Scamps

Stumps wrote:

NYCgrrl wrote:


Many of the smaller TTs are made by companies without nationwide distribution and the attendant offsite trained technicians' network so after much thought I chose an Alto Safari Condo as the right fit for us.
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I just discovered the Safari Condos - brilliant design. If you have any info you don't mind sharing with me (purchase process, out to door cost to you in US dollars, etc.) I'd appreciate it.

This is how we did it:
Became entranced reading about it online. There's an informative English language blog that I read avidly:

http://routealto80.blogspot.com/2016/

He covers maintenance, upgrades (some of his upgrades are now standard on the line), as well as their trips and observations, the good and bad. Still hasn't gone on any vacs longer than a few weeks but seem to recall this will happen when they have retired.

Using Jim's blog as inspiration we decided to rent an Alto from Can Am RV Centre for a week or so:

http://www.canamrv.ca/contact-us/

It was an enjoyable trip and confirmed our thoughts. The same year for comparison we also rented a stay in place Heartland Prowler BH for our DGD's sleep over birthday party and decided that this type of construction and set up wasn't what we needed.

We bought directly from the factory and the process has been pretty painless so far. Now here's the bad news: our wait time for delivery would have been a 1-1/2 years had we not chosen to have some custom upgrading done which is adding another 6 odd months to the process.

The good news is I feel confident we will wind up with a unit we'll be happy with right out the gate. Our rep has been sooo patient with us (OK. Won't lie-me:B) as questions are asked and order changed. He's a real doll, knows his product inside and out, and has no problem telling me when I ask the impossible in a manner that insults no one's intelligence.
I'm also hearing that standard delivery time has dropped down to 14 months due to the factory's expansion.

I think current starting price for our model is about 26K but check the website to be sure.

As with the Casita and Scamp, the Condo line depreciates at a vastly different rate from many traditional RVs.

HTH!

Id look at Escape also. If money isn't an issue Oliver makes a beautiful camper.

ewarnerusa wrote:
When we were in the market for a tiny camper I was really attracted to the Scamps and Casitas. Then I checked a Casita out on a lot and tried to stand up in it. I am not even particularly tall at 5'10" and I could not stand fully upright in the middle. So just keep that in mind if you are not short.

2007+ Scamps are 6'3" peak interior height (older models are shorter, they went taller after the factory fire destroyed the old molds)

A 13 is going to be way to small for 3 people. Really, even 2 unless you both are really really dedicated to a minimalistic space. I had a 17' casita for several years. I really liked the trailer but it was just me. With a second person, personal space, storage, and onboard water took on a premium. Don't get me wrong, I really liked the casita design for all of the benefits, and almost bought another for camping with my girlfriend. I just think you should look bigger.

NYCgrrl wrote:


Many of the smaller TTs are made by companies without nationwide distribution and the attendant offsite trained technicians' network so after much thought I chose an Alto Safari Condo as the right fit for us.
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I just discovered the Safari Condos - brilliant design. If you have any info you don't mind sharing with me (purchase process, out to door cost to you in US dollars, etc.) I'd appreciate it.

Scamps and Casitas made it to my short list of appropriate for us TTs.

Reliable, easy to pull w/o a truck and the right amt of amenities to fit our current less is more lifestyle.

Many of the smaller TTs are made by companies without nationwide distribution and the attendant offsite trained technicians' network so after much thought I chose an Alto Safari Condo as the right fit for us.

I'd suggest you contact the manufacturer of the Scamp who maybe able to put you in contact with a local private owner. They are often eager to show off their acquisition in the spirit of sharing the love.

Joining a Scamp-centric forum is also a great idea.

When we were in the market for a tiny camper I was really attracted to the Scamps and Casitas. Then I checked a Casita out on a lot and tried to stand up in it. I am not even particularly tall at 5'10" and I could not stand fully upright in the middle. So just keep that in mind if you are not short.

Try fiberglassrv.com They have a section just on Scamps and owner experiences.

Congrats on paying the college off

Check out the Casitas as well.