Hi all, we've rightfully taken some flak for not including the price in our walkthrough. What can I say? Rookie mistake. So here it is: the current base price as of June 2024 (which is for a 2025 model--there is a waiting list) is $52,709 CDN. You can subtract $1500 CDN if you get the model without the shower, which also makes the main bed bigger and the camper a bit lighter (that model still has a toilet). US prices are no longer a straight currency exchange-visit the manufacturer website at safaricondo.com/en/ for up to date pricing and dealers.
oh how I wish my best friend were still alive. She LOVED to camp and always wanted to go to the type of site you've chosen. This would be perfect for me. She could pitch her tent and I'd be inside--or she could just bunk on one end and me on the other. But, metastatic breast cancer took her two years ago. We were best friends for 47 years and it's been very hard ever since. So, when I watch these videos I just want to tag her and say, "LOOK AT THIS!!!"
We are the third owner of a 2014 Safari Condo Alto R1723 and we absolutely love it. So reliable, great functionality and so lite to tow. We have actually slept five in our’s without the bunk bed 3 females in the king bed and one adult and one child in the front dining bed. On top of it the service from Safari Condo is top notch. No regrets. Only love for this trailer
Cheers fellow Alto owner 😃 we absolutely love ours and in the 3 years we have it, we haven't had any issues and have only great memories as a family to share! Thanks for watching and Thank you for the positive feedback!
Thanks for your tour of your trailer .you are doing it practically. I agree I'm not out in the woods to stay in a luxurious motor holme.more like safe and cozy place to sleep .and get out of bad weather.with a few amenities is always a plus.
Loved the tour you did on your Alto. Your video popped up, and the thumbnail grabbed my attention, and lol, I'm not even looking. Happy travels and wonderful adventures. ✌️💛😊
Wow! Looks like the perfect teardrop camper trailer we have been looking for. I was considering purchasing a standard teardrop trailer, but this Alto trailer is a game-changer! Thanks for giving us a tour of your RV and thanks for sharing your video!
Thanks for the tour. I've had my eye on these for a few years. I think I've seen two in the US in all my travels. Like you said, ease of towing is a plus but the real draw for me is all that light coming in.
I am the original owner of a 2011 1713 model and have never regretted the purchase (ordered in 2010). I have lived in it for 3 months at a time throughout the winter months as a "snow bird" and it is still going strong. I boondock exclusively and it has served me well. I would sell my house before I sold my Alto.
We love our Alto and till this day we haven't found another small trailer that suits our needs as a family like our R1723. Thanks for sharing your experience and Thanks for watching! Happy Camping 😃
I really enjoyed the tour. It’s so nice to have these types of tours to help us make a good choice. I have a 4xe Wrangler and my husband has a Tacoma. We could probably tow more, but we really want to go with a lightweight choice. It’s just the 2 of mainly, but we want the option to have space for our kids should they want to join us. plus, we really need a little extra room for our 3 dogs!!
Thanks! Great walkthrough/review showcasing the Condo Alto! I keep looking at other trailers, but keep coming back to this one. I am in love with the wrap around windows and ruggedness!!! Sigh, but the Scamp I am looking at has a full sized fridge for my 2 week adventures, and a fully enclosed bathroom and more water storage. Ugh, can't decide, and you just made it more difficult, lol!!! 🤣
Thanks so much...that's our first super thanks! We really appreciate it and glad you found the video useful. We have tonnes of other lightweight trailer walkthroughs on the channel, feel free to look at those too! But this one is our fav which is why we bought it. Best of luck in your search!
I’m a single person, and have been looking for something comfy for myself but also able to supplement family camping trips where the kids have their own tent setups. Love it, but will have to see if it’s available in America, Northern California. Those windows are amazing!
We had one of these across from us in the Black Hills in South Dakota last year. I was super intrigued about it. Nice to be able to see all its features. Happy camping!
9 years ago we were looking to buy a lightweight camping trailer and I fell in love with the Safari Condo! Unfortunately, they werent exporting to the US yet. We ended up getting a Casita Independence travel trailer instead. We have been very happy with the Casita, but I will always have that little wish that we coukd have gotten the Safari Condo!
Pretty cool, we have been looking for something we can tow with our car. So that is good to know… upper storage could rigged up maybe, but all in all nice trailer. No soft side which I appreciate as they tend to rot.
Very cool trailer. I'm in the market but also living in the Us and that price is a bit steep for me. Love the features and that innovative design. The lifting roof is the best. WOW
Watching from over the pond.....that's pretty good. It's all you need & the shower if basic,that's all you need from it. Decent size to tow even for smaller cars in the UK.
Nice video with some cool items. Our RV is a uncamp t@b 400 BDL purchased new in 2019 and we’ve logged about 30k miles on her with some long trips. We did check these out and while they are nice, the new ones cost just about what a 400BDL cost. Difference is in a t@b you get a true wet bath, an RV queen bed (that stays made with linen and sheets) and a small dinette large enough for two people. It has A/C and two forms of heat, we upgraded to lithium batteries and weighs loaded around 3100lbs. Ease to pull with our Jeep Grand Cherokee (V6) and easier with our F-150 (5.0 V8). What we have learned is when looking at a camper, imagine a wet/cold day and how would you spend your day inside the camper? If you have a place to sit, eat, one of you lay down for a nap, use the bathroom and keep cool or hot then you’re set.
