With so many Canadian families discovering the “good life” that comes with the RV vacation alternative, the RV Lifestyle Magazine Road Test Teams have compiled this array of energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and easy handling recreational vehicles.
ALINER Expedition
Approx. Price: Please See Dealer.
www.aliner.com
The Expedition is ready to handle any adventure. Aliner’s largest model, the Expedition offers 30% more storage room, taller counter tops, taller beds, flush mount euro style sink and stove, and the company’s highest capacity chassis, while still weighing less than 2,000 lbs. dry. At 18’ in length, the Expedition has a GVWR of 3,000 lbs. and a hitch weight of just 240 lbs. offering three floor plans: a sofa bed, rear twin bed or rear mattress layout. Outside shower, two smoked skylights with shade, 3.0 cu. ft. fridge and two burner flush mount stove all standard. Options include a grill, awning, 5,000 BTU A/C, high wind kit, bike rack, toilet and power lift.
Camp365
MSRP: See Dealer.
www.camp365.com
Camp365, “The cabin that goes everywhere”, is light (just 1,490 to 1,800 pounds depending on options), it can be towed by virtually any vehicle and stored in a garage! With its patented leveling system, it sets up in just minutes, yet provides 700 cubic feet of living and storage space, enough to sleep 6 with its queen, twin or available bunk beds. Camp365’s proprietary dual-layer insulation system and Truma 12,500 BTU furnace, allows you to camp year-round. Camp365 also features twin-burner propane stove, modular sink, cassette toilet, dimmable LED lighting, and multiple USB ports for charging your electronics. Camp365 has an easily loadable side rack.
Jayco Jay Sport 12SC
Approx. Price: See Dealer.
www.jayco.com
The Jay Sport offers a cozy appeal with soft, reversible dinette cushions and a bunk area with privacy curtains and optional 4” heated bed mats, bunk light and fan. The Jay Sport sleeps up to eight. Spacious dinette slide, jackknife sofa and shower/toilet combo are available. Residential cabinetry offers a taste of home. Beauflor vinyl flooing, indoor outdoor stove with wind deflector, hinged galley with fridge and storage access when the roof is closed. The water-repellent, sectionalized DuraTek tents feature a mildew resistant backer and tinted vinyl windows with cold crack coverage to 20 degrees. Optional is a exterior front black diamond plate storage box.
SylvanSport GO
$10,995
www.sylvansport.com
The SylvanSport GO redefines versatility. It’s a camper, a gear hauler, and a utility trailer all in one. We designed the GO to reset your expectations for what a camper can be. If you crave the energy, bliss and freedom of being outdoors but also insist on award-winning design, superior craftsmanship and extreme comfort – then we think you’ll love the GO. Dry weight is just 840 lbs. and hitch weight is a mere 70 lbs. All the innovation, comfort and craftsmanship comes standard with every GO adventure camper.
