Interesting, perhaps, but worth 30 grand???

[jawilson]

I certainly don't think so... http://gypsyking.net/home.shtml

[AustinBoston]

I think it would be worth every penny of $30,000, but for somebody else.

Very nice trailer...for a market of two or three.

A solid wood sink?  Maybe somebody, but not me.

Austin

[wavery]

Hey......if they can sell it for $30K and someone is willing to pay that for it......great. I'm just glad that I have what I have and I hope that they are as happy as I am, with what they have....at 10X the price
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WHAT....ARE YOU NUTS?? :J

[Nemesis56]

I certainly don't think so... http://gypsyking.net/home.shtml

It's different.  I think PT Barnum was right.

[Techrangerbrad]

Hmmmmm - I could find much better use for $30,000.00 - not too mention that is the "introductory" price - but there are folks out there that have more money then they know what to do with it.

[beacher]

A niche upscale market for Woodworkers, Carpenters, Artists, and those that really appreciate wood grain, who desire a strangely nice looking yet very impractical camping trailer. :p

[wavery]

A niche upscale market for Woodworkers, Carpenters, Artists, and those that really appreciate wood grain, who desire a strangely nice looking yet very impractical camping trailer. :p

and are a little wacky :J

[AustinBoston]

and are a little wacky :J

and have money to burn...

[wavery]

and have money to burn...

Which is a little wacky..... :p

[SpeakEasy]

I like it!

I don't have 30 grand to part with, and if I did I wouldn't buy one, but I still like it.

I wonder why they used an aluminum trailer frame? Doesn't it seem like that would be weak?

I would prefer a three-way fridge.

-Speak

[jawilson]

I wonder why they used an aluminum trailer frame? Doesn't it seem like that would be weak?

Quiet the contrary, actually. Aluminum comes in many grades and forms, some of which are very strong. Fighter jets, for example, us a tremendous amount of aluminum in their construction, and they have to adhere to some pretty rigid (no pun intended) standards.

Now, that doesn't mean all aluminum should be used for frame members, but you certainly can get aluminum that's up to the task.

[AustinBoston]

Quiet the contrary, actually. Aluminum comes in many grades and forms, some of which are very strong. Fighter jets, for example, us a tremendous amount of aluminum in their construction, and they have to adhere to some pretty rigid (no pun intended) standards.

Now, that doesn't mean all aluminum should be used for frame members, but you certainly can get aluminum that's up to the task.

Right.  All else being equal, aluminum is more expensive than steel.  But for the same weight of material, aluminum will be stronger, or, for the same strength, the aluminum will weigh less.  It's that weight vs strength advantage that probably led them to use aluminum instead of steel.

Still a strange thing to invest in.

Austin

[fallsrider]

They're only building 5 per year. That explains the $30k price tag.   :yikes:

[AustinBoston]

They're only building 5 per year. That explains the $30k price tag.   :yikes:

That makes sense; at $30,000, they're only going to sell 5 per year.

Austin

[sacrawf]

I agreee that the $30,000 price point is too high, this is a great attempt to do what I would like to see more of...a manufacturer of an elite quality popup, using only the best materials and some real innovation.  I would include such things as the aluminum frame (lighter, stronger, and more corrosion resistant than steel), choices of automotive quality exterior finishes, built-in electronics, built-in double-wall type canvas like a factory "pop-up gizmo", winterized floor and tanks, custom aluminum wheels, combined crank-up and pop-out lift system, higher-quality bedding, longer warranty, thoughtful storage, optional fabrics and/or leathers, and better fixtures (remote control rain sensing-fantastic fan, etc.)  While there is a lot of innovation in the motorhomes, it seems that manufacturers look at pop-up owners just as price-only shoppers.  While there is some truth to that as exhibited by some of the posts to this forum looking for cheap used pop-ups, surely there would be a small market for someone who would like a higher-line pop-up that would could easily be towed by a luxury utility vehicle like a Lexus RS , Hyundai Veracruz, or BMW X3 and look like it belongs there. The Gypsy King is a step in the right direction.