comments solicited about Hallmark Guanella

[NothingClever]

Yo ví el interior de este camper antes de ser mandado a Chile cuando visité la fábrica el noviembre pasado. Me impresionó mucho el diseño y el servicio al cliente que Hallmark aportó al proyecto a pesar de la distancia. Durante esa misma visita, ví otro proyecto para un cliente en Rusia. Después de ver los métodos de construcción, la investigación detrás de la opciones que ofrecen y la actitud de los empleos, estoy convencido que el producto vale el costo.

 

[aschiele]

Yo ví el interior de este camper antes de ser mandado a Chile cuando visité la fábrica el noviembre pasado. Me impresionó mucho el diseño y el servicio al cliente que Hallmark aportó al proyecto a pesar de la distancia. Durante esa misma visita, ví otro proyecto para un cliente en Rusia. Después de ver los métodos de construcción, la investigación detrás de la opciones que ofrecen y la actitud de los empleos, estoy convencido que el producto vale el costo.

Hola NothingClever. Yo no tuve la suerte de estar en la fábrica y sólo podía ver las fotos que me enviaban para ver como avanzaba la construcción.

I had never seen a Hallmark camper until I got mine. I just trusted in the way Hallmark make campers. Composite sandwich pannel was the key to put the order. When the camper arrived to Chile I realized that my choice was right. The camper is solid and robust all around and the roof is bulletprof. This camper worth every penny. Winter season here.

 

[rotti]

Denver seems to be the hot bed of pop up camper manufacturing. I suggest you come out and check them all out. Hallmark, Outfitter, Phoenix and now FWC has a dealer here in town.

I recently went through the same decision process as you. Having previously owned a FWC Grandby for 20 some years a new Hawk was an easy choice. For the truck choice I went with a new Chevy 2500HD with the gas engine. New diesel engines scare me with not only their cost but potential problems, especially any Ford diesel that doesn't start with the number 7.

 

[jcb99]

I'm sorta in the same boat and am looking closely at the Hallmark's since they are one of the mfg's here in Colorado. Toured their facility a few weeks back. Nice bunch of people.

As for trucks, I just traded in our 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 for a 2012 Ford F-150 4x4 ... but this one with the Ecoboost V6 and the HD Payload and Max Tow Package (8200 GVWR / 2390 payload). Its not an easy package to find and we had to wait until the dealer's next shipment to get one. This is the only stock 1/2 ton configuration I could find that would easily accomodate a slide-in popup camper with bath w/o modifcations or worries. And the Ecoboost ... 420 lb ft of torque and 365 hp. The truck will also be my commuter vehicle so the EB mileage was a big factor as I really did not want to be feeding a big V8 every week.

Will probably drive back to Ft Lupton to order a Hallmark in the next week or two.

 

[clikrf8]

jcb99:
Let us know how your hall mark experience goes. I am contacting Coyote tomorrow to see what they can do for me. They seem to be less money but customize more? You You Coyote owners sell me on why you think we should buy a Coyote Pulse rather than a Hallmark. Best luck with your new truck. I wish we could afford a newer model but will have to settle for a mid 2000 era. We did check out a local Hallmark Cuchara the other day. It was a 2005 with new roof with everything on it that he asked $17k for. He sold it but not at asking price. It was well built, with quality materials. The owner was very happy with it but was selling to put kids through college. Nothing broke he said as his family went on back roads all throughout the west since they bought it new.

 

[kylekai]

Last summer I bought a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Diesel and a 2011 Hallmark Everest for it. Great combo. Here's a few pictures:
http://flic.kr/s/aHsjw9xnGw

 

[ATVFD]

Great thread. Looking at the same unit...enjoyed reading this

 

[clikrf8]

Just bought a 2008 Ford F250 4x4 diesel with Off Road package. Now, we are looking at used Hallmark Utes or perhaps a Cuchara but they seem a bit heavy. Wish us luck. We are on our way to some off road adventures. Thanks for all the input. Best wishes to all.

 

[redthies]

Just bought a 2008 Ford F250 4x4 diesel with Off Road package. Now, we are looking at used Hallmark Utes or perhaps a Cuchara but they seem a bit heavy. Wish us luck. We are on our way to some off road adventures. Thanks for all the input. Best wishes to all.

If you get one, I want to come have a look!

 

[NorthernMN]

clikrf8,

If you're looking for a used Hallmark, be extra careful and examine anything 2006 or older. I bought my 2006 used and it appeared the roof seams and around the vents were well sealed. My wife and I used it for a couple of years when I discovered one of the jacks was loose. Upon a closer look, it appears that the roof had leaked and rotted the wood sandwiched between the panels. We were sick because we paid a fair price.

Another problem that developed is apparently the weight of the air conditioner has now sagged the roof and water pools right in the center around the air conditioner.

I called Hallmark and they said "yes" we had a problem, and corrected it with a newly designed one piece carbon fiber roof. I asked what could be done with mine...About $7000 for a new roof!!! Heck, I could have bought something a lot nicer for that kind of total investment.

Now I have a truck camper that I got to keep stored inside to keep it from rotting into the ground. A camper only 6 years old, stored when not used, inside for the last three years, its a shame.

 

[NothingClever]

Aschiele,

Do you have any details on your Webasto installation?

Thanks in advance.

 

[docdave]

You might want to recheck that quote on the roof.....I understood it wasn't nearly that much.

 

[aschiele]

Aschiele,

Do you have any details on your Webasto installation?

Thanks in advance.

I have tested my webasto 3900 this winter in Chile. It is not a cheap heater but worth every penny. The best thing is my autonomy to do boondocking. My 20 pounds of propane can last me up to 30 days, and diesel consumption is minimal in my Webasto heater. Very happy with this thing. To install the webasto I make a hole on the camper floor so the exhaust muffler can go outside.

 

[NothingClever]

Awesome, thanks for the pics!

 

[clikrf8]

Hi redthies,
We gave up looking for a used Ute/Everest/Cuchara. Either they were all in Colorado, were really old with the older rubber roof or were sold quickly if they were newer or had flaky owners who never got back to us. So, not getting any younger, we took a deep breath and ordered a 2013 Hallmark Ute. We came close to backing down because they are not cheap. We looked at other pop ups but liked the Hallmark the best. We leave in a week or so to pick it up so will try to remember to email you when we return, or send me a message in about 3 weeks if you want to check it out. We did look at a 2007 model with new roof locally but it was already sold. Owner was gracious enough to let us tour it for about an hour. We were sold. We are now the former owners of a FWC Eagle which just found a home in BC. I loved that little camper but hubby needed bigger truck so therefore bigger camper. Happy trails.