New 2018 Palomino Real-Lite Mini 178
A single slide out, plus a u-dinette are just a few of the favorite features that you will find on the 178 Real-Lite Mini travel trailer by Palomino.
As you enter this model, along the rear wall is where you will find the kitchen area. Here there is a two burner range, a sink, an overhead cabinet for dishes, plus a pantry for your canned goods.
The slide out features a refrigerator, microwave, and a u-dinette. At night you can easily convert the dinette into additional sleeping space.
The bathroom is along the door side. Here you will find a toilet, a sink, and a corner shower. Next to the bathroom area there is a closet for your hang up clothes, and along the front of the trailer you will find a 56x80 bed with an overhead cabinet, and more!
Stock# 18R193
Interior Color: STERLING
Sleeps | 4 |
Slides | 1 |
Length | 0 ft |
Ext Width | 7 ft |
Ext Height | 9 ft 6 in |
Interior Color | STERLING |
Hitch Weight | 457 lbs |
Gross Weight | 3957 lbs |
Dry Weight | 3255 lbs |
Cargo Weight | 702 lbs |
Fresh Water Capacity | 19 gals |
Grey Water Capacity | 60 gals |
Black Water Capacity | 30 gals |
Furnace BTU | 20000 btu |
VIN | 4X4TPAT10JN049930 |
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As demand for the Palomino grew, Mr. Landey felt it would benefit his company, Vanguard Ind., to relocate. With most manufacturers and industry suppliers located in the Elkhart, In. area the move eastward seemed logical. Vanguard Industries settled in the community of Colon in 1972. Once in Colon he began to put his plans in motion. By 1973 he had built the main production facility and within days Palomino tent trailers were rolling out the doors.
In 1976, Vanguard added its own Needle Division, in 1978 its own Metal Fabrication Plant, and has several cold storage facilities. On May 27, 1992, the primary production building and offices were destroyed by fire. By late August, 1992, the first 1993 model Palomino rolled of the line in the new 52,300 sq. ft. facility, which was built on the same site as the previous building had been.
The year 1998 continued to see expansion with the addition of a new 75,000 sq. ft. production facility, and another storage facility. In 2002 Vanguard was purchased by Forest River, Inc. This allowed for rapid growth and the introduction of two new towable lines of travel trailers and fifth wheels, Puma and Sabre by Palomino.