I like this camper - Chalet Takena |
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techntrek
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Topic: I like this camper - Chalet Takena Posted: 18 Jan 2012 at 6:29pm |
Adding an additional platform over the dinette is a good option - and much cheaper! Although that would be something additional to maneuver and store if we want to use the dinette (which isn't often). I just double-checked the SS line and the two 18 foot models are similar to yours - no dedicated dinette. I'm surprised the Takena has dual axles considering it is so light. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Posted: 18 Jan 2012 at 4:52pm |
PS - with 4 wheels on the ground on an 18' trailer.....sway....no way!
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Posted: 18 Jan 2012 at 4:39pm |
The specs are very close to this
But the floor plan is different I'm thinking about removing the bench seat close to the door - just for more "elbow room". At 7' wide, it is actually wider than the Pod's 6'8" (if memory serves). However, the "track" (distance between the wheels) is more narrow, as the wheels are underneath the 7' box. The squared off back allows for a dry bath and a "roomier" feel, to me. Did you look ar FR's "Surveyor Sport" line? I liked those...similar specs......but no dealer close by.
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g4royce
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Posted: 18 Jan 2012 at 2:46pm |
Your kids don't like to sleep in the r-dome? How about adding a convertible/removable bunk bed over the dinette?
The Chalet looks nice, but again, it's more weight.
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techntrek
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Posted: 18 Jan 2012 at 10:55am |
Dang it, I do NOT need a new camper!
But I really like this layout. The exterior length is about the same as the 171 (5 inches longer), the exterior height and width are smaller (but I think the Takena's height doesn't include the A/C), and the weight is slightly higher. Interior height is 2 inches smaller. Grey/black tanks are the same but this only holds 25 gallons of fresh water.
But note that this has a much larger fridge, dry bath, and always-available dinette. I like that they save space by reusing the edge of the bed as one seat for the dinette - but that opinion may change the first time a drink is spilled onto the bed. The kids won't fight over who has more room in bed since they'll have their own, and I will only have to climb over my wife's feet and not her whole body when I need to get up in the middle of the night.
Don't need it, don't need it, don't need it.....
I looked over the various "lightweight" FR models and didn't see one similar.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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