Choosing my vehicle

This small questionnaire is a useful addition to our online brochure and all the information contained on our website concerning our products. It will allow you to explore your personal needs while considering the many combinations offered by Safari Condo. This approach will help you find your Safari Condo. The one that exactly fits both your requirements and your lifestyle.

A Safari Condo or an Alto?

Safari Condo

• I can use it as first or second car.
• I do not want to tow.
• I want to tow, but maintain my towing capability for toys ex: boat, motorcycle, horse.
• I like to have everything with me all the time.
• I love having access to the fridge while driving.
• I do not like to plan and want to be independent at all times, not just on a trip or during my holidays. (example: sleep at a friend’s, go to the movies or restaurant in the city and decide come nighttime to spend the night there)
• I want to easily park in the city with my recreational vehicle.
• I want to spend the night anywhere without being bothered. (In a street, parking airport or hospital etc.)
• I want my recreational vehicle as my base camp for my winter outings.

Alto

• I like its modern look and great windows.
• I like an Alto made entirely of aluminum technology.
• It is important to me that the Alto is made of recyclable materials.
• The price fits into my budget.
• I don't want an additional motor vehicle because of the related maintenance costs (plates, insurance, etc.)
• I am comfortable driving with a trailer.
• I am comfortable backing up and positioning a trailer on a given site.
• The time and physical effort required to attach the Alto to the car doesn't bother me.
• I like being able to leave my recreational vehicle on the campsite to visit with the car.
• I do not need to have my things with me permanently. It doesn't bother me to plan what I need to bring with me for my day at the beach.
• I will use my recreational vehicle exclusively for vacationing and not in my daily activities.
• I am not a fan of winter camping.
• I will not spend the night in places where I must be low-profile. (Along a street, in a hospital or airport parking)
• I do not like to hear the sounds of the equipment I bring on holidays.

GM or Mercedes?

GM

• I love the brand and the reliability of GM products.
• I like the idea of a sunroof and the benefits of a lower center of gravity and reduced aerodynamic drag. Roof options ensure a lower vehicle overall height.
• I find that the price of the GM Series is perfectly consistent with my budget.
• I want a gasoline engine. (The Mercedes Series only comes equipped with a diesel engine)
• I appreciate its body made entirely of highly corrosion-resistant galvanized steel.
• I love the robustness of the chassis: it is not a unibody construction.
• I know that in the case of problem on a trip, servicing is very accessible throughout America.
• I like a lower vehicle, consequently less sensitive to cross-winds and more low-profile.
• I appreciate the fact that can install a kayak rack on the roof.
• I love the fact that it can carry a motorcycle weighing up to 400 lb. on the rear bumper using an appropriate support.

Mercedes

• I have always dreamed of owning a Mercedes.
• I appreciate its European design.
• I have confidence in German know-how.
• I appreciate its diesel engine and fuel economy for a vehicle of its size.
• I like a vehicle that is easy to park (short turning radius – 46 ft. on the 19.5 ft. Series)
• I like a high-opening side door and not have to duck to enter.
• I love not having to open a roof.
• I like its internal shoulder-level clearance. Its walls are much more vertical and offer almost the same width at shoulder-level and floor level.
• I like its window arrangement and its immense windshield. It's a bright vehicle with a view.
• I do not wish to install any roof-top kayak or container.
• I find it convenient to have stand-up access to a full-height cockpit.

M 18' or L 20' Series?

M Series

• I find that the M 18' Series’ low price is perfectly consistent with my budget.
• I want a vehicle that I can use every day.
• I need a multifunctional vehicle.
• I do not want a diesel engine.
• I want to be as inconspicuous as possible. I am a low-profile traveler.
• I appreciate parking with ease in a regular parking spot, even with bikes in the back.
• I appreciate the slight if at all overload on ferries, even with bikes in the back.
• I feel more comfortable driving it.
• I am an outdoors person.
• I like being outside and enjoy camping.
• I love eating outside in good weather.
• I wish a minimum footprint in my laneway or garage.
• I travel with little equipment (lightweight) and do not need a large vehicle.

