Feeling imprisoned, we have once again indulged our RV fantasies. I think we'll actually get a trailer.
In July 2019 we drove our Model X100D to Quebec City for a visit to the old town and Safari Condo. It was a very scenic trip up through NY State and back down Vermont's Rt 100. At Safari Condo, we got quality sitting time in the fixed roof 17 foot and both 21 foot models. The smaller trailer felt too small for us and occasional grandkids. So did the front dining area on the more aerodynamic A2124 model. So the F2114 felt most right, even though there is a real penalty on range when towing with the Model X. Still, we were not moved to buy a travel trailer last summer.
Last fall we were fortunate to meet forum member idoco, his wife, three poodles and 24 foot Bowlus Road Chief trailer at the Hagerstown, Maryland Supercharger. We liked all of them and the Bowlus, a most impressive, very high quality, Tesla-towable rig.
Last week we were moved to contact Helena at Bowlus and get a video tour of the 26 foot Endless Highways model. We were actually more interested in the 24 foot Bowlus that Idoco has because that is fine for us and at least $40,000 cheaper. Turns out, Bowlus is no longer producing its 24 foot model, only the two foot longer model. And, it turns out, they are not actually producing the 'base' $190,000 version. Only the $225,000 Performance Edition of the Endless Highways model. For the extra $35k, you get double the battery power, a more powerful inverter, two skylights, and an exterior propane and electrical outlet. Helena said that all their recent customers have wanted the $225k trailer, and all the scheduled production until 4thquarter 2021 will be that model. Additionally, we learned that you have to have your Bowlus delivered to you, which in our case would involve an extra $4200 charge to tow it from Las Vegas to near Baltimore. Anyway, we are no longer in the market for a Bowlus.
So we want to order the Alto F2114. I'm in a discussion with François Laforest at Safari Condo.