I found this video of the Aliner Expedition the best out there. It shows about everything on setup, teardown, and how to use all the features. Wonderful job! Thank you for posting this on UA-cam!
PJ makes everything look humungous!! She also does an outstanding job every single time!! You guys took over the building that always reminded me of a castle, built rock by rock!
The 2022 Expedition I recently purchased from a different dealer came with only a 2-way refrigerator. If having a three way is important to you, then double check before you buy. Thanks for the detailed walk through!
@@Steve-yo4ld A 2-way fridge runs on AC or propane, while a 3-way fridge can run on both of those plus run on DC. This means a 3-way can run off the battery while you are towing and the battery is recharging at the same time. Without that, you need to put frozen jugs of ice in the 2-way while traveling in order to have it hold temps and keep your food cold during long trips.
@@greepski Oh, thank you for explaining that! I don't know why the RV Industry hasn't gone to straight DC! They have come a long way with efficiency and aren't as sensitive!
@@paulsmith9868 Maybe you should watch it again genius! From 2:41 to 12:23 was all Interior and the video is 19:46 minutes long! There's always those that have to say something negative!!👌
I know of a instance where this trailer was asked to leave because it had no self contained both black and grey tank. They didn’t want any issues with improper campers bathroom habits
If you are a serious traveller and you like to put in some miles between camp-sites I can definitely see the benefit with this design, for starters it has less wind resistance than a normal trailer so there for cutting down on fuel costs and having a lower centre of gravity( mass)helps with stability, but perhaps the best thing would be its lower profile in highway crosswinds ,which with a normal trailer can be quite terrifying when the wind can make the trailer start to wobble, and even blow the trailer over if the wind is strong enough, as it can with heavier semi trucks and their trailers, although having said all of that, I think with all those hinges I would carry a tarp to cover the opened up trailer if the weather became seriously wet and windy, just in case, but most people carry a large tarp anyway, so not really an issue,
I actually thought it was the opposite, that most vehicles today tow better than their similar predecessors. These trailers are pretty light. There are a lot of choices for tow vehicles.
I pull my Aliner scout with a 2012 nissan xterra prox suv. also, i live in a subdivision where vehicles cannot be parked in the drive or yard. it easily backs into the garage. on the pavement it is light enough to push or pull it up to the car if i haven''''t backed up to the hitch.
I actually looked at an A-liner back in 2020 and when I went to research it I read about how they leak. I told the salesman what I read and they said that it wasn’t true. Fortunately I asked when it was raining and I looked at the wall that crosses between the side wall and the main wall and there was water. I decided on a Intech!
I keep hearing this about A-frames. I wonder if it's actually unique to A-liner models, though? I have a Rockwood A122-S and have not had any problems with water coming in through any of the gaps. I've had it set up in pretty rough weather: in the summer, a torrential downpour with 50mph wind gusts. And this winter we had 3-feet of snow over 2 days with 70mph wind gusts! It performed like a champ. In fact, I slept in it during the winter storm, just to see what it would be like. It was warm and cozy, barely rocked, hardly any drafts and no snow blew in. I do place plumbing insulation "noodles" in the seams in the winter, though, to help insulate it. With wind chills below zero outside, I was able to maintain a comfy and calm 65°F inside. I slept like a baby! Edit: I've also heard horror stories from people about the wind tearing open the roof on A-frames in winds less than I've experienced. I honestly can't see how in my A122-S. The top fits together with notches and then you lock the walls in place with very secure latches. I do have a cross-beam I use, though, to hang things from the ceiling. Although I don't install it for stability, this should give extra support to the walls and prevent them from being "pushed in" under pressure. That's about the only way I could imagine the roof collapsing - if strong winds managed to push hard enough to bend the latches sideways until they failed and then the wall collapsed. I can't imagine them failing from the roof being pulled "up" by the winds unless you were in a severe hurricane. As I mentioned, 50 to 70mph wind gusts didn't seem to phase it, my camper rocked and creaked a little but it wasn't any worse than being inside a car in those conditions. 2nd edit: Giving it a little more thought, there is one other way I can imagine the wind tearing it open - if you mistakenly thought everything was properly seated and latched when it wasn't. I made that mistake early on with the roof, that it wasn't seated quite right, but then the latches won't close properly which is how I realized it. If someone were to ignore the poor latching and just shrug it off, I could see problems in high winds. Since that one time where it wasn't seated, I triple-check when I put it up to ensure it's seated properly in the notches.
