Where are the modern euro style travel trailers?

[Proteus]

After going to a few RV shows, it’s just incredibly frustating that we can’t seem to find a travel trailer that doesn’t look and feel like it was designed back in the 80’s.
Closest i’ve seen to what we want is Airstream, but they seem ridiculously overpriced.
Looking outside the US, of course there are some amazing options, all in the $30-40k range equivalent. Where are the US manufacturers who can come close to this?
http://www.adria-mobil.com/caravans/alpina/
or this
http://www.coachman.co.uk/vip
The fit and finish, interior quality all seem lightyears beyond what we have available here. And they’re around half the price of an equivalent Airstream
Anyone know if anyone is importing these anytime soon?

[normal_dave]

Looks like we have an importer setup in the US now for these. Ran across them on another forum. Can't believe I wasn't up to speed on these... Curious if RobertRyan has any knowledge of the parent company?
Black Series Campers

[rbpru]

The plain truth is not everyone wants the Euro look. To me they look like my mom's 1950s kitchen.

But for those who like to complain about TTs, it is another option.

Your money, your choice.

[Bumpyroad]

SoundGuy wrote:


Baloney - a "camper" is anything with wheels designed for the purpose of camping that you want it to be - popup, hybrid, travel trailer, TC, 5th, MH, whatever, or in places like Australia a car camper, poptop, caravan, whatever you want to call them - they're ALL campers. :R

a "camper" is something you camp in.
JMHO
bumpy

[SoundGuy]

SoundGuy wrote:
The problem here is simple - NA buyers are just not willing to pay for campers of this quality. :R

trail-explorer wrote:
That's a travel trailer (or Caravan) not a camper.
A camper is something that's hauled in a truck, i.e., Truck camper

Baloney - a "camper" is anything with wheels designed for the purpose of camping that you want it to be - popup, hybrid, travel trailer, TC, 5th, MH, whatever, or in places like Australia a car camper, poptop, caravan, whatever you want to call them - they're ALL campers. :R

[RobertRyan]

A few more modest Slideouts

[trail-explorer]

SoundGuy wrote:
The problem here is simple - NA buyers are just not willing to pay for campers of this quality. :R

That's a travel trailer (or Caravan) not a camper.
A camper is something that's hauled in a truck, i.e., Truck camper

[RobertRyan]

Bumproad wrote:
wow, do they have any issues with that one very long slideout? I don't understand your comment on the lack of ergonomics, when buying a RV I always imagine myself doing needed tasks, standing in shower, watching TV, etc. If it doesn't work, I don't buy it.
bumpy

It is how effective the interior layouts are. Europeans do a very good job with no slides.
As far as the slides go, others have similar on Motorhomes as well

[gmw_photos]

Proteus wrote:
Rather frustrating that one domestic manufacturer, Airstream, knows how to do interiors properly. They're popular so clearly people like them. But those interiors aren't worth the 100k asking price. A mid-high end manufacturer like Lance should be able to do the same? Instead, we just get "grandma's kitchen"...

Here's an idea for you that would be less expensive than paying the premium for an Airstream. Find a trailer that has the basic layout you like, then re-fit the interior to whatever suits your tastes.

The truth is, these little homes on wheels are actually pretty small, so the list of materials for an interior re-fit is minimal. Do it yourself, and it would be a fun project with results that would make YOU happy.

[Bumpyroad]

RobertRyan wrote:

Lantley wrote:

Proteus wrote:
Rather frustrating that one domestic manufacturer, Airstream, knows how to do interiors properly. They're popular so clearly people like them. But those interiors aren't worth the 100k asking price. A mid-high end manufacturer like Lance should be able to do the same? Instead, we just get "grandma's kitchen"...

AS you said they are popular so they are worth it to some/many.
However like many of the Euro and Aussie models poste,
they lack slides and interior space that the majority of RV'ers are looking for.

Do not know if I said this before but Australia Caravans have slides, European ones do not. US Travel Trailers are dark and poor ergonomically.

wow, do they have any issues with that one very long slideout? I don't understand your comment on the lack of ergonomics, when buying a RV I always imagine myself doing needed tasks, standing in shower, watching TV, etc. If it doesn't work, I don't buy it.
bumpy

[RobertRyan]

Lantley wrote:

Proteus wrote:
Rather frustrating that one domestic manufacturer, Airstream, knows how to do interiors properly. They're popular so clearly people like them. But those interiors aren't worth the 100k asking price. A mid-high end manufacturer like Lance should be able to do the same? Instead, we just get "grandma's kitchen"...

AS you said they are popular so they are worth it to some/many.
However like many of the Euro and Aussie models poste,
they lack slides and interior space that the majority of RV'ers are looking for.

Do not know if I said this before but Australia Caravans have slides, European ones do not. US Travel Trailers are dark and poor ergonomically.

[bakerkids]

If the LG Max is too small, you won't like my choices. These trailers are not the "big white box". I love my T@B 320, BTW.

T@B 400
Alto (Canadian)
Oliver (very nice but pricey)
Park Liner

And I'm so excited to see that the Hymer USA's Touring GT trailer(s) are hitting the dealers. I have yet to see one in stock, but they're accepting orders.

[RobertRyan]

trailer_newbe wrote:
So far....YUK ??

Yes have heard that expression regarding US RV's. European ones they are not as negative.
Some actually do last.

[trailer_newbe]

So far....YUK ??

[RobertRyan]

On the other hand overall, I do think most of our models are poorly assembled.

After looking at a few US 5th wheelers could not agree more.
That is what lets US RV' s down is a pretty slapdash finish. .Then you can throw in colours etc and you get a NO SALE

[Lantley]

RobertRyan wrote:

Lantley wrote:

Proteus wrote:
Rather frustrating that one domestic manufacturer, Airstream, knows how to do interiors properly. They're popular so clearly people like them. But those interiors aren't worth the 100k asking price. A mid-high end manufacturer like Lance should be able to do the same? Instead, we just get "grandma's kitchen"...

AS you said they are popular so they are worth it to some/many.
However like many of the Euro and Aussie models poste,
they lack slides and interior space that the majority of RV'ers are looking for.

No Europeans Do not have slides. We have multislides:h

Great I'm glad to hear all your models are not small and cramped.
On the other hand overall, I do think most of our models are poorly assembled.
Nevertheless I don't see Aussie models transforming the US market nor do I see US models transforming the Aussie market.
There are too many other factors that differentiate the two markets besides floorplans.