L Series

• I like its excellent handling. The vehicle has a very long wheelbase providing lots of stability on the road.
• We travel as a family and appreciate the interior space of the L Series.
• We travel with more than 4 people and the LSX carries 6 people safely.
• I want to have more room around me. I am a little claustrophobic.
• I love the amenities of the L Series: front dinette, 2 fridges, interior shower, etc.
• I appreciate the separate living areas. For example, one may be resting in the back while another sits at the table or takes a shower.
• I appreciate parking easily in a regular parking space.
• I appreciate that there is little or no overhead on ferries.
• I wish to take long trips and want every possible comfort without losing sight of fuel consumption.
• In case of bad weather, I want to be able to live inside and feel comfortable.

M Jr Series on a 1 500 Chassis or M Series on a 2 500 Chassis?

M Jr 1 500

• I want to store it in my garage and because it is low with the ultra-thin roof chassis, it can slip under a 7’ high garage door.
• I find that the M Jr Series is in a price range that is perfectly consistent with my budget.
• The lowest authorized maximum weight (7,300 Lb.) of the 1 500 chassis still meets my needs. I am not one who travels with their bikes on the rear bumper, two kayaks and 4 bikes. I can travel light.
• I like smaller engines such as the 4.3 L V6, lower-priced and more economical in the city.
• I'm looking for both power and economy and the 5.3 L V8 engine available on the 1 500 chassis meets these needs. In the Safari Condo lineup, it’s the most economical gasoline engine on the highway.
• I need a vehicle with optional 4WD.
• I wish a canvas roof, not an electric roof. Electric roof is not available on the M Jr Series.
• I do wish a diesel engine. The diesel engine is not available on the M Series.
• I do not wish to install the propane group on my vehicle. The 1 500 chassis does not offer enough payload to install the heavier propane tank and devices.
• A running board without storage suits me fine.

M 2 500

• I like its robustness, suspension and HD (heavy duty) braking system and authorized maximum weight of 8 600 lbs.
• I bring with me lots of equipment such as kayaks, bikes, trailer with motorcycles or snowmobiles, etc.
• I appreciate a small V8 such as the 4.8 L.
• I do not want a diesel engine. The diesel engine is not available in the M Series.
• I like the flexibility, smoothness and fuel economy of this HD 6-speed transmission.
• I want the optional electric roof. Electric roof is not available on the 1 500 chassis.
• I want a vehicle with the optional propane group.
• I want a vehicle with fiberglass running board storage.

Ultra-thin or Regular Canvas Roof (Optional)?(Fiberglass roof shell)

Ultra-thin canvas roof
Exterior height roof down: 2.15 m (83.5")
Interior clearance roof down: 1, 37 m (54")
Interior clearance roof up: 2.13 m (84")

• I want a vehicle that fits in my garage.
• The lower price of the thin roof fits my budget.
• I want a vehicle with optimal aerodynamics to reach maximum fuel economy and reduce cross-wind impact.
• A lower center of gravity enhances vehicle maneuverability.
• I want to have the lightest vehicle possible.
• I like the looks of a vehicle with an ultra-thin roof.
• I like the low-profile of the ultra-thin roof.
• It doesn't bother me to have to raise the roof whenever I want to do something in the vehicle.
• I don’t expect to do a lot of winter camping in Quebec, because I would have much less iheadroomwith the roof down.
• I don’t mind losing storage space (15³ ft.) because the roof’s fiberglass shell is lower.

Regular roof
Exterior height roof down: 2.43 m (95.5")
Interior clearance roof down: 1.65 m (65")
Interior clearance roof up: 2.13 m (84")

• I like the interior clearance of the regular roof when closed. I can move freely without having to open the roof.
• Outside campgrounds, I like to sleep comfortably without having to open the roof.
• I like winter sports, and I want to use the vehicle as a base camp. I can easily keep warm since I don’t have to open the roof.
• I like how easy it is to set up the top bed.
• I don’t need the top bed and like the top rear storage compartment (15 ft³) it provides.
• I want to install a kayak rack (not available on the thin roof).