People say that about popups too, and neither of my two Coleman's or my current flagstaff has ever leaked in heavy down pours or winds. I tend to believe that mostly it would be unit, or use, or set up issue on the whole. I will say that breaking down in rain is the same as with a popup for wetness, so you need to put it back up when you get where you are going to dry out.
Don't feel like this one would be very good to even set up when it's raining. You would have to wait to set up if it's pouring outside when you pull into a camp site. Hopefully your not tired.
There has to be a privacy curtain for the toilet so you are not pooping in front of people. Sink also needs a cover because there needs to be more counter space for TV placement. The interior is too beige needs better decoration. My old pop up even had a shower configuration. I liked the solid dormers for a weather and security purposes and the fold up top on the cassette toilet. This video also needed to show how you set up the table bed not just show it finished. Very expensive for what you get. Easy pass for me.
They didn't forget, they just didn't want to scare you away when you are so close to being suckered into at least thinking about throwing away your money on such garbage. They know what they're doing for sure.
I wonder if the manufacturer would be willing to delete the actual cassette toilet/system, and keep the cabinet? Maybe then you could then add your own composting toilet. I also wonder how feasible it would be create your own "self contained" indoor temporary shower set up and use that in the dinette spot? Hmn...the possibilities. I like this Aliner! Thank you PJ!
First concern: appears that is a risk of water leakage when dormers are folded down. One person reported leakage wad an issue. Second: comfort of beds.
I like it but I beach/ jetty fish and I'm thinking the winds can be challenging to set up those walls for those few moments to click in the closures by myself.
I like the look and functionality of this trailer. 2 questions: 1. does it leak when it rains? (the dutch door didn't look like it fit well and I would worry about the dormers. 2. Is there an A/C or an option for one? Hard to imagine you sell many of these in Georgetown, Tx without an A/C.
The entire time I’m thinking this trailer is not very air tight. All those cracks where panels meet and in between the door halves mean bugs, smoke, humidity, and warm/cold air can all some right in. Also, the gas struts are on the outside exposing them to sun, wind when traveling, freezing precipitation, and so forth.
You are a wise man. Search Aliner reviews by real people who are also owners. They do leak air and water. Slim Potato Head has a nice channel with reviews and modifications over a period of years. He recently purchased a fiberglass tear drop type. Also Average Alice has a good review. Do not go into bear country and expect protection.
👍👍👍👍👍 Thank you very much for the Video.🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏 This is one of the best solutions of little space Camping i have ever seen! Is this Tina camper also available in germany?
I have a question: do you have put the dormers to use? For instance stopping at a rest stop when traveling, would it leak in rain if the dormers are not up?
Pretty cool. But it won’t stop a bear from visiting. Still need a portable electric fence especially if you store or eat food in there, in bear country.
A few years ago I looked at these and they had an air conditioner sticking out the curb side (mail box remover) that was factory installed Has this been corrected. It did have a soft cover on it to soften the blow to bicyclist!
It depends on the model you’re looking at. The smaller floor plans still use the window unit AC. The larger ones have the ducted AC located beneath the rear bench/bed.
Huge mistake…you should’ve put up the roof first before unclipping the dormers… There is even a warning sticker on the unit. Roof needs to be in place before unlocking dormers.
Not singling out the Aframe but smaller campers have become SO expensive that they are not worth spending that much money. Beautiul but excludes out so many families. Too bad.
There are excellent used deals on the market. They are often built better and often initial problems have been fixed. Do your research, be persistent and careful. Many people buy a camper and after one season they want to sell for many reasons; the main one is that trailer camping is more work than they realized. I also understand that divorce is common after the first trip.
Prefer a PRIVATE BATHROOM. With the SHOWER. IN INSTEAD OF THAT TINY STORAGE SPACE. IT IS AFTER ALL TOWED BY A CAR. IT HAS SPACE, EVEN ON THE ROOFTOP. THAT YOU CAN ADD ANOTHER ROOFTOP BED. 6 AUG. 2022, SAT. AND YOU DEFINITELY DON'T NEED THAT CEILING FAN. JUST ANOTHER THING TO START TO LEAK, IN RAINSTORMS. SINCE YOU HAVE EXTRA PLUGS NOW BY A $30.xx ROTATING FAN ON SALE.
