Bonaire trailer

[travelandy]

We've been looking at used lightweight travel trailers and we've run across an ad for a 2002 19 ft. "Bonaire Snugo". I've never heard of the brand nor can I find any info on it and I wonder if anyone on the forum is familiar with these. The picture does seem to show an "E" on the end of the name, so it is "Bonaire" and not "Bonair". I would appreciate any info you can pass along. Our other choice is a 1989 19 ft. Taylor Coach - a brand that is, by all accounts, an extremely well made (Right here in Ontario!) TT and reasonably light weight but the "Snugo" is newer and has a couple of useful options (A/C and heater)which may make it the better deal for us since the price difference between the two is only $700 - A/C for a TT around here is around $1,200 installed.

Thanks for any info.

Andy

[Nascar24]

My Brother owned a RV dealership down here in Massachusetts , he sold Bonair Trailers.They were a high quality constructed trailer compared to US made trailers. They used real plywood and not particle board the fit and finish was unbelievable . I owned one of their Mastercoach travel trailers, it towed like a dream and was way ahead of other manufactures when it it came to style and design.

[travelandy]

Thanks everyone, for the replies and info. Time to go and check these out.

Andy

[Glendale_290]

Bonair Leisure Products Limited was based in Thetford Mines Quebec and was in business from the early 1970's and closed in 2007 due to slumping sales caused by a strong Canadian dollar that made American imports more attractive and an economy which was starting to weaken. They made a full line of towables from tent trailers to fifth wheels. They were well made and durable. Many of them are still in use today. Most of the components used in these units are common to other brands and readily available. Taylor Coach is another great Canadian manufacturer which uses similar construction techniques to what the Bonair Factory used. Taylor Coach has survived and thrived due to their factory direct sales format which enables them to deal directly with their customers and continually improve and update their product offering. Either brand would make a great purchase. Good Luck in your search.

Lou

[rexlion]

I believe they lost their factory to fire in 2002.

[Campfire_Time]

So long as the trailer is in good condition, that is no leaks, everything works, etc, I would not let a defunct maker sway me. Trailer builders are just that, builders, or more accurately, assemblers. All the components and fittings are pretty common among all manufacturers.

[Gene_Ginny]

The only thing I can tell you is that my wife and I saw one in a campground back when we were tenters. My wife loved the big window on the side. We talked to the couple that owned it and they said they loved it and they gave us a tour. It was a single axle and about 15 to 18 feet long. I rember at the time being impressed with the quality of the trailer compaired to some others I had looked at. The couple said it had a good reputation in Canada where they came from.

Afraid that isn't much to go on.

[newman_fulltime]

i believe they mwade mobile homes as well they were known as a gypsy trailer

[travelandy]

newman fulltimer wrote:
it is Bonaire leisure products they went out of buisness

Thanks, I suspected as much but I'd still like to know more about them if possible.

Andy

[newman_fulltime]

it is Bonaire leisure products they went out of buisness