I picked up a Chalet Alpine a few months back. We lucked out and found it for sale a couple streets away from us.
The Chalet is the "A-frame" type folding camper. So three solid walls.
I did the RTT thing for a while, years ago, and was never really impressed by them. The biggest downside being the flap-flap-flap in the wind, which is why we never wanted a tent trailer.
The Chalet is nice, smaller though because there's not tent BS to bring out and put back anytime you use it. Although you've got more (and bigger kids) than I do (mine are almost 2 & 4)... We have a full size bed and a twin, not too sure if you could make that work? Currently our kids share the twin.
Ours is the "trail boss" edition, so it's from the factory with a little lift. Right now we have 225/75/15 (about 28"). We've only had it since February, but we've used it a bunch so far, almost twenty nights. However, I've only taken it on a FS road once. It did fine that one time. But looking at construction, there does seem to be a decent amount of staples holding things together. Just like all the other trailers out there. The 100 tows it no problem, and being small I'm able to U-turn and maneuver with ease. I've also taken it through Starbucks drive thru ; )
I think we're about 15' length overall.
Alpine | Chalet, Inc.
(mine is a 2003 vs the newer version: but you get the idea)
Let me know if you ever want to check mine out.