I looked at one, I don't know if it was the expedition, but the cooking area counter height was too low. I ended up with a Jayco, but the wind resistance is pretty fierce which the A Liner would have lessened.
Excellent presentation. Terrible design and placement of the bathroom unless you like preparing a meal and taking a dump at the same time. It’s a shame all that great detail and they choose to put the toilet in that spot with nothing around except that flip up counter where food is being prepared. Why would I waste my hard earned money on that unit if the company was to lazy to find a better location for the bathroom. All that hard work in designing it and chintz out on the bathroom.
When buying an RV, the worst decision is a pop up camper or the famous "hybrid". In a couple of years it is no longer worth anything and nobody wants to buy it.
The interior height at the tallest point is over 8’. The cameraman for this video is 6’4” and there’s easy, clear standing space for him at the center of the trailer when it’s set up.
MSRP for THIS TRAILER (shown) at the time of taping: $37,563 "Street Price" for THIS trailer, from Princess Craft RV, at the time of this taping: $29,995
$37,563 at the time of taping, there’s a little box you can click and open under the video, that’s where I found the price. Hope that helps, happy camping!
Havent seen these up close till this last weekend. The one i saw was a couple years old. What a pos, you couldnt talk me into one of these. Dutch door didnt connect or close well, cheap interior, to many hinges and gaskets to keep rain out. Just plain junk.
This lady is the best presenter ever, so clear and concise.
She didnt open the window and didnt really show much of the sleep areas.
PJ always does a great job. I can't believe how easy it was to set up.
I found this video of the Aliner Expedition the best out there. It shows about everything on setup, teardown, and how to use all the features. Wonderful job! Thank you for posting this on UA-cam!
one of the best cassette toilet design setups I have seen.
Great video I like the camper but your delivery was excellent. You present well; so smooth, like talking to an old friend, nothing rushed or pushy.
PJ your presentations are so relaxing to watch. Keep up the GREAT Work
PJ makes everything look humungous!!
She also does an outstanding job every single time!! You guys took over the building that always reminded me of a castle, built rock by rock!
The 2022 Expedition I recently purchased from a different dealer came with only a 2-way refrigerator. If having a three way is important to you, then double check before you buy. Thanks for the detailed walk through!
Whats the difference between the two?
@@Steve-yo4ld A 2-way fridge runs on AC or propane, while a 3-way fridge can run on both of those plus run on DC. This means a 3-way can run off the battery while you are towing and the battery is recharging at the same time. Without that, you need to put frozen jugs of ice in the 2-way while traveling in order to have it hold temps and keep your food cold during long trips.
@@greepski Oh, thank you for explaining that! I don't know why the RV Industry hasn't gone to straight DC! They have come a long way with efficiency and aren't as sensitive!
That wasn't a walk through. Very little was shown of the interior.
@@paulsmith9868 Maybe you should watch it again genius! From 2:41 to 12:23 was all Interior and the video is 19:46 minutes long!
There's always those that have to say something negative!!👌
I know of a instance where this trailer was asked to leave because it had no self contained both black and grey tank. They didn’t want any issues with improper campers bathroom habits
Hi Kathy
If you are a serious traveller and you like to put in some miles between camp-sites I can definitely see the benefit with this design, for starters it has less wind resistance than a normal trailer so there for cutting down on fuel costs and having a lower centre of gravity( mass)helps with stability, but perhaps the best thing would be its lower profile in highway crosswinds ,which with a normal trailer can be quite terrifying when the wind can make the trailer start to wobble, and even blow the trailer over if the wind is strong enough, as it can with heavier semi trucks and their trailers, although having said all of that, I think with all those hinges I would carry a tarp to cover the opened up trailer if the weather became seriously wet and windy, just in case, but most people carry a large tarp anyway, so not really an issue,
Thank you PJ…wonderful job! I’m so happy to see a woman making this presentation!
Great to see our favorite personality, PJ, back on the screen.
PJ: You do reviews as is if you are a veteran journalist at Architectural Digest!
I love these things. Wish I had a vehicle that could pull one, but nowadays a lot of cars have pretty much zero towing abilities.
