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Also wondering what size grey and black tanks your trailer has. How often do you have to empty them?

@@paulbarrett8406 Hi Paul, have a two inch topper, rather than a mattress. We roll it up like a burrito and store it across the back bench when it’s not in use. We have not had our trailer weighed, and we haven’t weighed the mattress. Our guess is somewhere between 10-50 pounds.

@@paulbarrett8406 Grey tank for the new models of R series Altos are 92 liters or about 24 gallons. Black tank is 54 liters or 15 gallons. How often you have to empty them depends entirely on how you use them. We’re a family of four, but we often camp in places with bathrooms available to us. In that case we can go at least a week without emptying our tanks. If we’re boondocking, with four of us, we can go a few days before we need to dump. Your mileage will vary.

Glad you like it! It’s a Cuisinart Custom Classic TOP 40. Always good to check the size carefully, in case it’s changed or the size of the cabinet has changed.

You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it! And we’re glad you’ve found the Safari Condo product that matches your style of travel. It’s great there are so many options. Recently, the dealership in Durango, CO was approved to start selling the SC trailers. Depending on where you are, that might be closer than Quebec. Happy camping!

Hi @ansim We stayed at The West Beach Resort, and had a lovely time. We definitely think it’s easier with a smaller trailer, we’re 17 feet and had one awkward turn around after check in. But we loved our time there and would recommend it highly. We hope you have a wonderful trip!!

@@QuailSnailthank you so much!

We tow with a truck, but there are plenty of Alto owners who tow with non-trucks. Some folks have SUVs for towing and some Alto owners tow with Teslas.

Ours isn’t, but it might be possible. Just keep an eye on the airflow and the heat on the top of the cabinet.

Hi Carolina, the roof runs on electricity, I haven't heard of a situation where someone needed to do it manually. There are some reset instructions available if it gets stuck halfway up or down, but we have never had a problem. And yes, some folks stash a microwave under their beds and pull it out when needed. I love how creative people get when packing in a small space.

I'm glad you were inspired!! I would not be surprised to see an air fryer/convection oven option someday, but those do draw a lot of power!

You are very welcome! They’ve gotten bigger since we made that video, and they are still comfy in their bunks. :)

@QuailSnail good to know! Pur kids are still fairly small, and I'm considering getting a smaller trailer for adventures in National Parks. Do your cats go with you on those trips as well? How do you manage that?

Oooo NVM, I found video #32! ^_^

@@anbernguarrine1319 We love having our cats with us!! We hope you take your cats with you as well, having other cats at the campground is always a treat. Good luck!!

We love traveling with our cats!!! We like having two cats with us so they can keep each other company if we are away for a few hours. And of course, twice the snuggles!

Thank you so much Debbie!! He is truly an amazingly sweet kitty, he brings so much adorableness and snuggliness into our family, and he is the zoomiest cat around. He's very proud of how fast he is!! Thank you for giving him such a great start in life, and for your work with all the other kittens too. We appreciate your efforts!!

Hello!! Yes, the Ato has both a heater and an A/C. We've used both quite a bit.

@@QuailSnail Thank you

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!!!

Thank you, I hope you can visit in fall, I'd bet it's lovely!!!!

Hi Utteema, glad the video was helpful. It's almost like a residential toilet flush. There isn't a tank of water, so the handle is on the side of the seat, and you hold it down for as long as needed to flush the waste.

You are very welcome, thanks for watching!!

Hi Anita, it totally varies depending on what we've packed, what we're doing that day and what spaces are available.... especially now that we travel with our cats. Usually our tech is close to hand, either in the bunk of the user if we are "at home" or in the tow vehicle if we are out and about.

Hi James. The trailer is seven feet wide, and there's a handle by the door that sticks out an additional four inches.

@@QuailSnail Thanks for replying. I have 2 kids as you too.

Hi Jerri, I haven't heard of the option to swap in a convection oven. I did a quick scan of the Altoiste Facebook group and didn't see anyone who'd gotten a convection oven straight from Safari Condo. But it's always worth asking. If Safari Condo know folks are interested, they might start offering it. So far we've been okay with the fridge. In our three week trip last summer, we shopped along the way, stopping for more milk and more sandwich supplies. On long trips we also carry a rubbermaid bin in the truck with extra dry goods, more oatmeal, more bread, etc. I suppose it sort of depends on how long you are out for, how far away supplies are, and how many perishables you usually consume. Hope this is helpful!

The Casitas are super cute!! I know you'll have lots of fun camping in it. Let us know if you come up with any good packing tips!

Hey Alto Twin!! Good to know that the bunks work for even taller teens. Ours are growing each and every day. We did end up getting a memory foam topper we used for a week long trip in February. Game changer!! We’ll do a short video about it soon. Hope you have a great trip this summer, and happy camping!!

So far, it hasn't been a problem. We've toasted plenty of bagels, and even done longer cooks, up to about 20 mins without setting fire to anything. The cabinet gets warm, but so far that's all. We've been very mindful about venting space in the back, as Nathan mentions in the video.

We haven't done any subfreezing camping in it, though we've dipped into the thirties, certainly. Safari Condo describes it as a "three season camper." Lots of folks winterize their Altos in the coldest months for storage, but we're in the parts of California that rarely freeze.

Thank you for your reply.

No, just the toaster oven. It's a pretty small space.