tab’s and ruled them out as an option, they are too pricey, too low and have no real frame to speak of. I have not had the opportunity to check out the Alpine in person but I am leaning toward keeping the LTW and doing some additional remodeling to create a full bunk for my son.

Hell I don’t want to get to comfortable, the LTW is an easy tow and provides a nice dry place to sleep and even cook/eat if the weather turns ugly and you can’t do so outside.

If you have a lifted, rock crawler type jeep the Chalets are available with a trial boss package (lifted with HD suspension) however the standard LTW appears easy to lift a few inches if you need the extra clearance. I may do this as well and I will post to the blog any modifications I make.

By: Fred Karasek

Fred Karasek — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:10:38 +0000

I’ve had my Chalet Aspen for almost six years now. After being a tent camper for over 15 years, it’s the best camping purchase I have ever made. I bought used and have absolutely zero regrets. I just can’t believe how much they are asking for new ones now. They stopped making my Aspen a few years ago but the Alpine is just about exactly the same thing and it sleeps our family of four just fine with two double beds fore and aft. It tows straight and true and is very easy to pull with my V6 F150. My milage is about 16-17 mpg pulling the trailer and about 18-19 without so it’s pretty easy on the gas too. You guys won’t go wrong picking a Chalet I.M.H.O. Cheers!

By: pam collins

pam collins — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:31:10 +0000

we bought our Alpine Chalet 2 years ago, used. We were tent campers for years, but we are both in our 60s now and really appreciate a “real” bed that we can sit on to change, etc. We don,t cook inside, much. We are still out side campers at heart & we still only sleep & change inside. The adult children in our lives say that we have a “really…really ” nice tent. Okay by us… our really nice tent is set up in literally minutes. We, too, get alot of “looy-lou’s that want to check out our digs. We’ve had sleep over guests… a little crouded… but fun, too. We LOVE this thing

By: AKC

AKC — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:10:05 +0000

Thanks for the post Pam.
I did end up keeping the Chalet LTW and did a major remodel this last spring. We removed the inside galley and built a permanent bunk for my son. I also built a outdoor kitchen that mounts to the rear of the Chalet. I will post pictures and the details of this remodel as soon as I have time.

By: J Quesenberry

J Quesenberry — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:05:12 +0000

Our 2006 Chalet Arrowhead which we love, is leaking!!! So sad. It has leaked badly around the bubble window. Any others had any similar problems? Also, our top is delaminating . . . We bought it new but it had been on the lot for a year. We have had 2 long adventures in it - it’s so cute and so comfortable - we need it to stay dry and snug. ANY COMMENTS OR IDEAS OR OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD SIMILAR EXPERIENCES? THANKS.

By: AKC

AKC — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:16 +0000

J,
I purchased ours used and there was evidence (staining) that it leaked from bubble window. I pulled all the trim that surrounds the bubble on the outside of the chalet. I put down a good layer of caulking and put the trim back on. Then I caulked all the way around the trim again.

We have never had a leak from the bubble since.

No delamination that I see but I will keep an eye out for it.

By: J Quesenberry

J Quesenberry — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:35:17 +0000

Thanks for sharing; have caulked outside 1x thoroughly. HOPE IT WORKS!

By: J Quesenberry

J Quesenberry — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:46:05 +0000

Another Chalet Arrowhead question please: How do you store your Chalet? Garage or outdoors? Do you use a cover if you store it outside? THANKS. Also - what type of cover? Thanks. J. Quesenbery

By: AKC

AKC — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:01:00 +0000

Ours is stored outside, set up with no cover. I leave it set up with the roof vents cracked open to allow air to circulate. The only issue I’ve had with storing it this way is the sun rotted the bungee cords that connect the two sides of the top.