I actually thought it was the opposite, that most vehicles today tow better than their similar predecessors. These trailers are pretty light. There are a lot of choices for tow vehicles.
I pull my Aliner scout with a 2012 nissan xterra prox suv. also, i live in a subdivision where vehicles cannot be parked in the drive or yard. it easily backs into the garage. on the pavement it is light enough to push or pull it up to the car if i haven''''t backed up to the hitch.
I heard a Smart Car is dabbling with a V8.
Only thing missing from it is a inside shower.
Your RV demo video's are the best 👌!
Well done showing, really well explained. Thanks
You are such a professional. Thank you
Oh you are EXCELLENT to watch! This explanation is everything I wanted!
Glad it was helpful!
I actually looked at an A-liner back in 2020 and when I went to research it I read about how they leak. I told the salesman what I read and they said that it wasn’t true. Fortunately I asked when it was raining and I looked at the wall that crosses between the side wall and the main wall and there was water. I decided on a Intech!
I think for the price and weight I like the Casita travel trailers.
@@joeweaver9913 the fiberglass shell ones do seem to last quite a while.
I keep hearing this about A-frames. I wonder if it's actually unique to A-liner models, though? I have a Rockwood A122-S and have not had any problems with water coming in through any of the gaps. I've had it set up in pretty rough weather: in the summer, a torrential downpour with 50mph wind gusts. And this winter we had 3-feet of snow over 2 days with 70mph wind gusts! It performed like a champ. In fact, I slept in it during the winter storm, just to see what it would be like. It was warm and cozy, barely rocked, hardly any drafts and no snow blew in. I do place plumbing insulation "noodles" in the seams in the winter, though, to help insulate it. With wind chills below zero outside, I was able to maintain a comfy and calm 65°F inside. I slept like a baby!
Edit: I've also heard horror stories from people about the wind tearing open the roof on A-frames in winds less than I've experienced. I honestly can't see how in my A122-S. The top fits together with notches and then you lock the walls in place with very secure latches. I do have a cross-beam I use, though, to hang things from the ceiling. Although I don't install it for stability, this should give extra support to the walls and prevent them from being "pushed in" under pressure. That's about the only way I could imagine the roof collapsing - if strong winds managed to push hard enough to bend the latches sideways until they failed and then the wall collapsed. I can't imagine them failing from the roof being pulled "up" by the winds unless you were in a severe hurricane. As I mentioned, 50 to 70mph wind gusts didn't seem to phase it, my camper rocked and creaked a little but it wasn't any worse than being inside a car in those conditions.
2nd edit: Giving it a little more thought, there is one other way I can imagine the wind tearing it open - if you mistakenly thought everything was properly seated and latched when it wasn't. I made that mistake early on with the roof, that it wasn't seated quite right, but then the latches won't close properly which is how I realized it. If someone were to ignore the poor latching and just shrug it off, I could see problems in high winds. Since that one time where it wasn't seated, I triple-check when I put it up to ensure it's seated properly in the notches.
@@NorthernKitty That's helpful info.
People say that about popups too, and neither of my two Coleman's or my current flagstaff has ever leaked in heavy down pours or winds. I tend to believe that mostly it would be unit, or use, or set up issue on the whole. I will say that breaking down in rain is the same as with a popup for wetness, so you need to put it back up when you get where you are going to dry out.
PJ! She's the BEST
Don't feel like this one would be very good to even set up when it's raining. You would have to wait to set up if it's pouring outside when you pull into a camp site. Hopefully your not tired.
Best video ever. So complete! Ty!
Wish we had the Aliner with the dormers available in Australia.
The perfect camper, I had the A Liner years came from Duluth GA. Where is the closer company to Florida?
There has to be a privacy curtain for the toilet so you are not pooping in front of people. Sink also needs a cover because there needs to be more counter space for TV placement. The interior is too beige needs better decoration. My old pop up even had a shower configuration. I liked the solid dormers for a weather and security purposes and the fold up top on the cassette toilet. This video also needed to show how you set up the table bed not just show it finished. Very expensive for what you get. Easy pass for me.
Yeah, I never understand videos where people on them think that taking a shit in the kitchen with no privacy is a good idea!
I agree. These folk should look at the old Trailmanors to understand how you can fit a full interior shower and toilet in a popup.
