What I do not understand....huge slide outs but.....

[flaxi]

I just read the actual report about the new Palomino HS-2911 in TCM.
Where can I find any intelligent Progress on the floorplan (Palomino like many other manufacturers) ?
I mean: such a gigantic camper and only such a little, tiny place to sit - like the chickens do. On this side 2 people sitting, other side two people. So much room all in all, but no real comfortable place to stay cosy.
In our Adventurer 810WS sometimes we were sitting with 6 people around the table. Much more room to sit in a smaller camper.
I think, in order to do some revolutionary new invention, one has to start to change the "living room" in such a large camper.
Sorry. Just my two cents. 😉
cheers
Felix

[RobertRyan]

SoCalDesertRider wrote:
That's an awesome interior

Not only have they single handily eliminated Large TC's for Couples as they can go places they cannot, they are now a smallish family RV(27ft-30ft) that looks like a Hilton Apartment Off Road.
Another manufacturers "Grenade"


They can be not exactly lightweight

[SoCalDesertRid1]

RobertRyan wrote:

SoCalDesertrider wrote:
Off Road Caravan... do you have a picture of it?

There is a whole Class of these in Australia. fastest growing RV type in Australia. About 30-40 Builders of Full Off Road Caravans(Some ONLY build Off Road Caravans), this does not include Hybrid Caravans, or Campertrailers.

Video of a Nova Terra Sportz
Nova Terra Sportz off Road
Interior of a Lotus Caravan

Exterior Shot

That's an awesome interior :B

[RobertRyan]

Suspensions vary a lot.

[RobertRyan]

SoCalDesertrider wrote:
Off Road Caravan... do you have a picture of it?

There is a whole Class of these in Australia. fastest growing RV type in Australia. About 30-40 Builders of Full Off Road Caravans(Some ONLY build Off Road Caravans), this does not include Hybrid Caravans, or Campertrailers.

Video of a Nova Terra Sportz
Nova Terra Sportz off Road





Interior of a Lotus Caravan

Exterior Shot

[flaxi]

@Boatycall:
yesss, room and comfy 😉

[Boatycall]

flaxi wrote:
I mean: such a gigantic camper and only such a little, tiny place to sit - like the chickens do. On this side 2 people sitting, other side two people. So much room all in all, but no real comfortable place to stay cosy.

I don't get it either.

Mine has two slides, and I've got a TON of room for seating---with a comfy sofa to boot.

[happycamper1942]

We had a camper for many years, and eventually changed to a 5th wheel for that very reason, more comfort at night when you are sitting inside.
I still have a camper and love it for short trips, fishing etc, but for any extended holiday we use the 5th wheel.

[SoCalDesertRid1]

Off Road Caravan... do you have a picture of it?

[RobertRyan]

SoCalDesertRider wrote:
I'm not a fan of behemoth campers, and behemoth trucks to haul them with. I prefer something a little smaller and more nimble. If I was wanting something big, I'd get a motorhome, or fifth wheel and be truely comfortable in all it's spaciousness.

Defeats the purpose of have a TC. Here if you want something big and now many cases luxurious(Hilton Suite on wheels), you get an Off Road Caravan.

[flaxi]

Neverhappy wrote:
My Bigfoot with it's u shaped lounge and queen size bed has it all in a manageable size..I love it..still like new although 18 years old..

this is what i mean.....
a comfortable u shaped lounge has more worth than a slideout with a ballroom atmosphere 😉

[Bedlam]

We went from TH to TC and had to adjust to the limited amount of living space and reduced capacities in a TC. If we knew of a jack knife sofa option in the Arctic Fox when we bought ours, the dinette would not have been a big loss. We do haul an enclosed trailer behind us about a third of trips (but over half the mileage) which gives me a man cave and additional water and LPG capacity.

We don't regret the TC purchase. This weekend we are camping TC only and recently returned from a 10-day trip towing the enclosed trailer, so we definitely like the flexibility of leaving the the "garage" behind when we don't need it.

[Neverhappy]

My Bigfoot with it's u shaped lounge and queen size bed has it all in a manageable size..I love it..still like new although 18 years old..

[rkortes]

dadwolf2 wrote:

SoCalDesertRider wrote:


I'm not a fan of behemoth campers, and behemoth trucks to haul them with. I prefer something a little smaller and more nimble. If I was wanting something big, I'd get a motorhome, or fifth wheel and be truely comfortable in all it's spaciousness.

To me, a truck and camper represents something that can get out into places that a bigger RV cant go. Truck camper camping is closer to real camping than most types of RVs are. If the camper is too big to get into the places a truck camper should be able to, it defeats the purpose of having a truck camper!

I think SoCal is a mind reader!! This is why I sold my 30' 5th wheel and got a truck camper.

I guess I don't expect a TC to have room for sitting 4 or more. Initially I thought the kitchen slide out was potentially a neat feature. I would have to see it in person and get a feel for how much of a reach the storage is. I thought the landing pad was a pretty nice option, although it would detract for off-roading with it's extended overhang. But I can see it being a nice option for many and a great addition for Palomino. I wonder if Torklift will offer it to other brands?

Exactly why I went the other way... I couldn't really get comfy in the camper so went 30' Fifth wheel toy hauler... enjoy the heck out of it!

[dadwolf2]

SoCalDesertRider wrote:


I'm not a fan of behemoth campers, and behemoth trucks to haul them with. I prefer something a little smaller and more nimble. If I was wanting something big, I'd get a motorhome, or fifth wheel and be truely comfortable in all it's spaciousness.

To me, a truck and camper represents something that can get out into places that a bigger RV cant go. Truck camper camping is closer to real camping than most types of RVs are. If the camper is too big to get into the places a truck camper should be able to, it defeats the purpose of having a truck camper!

I think SoCal is a mind reader!! This is why I sold my 30' 5th wheel and got a truck camper.

I guess I don't expect a TC to have room for sitting 4 or more. Initially I thought the kitchen slide out was potentially a neat feature. I would have to see it in person and get a feel for how much of a reach the storage is. I thought the landing pad was a pretty nice option, although it would detract for off-roading with it's extended overhang. But I can see it being a nice option for many and a great addition for Palomino. I wonder if Torklift will offer it to other brands?