Ours functions similar to the Tab…We take the bed apart only to use that area as a four person dinette. But getting at the stored items also means pulling a cushion so I take your point. When we bought the Tab bunk option didn’t exist, otherwise we would have given it a harder look. It’s a beautiful trailer with great craftsmanship.
Thank you so much for sharing, what a great trailer! We have a very small teardrop (a queen sized bed on wheels) and are thinking about something just a little bigger, and this could be a wonderful option. Oh, and gorgeous campsite too :)
That's a really nice, and fully equipped trailer for real camping. ⛺ I like the fact this unit comes with wet bath shower/🚽 Thank you for the tour Sir.
The glass roof sections sliding on the inside of the camper when the roof is raised & lowered gives me pause… I’d be concerned how long those gaskets/seals will last being slid back and forth across the interior walls. How long until leaks occur during rain storms while camping and when stored for the winter.
So far 3 years in, no leaks. I did already replace a gasket, but it’s the one that seals the trailer for travel, not one that keeps rain out. It physically tore. I get your concern though!
Great review! It's a nice unit and I can see where it would have met our needs back in the 80's and early 90's when we had tent campers and were camping with our two sons. It looks like a really nice rig but I wonder with all the windows how it would fare in hotter climates. We used to live across the lake from Toronto in Wilson, NY and enjoyed many trips up to Toronto. It's a great city! May you have many memorable trips!
It gets a bit hot in the middle of the day. We try to park in the shade. Folks in the South have some elaborate shade setups. But for the Canadian climate it’s perfect.
Nice tour, thanks. The shell design is a big step forward, no question. Perhaps, though, some modular ideas for the interior. There are so many portable products out there now, from refrigerators, to solar generators, to hot water/shower units. Use this shell concept as the "platform" and let third party or in-house innovation finish the interior. An example of this in the boating world is the Sea Doo Switch. It's a good platform, with the ability to arrange the deck as you wish.
That is a beautiful camper! The windows allow so much natural light. I have a T@B 320 and love it, but those windows are the bomb! Wish I knew where that campsite was. It’s magnificent!
Glad you enjoyed it 😀 The windows are one of our favourite features of this trailer. We were camping at Pog Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario. Thanks for watching!
Great video. Looking forward to watching part II. Thanks for helping me decide what kind of trailer my wife and I should get for our upcoming retirement! We are really looking forward to starting here in Georgia, and exploring the US and Canada.
I also live in Toronto and I usually never comment on a RUclips video, but you really did a great job explaining the features of your teardrop trailer!’ The next time that you are relaxing by the bonfire, cheers to you and your family. :) Camping is all about quality family time!!
I'm an American who came to Japan, where I made a lot of Canadian friends. And man, your Canadian accent is over 9000! (The tell is the pronunciation of "out.")
Good day to you! I am a grandpa rider on HONDA motorcycle from Japan. Enjoying camping ,touring and upload video. Your RV video is so nice! Awesome! Full supported ! Have a nice day my friend!
Winnebego's Micro Minnie was on our shopping list but a bit too heavy for our car and the bunks were too short. But they are great trailers! Thanks for watching.
I am almost 74, pretty healthy with a lot of energy that my kids and family call super hyper. I love to travel..... train, plane, car, and camper! I love this camper and I own a 2019 Buick Enclave and wonder if I could tow this. I have always wanted my own little camper. If I find it's too much for me, then, well, I will sell it. But I think it's time to do it, IF I can tow it with my enclave.
If your Enclave came equipped with a hitch from the factory (and the tow package), it has a 5000 pound tow capacity, which is to say it could tow a much bigger trailer. No tow package = 1500 pounds capacity. Check with your Buick dealer. They might be able to install a tow package after the fact if yours is not equipped. Thanks for watching and hope you can join the Alto family!
I watch a lot of rv reviews. It's almost universal that viewers advise the price is too high. Maybe so, but to pack this much in such a small and light trailer is impressive. If it works for you and you can afford it, go for it.
Yes I hope so too. But there is a pretty long waiting list at this point. It seems all small trailers have gone up in price. I'm super lucky I bought a few years ago before the spike in prices.
The price on these will never drop. I have an early model, there was a waiting list in 2010 and it keeps getting longer.... it is made of full sheets of aluminum - compare price to airstream. And you don't have the patchwork quilt pattern of aluminum riveted together and potential for leaks.
Hmm, this is the best Teardrop lil dude I’ve ever seen, not that I’ll ever purchase one, I’m done with the tent,so we bought a Dodge Grand Caravan so I can go to my favorite campground, at a secluded tent site, w/o the blasted tent, I like to be away from people. My wife is not an outdoors person but I am, so I usually go solo camping with my dog. It’s been several years since I went due to various reasons, hope to return one day. Happy Trails to y’all !
Something which would be a huge improvement to the trailer would be if the interior were matte , as opposed to shiny. That is how you get the walls to recede. When they are shiny, they close in on you.
@@juniperdog5523 The tab has new bunks this year, but the bed is sideways, which I’m not keen on. I’m actually hoping to check one out soon. I believe they are a bit tighter and heavier, especially for tongue weight.
I live that they're lightweight. I think the popup looks fantastic from the outside, but the inside lost the sale. I'm on the website looking at non popup ones and I'm loving them.