Canvas Roof or Rigid Electrical Roof (TOPS)? (Optional) 2 500

Canvas roof
Outside height roof down: 2.43 m (95.5")
Inside clearance roof down: 1.65 m (65")
Inside clearance roof up: 2.13 m (84")

• I wish to have the most internal clearance possible.
• I love the brightness the canvas provides.
• I enjoy camping and the contact with nature that canvas provides.
• I need the top bed.
• The price of the canvas roof fits perfectly within my budget.
• The mechanical simplicity of the roof.

Rigid electric roof (TOPS)
Exterior height roof down: 2.43 m (95.5")
Interior clearance roof down: 1.65 m (65")
Interior clearance roof up: 1.89 m (74.5 ")

• I do not like canvas.
• I don’t need the top bed. If I want to, I can accommodate an extra sleeper with the optional front bed.
• I like how simple it is to open the roof. I can do it with my fingertips simply by pressing a button.
• I appreciate its superior insulation from outside noise and temperature variations.
• I can safely leave it open anywhere. With its rigid sides and its glass windows, it is impossible to slip into the vehicle by the roof even when open.
• I appreciate winter camping. I can open it and still keep warm inside.
• The quality storage that comes with the electrical roof (Cabinets at rear and front).
• It doesn't bother me to lose a little storage.
• I want a kayak rack on the roof. Even with two kayaks, raise the electric roof with your fingertip.
• I love the opening windows on the sides of the roof. Safari Condo is the only manufacturer to offer eye-level side windows in a class B.

Full-height or Low-profile Regular Canvas Roof? (Height of roof when up)
Both the full-height and low profile regular canvas roofs are the same price.

Low-profile regular canvas roof

• I use the top bed rarely or not at all.
• I use the top bed to accommodate children.
• I like the ultra-simple closure system that automatically stores the canvas.
• The windows in the canvas are lower and easier to open and close for everyone.

Full-height regular canvas roof

• The top bed is used regularly and I wish to optimize headroom for the sleepers.
• I wish to optimize internal clearance.
• I want as much ventilation as possible.

Ultra-thin or Regular Canvas Roof? (Fiberglass roof shell) 2 500

Ultra-thin canvas roof
Exterior height roof down: 2.15 m (84.5")
Interior clearance roof down: 1, 37 m (54")
Interior clearance roof up: 2.13 m (84")

• I want a vehicle that fits in my garage.
• The lower price of the thin roof fits my budget.
• I want a vehicle with optimal aerodynamics to reach maximum fuel economy and reduce cross-wind impact.
• A lower center of gravity enhances vehicle maneuverability.
• I want to have the lightest vehicle possible.
• I like the looks of a vehicle with an ultra-thin roof.
• I like the low-profile of the ultra-thin roof.
• It doesn't bother me to have to raise the roof whenever I want to do something in the vehicle.
• I don’t expect to do a lot of winter camping in Quebec, because I would have much less headroom with the roof down.
• I don’t mind losing storage space (15³ ft.) because the roof’s fiberglass shell is lower.

Regular canvas roof
Exterior height roof down: 2.43 m (95.5")
Interior clearance roof down: 1.65 m (65")
Interior clearance roof up: 2.13 M (84")

• I like the interior clearance of the regular roof when down. I can move freely without having to open the roof.
• Outside campgrounds, I like to sleep comfortably without having to open the roof.
• I like winter sports, and I want to use the vehicle as a base camp. I can easily keep warm since I don’t have to open the roof.
• I like how easy it is to set up the top bed.
• I don’t need the top bed and like the top rear storage compartment (15 ft³) it provides.
• I want to install a kayak rack (not available on the thin roof)

ME, MC, or MX?

ME

• The price of this vehicle fits my budget.
• We never travel more than two people. I know that the ME can only accommodate 2 passengers.
• I want to have two single beds. These beds can convert to a King-size bed.
• It doesn't bother me to have to take down my bed and store the bedding every morning. I know that I lose storage space.
• I travel very light. The ME has 55ft³ of storage.

