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Table of Contents

• Troubleshooting
• Introduction
• Safety Instructions
• Transport of Passengers in Trailer When Travelling
• Reducing Fishtailing or Sway
• Towing and Weight Distribution
• Appliances and Equipment
• Tire Safety
• Chemical Sensitivity
• Formaldehyde
• Ventilation
• Do Not Smoke
• Medical Advice
• Warranty Exclusion
• Weight Distribution
• Front, Rear: the 10% Rule
• Right - Left: Driver (Left) or Passenger (Right)
• Top - Bottom
• Smoke Detector
• Propane (LP Gas) Detector
• Propane Detector Operation
• Detector Test
• Carbon Monoxide Alarm
• Carbon Monoxide (CO)
• Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• Fire Extinguisher
• Shore Power
• Potable Water Hookup
• Sewage Hookup
• Pre-Season Inspection. Maintenance and Procedures
• Start-Up and Disinfection of Potable Water System with Truma COMBI ECO Heating/Water Heater
• Start-Up and Disinfection
• Start-Up and Disinfection of Potable Water System with Truma Aquago Comfort Plus Water Heater (Optional)
• Potable Water System
• Water Pump and Strainer
• Disinfection
• Toilet & Shower
• Drain Valve
• Emptying Potable Water Tank
• Pump Switch
• Waste Water System
• Holding Tanks
• Emptying Tanks
• When Parked and Connected to Sewer Outlet
• Cleaning Drain System
• Dumping Waste Waters
• Single LPG Bottle
• Two LPG Bottles
• Basic Safety Rules
• LPG Gas Regulator (or Pressure Reducer)
• LPG Gas Fill Valve
• Additional Information
• 120-Volt System
• Power Supply
• GFCI Protection
• Gfci Testing Record
• Fuses and Breakers
• Inverter (Optional)
• 12 Volt System
• 12 Volt Fuses
• 12 V Circuit
• Converter/Charger
• Battery (Maintenance Type)
• Battery Charge Indicator
• Lithium Battery (Optional)
• Self-Heating Bluetooth Lithium Battery (Optional)
• Lithium Battery Monitor (Optional)
• Solar Panels (Optional)
• Two 110-Watt Solar Panels (220 Watts)
• Two 220-Watt Solar Panels (440 Watts)
• Important Facts
• Solar Panel Monitor
• Maintenance
• Tank Monitor
• Front Single Bed
• FLEX Electrical Bed
• Privacy Curtains
• Variable Speed Roof Vent
• Manually Controlled Fan
• Automatic Model with Remote Control (Optional)
• Maxxfan (Optional)
• Sliding Front Portable Table
• Cabinet Panels
• Storage Area under Bench-Beds
• Front Storage
• Exterior Storage Compartment
• Electric Roof
• Raising of Roof
• Lowering the Roof
• Refrigerators
• Dometic 2-Way Refrigerator
• Frigo Nova Cool 12 Volts Compressor Refrigerator (Optional)
• Dometic 3-Way Refrigerator (ALTO F2114, A2124 and F2414)
• Propane Stove
• Microwave Oven (Optional)
• Air Conditioner
• Air Conditioner Heat Pump (Optional on ALTO R1713, R1723, R1743, F2114, A2124)
• Air Conditioner for ALTO F2414 (Optional)
• Awning (Optional)
• Setting up Awning
• Setting up Fiamma Awning
• Dismantling Awning
• Bike Rack (Optional)
• Mounting of Bicycles on Rack
• Television with DVD Player (Optional)
• Using Articulated TV Wall Mount
• Retractable Step
• Tires and Wheels
• Spare Wheel Carrier
• Inflation of Tires
• Tire Inflation Information
• Recommended Tire Pressure
• How Overloading Affects Your Tires
• Tips on Tire Care
• Proper Inspection and Storage of Tires
• Wheel Change
• Tire Replacement
• Lug Nut Torquing
• Wheel Bearing Inspection
• Towing the Alto
• Towing Vehicule Equipment
• Electric Brakes
• Adjustment and Use of the Brake Controller on the Towing Vehicle
• Breakaway Protection
• Cargo Weight Never to be Exceeded
• Weight on Trailer Tongue
• Weighing of Travel Trailer
• Load Distribution (Torsion Bars)
• Connection to Towing Vehicle
• Torsion Bars (Weight Distribution Kit) (Optional)
• Towing Tips
• Controlling Sway or Fishtailing
• Corrective Measures
• Parking an ALTO
• Departure Checklist
• Trailer Equipment and Accessories
• Motoring Essentials
• Overnight Stop - Extended Stay
• Levelling and Stabilization
• Settling in
• Winter Travel
• Impact of Extended Occupancy
• Condensation
• Tips for Controlling Condensation
• About Moulds
• Vinyl Flooring
• Counter Top
• Storage and End of Season Procedure
• Winterizing and Storage
• Preparing Trailer for Winter
• Winterizing of Potable Water System with Truma Combi Eco Heating and Water Heater
• Partial Winterizing of Potable Water System with Aquago Comfort Plus Instant Water Heater
• Quick and Simple Winterizing Procedure
• Resuming Use of Aquago Confort Plus Water Heater
• Simple Procedure to Prevent Freezing When Using ALTO
• Full Winterizing of Potable Water System with Aquago Comfort Plus Instant Water Heater
• Maintenance Suggestions
• Parts and Lubricants
• Miscellaneous
• Specifications
• Alto Limited Warranty Details
• Normal Wear
• Chemical Gassing
• Reporting Safety Defects - Canada
• Reporting Safety Defects - the United States

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• Page 2 ® Safari Condo © No copy or reproduction of all or any part of this manual is allowed without explicit permission from Safari Condo. All patents, patents pending, publishing rights or trademarks apply throughout Canada and the United States of America. ©...