Very nice, and great job on the tour. As for me the downside would be the location (openness) of the bathroom. Completely my issue, so highly like not an issue for others.
It's a beautiful unit from the outside, but I was disappointed with the interior layout. Especially the bathroom/shower set up. I can't imagine four adults inside, even for half an hour. I do like the windows and interior height.
I've been looking at popups for a few months but I REALLY like this trailer! And my SUV is rated for 5000# tow cap so its great that this is so light. PS: Used to work for Nortel. Got to Toronto a bunch. Beautiful city.
Very nice review of your camper. This is the first popup teardrop I've seen and I really like it. Thank you for sharing. Curious question: who makes your bicycle rack? I've not seen that one and I've been looking for months. Thanks.
It is made by Arvika. You can check them out at Arvika.ca. It's a great rack, only 80 lb capacity, but I believe they make one that's 120lb capacity as well.
It's a perfect couples camper but as a family of 4 (with 2 teenagers), we did a 3 week road trip to Alberta, Canada and we had lots of fun 😃 Thanks for watching!
Yes there is one US dealer in Durango Colorado. Or you can buy direct from factory and road trip to Quebec to pick it up. Base price is around $42K US plus options. Thanks for watching!
This Looks Great ! What is the interior height ? (I'm 6'4") What is your Tow Vehicle ? Really nice Video. I see you're in Canada - any Dealers in Ks. or Mo. ? Thanks for sharing your experience.
We tow with a 2016 Toyota Venza V6 AWD. It has no problem with this trailer as long as we use weight distribution. The only US dealer is in Durango Colorado. 6’4” is no problem in this trailer. I think the interior height is around 7 feet. A big selling point for us as I’m 6’ and my son is 6’2”. I can take a shower standing up straight.
@@DayHikerFromTheSix We've got a 2019 KIA Sorento V6 AWD with 5K capacity. Nice to know on the interior Height, although I have to Duck thru most RV Doors. Durango is about 840 miles So West of Kc area. Have to check it out next time we head that direction. Thanks
It clearly addresses the problem with claustrophobia associated with small travel trailers. Any problem with water intrusion between the top and the sides?
We have never had any problems with water and there is no wood in the structure so a leak wouldn't be a big deal. We are very happy with the manufacturing quality. Thanks for watching!
Great set up. ❤❤ I would love to see the kitchen mounted on the rear and try to still incorporate same design with roof lift. I’d be sold then. Probably impossible.
Waiting list for this one. They are sold out years in advance. People love that it can be towed with a car and stored in the garage. Thanks for watching!
It's called inflation you can thank the government for quadrupleing the money supply making our dollar even more worthless than it already was, look at the producer price index if you don't believe they're actually cutting into their bottom line and many companies will soon go bankrupt. In other words if you have 4xs as much money in circulation yet you have the same amount of goods to buy with all that money the prices of everything then goes up it's called supply and demand
Altos are top quality everywhere.I had one and there is nothing like it.Compact, powerful hidden AC, Same with water heater/furnace combo. Rubber mounted torsion bar suspension. Strip solar panels.I sold mine $4400 more than what I paid for. I pulled it with my Tesla Model 3.
My father bought his house here in Fresno, in 1972 for $26,500. They want more for that trailer than what my dad paid for that house. That's insane. I'm not buying the idea of supply and demand, more like greed.
Nice looking! Thanks for the tour. For that outside storage, I wonder if something like Systainers would fit to bring some organization in sorting all the stuff in there.
Love my aframe but if could afford it this is a jewel and tow with a car yah our aframe has twin beds converts to king we adore the feature of bed change ..all those views r fab.
60%? That might be generous! Still it’s a nice trailer. I hope to be exploring in one of these in the next 3-5 years. Maybe not this one specifically, but you get it 😊
The trailer is built from aluminum - no wood to rot or steel to rust. The walls and roof are foam-filled fibreglass skins. Safari Condo is a small company operating near Quebec City, not part of a conglomerate mass producing multiple lines of RVs. Plus you can custom build whatever you want in your order. It’s a bit like ordering a made-to measure suit versus an off-the-rack in a department store. Yes, they cost a bit more than some brands.
The reason that RV sales are down, 160,000 for a piece of cheaply made crap that falls apart the first time down the road. I will keep my tent, air mattress, outdoor shower, and bucket potty. Less than 500.00 i can enjoy a month outdoors instead of 500.00 + a month plus fuel, insurance campground fees and maintenance. Then shoddy work to start with. No thank you.
I used to feel exactly the same until I got older and then the tent didn't seem so fun any more. There is a lot of poor quality in the RV market, but there are a lot of great rigs too, like this Safari Condo. Thanks for watching!
Hi all, we've rightfully taken some flak for not including the price in our walkthrough. What can I say? Rookie mistake. So here it is: the current base price as of June 2024 (which is for a 2025 model--there is a waiting list) is $52,709 CDN. You can subtract $1500 CDN if you get the model without the shower, which also makes the main bed bigger and the camper a bit lighter (that model still has a toilet). US prices are no longer a straight currency exchange-visit the manufacturer website at safaricondo.com/en/ for up to date pricing and dealers.
Too much for that
That's the same price I paid for my 400 sq ft park model with the deeded lot. lol
Cool trailer though. I would definitely get one if I could afford it.
Very nice but the price is ridiculous.