MC

• I like its very clear and bright interior.
• I appreciate that all windows are clutter-free. I feel very comfortable.
• I love the large rear bed (70" X 76"). It is a must for me.
• I know that, because I select the large bed, I have less storage. There is no wardrobe.
• There is more shoulder room when we both sit at the rear.
• Optional rear cabinet can serve as a bedside table. (watch, radio, glasses, etc.)

MX

• I love its large storage capacity. It is very important to me that everything is tidy.
• I like the wardrobe.
• I am comfortable with the double bed especially as with walls on either side, I can use it fully. Unlike at home, I can’t fall off.
• I like the flexibility of the rear recessed table which can be used either as a table or counter extension.

Canvas Roof or Electrical Rigid Roof (optional)

Canvas roof
Exterior height roof down: 2.44 m (' 96)
Interior clearance roof down: 1.65 m (65 ")
Interior clearance roof up: 2.13 m (' 84) (canvas low profile)

• I wish to have the most headroom possible.
• I love the brightness the canvas provides.
• I enjoy camping and the contact with nature that canvas provides.
• I need the top bed.
• The price of the canvas roof fits perfectly within budget.
• The mechanical simplicity of the roof.

Electrical rigid roof
Exterior height roof down: 2.44 m (' 96)
Inside clearance roof down: 1.65 m (65 ")
Inside clearance roof up: 1.90 m (75 ')

• I do not like canvas.
• I don’t need the top bed. If I want to, I can accommodate an extra sleeper with the optional front bed.
• I like how simple it is to open the roof. I can do it with my fingertips simply by pressing a button.
• I appreciate its superior insulation from outside noise and temperature variations.
• I can safely leave it open anywhere. With its rigid sides and its glass windows, it is impossible to slip into the vehicle by the roof even when up.
• I appreciate winter camping. I can open it and still keep warm inside.
• The quality storage that comes with the electrical roof (Cabinets at rear and front).
• It doesn't bother me to lose a little storage.
• I want a kayak rack on the roof. Even with two kayaks, raise the electric roof with your fingertip.
• I love the opening windows on the sides of the roof. Safari Condo is the only manufacturer to offer eye-level side windows in a class B.

Full-height or Low-profile Regular Canvas Roof? (Height of opening of the canvas)

Low profile regular canvas roof

• I use the top bed rarely or not at all.
• I use the top bed to accommodate children.
• I like the ultra-simple closure system that automatically stores the canvas.
• The windows in the canvas are lower and easier to open and close for everyone.

Full-height Regular Canvas Roof

• The top bed is used regularly and I wish to optimize headroom for the sleepers.
• I wish to optimize internal clearance.
• I want as much ventilation as possible.

GM LC, LX, LSX or LDX?

LC

• I like his very clear and bright interior.
• I appreciate that all windows are clutter-free. I feel very comfortable.
• I love the large rear bed (70" X 76"). It is a must for me.
• There is more shoulder room when we both sit at the rear.
• I know that, because I select the large bed, I have less storage. There is no wardrobe.

LX

• It is the vehicle with the most of storage of all products built by Safari Condo.
• I love the large storage capacity of the two refrigerators. No longer necessary to carry an electric cooler for drinks: these coolers consume a lot of energy. The two fridges are separate; they can be at different temperatures. If camping in the wild, and in energy-saving mode, shut down one and use it simply for storage.
• I love its great countertop.
• I like its wardrobe.
• I am comfortable with the double bed especially as with walls on either side, I can use it fully. Unlike at home, I can’t fall off.
• I like its interior clearance.

LSX

• I greatly appreciate the comfort of the front seating.
• I love the available seating even when the bed is opened, allowing for two functional areas simultaneously. One can sleep in, while the other has his coffee comfortably at the front.
• I need to travel with 6 people on board.
• I like its wardrobe.
• I am comfortable with the double bed especially as with walls on either side, I can use it fully. Unlike at home, I can’t fall off.