Page 3: Table Of Contents

• Page 4 PROPANE ..................................27 LPG Bottle ....................................27 Single LPG Bottle ....................................27 Two LPG Bottles ....................................28 Basic Safety Rules ................................... 29 LPG Gas Regulator (or Pressure Reducer) ..........................31 LPG Gas Fill Valve ..................................31 Additional Information ................................32 120-VOLT SYSTEM .................................
• Page 5 Propane Stove ..................................66 Microwave Oven (Optional) ..............................67 Air Conditioner ..................................68 Air conditioner heat pump (optional on ALTO R1713, R1723, R1743, F2114, A2124) ..............68 Air Conditioner for ALTO F2414 (Optional): ............................. 69 Awning (Optional) .................................. 70 Setting Up Awning .................................... 70 Setting Up Fiamma Awning ................................
• Page 6 Quick and Simple Winterizing Procedure ............................106 Resuming Use of Aquago Confort Plus Water Heater ........................107 Simple Procedure to Prevent Freezing when Using ALTO ......................107 Full Winterizing of Potable Water System with Aquago Comfort Plus Instant Water Heater ..........108 Maintenance suggestions ..............................

Page 7: Introduction

Page 8: safety instructions, page 9: transport of passengers in trailer when travelling, page 10: formaldehyde, page 11: do not smoke, page 12: right - left: driver (left) or passenger (right), page 13: detectors, page 14: propane (lp gas) detector, page 15: propane detector operation, page 16: symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Page 17 WARNING: A CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS NOT • DESIGNED TO DETECT SMOKE, FIRE OR ANY GAS OTHER THAN CARBON MONOXIDE. • TO BE SEEN AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PROPER SERVICING OF FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES. • TO BE USED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS, OR AS A PORTABLE ALARM FOR SPILLAGE OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS FROM FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES.

Page 18: Fire Extinguisher

Page 19: hookups, page 20: potable water hookup, page 21: sewage hookup, page 22: pre-season inspection. maintenance and procedures.

• Page 23 5. Open cold water tap on kitchen sink and let water run for 30 seconds to disinfect plumbing system. 6. Open hot water tap on kitchen sink and let water run for 30 seconds to disinfect plumbing system. 7. Let water run 30 seconds in the toilet, and 30 seconds in the toilet wash down spray. 8.

Page 24: Start-Up And Disinfection Of Potable Water System With Truma Aquago Comfort Plus Water Heater (Optional)

• Page 25 14. Open the E valve (photo D-5.4) of the return line. 15. Open the D valve (photo D-5.1) and let the water run on the ground under the ALTO during about 2 minutes to allow the filling up of the water heater and of the return line.

Page 26: Potable Water System

Page 27: disinfection, page 28: drain valve, page 29: water pump, page 30: waste water system, page 31: emptying tanks.

• Page 32 7. Once black water tank is empty, close black water valve. 8. Open grey water valve. (photo C-4.2.) 9. Once grey water tank is empty, close grey water valve. 10. Disconnect the drain hose and rinse it. 11. Pivot sewage connector outlet upwards. 12.

Page 33: Propane

Page 34: two lpg bottles, page 35: basic safety rules.

• Page 36 • Portable fuel burning equipment, including wood and charcoal grills and stoves, shall not be used inside the trailer. The use of this equipment inside the trailer may cause fires or asphyxiation. • A warning label has been located near the LP gas container. This label reads: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY.

Page 37: Lpg Gas Regulator (Or Pressure Reducer)

Page 38: additional information, page 39: 120-volt system, page 40: gfci protection, page 41: gfci testing record, page 42: inverter (optional).

• Page 43 PHOTO H-3 Inverter control panel When 120 V AC power is no longer needed, put inverter switch to “OFF” to save battery power. Pilot light will go out. IMPORTANT: If inverter is used for high-powered appliances such as a toaster, a coffee machine or a microwave oven, battery will deplete rapidly.

Page 44: 12 Volt System

Page 45: 12 v circuit, page 46: converter/charger.

• Page 47 vehicle must also be negative (-) ground since it must always match the trailer. Most tow vehicles are negative grounded, but always check your vehicle owner manual to be sure. The complete assembly, battery post and cable connector should be coated with heavy body mineral grease, petroleum grease or petroleum jelly.

Page 48: Use

Page 49: battery charge indicator, page 50: self-heating bluetooth lithium battery (optional).

• Page 51 ● The monitor shows the charge or discharge power in real time (in Volts and in Amps). PHOTO I-2 Lithium battery monitor...

Page 52: Solar Panels (Optional)

Page 53: solar panel monitor, page 54: equipment, page 55: toilet, page 56: lights, page 57: bunk bed.

• Page 58 ● IMPORTANT : Never raise or lower the bed if someone or a pet is near bed, on bed or under bed. ● IMPORTANT: Before setting off with the ALTO, lower bed centre cushions should be stacked in the centre of FLEX bed, then bed should be raised to highest position (photo K -7).

