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February 26, 2013

Amerigo Ames Travel Trailers: Hard-Sided Hybrids

Filed under: Motorhomes and Campers,Teardrops & Tiny Trailers — Laura Moncur @ 10:00 am

For only the few short years of 1991 to 1993, Amerigo made some unique travel trailers that were hard-sided hybrids. Here is the 14′ design, the M-145, that I found for sale in Arkansas:

1993 Ames Amerigo 14'  M-145 trailer from Starling Travel

As you can see, both sides fold out for beds, like a modern hybrid trailer, but the sides aren’t canvas.

Here is a 16′ design, the M-165, that was for sale on KSL Classifieds.

Folded up, it looks like a perfect classic travel trailer.

1993 Amerigo 16' M-165 Trailer Camper from Starling Travel

Here it is with one end folded out.

1993 Amerigo 16' M-165 Trailer Camper from Starling Travel

When folded out, there is 21 feet of space in the 16 foot trailer.

1993 Amerigo 16' M-165 Trailer Camper from Starling Travel

It has the nice amenities of a larger trailer like a refrigerator and bathroom.

1993 Amerigo 16' M-165 Trailer Camper from Starling Travel

It is compact and only 2950 pounds, so it can be towed with a lighter pickup or SUV.

1993 Amerigo 16' M-165 Trailer Camper from Starling Travel

The 18′ design, the M-180, starts to get a little unwieldy. Here is one for sale:

It would have looked better if they had taken the tarp off the top.

1993 Amerigo 18' M-180 Trailer from Starling Travel

Even folded up, it still looks really big.

1993 Amerigo 18' M-180 Trailer from Starling Travel

This larger size does have a nice and roomy galley.

1993 Amerigo 18' M-180 Trailer from Starling Travel

It looks like the dinette also folds down to make another bed.

1993 Amerigo 18' M-180 Trailer from Starling Travel

Finally, the 19′ design, the M-190, was a huge beast with dual axels in addition to the fold out beds. Here is one I found for sale last year:

1993 Amerigo 19' M-190 Trailer from Starling Travel

You can see the refrigerator and part of how the bunks fold up here.

1993 Amerigo 19' M-190 Trailer from Starling Travel

In this photo, you can see how the bunk folds up. The bed lifts, and the sides fold in, holding the mattress in. There is no mattress in this photo, but you can see that you wouldn’t be able to leave your nice bed made up when you folded up to leave like I can with my tent trailer.

1993 Amerigo 19' M-190 Trailer from Starling Travel

When opened up, it looks like the rain would fall off this bunk end pretty easily.

1993 Amerigo 19' M-190 Trailer from Starling Travel

Even though it’s so big, it’s a pretty good looking trailer.

1993 Amerigo 19' M-190 Trailer from Starling Travel

These Amerigo trailers are incredibly rare and I’ve never seen one in person. I like the idea of a compact trailer with fold out beds, but these trailers have the same problem as the modern hybrids. I want a hybrid where I don’t have to make my bed every night. Until they invent one of those, I’ll stick with my cute little tent trailer.

4 Comments »

  1. We purchased our 1993 Amerigo camper late last year and are preparing it for first-time use this week. Looking forward to camping w/our daughter, son-in-law and grandkids.

    Comment by D. Davis — May 24, 2014 @ 9:21 am

  2. Successful 1st time camping trip…except we ran out of water (dry camp)after 2 days. Really enjoyed our little camper…much, much better than tent or tent trailer camping.

    Comment by D. Davis — June 9, 2014 @ 9:08 pm

  3. i have a 1970 amerigo 18′ and it has the hardside hybrid fold out bed. so it was made way before 1993

    Comment by Lou Travels — June 11, 2014 @ 1:13 pm

  4. we have a 19 ft Amerigo we have had for 2 years what is a good price to sell it for

    Comment by Kim — August 4, 2014 @ 5:00 pm

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