There has to be a way to get the price down. Way too expensive with cost of Bidenflation gas.
Do not expect protection in bear country.
I mean I would tell everyone to get out to use the restroom or set up an outside toilet for that. Not a big issue for some.
Great walk through!😎
Yo PJ, Thank you for a Great Tour, Luv Aliners. Hello from Mid Michigan
Hello there!
Ooops you forgot to give us the approximate price ranges for low and high!☺️ I love it!
They didn't forget, they just didn't want to scare you away when you are so close to being suckered into at least thinking about throwing away your money on such garbage. They know what they're doing for sure.
I wonder if the manufacturer would be willing to delete the actual cassette toilet/system, and keep the cabinet? Maybe then you could then add your own composting toilet. I also wonder how feasible it would be create your own "self contained" indoor temporary shower set up and use that in the dinette spot? Hmn...the possibilities. I like this Aliner! Thank you PJ!
I like that idea composting toilets are awesome ideas
Aliner offers several models, some without the toilets. The LXE has both shower and toilet.
She answered that question twice! It is an option!!!
First concern: appears that is a risk of water leakage when dormers are folded down. One person reported leakage wad an issue. Second: comfort of beds.
Right on both counts.
I like it but I beach/ jetty fish and I'm thinking the winds can be challenging to set up those walls for those few moments to click in the closures by myself.
So glad to catch another video
I like the look and functionality of this trailer. 2 questions: 1. does it leak when it rains? (the dutch door didn't look like it fit well and I would worry about the dormers. 2. Is there an A/C or an option for one? Hard to imagine you sell many of these in Georgetown, Tx without an A/C.
Haha those are your questions? Haha. Yes... it leaks, haha just kidding. And no.... no a'c allowed. Haha just kidding. Haha.
She did say there was an AC! Very important!!’
Down2Mob channel has some awesome off-grid roaming videos with his Aliner.
Yes tops leak eventually. Door sags as screws pull out from shaking. Careful in high winds
The entire time I’m thinking this trailer is not very air tight. All those cracks where panels meet and in between the door halves mean bugs, smoke, humidity, and warm/cold air can all some right in. Also, the gas struts are on the outside exposing them to sun, wind when traveling, freezing precipitation, and so forth.
You are a wise man. Search Aliner reviews by real people who are also owners. They do leak air and water. Slim Potato Head has a nice channel with reviews and modifications over a period of years. He recently purchased a fiberglass tear drop type. Also Average Alice has a good review. Do not go into bear country and expect protection.
Realy good resulation.
Love it .Perfect size
I wish I had one of those.
how bad does it sweat in sub zero weather like i camp in ?
Rusty78609 would love this. Even with the cassette toilet, he'd still poop in the bags.
Nice camper. It would be nice to have a short pole to reach the side of the roof to pull it down. Step ladders would put a lot of people off.
That is a $200 option.
Salem very Nice and idéal for camping car et bonne chance enchallah
I wish these came in off roading models.
I thought there was a model with more off-road tires and suspension? Maybe I'm thinking of something else
Great trailer
Awesome trailer
PJ, I'm a professional sales trainer - that was an excellent presentation!
only thing i don't like about the A-lines is the bath situation
👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you very much for the Video.🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏
This is one of the best solutions of little space Camping i have ever seen!
Is this Tina camper also available
in germany?
Thank you 🌸
Good review but this must leak rain and wind like a sieve.
Very nice and very doable
Just imagine it's time to leave and it's pouring rain and you have to pack up the inside of that trailer is gonna get so wet.
wonderful
very good
Toilet very wonderful..hihihi
I have a question: do you have put the dormers to use? For instance stopping at a rest stop when traveling, would it leak in rain if the dormers are not up?
That’s an origami trailer! 🤓
This is great 👍
I love it
Meus parabéns pela reportagem, bom demais conhecer este modelo. Obrigado.
That thing is huge it fits in my garage but then nothing else will fit
Pretty cool. But it won’t stop a bear from visiting. Still need a portable electric fence especially if you store or eat food in there, in bear country.
You are exactly right. It would be as simple as opening a can of sardines.
A few years ago I looked at these and they had an air conditioner sticking out the curb side (mail box remover) that was factory installed
Has this been corrected. It did have a soft cover on it to soften the blow to bicyclist!
