Safari Condo

Safari Condo is a Canadian company that builds some of the lightest trailers available. They use an aluminum exterior and interior and almost no wood anywhere so you don't have to worry about rot and they are exceptionally lightweight. Note: we bought a F1743 so are very biased towards this brand :). In the Alto model language, the letter indicates the roof style: R=Raised roof, F=FIxed Roof, A=A shaped front, the first 2 number are the length (17, 21, 24) the third number is the model version and the last number is the number it sleeps (without optional bunks which turn most of the 3's and 4's). All Alto's come standard with electric brakes which is unusual for 17 foot trailers. The raised roof models are probably the most eye catching, when the roof is raised, the walls are huge windows, when the roof is lowered the camper fits into a regular height garage but you can still enter, move around freely and sleep in the camper without raising the roof. They build these to spec per order so you generally can't find them in a dealership. They have a owner referral program and a very active facebook community so you can connect with a local owner to tour one in person (that is what we did). They do have a couple of dealers in Canada and depending on where you live you might be required to order from one of those vs. directly from the factory. Regardless, you will make all of your options selections when you put down your deposit but have a chance to change them up to 6 months before your delivery date. Be prepared to watch enviously as others post pictures of their Alto's on facebook for a long time because the wait pre-COVID was at least 9 months and post-pandemic waits are now pushing into 2 years! They hold their value and if you are lucky enough to find a used one for sale, you will likely pay exactly what the previous owner paid for it. If you want to try before you buy, Durango RV in Colorado has a fleet for rent.