29' tip out w/ a canopy -shower- sleeps 8 $29k U.S.
oh how I wish my best friend were still alive. She LOVED to camp and always wanted to go to the type of site you've chosen. This would be perfect for me. She could pitch her tent and I'd be inside--or she could just bunk on one end and me on the other. But, metastatic breast cancer took her two years ago. We were best friends for 47 years and it's been very hard ever since. So, when I watch these videos I just want to tag her and say, "LOOK AT THIS!!!"
Very sorry for your loss! It sounds like the 2 of you would have a blast in one of these. Thanks for watching!
I think the thing I liked best about this video is the Canadian accent, so cool and unique.
Cheers! Thanks for watching!
Just like the other 39 million Canadias. 🤷🏼♀️
We are the third owner of a 2014 Safari Condo Alto R1723 and we absolutely love it. So reliable, great functionality and so lite to tow. We have actually slept five in our’s without the bunk bed 3 females in the king bed and one adult and one child in the front dining bed. On top of it the service from Safari Condo is top notch. No regrets. Only love for this trailer
Cheers fellow Alto owner 😃 we absolutely love ours and in the 3 years we have it, we haven't had any issues and have only great memories as a family to share! Thanks for watching and Thank you for the positive feedback!
@@DayHikerFromTheSix so glad you and your family are having great memories in your’s too.
I think the thing I like the most about this trailer are the windows!
It's one of our favourite features too. We've seen beautiful views through these windows. Thanks for watching!
@@DayHikerFromTheSix ...but in the evening, everything in nature can view the inside of your trailer. Do you cover the windows at all?
Like my Mom always said; "She knows every time you think it!" ❤
Beautiful set up! Love the openness of the windows….makes you feel you are more outside than in a small setting. Super efficient!
We are glad you enjoyed it. Totally agree! That's why we love it so much. Thanks for watching!
$42k is a bit salty but I do like the innovative design that features all the amenities you would need.
I agree, the price in the whole industry has gone out of hand. Thanks for watching!
Yeah, especially when you can get a chalet-style pop-up for at least $10k less with as many features.
42K?, I paid this same price for my New 35' Avion 5th wheel. I just purchased a '21 Bronco for 35K. This little camper is not worth the price.
We don’t have (or need) a truck. That changes the math a bit. Although I don’t know if I would buy at today’s price…hard to say.
Offer them $12k they will probably take it….
I’ve never seen a trailer like this.
It’s very innovative, quite beautiful, and all those windows!
Happy Camping
Thanks for watching, glad you like it!
Wow what a brilliant design, I love the way the roof lifts but then also give you all the windows ,thanks for the tour .❤
We agree! It's one of our favourite features 😀 Thanks for watching!
I didn’t realize these had a bunk option!!!! This would be perfect for our family!!
A great option and one of the big reasons why we bought it. Thanks for watching!
That's perfect for a couple and the light weight is a bonus. All those windows letting in that light is really nice.
The windows and the light weight were the big selling points for us, along with the size of the bunks.
Great for sleeping and ppl peeking in!😮
@@KM-zn3lx, they didn't show it, but it has black out curtains that cover all the windows. Nobody be peepin' in here. 😊
@@victoriairvin3753Thank you 6:56 People should really watch the entire video before commenting. Glad you did.
@@KM-zn3lx6:56 He clearly acknowledged that during editing.
Great tour! Thank you. I think this Safari Condo is my new favorite RV. The window view and the total design sells it.
Yup, I agree. We looked at a lot of rigs bit always came back to this one.
1M views in 3 months from a small channel. That’s great to see man, good job!
Thank you so much for watching! A big Thanks to all our viewers and subscribers 😀
nice to see an inside kitchen/toilet/shower on a trailer that small
Glad you enjoyed it 😃 Thanks for watching!
Loved the tour. What a sleek, efficient and comfortable trailer!
Thanks Jeff, we love it! Sure beats tent camping!
I had no idea this existed. This is awesome. Also in Toronto, so having a small camper makes it easier to get through the city. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! We love our Alto 😀 Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your tour of your trailer .you are doing it practically. I agree I'm not out in the woods to stay in a luxurious motor holme.more like safe and cozy place to sleep .and get out of bad weather.with a few amenities is always a plus.
Exactly how we feel. Thanks for watching!
Folding bath walls like the trailmanor would be a great idea. I'm surprised that wasn't done. Great trailer! I've always liked them.
A shower curtain allows more elbow room. Thanks for watching!
@@DayHikerFromTheSix Good point. Those RV showers are tight though trading less privacy on the can I guess
Loved the tour you did on your Alto. Your video popped up, and the thumbnail grabbed my attention, and lol, I'm not even looking. Happy travels and wonderful adventures. ✌️💛😊
Glad you enjoyed! 😀 We've had awesome adventures with it and hope for many more!! Thanks for watching!
Wow! Looks like the perfect teardrop camper trailer we have been looking for. I was considering purchasing a standard teardrop trailer, but this Alto trailer is a game-changer! Thanks for giving us a tour of your RV and thanks for sharing your video!
Our pleasure! Glad it was helpful. We are really happy with ours. Thanks for watching!
Man that looks really futuristic and wide open. Very cool.
True, it's a very unique trailer and we're very happy with it. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tour. I've had my eye on these for a few years. I think I've seen two in the US in all my travels. Like you said, ease of towing is a plus but the real draw for me is all that light coming in.
