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2004 Chalet Arrowhead
2004 Chalet Arrowhead (manufactured July 2003).  Purchased new from Spencer RV Sales in Portland, OR.

Current tow vehicle: 2002 Toyota Tundra SR5 V8 4x4 long-bed pickup.

Standard, Factory Optional, & Owner-Installed Features
Exterior:
  • Lightweight vacuum bonded Filon fiberglass construction
  • 6" taller sidewalls ($370)
  • Corner angle windows ($245)
  • Spring assisted setup - no cranks, cables, or pulleys
  • One piece polyethylene under siding
  • Color coordinated polar-white exterior finish, trim, and screws
  • Front baggage door, 10" x 24" ($75)
  • Rear baggage door, 10" x 24"
  • HD 2"x4" tube steel powder coated chassis
  • 3" swivel casters on rear bumper to prevent dragging
  • 3500 lb. rated Dexter axle
  • Electric Brakes
  • 13" steel wheels
  • Under mounted Spare tire & wheel
  • ST185/80D13(D) tires
  • Four stabilizer jacks with sand pads
  • Folding entry step
  • Folding grab bar
  • Rear bumper 2" receiver for bike rack ($245)
  • Deluxe tinted glass windows
  • Front skylight package, 21" x 62" single ($350)
  • Rear skylight package, 21" x 62" single ($350)
  • Awning with telescoping aluminum uprights ($495)
  • ADCO SFS Aqua Shed® RV cover
  • Front storage box ($825)
  • Chalet insignia ($79) Not sure why this is an option, but it was listed on the invoice!  Kinda like Coke charging you for their logo on the bottle! Whatever....
Electrical: 		Interior:
  • 8' cathedral ceiling
  • Formica counter tops
  • Western Oak wood panel and cabinetry
  • "Cranapple" custom curtains with special privacy backing
  • 4" thick designer cushions with extra heavy Dacron lined foam
  • 3 burner range ($70)
  • 12,000 BTU furnace
  • Kenmore 5,300 BTU air conditioner (window-mounted)
  • Opening screened windows on both sides of trailer
  • 3.0 cu.ft. Norcold 3-way refrigerator/freezer ($160)
  • Manually-operable roof vent
  • Fantastic Fan
  • Built in fire extinguisher
  • Propane detector
Plumbing:

So, how much did we pay for all this luxury? At the risk of a cacophony of "Jeez, I got a better deal than that guy!" comments here's the breakdown:

Factory list for standard equipment shown in Purple above:  $9,960
Factory list for options shown in Blue above: $4,324
Destination charge: $100
Total list price: $14,384
License & Title fees: $163
We paid: $13,279
US$ in June 2003 - No sales tax in Oregon

Obviously YMMV, but perhaps this will give tire-kickers a general idea of the price of admission to this club!  As near as I've been able to tell people have been negotiating between 7-10% off factory list...

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