It depends on the model you’re looking at. The smaller floor plans still use the window unit AC. The larger ones have the ducted AC located beneath the rear bench/bed.
“Hi im Reba McEntire!”
Huge mistake…you should’ve put up the roof first before unclipping the dormers… There is even a warning sticker on the unit. Roof needs to be in place before unlocking dormers.
I might have missed it during the video, but where is the battery stored? Otherwise, great tour!
The battery or batteries are kept on a battery tray on the tongue of the trailer.
Not singling out the Aframe but smaller campers have become SO expensive that they are not worth spending that much money. Beautiul but excludes out so many families. Too bad.
There are excellent used deals on the market. They are often built better and often initial problems have been fixed. Do your research, be persistent and careful. Many people buy a camper and after one season they want to sell for many reasons; the main one is that trailer camping is more work than they realized. I also understand that divorce is common after the first trip.
Any issues in heavy rain?
Rain coats solve that problem.
Prefer a PRIVATE BATHROOM.
With the SHOWER.
IN INSTEAD OF THAT TINY
STORAGE SPACE.
IT IS AFTER ALL TOWED
BY A CAR. IT HAS SPACE,
EVEN ON THE ROOFTOP.
THAT YOU CAN ADD ANOTHER
ROOFTOP BED.
6 AUG. 2022, SAT.
AND YOU DEFINITELY
DON'T NEED THAT
CEILING FAN. JUST
ANOTHER THING TO
START TO LEAK,
IN RAINSTORMS.
SINCE YOU HAVE EXTRA
PLUGS NOW BY A
$30.xx ROTATING FAN
ON SALE.
I looked at one, I don't know if it was the expedition, but the cooking area counter height was too low.
I ended up with a Jayco, but the wind resistance is pretty fierce which the A Liner would have lessened.
The only complaint I've seen in researching is leaking. Curious if anyone has had issues with water getting in?
Retail ballpark figure please. With all options.
Pretty cool 😎
I expect, with this amount, that I can provide a caravan of a larger size and space
How much this cost please?
I don't know about a potty in the kitchen. I'd just put a porta potty in a tent outside.
That was just great!
Excellent presentation. Terrible design and placement of the bathroom unless you like preparing a meal and taking a dump at the same time. It’s a shame all that great detail and they choose to put the toilet in that spot with nothing around except that flip up counter where food is being prepared. Why would I waste my hard earned money on that unit if the company was to lazy to find a better location for the bathroom. All that hard work in designing it and chintz out on the bathroom.
Just think of the toilet as an extra seat if the dining table is crowded-like the small kids table at Thanksgiving.
I want one
So many hinged pieces = leaks?
When buying an RV, the worst decision is a pop up camper or the famous "hybrid". In a couple of years it is no longer worth anything and nobody wants to buy it.
How much vehicle to pull it
Wow 🤩 สุดยอด
Could you also mention the measurements in metric as well in the future
Hi how you doing.
A lot of seams to Leak!
Bonito y practico
its taking in side when rain
Super
What is the interior height when popped up? Can a 6'4" person stand up at the tallest point?
The interior height at the tallest point is over 8’. The cameraman for this video is 6’4” and there’s easy, clear standing space for him at the center of the trailer when it’s set up.
This thing is huge for a “popup”…
Does the toilet not have a door? Who wants to see the toilet across from the stove and fridge. Nope wouldn’t take it for free.
How much!
I love Aliner but it has next to no inside storage! And who is going to pay $50,000? Crazy!
How much
Awesome they use a 5-ft nothing 80lb woman to show how big it is.
Is there toilet?
Nice. How much
MSRP for THIS TRAILER (shown) at the time of taping: $37,563
"Street Price" for THIS trailer, from Princess Craft RV, at the time of this taping: $29,995
Hi Pam how you doing.
How much do they run $$$
$37,563 at the time of taping, there’s a little box you can click and open under the video, that’s where I found the price. Hope that helps, happy camping!
这个好，这个好，这个要多少钱啊？
Super camper. Mais 30k$ ça pique
Havent seen these up close till this last weekend. The one i saw was a couple years old. What a pos, you couldnt talk me into one of these. Dutch door didnt connect or close well, cheap interior, to many hinges and gaskets to keep rain out. Just plain junk.