It's one the the features we love the most about it. Glad you enjoyed it 😀 Thanks for watching!
I am the original owner of a 2011 1713 model and have never regretted the purchase (ordered in 2010). I have lived in it for 3 months at a time throughout the winter months as a "snow bird" and it is still going strong. I boondock exclusively and it has served me well. I would sell my house before I sold my Alto.
We love our Alto and till this day we haven't found another small trailer that suits our needs as a family like our R1723. Thanks for sharing your experience and Thanks for watching! Happy Camping 😃
Really cool and innovative design. It’s nice to see something new in the industry, as it’s rare that it happens.
we are slowly seeing more innovative designs as RVing becomes more popular. Thanks for watching!
Just wait one or two years..... they will be half price then.
I really enjoyed the tour. It’s so nice to have these types of tours to help us make a good choice. I have a 4xe Wrangler and my husband has a Tacoma. We could probably tow more, but we really want to go with a lightweight choice. It’s just the 2 of mainly, but we want the option to have space for our kids should they want to join us. plus, we really need a little extra room for our 3 dogs!!
Check out Safari Condo other trailers, they have some larger trailers that are still extremely lightweight. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Thanks! Great walkthrough/review showcasing the Condo Alto! I keep looking at other trailers, but keep coming back to this one. I am in love with the wrap around windows and ruggedness!!! Sigh, but the Scamp I am looking at has a full sized fridge for my 2 week adventures, and a fully enclosed bathroom and more water storage. Ugh, can't decide, and you just made it more difficult, lol!!! 🤣
Thanks so much...that's our first super thanks! We really appreciate it and glad you found the video useful. We have tonnes of other lightweight trailer walkthroughs on the channel, feel free to look at those too! But this one is our fav which is why we bought it. Best of luck in your search!
That tour was super fun. Thank you very much. It has so many things that help during camping.
Thanks for watching!
You said it! I don’t understand people who tow huge campers to a campground, then never come out side.
Thanks for watching!
I’m a single person, and have been looking for something comfy for myself but also able to supplement family camping trips where the kids have their own tent setups. Love it, but will have to see if it’s available in America, Northern California. Those windows are amazing!
Lots of Californians own them, but they either buy from the dealer in Durango Colorado or they drive all the way to the factory in Quebec to buy!
Nice setup for such a lightweight trailer! The windows are amazing. Wow. Thank you for sharing!
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
We had one of these across from us in the Black Hills in South Dakota last year. I was super intrigued about it. Nice to be able to see all its features. Happy camping!
Thanks Suzanne! Appreciate the view!
Thanks for sharing. It is fun to see the different types of campers out there. I'm impressed it accommodates a family of 4!
Our pleasure! We are glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
9 years ago we were looking to buy a lightweight camping trailer and I fell in love with the Safari Condo! Unfortunately, they werent exporting to the US yet. We ended up getting a Casita Independence travel trailer instead. We have been very happy with the Casita, but I will always have that little wish that we coukd have gotten the Safari Condo!
The Casita’s are great too! Thanks for watching.
Sleeps 4 people, open bathroom. "Everybody out for the next 45 min, I'ma take a dump." =)
😀 Thanks for watching!
That's what the fan is for 😆
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It happens sometimes.
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Pretty cool, we have been looking for something we can tow with our car. So that is good to know… upper storage could rigged up maybe, but all in all nice trailer. No soft side which I appreciate as they tend to rot.
Yes, that was a big factor for us. At Lake Louise, they won't let you camp on the RV side unless it's hard-sided because of bears.
Very cool trailer. I'm in the market but also living in the Us and that price is a bit steep for me. Love the features and that innovative design. The lifting roof is the best. WOW
Yup the roof is super cool. Glad you enjoyed it. Here’s hoping prices come down! Thanks for watching!
As soon as I saw it, I understood why you bought it. Very gorgeous and nicer inside than I even imagined. Great video, thank you.
So nice of you. Thanks for watching!
Watching from over the pond.....that's pretty good. It's all you need & the shower if basic,that's all you need from it. Decent size to tow even for smaller cars in the UK.
Yes, these would be perfect for the UK. Thanks for watching!
Nice video with some cool items. Our RV is a uncamp t@b 400 BDL purchased new in 2019 and we’ve logged about 30k miles on her with some long trips. We did check these out and while they are nice, the new ones cost just about what a 400BDL cost. Difference is in a t@b you get a true wet bath, an RV queen bed (that stays made with linen and sheets) and a small dinette large enough for two people. It has A/C and two forms of heat, we upgraded to lithium batteries and weighs loaded around 3100lbs. Ease to pull with our Jeep Grand Cherokee (V6) and easier with our F-150 (5.0 V8). What we have learned is when looking at a camper, imagine a wet/cold day and how would you spend your day inside the camper? If you have a place to sit, eat, one of you lay down for a nap, use the bathroom and keep cool or hot then you’re set.
Ours functions similar to the Tab…We take the bed apart only to use that area as a four person dinette. But getting at the stored items also means pulling a cushion so I take your point. When we bought the Tab bunk option didn’t exist, otherwise we would have given it a harder look. It’s a beautiful trailer with great craftsmanship.
