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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / RVs / August 20051975 Apache or Alpines?
Well I've been looking like crazy for a chalet tent trailer since I saw one - haven't run across any used ones - but did run across some information on Alpine tent trailers - but no pictures and some guy has a 1974 Apache Tent Trailor for sale - but I have no information on either Alpine or 1974 Apache tent trailors - anybody got any ideas on where I can see what they look like and read up on them? - Thanks in advance Claire > Well I've been looking like crazy for a chalet tent trailer since I saw > one - haven't run across any used ones - but did run across some information [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > look like and read up on them? - Thanks in advance > Claire Rather than tent campers, are you possibly looking for information on hard-sided A-frame campers manufactured by Chalet and Aliner? If so see: http://www.chaletrv.com/ http://www.aliner.com/ There is a Yahoo discussion group at: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/alinerchaleta-frames/ and an owners club for Aliners that includes for sale listings at: http://www.alinerclub.org/ Yes- I know they don't have canvas - but some call them pop ups anyway because of the design - now I just have to find information on the 1974 Apahce Thanks Richard for the web site addresses - it's very helpful to know all the information - even if it's on the new ones - i'm looking for used - and the Alinder web site does have a link to some used ones Thanks again. Claire > > Well I've been looking like crazy for a chalet tent trailer since I saw > > one - haven't run across any used ones - but did run across some information [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > and an owners club for Aliners that includes for sale listings at: > http://www.alinerclub.org/ > 1974 Apache Tent Trailor A 31-year-old tent trailer? It would HAVE to have been COMPLETELY restored *AND* stored in a vacuum before I'd even CONSIDER such an ancient camper. My (bought new) 1987 Starcraft - with replaced canvas - was virtually ALL used up after 13-years when we traded it in. Good luck. You'll need it. :\ JR  Signature2000 Skamper Ultra 249 TT 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Vortec 8100 - Allison 1000 Aparently they are made with ABS sides - and well insulated - and if they have been well cared for even a 1974 can be a very good buy - so I'm told - but I don't know what they look like - the Chalet and Alpines look a lot alike - and friends of our have one that is in better shape than most traditional pop ups that I've seen that are 5 years old or so - and theirs is from the late 70's ????? just trying to do some research - before I actually go out to buy. My back can't take lifting much weight up - so I'm looking for something light and afordable. :-) > > 1974 Apache Tent Trailor > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD > Vortec 8100 - Allison 1000 > Aparently they are made with ABS sides I remember them. I found a photo collection of a 1976 model: http://www.maxitear.com/bravosframe.htm > and well insulated Of that I am rather skeptical. In order to fold down compactly, they would have to be rather THIN sheets of plastic. I understood they are simply a "thickness" of plastic. That wouldn't be "well" insulated. Then again, they can't be "worse" than canvas in that regard. > if they have been well cared for even a 1974 can be a > very good buy - so I'm told There's the big variable. Most RVs, of any kind, are stored OUTDOORS. The biggest issue with virtually ANY used RV is water penetration. It was an unchecked leak that doomed my Starcraft: The floor rotted-out beneath our feet. > I don't know what they look like Now you do! <grin> If you like that "retro" 70's look, complete with garish oranges and greens, an old Apache may be just what you're looking for. > My back can't take lifting much weight up - so I'm > looking for something light Light? As in TOWING weight or set-up effort required? You'll probably find an old Apache to be rather HEAVY when it comes to towing. I wouldn't count on towing it with 4-cylinders. > and afordable. I would expect a 31-year-old folding camper, even in excellent condition, to be VERY affordable. As before, good luck and have fun! :) JR Thanks for the photos Jim! I did find a site exclusive to them and they had a published list of what to watch out for excetra - which will be very handy for when I go looking - Looks like they will be heavier than what I will be able to tow - evidenced by your photos where they were using a station wagon (vintage even for that time) - I drive a RAV 4 and my hubby has a compact GMC truck (6 cyl) Good tip to look for water problems - expecially where I live (Vancouver Island) - it rains here a lot - most people who store there RV's outdoors - tarp them up due to the amount and frequency of the rainfall we get - sorry about your Starcraft :-( Light as in both set up (and take down) and towing - Thanks for your help - hopefully I'll be able to take the grandchildren camping before the summer's all gone. Claire > > Aparently they are made with ABS sides > [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > :) > JR - anybody got any ideas on where I can see what they > look like and read up on them? - Thanks in advance > Claire A museum ? I haven't seen one of those in years and if I remember they weren't built that great. |
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