Chalet Camper
Just about every where we go there is a lot of interest in our little Chalet Camper. Truth be told that is how we ended up with one in the first place. Years back Kim saw one while we were camping our way up the west coast. She asked the owner for a tour (lol), it’s funny since the unit is only 13 feet long. It’s additionally funny since we get the same requests as interested people want to see the inside of the little A-Frame camper.
Our unit is the LTW, truthfully this is a perfect unit for a couple but a tad small for a family of 3. I bought it used as a test to see if we would like the whole “camper” thing since we spent most of our camping life carrying all our gear on our backs. Well I like it, its nice to pull up to a campsite and pop-up the camper in minutes. You then have more time for Fishing, Kayaking or just plain relaxing.
This camper is a good fit behind our Jeep and it does well off road just make sure you secure everything inside.
Our LTW is equipped with a 2 burner propane stove, propane heater, 10 gallon fresh water tank, sink, ice box, and 120v/12v power. There is a dinette that converts into a nice size bed for two however our LTW has the galley and not the bunk up front.
A few minor modifications and we converted the front of our chalet to a nice little bunk.
Well now that I know we all like it I am thinking of moving up to a slightly larger Chalet like the Alpine, Aspen or Arrowhead. I also really like the T@b trailers but there again they are really designed for a couple not for 3. T@b has just introduced the T@da, a slightly larger T@b trailer, I have not seen one up close but they don’t seem to have the visual appeal that draws me to the original T@b. From the off road perspective the Chalet’s tall wheel base and low profile (folded) make it a better option for the trail.
February 10th, 2008 at 5:42 am
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.”
March 20th, 2008 at 10:41 am
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April 27th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
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.
April 30th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
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.