To date I believe that Alaskan TCs are the only ones selling hard side popups at a price point the majority of buyers can enter. I know there is some really high end stuff out there, but I doubt very many people can spend north of 100K for a TC. The demand for Alaskans is obvious by the number of folks searching for used ones, but I wonder if demand would increase still further with some changes in design.
So I have been toying with the idea of building a prototype popup with the idea of bringing it to market. From my previous work, I know component distributors, etc., and my mechanical skills are at least reasonable. There are features of the Alaskan I would change to appeal to a broader market, namely those who are not die hard off-roaders, but would like some of that flexibility. My goal would be to compete at a higher volume than Alaskan currently generates.
Here are a couple of questions. How important do you think it is it to have the ultra-low front profile of the Alaskan? The design I have in mind would have a higher front profile, although still well below a conventional hard side. Secondly, do you think the addition of a wet bath would attract more buyers?
So I have been toying with the idea of building a prototype popup with the idea of bringing it to market. From my previous work, I know component distributors, etc., and my mechanical skills are at least reasonable. There are features of the Alaskan I would change to appeal to a broader market, namely those who are not die hard off-roaders, but would like some of that flexibility. My goal would be to compete at a higher volume than Alaskan currently generates.
Here are a couple of questions. How important do you think it is it to have the ultra-low front profile of the Alaskan? The design I have in mind would have a higher front profile, although still well below a conventional hard side. Secondly, do you think the addition of a wet bath would attract more buyers?