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Takena travel trailer
Ultra-lite by Chalet
See reader's comments and experiences at bottom of page "Unmatched value, with superb quality and ultra lite weight for fuel efficient towing with most mid-sized minivans and SUVs"
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Important dimensions:
3 floorplans are available
Exterior length 18'9", Exterior width 7'
Exterior height 8'2", Interior height 6'3"
Ultra lightweight with dry weight 2435 lbs and
GVWR 4500 lbs
Tanks - fresh 25, grey 28, black 28 - gallons
MSRP from about $13,000 (6/09)

Takena says: "Nowhere else can you find welded aluminum vacuum bonded construction and composite floors with other features like residential style face frame cabinet construction in this price range." And: "Frames are built with high-strength light weight alloys that are powder coated for enhanced rust protection. High quality fabrics are available in three designer color schemes. Included are many standard features that are often found to be options on comparable trailers."
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There are 3 models - including the 1865-EX model with a slide-out shown left. We show the floorplans for all 3 models below. |
We show 4 pictures below of the interior. These are all of the 1865 EX model but clearly show the quality of the interior finish. Takena says "High quality fabrics are available in four designer color schemes." The galley pictures below show the rich cherry cabinets option.
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FLOORPLANS
We show the 3 floorplans available for 2009 below.
The 1850 series has forward dinette with a gaucho bed on one side and a dinette at the forward end. The 1860 provides a permanent bed with a dinette to the side. The 1865 has the slide-out as shown in the pictures above. All 3 arrangements make very nice use of the available space.
Among the options available are a 15 inch flat screen TV, front over head cabinetry or on all 3 models, an optional overhead bunk:
"Unmatched value, with superb quality and ultra lite weight for fuel efficient towing with most mid-sized minivans and SUVs"
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