@@DayHikerFromTheSix All said, I really like the windows and space age design
Thank you so much for sharing, what a great trailer! We have a very small teardrop (a queen sized bed on wheels) and are thinking about something just a little bigger, and this could be a wonderful option. Oh, and gorgeous campsite too :)
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Amazing what they can squeeze into a small space. That thing is awesome!
We do love it! Thanks for watching!
That's a really nice, and fully equipped trailer for real camping. ⛺ I like the fact this unit comes with wet bath shower/🚽 Thank you for the tour Sir.
Glad you enjoyed it. We agree, the wet bath/toilet option was one of the selling points for us. Thanks for watching!
The glass roof sections sliding on the inside of the camper when the roof is raised & lowered gives me pause… I’d be concerned how long those gaskets/seals will last being slid back and forth across the interior walls. How long until leaks occur during rain storms while camping and when stored for the winter.
So far 3 years in, no leaks. I did already replace a gasket, but it’s the one that seals the trailer for travel, not one that keeps rain out. It physically tore. I get your concern though!
It’s nice and light inside, looks comfortable! Better than being in a tent ⛺️ lol.
It sure is! Thanks for watching!
Great tour. This is a wonderful teardrop style trailer - the glass really makes it!
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
Great review! It's a nice unit and I can see where it would have met our needs back in the 80's and early 90's when we had tent campers and were camping with our two sons. It looks like a really nice rig but I wonder with all the windows how it would fare in hotter climates. We used to live across the lake from Toronto in Wilson, NY and enjoyed many trips up to Toronto. It's a great city! May you have many memorable trips!
It gets a bit hot in the middle of the day. We try to park in the shade. Folks in the South have some elaborate shade setups. But for the Canadian climate it’s perfect.
Nice tour, thanks. The shell design is a big step forward, no question. Perhaps, though, some modular ideas for the interior. There are so many portable products out there now, from refrigerators, to solar generators, to hot water/shower units. Use this shell concept as the "platform" and let third party or in-house innovation finish the interior. An example of this in the boating world is the Sea Doo Switch. It's a good platform, with the ability to arrange the deck as you wish.
Cool concept 👍 The Alto's come with different options to accommodate your needs. Thanks for watching!
That is a beautiful camper! The windows allow so much natural light. I have a T@B 320 and love it, but those windows are the bomb! Wish I knew where that campsite was. It’s magnificent!
Glad you enjoyed it 😀 The windows are one of our favourite features of this trailer. We were camping at Pog Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario. Thanks for watching!
That’s really nice. Love the visibility to the outside. Well done, enjoy your camping sir.
True, one of the features we love about it 😃 Thanks for watching!
Great video. Looking forward to watching part II. Thanks for helping me decide what kind of trailer my wife and I should get for our upcoming retirement! We are really looking forward to starting here in Georgia, and exploring the US and Canada.
Glad you enjoyed it 😀 Happy retirement and safe travels. Thanks for watching!
I also live in Toronto and I usually never comment on a RUclips video, but you really did a great job explaining the features of your teardrop trailer!’
The next time that you are relaxing by the bonfire, cheers to you and your family.
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Camping is all about quality family time!!
Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate that. Thanks for watching!
Wow! This is just what I’ve been looking for. I never heard of these. Thanks for the tour and review. Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
beautiful trailer, incredible design
It's definitely unique and we're very happy with it 😀 Thanks for watching!
My friend bought the exact same trailer this summer. I can’t wait to stay in it next year.
That's so awesome! You're gonna love it! Thanks for watching!
Congratulations on blowing by the one million views milestone! 👏🍾🥳
Thank you so much Jeff 😀. We are very Thankful to all the viewers!
I'm an American who came to Japan, where I made a lot of Canadian friends. And man, your Canadian accent is over 9000! (The tell is the pronunciation of "out.")
You should hear me with my Northern Ontario friends in full Hoser mode eh?🤣
That looks like a neat trailer. That looks similar to the site we had at Wheatley last year.
We love our Alto 😀 The site is at Pog Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park. Thanks for watching!
Good day to you!
I am a grandpa rider on HONDA motorcycle from Japan.
Enjoying camping ,touring and upload video.
Your RV video is so nice!
Awesome!
Full supported !
Have a nice day my friend!
Hello to Japan 👋 Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Expensive for the size but a very nice camper! Happy camping! Enjoy!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Cool trailer. We have a Minnie Winnie that we love. Lots of storage and a great bed. Kitchen and bathroom are amazing.
Winnebego's Micro Minnie was on our shopping list but a bit too heavy for our car and the bunks were too short. But they are great trailers! Thanks for watching.
your going to love this trailor!! it so light and easy to pull!!
So true!! That's one of the reasons we bought it because we didn't have to change vehicles. Thanks for watching!
Thank you! This was a great tour! This is an appealing choice for a novice or first time camper.
Glad you enjoyed it! We highly recommend it 🙂 Thanks for watching!
Les felicito, encantada con éste recorrido maravilloso sobretodo aprovechamiento del espacio y de la luz..
Gracias por invitarnos :)
Gracias! A nosotros también nos encanta. Gracias por ver 🙂
I am almost 74, pretty healthy with a lot of energy that my kids and family call super hyper. I love to travel..... train, plane, car, and camper! I love this camper and I own a 2019 Buick Enclave and wonder if I could tow this. I have always wanted my own little camper. If I find it's too much for me, then, well, I will sell it. But I think it's time to do it, IF I can tow it with my enclave.