Page 59: Privacy Curtains

Page 60: windows, page 61: screens, page 62: manually controlled fan, page 63: maxxfan (optional), page 64: sliding front portable table.

• Page 65 ALTO R1713, R1723 and F1743: Before driving off, table must be secured in its tracks. It needs to be inserted in its tracks starting on the passenger side, then completely slide it over to the driver side and finally block it with a backrest support placed on the floor, on the passenger side, to prevent table from sliding to the passenger side, as it could then come out of its tracks.
• Page 66 (photo K-18). This option is available for all ALTOs. To install table, hook it onto the exterior track on the passenger side of ALTO (photo K-18), deploy the square bracket below and click it in place (photo K-19.1). It has a rubber pod which will rest on the body of the ALTO (photo K-19.2).

Page 67: Cabinet Panels

Page 68: front storage, page 69: lowering the roof, page 70: refrigerators.

• Page 71 Dometic refrigerators for ALTO R1713, R1723 and F1743 are completely automatic. They automatically select the energy source, either LPG or electricity, the latter having priority. The temperature inside the fridge is also set automatically. Therefore, there is no adjustable thermostat on this fridge.

Page 72: Frigo Nova Cool 12 Volts Compressor Refrigerator (Optional)

Page 73: microwave oven (optional), page 74: air conditioner, page 75: air conditioner for alto f2414 (optional), page 76: awning (optional), page 77: setting up fiamma awning, page 78: dismantling awning, page 79: bike rack (optional), page 80: television with dvd player (optional), page 81: retractable step, page 82: tires and wheels, page 83: how overloading affects your tires, page 84: tire care, page 85: proper inspection and storage of tires, page 86: lug nut torquing, page 87: wheel bearing inspection.

• Page 88 Bearing units should be inspected every year or 12,000 km whichever comes first. NOTE: A slight amount of grease weeping from the seal area is normal. Excessive leakage may indicate abnormal bearing operation. Each time drum is removed for inspection, always check requirement for additional grease and add as required.

Page 89: Towing The Alto

Page 90: adjustment and use of the brake controller on the towing vehicle, page 91: loading, page 92: cargo weight never to be exceeded, page 93: weight on trailer tongue, page 94: load distribution (torsion bars), page 95: torsion bars (weight distribution kit) (optional), page 96: towing tips, page 97: passing, page 98: controlling sway or fishtailing, page 99: corrective measures, page 100: camping, page 101: trailer equipment and accessories, page 102: safety, page 103: levelling and stabilization, page 104: settling in, page 105: impact of extended occupancy, page 106: about moulds, page 107: interior, page 108: vinyl flooring, page 109: storage and end of season procedure, page 110: winterizing of potable water system with truma combi eco heating and water heater.

• Page 111 R SERIES PHOTO O-4 DIAGRAM O-3 Combi Valves (R SERIES) Combi Valves (R SERIES) 6. Pour 8 litres (2 US gal) of -50 °C (-58 °F) trailer plumbing antifreeze in potable water tank. 7. Turn on water pump using “PUMP” switch (photo F-1.3) located on Monitor Panel. Indicator light must be on.

Page 112: Partial Winterizing Of Potable Water System With Aquago Comfort Plus Instant Water Heater

Page 113: resuming use of aquago confort plus water heater, page 114: full winterizing of potable water system with aquago comfort plus instant water heater, page 115: maintenance suggestions, page 116: parts and lubricants, page 117: troubleshooting, page 118: repairs, page 119: specifications.

• Page 120 The hitch ball is then usually set 1/2” to 1″ higher, according to the spring weight of your tow vehicle, to allow for it to settle when the trailer is hitched up. • Generally, the ball height ALTO 17xx is about 17 inches and for Alto F2114, A2124 and F2414 are about 21 inches.
• Page 121 Your production trailer may vary from weights listed. These weights are for base models without options. * The ALTO F2114, A2124 and F2414 have a height of 2.6 metres (104 inches/8.7 feet) with MaxxFan and 2.73 metres (107.5 inches/8.9 feet) with a TV antenna. The ALTO F2414 with...

Page 122: Warranty

Page 123: overload, page 124: reporting safety defects - canada.

• Page 125 To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov or write to: Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, DC 20,590 the U.S.A. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from: http://www.safercar.gov SAFARI CONDO...
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The modular seating/sleeping area can be configured to accommodate two passengers while driving and five for dining or gaming. The galley has a portable induction cooktop that can be brought outside if needed, and there's also a retractable batwing awning for shade and shelter from the elements.   

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The premium Rocky Mountain edition, which is priced at just under $90,000, features 1,200 watts of solar panels with a 3,000-watt inverter and 800 amp lithium batteries, winterized water pipes and tank, a 4-way security camera system, and Starlink system connectivity. 

Marchi Elemment

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• Length:  17’
• Slides:  n/a
• Width (slides in):  83 inches
• Width (slides out):  n/a
• Height:  83”
• Dry Weight:  1,683 lbs.
• GVWR:  2,500 lbs.
• Hitch Pin Weight:  n/a
• (fresh):  60 gal.
• (grey): 60 gal.
• (black): 46 gal.
• Furnace:  n/a
• Propane:  LPG tank w/gauge
• Sleeps:  3-4

Approx. Price: $28,590

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A key highlight on the ALTO 1713 is its innovative retractable roof. When the roof is closed the Alto offers an interior height of 83 inches, allowing easy storage in a garage or other smaller spaces.  Once the roof is open, the Alto provides a comfortable living space with an interior height of 82 inches. Other features include full length windows on the opening roof, 72×76- inch bed, exterior shower, 36 x 81-inch front bed and ample storage space.

