I like this camper - Chalet Takena

 

Thanks for the tip and link.  It seems similar to the Scamp but, I like it's look/styling much better.  I wonder if they would do some custom work?  I really don't need or want a big dinette and would rather have a larger bathroom/floor space.  The tank sizes are a bit smaller than I would like but, when dry camping, one could always use the external/portable tanks.  Weight and size wise, it's right where I want to be. 

 

My Coleman is aluminum framed with fiberglass walls that are gel coated, similar to the Pod.  It has the EDPM rubber roof.  I found the article very interesting.  Personally, I don't worry about it.  With proper maintenance, it should last longer than I will own the unit.  IMHO, anything is going to weather and oxidize with time....even fiberglass with gel coat.  My old 5th wheel had a solid aluminum skin for a roof and other than checking the sealer around the vents, etc., it was maintenance free.  But, as the aluminum oxidized, the black streaks were a constant (and difficult to remove) battle.  The proposition seems to be; what kind of maintenance/problems does a person want to deal with?  To each his own.

 

Buying and selling in general.....about the only one who comes out ahead (money wise) in the proposition is the RV  dealer.  With that said, there are folks who spend much more on boats, motorcycles, etc.  I think Tech and I camp about the same amount - 30 to 40 days per year.  Spending that much time in an RV (by my reasoning) justifies getting something that I like and fills my needs.  Does buying/selling a camper make good financial sense....hell no!  Everything about these things are money gobblers....right down to buying wood for the campfire.  But, sometimes in life, it's OK to get something just because you want it.  

 

 

 

The second happiest day in your life is when you buy a boat.

The happiest day in your life is the day you get rid of it! 

 

I'm much the same with the samll 5th wheel...just dreaming ahead.  This kitchen remodel I'm doing is going to keep me poor and humble for a while.

 

When we bought our RP 175, we really liked the layout of the Takena too, but immediately eliminated it from our list of possible purchases. We had a Chalet, and weren't impressed with the quality. The longer we owned it, the more tight jawed we became with it. Five years was way too long-leaks, poor construction, and cheap accessories. Of the 5 trailers we've owned it was our worst experience. Just my experience, but never again with that company for me!