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02-02-2015, 10:09 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: Shopping
Ohio
Posts: 19
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Galileo Campers
I'm new here and would like to see info on the Galileo fiberglass camper. Anyone have info? Their website seems to be down.
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02-02-2015, 10:36 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Bob
Trailer: Escape 5.0 TA
W. Mass
Posts: 440
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Did they ever actually come out with one? last I knew it was a concept, but that was a few years back.
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Bob & Deb
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02-02-2015, 12:06 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: Shopping
Ohio
Posts: 19
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02-02-2015, 12:17 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: Shopping
Ohio
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I just called. They stopped making them in 2011. Too bad.
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02-02-2015, 12:20 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: Shopping
Ohio
Posts: 19
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I see there is one for sale in Akron.
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02-02-2015, 12:21 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Class A Motorhome
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Was there any indication of how many were built? They certainly look interesting
But... If a high end FGRV is what you are looking for, be sure to follow the thread on the build out of the NEST Caravan on this site, it may be exactly what you want.
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02-02-2015, 12:22 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Class A Motorhome
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Please clarify or edit your post #6, Thanks
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02-02-2015, 12:26 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: Shopping
Ohio
Posts: 19
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02-02-2015, 01:26 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Class A Motorhome
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Built by whoever Aereon is I guess. I didn't realize that it was hybrid construction (sticky with molded fiberglass ends caps and roof) in the Galileo pics. But if they are selling a 21', 2011 for $10k at a Camping World lot that's certainly not in the same class as our FGRV's. You can't buy a decent 2011 13' for that kind of money, at least not at Camping World..... lol
Thanks for the peek though.
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02-02-2015, 01:48 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: Shopping
Ohio
Posts: 19
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From what I can see, AEREON was made by AVS that became Galileo. So these are only molded end caps and roof? Not a true FG?
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02-02-2015, 02:53 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Class A Motorhome
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In the script for the video it mentions a "Molded roof" and the flat sides appear to be standard sheet construction. Plus, the selling price is the give-away, CW knows what Molded FGRV's can bring, even if an orphan.
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02-02-2015, 03:02 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: Shopping
Ohio
Posts: 19
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Only a handful were made. The facility in Howe, IN, has three "new" 2010 and one "new" 2011 21' models available. Interesting. Thanks for the info. I'm leaning toward Bigfoot. I can't seem to get anywhere with Nest Caravans.
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02-02-2015, 04:28 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Class A Motorhome
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Needless to say, NEST is a bit away from production, but we know the builder well here and the promise is substantial. Did you see the thread that shows all of his development pics?
But certainly BigFoot is also an excellent choice, new ones are pricy but well thought of, and there are a few dealers in the states. I did a restoration on a 13' Lil'Bigfoot about 2 years back and have some pics if you would like to see a small Bigfoot, albeit no longer in production.
What will you be towing with? FGRV's are lighter than stick construction, but not featherweight as some stickys "claim" to be
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02-02-2015, 04:41 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: Shopping
Ohio
Posts: 19
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I did follow the tread. Good info. Thanks. I'm looking at a F150. It would be over kill for a Nest. But probably ok for a 21" Bigfoot. I was even thinking of going the 10.4 truck camper but that would require a very expensive 350. I would love to see your pix. Greg
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02-02-2015, 04:52 PM
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Senior Member
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Oliver might be another idea for you Greg, stunning quality and company that really backs their owners like Escape in BC does. Keep us posted on your progress.
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02-02-2015, 04:59 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: Shopping
Ohio
Posts: 19
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Oliver sent me their literature; I like it a lot. My concern is turn around space on the inside. I like it that it's right down I75 from me; I live in Ohio. I like the twin bed model; I'm single so don't need a ton of space but want room for a guest. I'm looking at Escape, too. I am willing to pay for quality (within reason).
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02-02-2015, 08:17 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: Shopping
Ohio
Posts: 19
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Beautiful. Cool looking. Fun!!
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02-02-2015, 08:31 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: Shopping
Ohio
Posts: 19
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Robert Johans from Nest Caravans just emailed me. The prototype should be ready in 6 weeks.
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