• Lngth:  17’
• Width (slides in):  83”
• Height:  95.5”
• Dry Weight:  1,592 lbs.
• (fresh):60 gal.
• Furnace:  See Dealer
• Propane:  20 lbs. LP tank w/gauge

Approx. Price: $26,395

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MSRP: $30,000. USD (Includes Transport Fee)

Length: 207″ to 213″ (Min 17′ Long)

Height: 83″ to 95″‘

Aircraft-inspired, t he Alto combines light weight, aerodynamics and durability. You and your car will love the ride.

Based in Quebec, Safari Condo offers a unique 17-foot, 3-inch travel trailer that’s available to the U.S. market. The lightweight, rounded-body Alto R-Series has a seamless-aluminum retractable roof that is opened and closed with the push of a button by a pair of electric linear actuators. Within minutes, the 7-foot-tall (exterior) trailer is transformed into an 8-foot, 5-inch-high light-and-bright oasis-on-wheels for the true outdoor lover, with crescent-shaped tinted-tempered-glass windows lining both sides. With the roof retracted, the refrigerator, toilet and beds are accessible.

Underneath the Alto :

Its independent Flexiride suspension and very low centre of gravity provide great stability to the Alto. Its floor and frame are made of aluminium. For maximum aerodynamics, the weld-free frame supports streamlined tanks. Powerful electric brakes come as standard equipment.

A Green Travel Trailer :

Faced with the steady increase in the price of gasoline and the social responsibility we all share to save non-renewable fossil energy, Safari Condo wanted to design ultra-light travel trailers with the lowest possible drag coefficient. Travel trailers meeting these two criteria could then be readily towed by smaller vehicles. Even more environmentally conscious, Safari Condo also wanted its materials selection to be not only lightweight but for the most part recyclable.

Two Alto R-Series floor plans are available with self-containment features that include 15-gallon freshwater and 11-gallon black and gray holding tanks, a fixed-flush toilet, a dinette and sleeping for three. The R1713 has a 72-by-76-inch bed that can be converted into two beds, and the dining area transforms into a 36-by-81-inch bed. The R1723 has a 60-by-76-inch bed, a convertible dinette and a curtained-off interior shower.

Materials :

Roof and walls are made of a sandwich-type material with a plastic honeycomb core laminated with aluminium (aluminum) on one side and Alufiber or aluminium on the other. Alufiber combines the lightweight of aluminium with the durability of fiberglass. The only materials used in building the Alto are those on which water has little effect such as aluminium, Alufiber, plastic, Formica and glass. Inside, the furniture consists largely of aluminium and composite materials. Rigid and ultra-light sandwich panels are integrated into the bed cushions, while the entire bed structure is made of aluminium extrusions.

R SERIES (RETRACTABLE ROOF)

1   Retractable seamless aluminium roof     2   Tinted tempered glass crescent    3   Aluminium frame and floor 4   Adjustable suspension height from 83,5” to 85”    5   75% less aerodynamic drag

A Functional Approach : With an exterior height of only 83,5 inches (2,12 m) with the roof down, all R-series Alto models fit easily in your garage. With the roof up, they offer a very comfortable living space with an 82-inch (2,08 m) interior clearance. Their front dining area is usable even with the rear bed deployed. Beds, fridge, storage and toilet are all usable even with the roof down. You can create two different dining areas by simply moving the table. A model with indoor shower is available.

F17 SERIES (FIXED ROOF)

1   Seamless aluminium roof    2   European windows    3   Aluminium frame and floor

4   Adjustable suspension height from 95” to 97”    5   Curved roof for lower aerodynamic drag

Fixed Roof :

The seamless aluminium roof is built in a single piece of curved Alufiber/aluminium sandwich panel. Its generous interior clearance provides easily accessible ample storage. It comes with a large private shower/toilet cabinet. With its exterior height of 95 inches (2.5 m), the F series Alto will fit under an 8-foot garage door. Using the streamlined shape of the R-series roof, the new F series retains its aerodynamic properties and remains easily towable by most compact cars or small SUVs. A simpler design means a lower purchase price.

F21 SERIES (FIXED ROOF)

1    European windows    2    Aluminium frame and floor    3    Adjustable suspension height from 98” to 100” 4     Curved roof at the rear and the front for lower aerodynamic drag    5    Alufiber exterior skin on roof and walls

More Alto to love : Keeping the same materials and the same large windows as the F17 series, the F21 series offers a more spacious interior and more generous storage. Designed to fit 4 people comfortably, this series includes both King and Queen size beds, larger water and propane tanks, a roomier fridge and a more powerful combined heater/water heater system. The 4-seater front dining area has kept its huge curved window, and remains usable even when the rear bed is deployed. Furthermore, the table can be moved and attached to the side of the trailer to create an exterior dining area.

Fixed Roof : Its generous interior clearance provides easily accessible ample storage. It comes with a large private shower/toilet cabinet. Using the rear and front curved shape of the R-series roof, the new F21 series retains its aerodynamic properties and remains easily towable by most small SUVs.

If you’re interested in an Alto, plan ahead, because the wait time is approximately 18 months, as each Alto is built to order. At this writing, base MSRP in U.S. dollars was just under $30,000, which includes the $750 brokerage fee to transport the trailer across the border.