If your Enclave came equipped with a hitch from the factory (and the tow package), it has a 5000 pound tow capacity, which is to say it could tow a much bigger trailer. No tow package = 1500 pounds capacity. Check with your Buick dealer. They might be able to install a tow package after the fact if yours is not equipped. Thanks for watching and hope you can join the Alto family!
@@DayHikerFromTheSix They surely CAN install a tow package if I choose! Will be checking on this. Time for another adventure!
I watch a lot of rv reviews. It's almost universal that viewers advise the price is too high. Maybe so, but to pack this much in such a small and light trailer is impressive.
If it works for you and you can afford it, go for it.
Thank you for your positive feedback and Thanks for watching!
Love it. Nice job and a very nice camper.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching! 😀
I'll be keeping my eye on this one... hopefully the price drops.
Thank you for the review! Great job!
Yes I hope so too. But there is a pretty long waiting list at this point. It seems all small trailers have gone up in price. I'm super lucky I bought a few years ago before the spike in prices.
The price on these will never drop. I have an early model, there was a waiting list in 2010 and it keeps getting longer.... it is made of full sheets of aluminum - compare price to airstream. And you don't have the patchwork quilt pattern of aluminum riveted together and potential for leaks.
Thanks for the video. I'm considering a small trailer as I'm getting tired of sleeping on the ground. Very informative. :)
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
The tour was awesome. Looks like a great space . 💗
It really is! It fits a lot more than you think. We love it. Thanks for watching!
WOW really nice. 👍👍Thanks for the tour. Happy travels. 👋
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂 Thanks for watching!
I hope the exhaust fan for the bathroom works really well.
It does! And we use a really effective toilet chemical!
This is so helpful. We keep coming back to this one. We love tent camping. But need a waterproof tent😂. And don’t want have to buy a new vehicle!
Your story sounds the same as ours 😃 We love our Alto. Happy Camping! Thanks for watching!
Hmm, this is the best Teardrop lil dude I’ve ever seen, not that I’ll ever purchase one, I’m done with the tent,so we bought a Dodge Grand Caravan so I can go to my favorite campground, at a secluded tent site, w/o the blasted tent, I like to be away from people. My wife is not an outdoors person but I am, so I usually go solo camping with my dog. It’s been several years since I went due to various reasons, hope to return one day. Happy Trails to y’all !
Thanks for watching!
The raise roof is really cool. Never seen that before
It's one of our favourite features of this trailer and it's definitely a conversation starter everywhere we go 😃 Thanks for watching!
Sleeps 4 people who are deeply in love
It's a lot bigger than the tent that it replaced and yes we all love each other 😃 Thanks for watching
@@DayHikerFromTheSixFamily togetherness! 🙂
Something which would be a huge improvement to the trailer would be if the interior were matte , as opposed to shiny. That is how you get the walls to recede. When they are shiny, they close in on you.
The glass windows all around actually give you a feeling of open space. Thanks for watching!
I think this and the Aliner Evolution are the two best trailers on the market (of this size). Nothing else really comes close.
I agree. The TABs also look neat, but are somewhat heavier.
@@DayHikerFromTheSixI think the tabs have less space for the weight. I think?
@@juniperdog5523 The tab has new bunks this year, but the bed is sideways, which I’m not keen on. I’m actually hoping to check one out soon. I believe they are a bit tighter and heavier, especially for tongue weight.
Looks better than most people's attempt at a perfect build. Nice design, and well thought out
Glad you like it! We agree 😀 Thanks for watching!
genius concept especially for this size !
True! 😃 Thanks for watching!
I live that they're lightweight. I think the popup looks fantastic from the outside, but the inside lost the sale. I'm on the website looking at non popup ones and I'm loving them.
Safari Condo has a wide variety of trailers. Check out our video where we show other models 😀 Thanks for watching!
Very nice, and great job on the tour. As for me the downside would be the location (openness) of the bathroom. Completely my issue, so highly like not an issue for others.
I totally get what you are saying. It actually feels quite private, and you can deploy the shower curtain if you really want a fully enclosed feel.
@@DayHikerFromTheSix yeah its the toilet that’s the main issue for me.
Can you use the toilet with the top down? For example while traveling?
It's a beautiful unit from the outside, but I was disappointed with the interior layout. Especially the bathroom/shower set up. I can't imagine four adults inside, even for half an hour. I do like the windows and interior height.
Yes we have used our toilet many times with the top down when we are traveling, which is awesome 😉 Thanks for watching!
I've been looking at popups for a few months but I REALLY like this trailer! And my SUV is rated for 5000# tow cap so its great that this is so light. PS: Used to work for Nortel. Got to Toronto a bunch. Beautiful city.
This RV would be perfect for your vehicle 😀 Thanks for watching!
Very nice review of your camper. This is the first popup teardrop I've seen and I really like it. Thank you for sharing. Curious question: who makes your bicycle rack? I've not seen that one and I've been looking for months. Thanks.
It is made by Arvika. You can check them out at Arvika.ca. It's a great rack, only 80 lb capacity, but I believe they make one that's 120lb capacity as well.
@@DayHikerFromTheSix Thank you for the response. I am checking them out now.
It’s a nice camper for weekends or traveling for two😊
It's a perfect couples camper but as a family of 4 (with 2 teenagers), we did a 3 week road trip to Alberta, Canada and we had lots of fun 😃 Thanks for watching!
