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2009 Cikira Retro-Lite small travel trailer
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"Looks good behind your tow vehicle..in keeping with the early 1950s trailer style"

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"A lightweight, extremely high quality travel trailer that is efficient to build and simple in design. The manufacturing concept behind these travel trailers utilizes the most modern manufacturing processes available today but keeping the old world tradition of quality fit and finish"
MSRP around $20,500 but check with dealer
  
Cikira Retro-Lite small travel trailer exterior

Retro-style trailers don't look like standard RVs and this look is popular with some buyers. The Washington Post, writing about the 2009 Lousiville trade show said the Cikira retro look was popular because the trailers "have a certain charm that's giving them the exciting visual appeal many people desire. A retro RV actually looks good behind your favorite midsize SUV, crossover or other tow vehicle of choice."

"The 160 FD model offers practical living in a 16-foot length. A mostly white exterior, accented by minimal graphics, keeps the Retro-Lite clean looking. Rounded front and aft walls, in keeping with the early 1950s trailer style, also enhance aerodynamics for improved towing. The 16-foot unit has a 3,830-pound GVWR and weighs about 1,830 pounds dry, so you have a range of towing options."  We show 3 pictures of the simple Retro-Lite interior below:

Cikira Retro-Lite small travel trailer interior

Cikira Retro-Lite small travel trailer interior from other side

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"Has a certain charm that's giving them the exciting visual appeal many people desire. A retro RV actually looks good behind your favorite midsize SUV, crossover or other tow vehicle of choice."
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Norm in FloridaWOW! I wish I had seen all these comments before buying my 2006 18'. I'm dealing with all the same issues, especially floor rot in front of the fridge and kitchen area. I've scoured the entire area and find no evidence of any water intrusion yet the problem worsens. I just laid down some plywood and will cover it with vinyl flooring. What a P.O.S.!
Louis and Judy, in TexasOur 18' Cikara was bought new in late 2006. Thre is a big soft floor area at the entry, closet, and beneath the couch. Also, the A/C unit apparently leaks thru the roof, because the roof is also soft around this A/C roof area. A real disaster -- seems to be very poor construction. Obviously, we're disappointed with this product.
Big MikeBought a 2009 16 ft Cikira after 6 months of research I thought this will be a great camper. Dealer could not speak any higher of Cikira said reall well built da da da. Well the 2 year bumper to bumper sold me. as luck would have it Cikira went belly up. I just spent 898.00 to have repairs that would have all been warranty structural issues and leaks. Beware there scred us all.
StanI to bought a used 2006 18cc at first notice after we bought it the floor at the door seemed to be soft.We bought it back to the dealer who told us that ths is normal as it is used and that the styrofoam is compressed due to usage, however we took the camper to South carolina as we are living in a campground now ( being homeless ) and we are now seeing the kitchen floor being soft as well. I tried to contact the MFG without a responce. Even emailed the dealer without any responce, i love the camper but I hope I wasn't lied to just to make a sale on this camper.As it is now I'm at a loss as to is it floor rot or a normal condition. Anyone that can add to this email me at s.zap@hotmail.com
StanI to bought a used 2006 18cc at first notice after we bought it the floor at the door seemed to be soft.We bought it back to the dealer who told us that ths is normal as it is used and that the styrofoam is compressed due to usage, however we took the camper to South carolina as we are living in a campground now ( being homeless ) and we are now seeing the kitchen floor being soft as well. I tried to contact the MFG without a responce. Even emailed the dealer without any responce, i love the camper but I hope I wasn't lied to just to make a sale on this camper.As it is now I'm at a loss as to is it floor rot or a normal condition.
Eric in UtahI have a 2006 Cirka 16cc. Rotten floor. Worst part is that the rotten OSB wood is right over the frame mounts were they screw the body of the camper onto the trailer frame. Looked out my side view windo last week and noticed the front of the trailer bouncing up and down on the frame. SCARRY!
Chris CoolingThis just made my short list. Cikira has changed the build for 2011, reducing the msrp to $12k and I am seeing 2011s for under $10k on the web. They have made it a more entry level unit without changing the ext design or weight. Any feedback on these is welcome dvdchris at yahoo.
George in FloridaI own a 13FD Classic Cruiser that also is prone to leaks, and unfortunately, a rotted floor. I thought I had sealed the leaks in the rear seams, and the one around the front window, but apparently I missed a major rain leak somewhere. The door area is becoming softer and squishier every day even though we haven't had any rain in months. I have no idea how to fix the floor short of tearing out the insides. Definitely going to need professional help. Too bad, otherwise it is a pretty good unit.
Brian in TexasI have a 2006 Cikra Classic Cruiser and like many of the comments I have read, I have a soft spot in the floor right in the center of the doorway. I've also noticed minor lumps under the vinyl floring all over. I think the OSB is very prone to absorbing water, especially in humid conditions, unfortunately. I've been thinking about laying 1/4 plywood over existing floor and simply putting new tile down. Any comments?
ChrisTexanOwner of a 2006 Classic Cruiser 18CCD, have to agree with another poster, since I've had it (bought it used) the CC has developed a large (area) soft spot in the "kitchen" area (no noticeable leaks, feels much more solid underneath (but not completely compared with surrounding areas) but sags badly on top with weight applied, leading me to think it's a ply/stryo/ply sandwich maybe?), and a major rot by the door (can push it up and down freely from top to bottom and DO NOT STEP there or you will probalby go through). I just spent a Sunday looking for leaks or other sources of water (nothing significant found anywhere near these trouble areas). Door was well-caulked, roof membrane appeared well sealed, and membrane underneath was smooth and sealed. Only thought is past (prior to purchase) water intrusion in the kitchen area (a forward skylight had a golf-ball sized hole from a hailstorm or something similar) caused some of the kitchen rot, however there is no clear evidence of anything at the door area (surrounding wood across the "beams" is solid as a rock, so whatever moisture caused this "settled" in the 2sq ft area between the beams and the door frame. The door doesn't seem to fit well closed (pushes out a little at the bottom) which appears to be the only source of possible water entry in the vicinity. Otherwise we really love it, our A/C seems appropriate (in Texas heat) for the size of the RV, in milder areas it might be overkill (and it is loud). The frame seems excellent, I would say the floor is the #1, #2, and #3 weakness, the rest is seemingly solid. Can't get to Cikira's website to ask how hard it's going to be to replace the floor, and what type it is for sure, that's not a good sign "bandwidth exceeded" for their site at 9AM CST).
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