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R1713 à propos de la Alto

Très grand lit de 72 x 76 po

Possibilité de faire deux lits simples de 27 x 76 po

Coin-repas transformable en lit simple de 36 x 81 po

Coin-repas avant utilisable même lorsque le lit arrière est en place

Possibilité de créer 2 coins-repas, dont un de 5 places, en déplaçant la table

Toilette fixe avec réservoir d’eaux noires

la caravane qui se faufile partout

Découvrir son intérieur.

Finis offerts

aménagement de Série

• Toit rétractable offrant un intérieur spacieux
• Très grand lit de 72 X 76 po transformable en 2 lits simples
• Lit simple avant de 36 X 81 po
• Table avant portative
• Meuble comptoir avec tablettes coulissantes
• Rangement avant
• Cabinet de toilette avec tablettes
• Cuisinière deux ronds GPL encastrée
• Réservoir de propane avec indicateur de niveau
• Système de chauffage/chauffe-eau combiné ultrasilencieux de conception allemande. Fonctionne au GPL et à l’électricité
• Frigo 3,1 pi³ GPL et 120 V
• Ventilateur de toit à vitesse variable automatique
• Batterie auxiliaire lithium chauffante (1)
• Moniteur de batteries lithium
• Entrée 120 V de 30 A
• Convertisseur/chargeur 3 étapes 45 A
• Éclairage à DEL
• Lumière extérieure
• Deux prises doubles intérieures 120 V avec détecteur de fuite
• Une prise double extérieure 120 V avec détecteur de fuite
• Une prise 12 V (type briquet auto) sur batterie auxiliaire
• Quatre prises USB
• Entrée d’eau potable
• Pompe à eau 12 V
• Réservoir d’eau potable 100 L
• Réservoir d’eaux grises 92 L
• Réservoir d’eaux noires 54 L
• Indicateurs électroniques de voltage et de niveaux des réservoirs sans sonde
• Toilette fixe
• Douchette rince-toilette
• Douchette extérieure
• Moustiquaire arrière
• Moustiquaire dans la fenêtre-porte latérale
• Moustiquaires dans les fenêtres latérales arrière
• Marche coulissante
• Châssis et plancher en aluminium
• Murs composés d’aluminium à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur
• Toit sans joint en Alufiber à l’extérieur et en aluminium à l’intérieur
• Côtés du toit rétractable entièrement recouverts de verre trempé fumé noir
• Meubles légers optimisant l’utilisation de l’aluminium et de matériaux composites
• Panneaux sandwich rigides ultralégers intégrés aux coussins du lit
• Structure des lits entièrement faite d’extrusion d’aluminium
• Véhicule certifié aux normes « CSA Z240 VC, Véhicules récréatifs » par les Laboratoires QAI
• Garantie limitée de 2 ans sur véhicule et appareils
• Freins électriques
• Essieu en acier galvanisé et suspension indépendante Flexiride
• Roues d’aluminium 15 po avec pneus radiaux (option de roues 13 po pour permettre d’entrer dans un garage)
• Pare-pierre
• Roue de secours
• Poignée d’aide à l’entrée
• Détecteur GPL et CO 2
• Détecteur de fumée
• Extincteur d’incendie

La technologie Alto Série R

Technology alto série r.

• Châssis, murs et plancher en aluminium
• Poids plume de 1 949 lb (884 kg)
• Tractable par la plupart des autos compactes et petits VUS
• Toit électrique rétractable pour abaisser la traînée aérodynamique et le centre de gravité
• Possibilité d’entrer dans la plupart des garages
• Forme aérodynamique développée en soufflerie virtuelle
• Coefficient de traînée 75 % inférieur à celui d’une caravane conventionnelle de 16 pi
• Réservoirs aérodynamiques intégrés au châssis
• Panneaux solaires souples en option – 220 ou 440 W
• Centre de gravité extrêmement bas pour une stabilité maximale

pour voyager plus loin et plus longtemps

Trouvez votre safari alto.

The Comprehensive Guide to Moscow Nightlife

• Posted on April 14, 2018 July 26, 2018
• by Kings of Russia
• 8 minute read

Moscow’s nightlife scene is thriving, and arguably one of the best the world has to offer – top-notch Russian women, coupled with a never-ending list of venues, Moscow has a little bit of something for everyone’s taste. Moscow nightlife is not for the faint of heart – and if you’re coming, you better be ready to go Friday and Saturday night into the early morning.

This comprehensive guide to Moscow nightlife will run you through the nuts and bolts of all you need to know about Moscow’s nightclubs and give you a solid blueprint to operate with during your time in Moscow.

What you need to know before hitting Moscow nightclubs

Prices in moscow nightlife.

Before you head out and start gaming all the sexy Moscow girls , we have to talk money first. Bring plenty because in Moscow you can never bring a big enough bankroll. Remember, you’re the man so making a fuzz of not paying a drink here or there will not go down well.

Luckily most Moscow clubs don’t do cover fees. Some electro clubs will charge 15-20$, depending on their lineup. There’s the odd club with a minimum spend of 20-30$, which you’ll drop on drinks easily. By and large, you can scope out the venues for free, which is a big plus.

Bottle service is a great deal in Moscow. At top-tier clubs, it starts at 1,000$. That’ll go a long way with premium vodka at 250$, especially if you have three or four guys chipping in. Not to mention that it’s a massive status boost for getting girls, especially at high-end clubs.