LDX

• I want an interior shower.
• I like that the shower is fold-away. This allows for a very spacious shower as well as a vehicle with a very open interior.
• I greatly appreciate the comfortable front seating.
• I love the available seating even when the bed is opened, allowing for two functional areas simultaneously. One can sleep in, while the other has his coffee comfortably at the front.
• I am comfortable with the double bed especially as with walls on either side, I can use it fully. Unlike at home, I can’t fall off.

L 19' or XL 22' Series?Propane Group is standard in Mercedes L and XL Series.

L 19' Series

• I find that the L 19' Series comes at a price perfectly consistent with my budget.
• I want a vehicle that I can use every day.
• I want a multi-purpose vehicle.
• I want to look as inconspicuous as possible. I am a low-profile traveller.
• I appreciate that it is easy to park.
• I feel more comfortable driving it.
• I am an outdoors person.
• I enjoy living outdoors and camping.
• I love eating outside in good weather.

XL 22' Series

• I want everything without compromise! King-size bed, two fridges, huge countertop, dinette and interior shower and all these windows in a very maneuverable vehicle.
• I want to make long trips and live aboard for long periods of time. I need living space.
• I like the breathing room in the XL: the clutter-free windows let in so much light, almost lets the outside in.
• I want an interior shower.
• I like that the shower be retractable. This allows for a very spacious shower as well as a vehicle with a very bright interior.
• I greatly appreciate the comfort of the front seating.
• I love the available seating even when the bed is opened, allowing for two functional areas simultaneously. One can sleep in, while the other has his coffee comfortably at the front.
• I like its wardrobe.
• I love the large storage capacity of the two refrigerators. No longer necessary to carry an electric cooler for drinks: these coolers consume a lot of energy. The two fridges are separate; they can be at different temperatures. If camping in the wild, and in energy-saving mode, shut down one and use it simply for storage.
• I love its great countertop.
• I like his very clear and bright interior.
• I appreciate that all windows are clutter-free. I feel very comfortable.
• I love the large rear bed (70" X 76"). It is a must for me.
• There is more shoulder room when we both sit at the rear.

Alto 1713, 1723?

1713

• I don’t need an interior shower.
• I love the 76 "X 76" bed.
• The 1713 is lighter and more popular. It represents 65% of Alto sales.

1723

• I want an interior shower.
• It doesn't bother me to have a narrower 60 "X 76" bed.
• I want to a more private toilet.

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Mercedes LC, LX, LSX or LDX?

LC

• I like its very clear and bright interior.
• I appreciate that all windows are clutter-free. I feel very comfortable.
• I love the large rear bed (70" X 76"). It is a must for me.
• There is more shoulder room when we both sit at the rear.
• I know that, because I select the large bed, I have less storage. There is no wardrobe.

LX

• It is the vehicle with the most of storage of all products built by Safari Condo.
• I love the large storage capacity of the two refrigerators. No longer necessary to carry an electric cooler for drinks: these coolers consume a lot of energy. The two fridges are separate; they can be at different temperatures. If camping in the wild, and in energy-saving mode, shut down one and use it simply for storage.
• I love its great countertop.
• I like its wardrobe.
• I am comfortable with the double bed especially as with walls on either side, I can use it fully. Unlike at home, I can’t fall off.
• I like its interior clearance.

LSX

• I greatly appreciate the comfort of the front seating.
• I love the available seating even when the bed is opened, allowing for two functional areas simultaneously. One can sleep in, while the other has his coffee comfortably at the front.
• I need to travel with 6 people on board.
• I like its wardrobe.
• I am comfortable with the double bed especially as with walls on either side, I can use it fully. Unlike at home, I can’t fall off.

LDX

• I want an interior shower.
• I like that the shower is fold-away. This allows for a very spacious shower as well as a vehicle with a very open interior.
• I greatly appreciate the comfortable front seating.
• I love the available seating even when the bed is opened, allowing for two functional areas simultaneously. One can sleep in, while the other has his coffee comfortably at the front.
• I am comfortable with the double bed especially as with walls on either side, I can use it fully. Unlike at home, I can’t fall off.

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