Beautiful Teardrop! Are they available in the US? What price range are they going for?
Yes there is one US dealer in Durango Colorado. Or you can buy direct from factory and road trip to Quebec to pick it up. Base price is around $42K US plus options. Thanks for watching!
Good looking camper. Great job with the tour.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
This Looks Great ! What is the interior height ? (I'm 6'4") What is your Tow Vehicle ? Really nice Video. I see you're in Canada - any Dealers in Ks. or Mo. ? Thanks for sharing your experience.
We tow with a 2016 Toyota Venza V6 AWD. It has no problem with this trailer as long as we use weight distribution. The only US dealer is in Durango Colorado. 6’4” is no problem in this trailer. I think the interior height is around 7 feet. A big selling point for us as I’m 6’ and my son is 6’2”. I can take a shower standing up straight.
@@DayHikerFromTheSix We've got a 2019 KIA Sorento V6 AWD with 5K capacity. Nice to know on the interior Height, although I have to Duck thru most RV Doors. Durango is about 840 miles So West of Kc area. Have to check it out next time we head that direction. Thanks
I have hit my head on the door a few times…it is short to accommodate the roof design…
Very neat trailer. Unique, simple, and adaptable
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful view
It really is!
The nüCamp Barefoot is also so stinking cute but expensive as well. I can totally see the appeal.
Check out our Barefoot walkthrough video if you like. Thanks for watching!
It clearly addresses the problem with claustrophobia associated with small travel trailers. Any problem with water intrusion between the top and the sides?
We have never had any problems with water and there is no wood in the structure so a leak wouldn't be a big deal. We are very happy with the manufacturing quality. Thanks for watching!
Great set up. ❤❤ I would love to see the kitchen mounted on the rear and try to still incorporate same design with roof lift. I’d be sold then. Probably impossible.
Don’t know if the back wall could tip in with a kitchen there. Thanks for watching!
$42,000 is a lot for mostly a glass trailer. Wow No wonder all these RV sales yards are over full. How about Stop ripping people off?
Waiting list for this one. They are sold out years in advance. People love that it can be towed with a car and stored in the garage. Thanks for watching!
It's called inflation you can thank the government for quadrupleing the money supply making our dollar even more worthless than it already was, look at the producer price index if you don't believe they're actually cutting into their bottom line and many companies will soon go bankrupt. In other words if you have 4xs as much money in circulation yet you have the same amount of goods to buy with all that money the prices of everything then goes up it's called supply and demand
Altos are top quality everywhere.I had one and there is nothing like it.Compact, powerful hidden AC, Same with water heater/furnace combo. Rubber mounted torsion bar suspension. Strip solar panels.I sold mine $4400 more than what I paid for. I pulled it with my Tesla Model 3.
Trailer is a magnet for a thief.
My father bought his house here in Fresno, in 1972 for $26,500. They want more for that trailer than what my dad paid for that house. That's insane. I'm not buying the idea of supply and demand, more like greed.
Nice looking! Thanks for the tour. For that outside storage, I wonder if something like Systainers would fit to bring some organization in sorting all the stuff in there.
Something worth looking into. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!
How Much are thease going for?
Hi Toby, the price has been going up, looking at 55K CDN, or approx. 41K US plus options. But you save a lot of money on the tow vehicle and gas!
Love my aframe but if could afford it this is a jewel and tow with a car yah our aframe has twin beds converts to king we adore the feature of bed change ..all those views r fab.
That’s awesome, thanks for sharing this with us!
Omg 55k no way I’d spend that kind of dough ! 😮 yikes ! But enjoy it is nice ! Just not my style for $$$
Very nice! Thanks!
Really jealous! I fell in love with these a few years ago and still want one. Hopefully in retirement I can get one.
Go for it 🙂 we love ours! Thanks for watching!
I'm convinced the manufacturers build these things and then mark them up by 60% of what it took to build
Unfortunately, just like everything else we purchase and consume. It's the name of the game. Thanks for watching!
60%? That might be generous! Still it’s a nice trailer. I hope to be exploring in one of these in the next 3-5 years. Maybe not this one specifically, but you get it 😊
The trailer is built from aluminum - no wood to rot or steel to rust. The walls and roof are foam-filled fibreglass skins. Safari Condo is a small company operating near Quebec City, not part of a conglomerate mass producing multiple lines of RVs. Plus you can custom build whatever you want in your order. It’s a bit like ordering a made-to measure suit versus an off-the-rack in a department store. Yes, they cost a bit more than some brands.
Great job on video! You just might have sold me on one of those a few years down the road. Also, beautiful campsite. Gorgeous
Go for it! 😊 We really like ours and are very happy with it. Thanks for watching!
Smart trailer! TX., Slick and efficient.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
The reason that RV sales are down, 160,000 for a piece of cheaply made crap that falls apart the first time down the road. I will keep my tent, air mattress, outdoor shower, and bucket potty. Less than 500.00 i can enjoy a month outdoors instead of 500.00 + a month plus fuel, insurance campground fees and maintenance. Then shoddy work to start with. No thank you.
I used to feel exactly the same until I got older and then the tent didn't seem so fun any more. There is a lot of poor quality in the RV market, but there are a lot of great rigs too, like this Safari Condo. Thanks for watching!