Without bottle service, you should estimate a budget of 100-150$ per night. That is if you drink a lot and hit the top clubs with the hottest girls. Scale down for less alcohol and more basic places.

Dress code & Face control

Door policy in Moscow is called “face control” and it’s always the guy behind the two gorillas that gives the green light if you’re in or out.

In Moscow nightlife there’s only one rule when it comes to dress codes:

You can never be underdressed.

People dress A LOT sharper than, say, in the US and that goes for both sexes. For high-end clubs, you definitely want to roll with a sharp blazer and a pocket square, not to mention dress shoes in tip-top condition. Those are the minimum requirements to level the playing field vis a vis with other sharply dressed guys that have a lot more money than you do. Unless you plan to hit explicit electro or underground clubs, which have their own dress code, you are always on the money with that style.

Getting in a Moscow club isn’t as hard as it seems: dress sharp, speak English at the door and look like you’re in the mood to spend all that money that you supposedly have (even if you don’t). That will open almost any door in Moscow’s nightlife for you.

Types of Moscow Nightclubs

In Moscow there are four types of clubs with the accompanying female clientele:

High-end clubs:

These are often crossovers between restaurants and clubs with lots of tables and very little space to dance. Heavy accent on bottle service most of the time but you can work the room from the bar as well. The hottest and most expensive girls in Moscow go there. Bring deep pockets and lots of self-confidence and you have a shot at swooping them.

Regular Mid-level clubs:

They probably resemble more what you’re used to in a nightclub: big dancefloors, stages and more space to roam around. Bottle service will make you stand out more but you can also do well without. You can find all types of girls but most will be in the 6-8 range. Your targets should always be the girls drinking and ideally in pairs. It’s impossible not to swoop if your game is at least half-decent.

Basic clubs/dive bars:

Usually spots with very cheap booze and lax face control. If you’re dressed too sharp and speak no Russian, you might attract the wrong type of attention so be vigilant. If you know the local scene you can swoop 6s and 7s almost at will. Usually students and girls from the suburbs.

Electro/underground clubs:

Home of the hipsters and creatives. Parties there don’t mean meeting girls and getting drunk but doing pills and spacing out to the music. Lots of attractive hipster girls if that is your niche. That is its own scene with a different dress code as well.

What time to go out in Moscow

Moscow nightlife starts late. Don’t show up at bars and preparty spots before 11pm because you’ll feel fairly alone. Peak time is between 1am and 3am. That is also the time of Moscow nightlife’s biggest nuisance: concerts by artists you won’t know and who only distract your girls from drinking and being gamed. From 4am to 6am the regular clubs are emptying out but plenty of people, women included, still hit up one of the many afterparty clubs. Those last till well past 10am.

As far as days go: Fridays and Saturdays are peak days. Thursday is an OK day, all other days are fairly weak and you have to know the right venues.

The Ultimate Moscow Nightclub List

Short disclaimer: I didn’t add basic and electro clubs since you’re coming for the girls, not for the music. This list will give you more options than you’ll be able to handle on a weekend.

Preparty – start here at 11PM

Classic restaurant club with lots of tables and a smallish bar and dancefloor. Come here between 11pm and 12am when the concert is over and they start with the actual party. Even early in the night tons of sexy women here, who lean slightly older (25 and up).

The second floor of the Ugolek restaurant is an extra bar with dim lights and house music tunes. Very small and cozy with a slight hipster vibe but generally draws plenty of attractive women too. A bit slower vibe than Valenok.

Very cool, spread-out venue that has a modern library theme. Not always full with people but when it is, it’s brimming with top-tier women. Slow vibe here and better for grabbing contacts and moving on.

High-end: err on the side of being too early rather than too late because of face control.

Secret Room

Probably the top venue at the moment in Moscow . Very small but wildly popular club, which is crammed with tables but always packed. They do parties on Thursdays and Sundays as well. This club has a hip-hop/high-end theme, meaning most girls are gold diggers, IG models, and tattooed hip hop chicks. Very unfavorable logistics because there is almost no room no move inside the club but the party vibe makes it worth it. Strict face control.

Close to Secret Room and with a much more favorable and spacious three-part layout. This place attracts very hot women but also lots of ball busters and fakes that will leave you blue-balled. Come early because after 4am it starts getting empty fast. Electronic music.

A slightly kitsch restaurant club that plays Russian pop and is full of gold diggers, semi-pros, and men from the Caucasus republics. Thursday is the strongest night but that dynamic might be changing since Secret Room opened its doors. You can swoop here but it will be a struggle.

Mid-level: your sweet spot in terms of ease and attractiveness of girls for an average budget.

Started going downwards in 2018 due to lax face control and this might get even worse with the World Cup. In terms of layout one of the best Moscow nightclubs because it’s very big and bottle service gives you a good edge here. Still attracts lots of cute girls with loose morals but plenty of provincial girls (and guys) as well. Swooping is fairly easy here.

I haven’t been at this place in over a year, ever since it started becoming ground zero for drunken teenagers. Similar clientele to Icon but less chic, younger and drunker. Decent mainstream music that attracts plenty of tourists. Girls are easy here as well.

Sort of a Coyote Ugly (the real one in Moscow sucks) with party music and lots of drunken people licking each others’ faces. Very entertaining with the right amount of alcohol and very easy to pull in there. Don’t think about staying sober in here, you’ll hate it.

