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The Alto R1713 from Safari Condo is a small, lightweight travel trailer with a clever trick: its roof rises at the touch of a button. Lowered, the trailer stays short and aerodynamic for towing. At camp, the roof lifts to give you full headroom under a curved band of smoked glass. Built in Saint-Nicolas, Québec, it weighs about 1,949 pounds and sleeps up to four.
Why a Retractable Roof Matters
A tall trailer is comfortable inside but catches a lot of wind on the highway, which hurts fuel economy and makes towing harder. The R1713 solves that by lowering its roof for the road and raising it at camp. That keeps it light and easy to tow with smaller vehicles, while still giving you room to stand and cook. The smoked tempered-glass crescent wraps the front, so the inside feels bright and open.
A Flexible Layout for Two to Four
The rear bed area is extra-large at 72 by 76 inches, and it can also be split into two 27-by-76-inch single beds. Up front, the dinette converts into a 36-by-81-inch single bed. You can still use the front dining area while the rear bed is set up, and moving the table creates two separate dining spaces, including one that seats five.
Kitchen, Toilet, and Off-Grid Power
The kitchenette has a two-burner propane stove, a 4.3-cubic-foot 12-volt compressor fridge, and pull-out shelves. There’s a toilet compartment with a flush toilet and black water tank. Two heated lithium batteries (260Ah total) power the trailer off-grid, and a quiet German-designed system provides both heat and hot water using propane or electricity. The light aluminum chassis has height-adjustable suspension.
Design Details
- Builder: Safari Condo, Saint-Nicolas, Québec
- Model: Alto R1713 retractable-roof travel trailer
- Weight: about 1,949 lbs
- Sleeps: 3–4 (with options)
- Beds: 72″ x 76″ rear bed (or two 27″ x 76″ singles); dinette converts to a 36″ x 81″ bed
- Roof: electric retractable roof with smoked tempered-glass crescent
- Chassis: aluminum chassis and floor, height-adjustable suspension
- Kitchen: two-burner propane stove, 4.3 cu ft 12V compressor fridge
- Bathroom: toilet compartment with flush toilet
- Power: two heated lithium batteries (260Ah), 30-amp shore power, USB outlets
- Tanks: about 100 L fresh, 90 L gray, 54 L black
- Price: from CAD $57,489 or USD $50,853 (2027 model year)
What Makes the R1713 Special
- A roof that rises for headroom and lowers for easy towing.
- Under 2,000 pounds, so many smaller vehicles can tow it.
- Panoramic glass that makes a small trailer feel open.
- Lithium power and a real toilet in a compact package.
We first featured Safari Condo’s expandable Alto teardrop years ago. For more lightweight trailers, see the Happier Camper HC1, the Bean Stock 2.0 teardrop, and the 2027 Airstream Basecamp.
Learn More
Safari Condo Alto R1713
Model page: safaricondo.com
Contact: safaricondo.com/en/contact · info@safaricondo.ca · 418 836-6664 · toll-free 1 866 836-6664
Instagram: @safari_condo
Photos: Safari Condo. Pricing as listed on safaricondo.com in October 2026.
Highlights
- Lightweight trailer with an electric retractable roof
- About 1,949 pounds
- Extra-large rear bed and convertible dinette
- Flush toilet, fridge, and two-burner stove
- Lithium batteries for off-grid camping
Explore More
- Safari Condo Alto: The Expandable Teardrop-Style Travel Trailer
- Happier Camper HC1: A Retro Fiberglass Trailer Light Enough for Most Cars
- Bean Stock 2.0: A One-Piece Fiberglass Utah Teardrop
- 2027 Airstream Basecamp
- Travel Trailers
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