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06-11-07, 10:27 AM
Don't get me wrong--I love the Burley trailers and think they are still the greatest, but why did they change the design of the D'Lite trailer for '07? I know they had to reorganize in order to cut costs and make a profit, but the '07 D'Lite is a move in the wrong direction--1. No perimeter frame means less side protection from impacts, and less protection for the wheels. 2. Side Battens are attached only at one end--Previous D'lites side battens were fixed at both ends of the side frames, making for an overall stronger frame. 3. Frame folds front to back instead of side to side--much more stress on the side windows when folded, and the folded dimensions are larger than older D'Lites. The newer D'Lites are also a pound heavier. The only advantage the '07s have is 3" more interior height. I lucked out & found a new '06 D'Lite at a closeout price--in my opinion a better trailer!