Artel Bessonitsa/Shakti Terrace

Electronic music club that is sort of a high-end place with an underground clientele and located between the teenager clubs Icon and Gipsy. Very good music but a bit all over the place with their vibe and their branding. You can swoop almost any type of girl here from high-heeled beauty to coked-up hipsters, provided they’re not too sober.

Afterparty: if by 5AM  you haven’t pulled, it’s time to move here.

Best afterparty spot in terms of trying to get girls. Pretty much no one is sober in there and savage gorilla game goes a long way. Lots of very hot and slutty-looking girls but it can be hard to tell apart who is looking for dick and who is just on drugs but not interested. If by 9-10am you haven’t pulled, it is probably better to surrender.

The hipster alternative for afterparties, where even more drugs are in play. Plenty of attractive girls there but you have to know how to work this type of club. A nicer atmosphere and better music but if you’re desperate to pull, you’ll probably go to Miks.

Weekday jokers: if you’re on the hunt for some sexy Russian girls during the week, here are two tips to make your life easier.

Chesterfield

Ladies night on Wednesdays means this place gets pretty packed with smashed teenagers and 6s and 7s. Don’t pull out the three-piece suit in here because it’s a “simpler” crowd. Definitely your best shot on Wednesdays.

If you haven’t pulled at Chesterfield, you can throw a Hail Mary and hit up Garage’s Black Music Wednesdays. Fills up really late but there are some cute Black Music groupies in here. Very small club. Thursday through Saturday they do afterparties and you have an excellent shot and swooping girls that are probably high.

Shishas Sferum

This is pretty much your only shot on Mondays and Tuesdays because they offer free or almost free drinks for women. A fairly low-class club where you should watch your drinks. As always the case in Moscow, there will be cute girls here on any day of the week but it’s nowhere near as good as on the weekend.

In a nutshell, that is all you need to know about where to meet Moscow girls in nightlife. There are tons of options, and it all depends on what best fits your style, based on the type of girls that you’re looking for.

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Street Photography Tips, Interaction, Travel, Guides

Apr 24 2017

City Street Guides by f.d. walker: A Street Photography Guide to Moscow, Russia

*A series of guides on shooting Street Photography in cities around the world. Find the best spots to shoot, things to capture, street walks, street tips, safety concerns, and more for cities around the world. I have personally researched, explored and shot Street Photography in every city that I create a guide for. So you can be ready to capture the streets as soon as you step outside with your camera!

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the largest city in Russia and second largest in Europe by population ( Istanbul is #1). An urban, cosmopolitan metropolis with more than enough glitz and glam to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of Soviet era roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of West meets Russia atmosphere and beauty that provides plenty of unique interest. The Red Square is as famous as it gets, but there’s so much more to this city, including the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen. It would take years to capture all of Moscow, but that means you have an endless amount of areas to discover.

So here’s a Street Photography guide so you can be ready to capture all that Moscow has to offer before you even arrive!

• Patriarch’s Pond
• Old Arbat Street
• Maroseyka Street
• Tverskoy Boulevard

Top 5 Street Spots:

1. red square.

The Red Square is the most famous square in not just Russia, but all of Eastern Europe. The name actually doesn’t come from the color of the bricks or communism, but from the name in Russian, Krásnaya, once meaning “beautiful” before its meaning changed to “red.” This large plaza is what you see on the cover of guide books and magazines for Moscow, with St. Basil’s Cathedral being the center piece next to Lenin’s Mausoleum surrounded by the Kremlin Wall. Of course, the Red Square attracts hordes of tourist due to the main attractions, but all that activity around an interesting atmosphere does provide street photo opportunities. It’s also the central square connecting to the city’s major streets, providing a good starting point to explore outward.

You’ll also find the popular pedestrian only Nikolskaya Street connecting the Red Square to Lubyanka Square. This line of expensive shops includes plenty of activity, while also leading you to another popular square. Filled with history rivaling any city, the Red Square and surrounding areas are the heart and soul of Russia.

2. Patriarch’s Ponds

Patriarch’s Ponds is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Moscow. Despite the name being plural, there’s only one large pond, but it’s worth a visit with your camera. It’s a popular spot for locals and expats to come relax or take a stroll around the pond. You get an interesting mix of young and old too, from young love to “babushkas” feeding pigeons. It’s a very peaceful park atmosphere in one of the nicer areas within the city center, while bringing enough activity for street photography. 

The pond is shallow and in the winter becomes a popular spot for ice-skating too. The area is also well-known for the location in the famous Russian novel, The Master and Margarita. 

3. Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)

Old Arbat is the most famous pedestrian street in Moscow, and dating back to the 15th century, also one of its oldest. Originally, it was an area of trade, but soon became the most prestigious residential area in Moscow. During the 18th century, Arbat started attracting the city’s scholars and artists, including Alexander Pushkin. Cafes lined the streets and impressive homes filled the neighborhood. Since then, New Arbat street was created as a highway in the area, while Old Arbat was paved for a 1km pedestrian only walkway.

Due to the historic buildings, famous artists that lived here, and the bohemian atmosphere, Old Arbat has become a big attraction for tourists today. Now, there’s a mix of cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, street performers, street merchants and other attractions for visitors, and some locals, to come enjoy. It can get really busy here and there’s usually something interesting going on so it’s a good street to come walk with your camera for guaranteed life.

