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Thank you.

Love the idea and after watching your installation video, looks pretty simple to install. What do you do if a storm rolls in? Most awnings you can take down real fast with approaching weather. Have you run into this yet?

How did you measure the size of tarp you needed? I’m in Australia and have a Sportsliner and would love to find someone to do this first me. 😊

I thiiiink I’m going to try this one. The jury is still out on this, or the half umbrella trick. I’ve been so focused on improving, I think I need to do a shake down locally to see what we need at an actual camp sight. This sure does look easy though…hmm🤔

Hey Dean. We have the same clam with the OEM panels. They are a bit tighter and provide holes for the thiedown straps. One thing.. if it is windy the whole unit tends to be a little louder in the wind and it moves around a little more so staking it down is definitely necessary.

I love this!

Neat idea! Just curious, are there pics anywhere we can see of it with the roof raised? Also, did you use caulking or any sealant where you drilled on the brackets?

Dean, do you think that base would be able to support a raised seat?

That's exactly what we did, much easier access.

Hi Dean, I saw your video almost a year ago, great concept, I really like your simple, easy way to set up the awning. A couple of days ago my wife and I revisited the idea of coming up with a design to install an awning on our ForestRiver A-frame camper and we found your video again. Really nice. I do have a couple of questions on two pieces of hardware you are using with your design. One is, the big center washer you are using to prevent cloth to slip out during windy conditions, is this something you built yourself? I have looked for something similar at HomeDepot & Lowes and they have never seen that before. Would you mind explain what type of material this is, where is this typically used or used for, if available at the stores? If you Mfg. yourself, could you provide sine information on the material used, how you machined it, etc.? The other question is on the inner plugs or caps you are using inside the 1/2" inch conduit? The closest I have come to find is the rubber caps used on folding chairs but those are pressed in over the conduit and not inside of it. I will really appreciate if you could elaborate a bit more on those two pieces of hardware. Thanks for sharing your ideas and skills. Kind regards. Otto

Have you had any issues with the awning wobbling around? I really like that design without stakes, but seems like the rods are telescoped the entire length

What kind of ac is that? Was that a mod? I just bought an aliner and it doesn't have an ac and am looking for a way to add one. I want to remove the microwave that is built into a cabinet and maybe put a minisplit there. I can then remove the stock heater and put storage there.

great idea, thanks for the video. i may have to add this to my 214. my other half started asking about an awning

What a great idea to use a simple fan to solve the heating problem!

Genius

What was the length of the fabric you used? Why did you opt for steel vs PVC… Just curious…

Cool tips. Can you get a similar result by running the fan only mode on your air conditioner?

Thanks Dean. So crazy that a little fan can make that much of a difference.

Marvelous

Thank you

What tape of hitch you have took is soul ???

Very cool tips. Thanks!

Can I ask what the Black pieces are for on each corner Is it to prevent water from going down inside van and rot floor Thanks Love the awning

Dean, you have that followup video on the awning with mire detail?

I spent several hours today trying to come up with an awning idea. This is genius!! How does it do in windy conditions?

I recently bought a Rocket. Two "problems" with it: There's hardly any room on handlebars to mount accessories such as headlight, flasher air horn, bike computer. The gear ratio was disappointing. Not low enough to climb steep hills. No place to mount water bottle cages. I think those things can be overcome and I love recumbents. Been riding them since 1998. Thanks for the video.

excellent video would appreciate if you measured the lenght and seat height and wheel base in your next video

could you lay down a mirror and see if you get more than 5%

That's a great idea that is actually functional.

the amount of solar reflected is approximated by sin(angle between the solar panel) since youre using them at more than a 90 degree angle, it would make sense for the reflector to be larger, about 50% or double the size would reflect all the incidence light at 45 degrees, so maybe if the reflectics went around the back side of the solar panel too? imo aluminum foil over cardboard would be a bit better since its a flat surface.

Thanks much for this, am considering an Aliner. Great awning addition. I'd probably leave the bed in place all the time too.

Thanks Dean, that was very informative and helpful! I learned a lot and will try to remember to use the info!!! I love the propane level trick especially!

Solid video sir, thanks for putting that work in!

Nice awning rigging 👍

Thank you! As a new RV owner (without much mechanical experience) there is so much to learn. This is great info that has really helped me!

Darn shame Aliner doesn't incorporate this idea into their design as a buyer option or an aftermarket kit. Great idea on your part!

More good tips for Aliner mods! A word of caution; keep a close eye on the factory spare tire carrier. A few years ago a weld broke and the carrier punched a hole in the fiberglass outer shell. I always "pre-flight" the rig before hitting the road and the weld broke after about 6 hours on some rough Colorado backcountry roads. Fortunately the tire didn't come off the carrier. I upgraded the carrier by installing an after market one that fit's into the rear hitch receiver that came with the trailer. Much better.

Came for the Aliner tips, scrolled your channel and stayed for the aviation stuff. There's a lot to take in at OSH during Airventure. I've attended 4 times during my aviation career. Thanks for some good memories!

I think this is my next project on my Ranger 12. Thanks for the how-to and inspiration.!

Easy peasy! I've never had a problem raising my Aliner Ranger 12's roof. I normally just walk back toward the real of the trailer, pushing up as I go along, until the roof is locked in place. However, this method appears much easier. I've shyed away from carrying any more stuff like some sort of push pole to lift the roof. Thanks for the quick tip!

But don’t try it with anything bigger than an Aliner Scout. Might as well get a wheel for the tongue jack, just as easy to push the camper around with that.

Thats so - so - and what we used to do. A better method is to install a J-hook flat on rear top edge of the front roof. Then use a cut-to-length webbing strap between the j-hook and an eyebolt installed on the rear bumper. And remember to put multiple twists in the webbing or the wind sill cause it to play tunes on your roof.

I like the trash can mod.

Btw, an OEM u damaged roof should lift gracefully. An old roof may have absorbed water into it foam via leaks, and will not lift as easily as a new roof.

Thanks for posting this video, lots of great ideas!

What a genius idea! Very nice!!!!

I just purchased a Aliner my one has a boat winch on my one to make it easy up and easy down to take the weight of the roof

I have larger Classic and link both rachet straps 1st on both sides before lifting. Easy and inexpensive wind protection.

Thank you!!! Will try it in the spring when I pull out my LXE from garage😉

We had a Chalet that had a roof much higher than that. Team effort getting that up much easier after I installed high quality wheels on the lower half. Part of the problem is the counterbalance springs fatigue over time.