LivinLite
We visited the nearest dealer today and they had 4 Livinlite trailers, all popups. I knew that before driving up there but was interested in their construction techniques, particularly how they attached the inevitable steel components to the aluminum frame and structure.
The steel axle was bolted directly to the aluminum frame as were all other steel components including all jacks and the trailer coupler. I was concerned about the potential for galvanic problems between the steel and aluminum but apparently it must be an acceptable issue.
I will also say the construction seems sounds and the aluminum cabinet doors, looking very industrial instead of trailer homey, had marvelous industrial strength latches.
We're going to try to hunt down a non-popup unit on our way north.
Safe travels,
It is really funny to see an aluminum tongue. While he was under the trailer I went and got the salesman to open it up. The decor of the inside is very stark and cold. I realize you could warm it up with some fabrics and throw rugs, but even the benches are covered in vinyl. The floor is aluminum, the walls are aluminum, the cabinets are aluminum. Every thing is welded together. I don't know how you'd put in extra shelves and such unless you were a welder. Steve thought the inside looked like an ice cream truck 
because the cabinet doors latched like an ice cream freezer. The cushions are very hard. It didn't have heat or a bathroom, although some other models have a wet bath. It came with a porta potti. The fridge is also portable. I don't recall seeing a stove at all. The whole thing weighs 1500#, so less than alot of popups. It would be something to consider for someone with a small SUV, but the small Sunlines are much more homey. I guess the claim to fame of these is their lightweight towability. I think they could have made it cute inside by going with some sort of retro decor and using fabric instead of vinyl. As is it's just very sterile.