4. Gorky Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Maroseyka Street

Maroseyka Street is a popular area not too far from the Red Square. The long, winding street turns into Pokrovka and is lined with restaurants, cafes, bars and places to stay. It’s actually where I like to stay when I’m in Moscow due to its location and solid street photography opportunities itself. You have Kitay-gorod station near and if you keep walking southwest, you’ll get to the Red Square. But if you walk northwest, as it changes to Pokrovka, you can find a long street of activity for photography with its own interesting atmosphere.

6. Tverskoy Boulevard

Tverskoy Boulevard is the oldest and longest boulevard in Moscow, beginning at the end of Nikitsky Boulevard, and finishing at Pushkin Square, a spot to come for activity itself. The boulevard is made up of two avenues, with pedestrian walkways in-between. You’ll find grass, shrubbery, trees, benches and more walking it’s almost kilometer length. Many people come here to enjoy some relaxation, walk their dog, or just to use it to walk wherever they’re going. Its center location also provides a nice place to walk with your camera near plenty of other spots you’ll want to check out anyway.

Sample Street Walk:

For a full day of Street Photography, covering some of the best spots, you can follow this sample street walk for Moscow:

• Start your morning walking around the Red Square (1), while exploring the surrounding area, including Nikolskaya Street
• Then walk northwest to Patriarch’s Ponds (2) and slowly walk the pond and surrounding area with your camera
• Next, walk east to the Pushkin Monument and stroll down Tverskoy Boulevard (6)
• Once Tverskoy Boulevard (6) ends, it will turn into Nikitsky Boulevard. Follow this down until you get to the start of Old Arbat Street (3), across from Arbatskaya station
• After you’re done walking down Old Arbat Street (3) for more street photography, spend some time checking out Moscow’s beautiful metro stations
• To finish off the day with more street photography, get off the metro near Red Square (1) again, Maroseyka Street (5) or wherever you’re staying for the night.

3 Things I’ll Remember about Shooting in Moscow:

1. museum metro.

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to check out:

• Novoslobodskaya
• Mayakovskaya
• Elektrozavodskaya
• Komsomolskaya
• Ploschad Revolyutsii
• Dostoyevskaya
• Prospekt Mira

2. Moscow is Big

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own.

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

3. Cosmopolitan Mix of East meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more western cosmopolitan package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while also pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline, that continues to grow, and endless modernities, but with soviet nostalgia and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

Mixed in with this grand western cosmopolitan atmosphere, is a strong national pride in Russia. This includes their famous leader, Vladimir Putin. Maybe no other place will you see a country’s leader more often. All over, from the pricey tourist shops to the underground walkway stalls, you’ll find goods with Putin’s likeness covering them. From t-shirts to magnets to Matryoshka dolls. There’s a strong national pride that can be seen around the city, which also extends to their leader. Moscow is many things. It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet era, and a whole lot more.

What To Do For a Street Photography Break?:

Eat at a stolovaya.

Stolovayas are Russian cafeterias that became popular in the Soviet days. You grab a tray and walk down the line of freshly prepared local dishes, and select whatever you want from the chefs. They’re usually inexpensive and a much better value than restaurants, while giving you the opportunity to try from a wide selection of everyday Russian food. They’re also very tasty. I always include some borsch on my tray and go from there. The places themselves are all over Moscow and usually come with Soviet-era aesthetics to complete the experience.

Street Safety Score: 7

*As always, no place is completely safe! So when I talk about safety, I’m speaking in general comparison to other places. Always take precaution, be smart, observe your surroundings and trust your instincts anywhere you go!

Being the 2nd largest city in Europe with over 12 million people, you’re going to have your dangerous areas, but for the most part, it feels safe walking around. Russia is statistically higher in crime compared to most of Europe, but this generally doesn’t apply to tourists and visitors. Around the Red Square and surrounding city center, you should feel completely safe walking around. Pick pocketing can happen, but no more than other touristic places. I always explore Moscow freely without coming across too much to worry about. It’s a spread out city, though, so of course it matters where you are. Just use basic street smarts, know where you are and Moscow shouldn’t give you a problem. 

People’s Reaction Score: 7

Moscow is fast paced, big city life, which usually means people aren’t too concerned with you, or your camera. I don’t find people notice or pay much attention to me when I’m out taking photos in Moscow. For the most part, people just go about their day. You shouldn’t get too many looks or concern. But it can depend on the area you are in. The more you stick out, the more you might get noticed with suspicions. I’ve never had any problems in Moscow, or Russia, but just be careful who you’re taking a photo of if you get out of the city center. Other than that, it’s about average for reactions. 

Street Tips:

Learn the alphabet .

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

Use the metro

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have plenty of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

Explore other areas if you have time

Moscow is really big. While most people stay around the Red Square within the Boulevard Ring, there’s so much more to the city. I covered some other spots outside of this circle, but if you really want to see the city, you’ll need time. If you do have time, some other areas I’d check out first are Zamoskvarechye, along some of the south and western Moscow.

Inspiration:

For some more inspiration, you can look through the Street Photography of Moscow photographer Artem Zhitenev  and check out 33 of my photos taken in Moscow .

Conclusion:

Moscow’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it might bring a different atmosphere than you expect. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. It can feel like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

I hope this guide can help you start to experience some of what Moscow contains. So grab your camera and capture all that Moscow has to offer for Street Photography!

If you still have any questions about shooting in Moscow, feel free to comment below or email me!

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