As a long time Aliner (Ranger 12) owner, these are the kinds of videos I enjoy. I always like to see the experiences of other road warrior campers, Aliner folks in particular. These folks's experiences with their Aliner have helped me decide what to do when AC#2 gives up the ghost. Loved the cat companion and now I gotta figure out how to fit my newly adopted English Springer Spaniel into the Aliner. Videos like this help me add new places to visit when on the road too.
Pie = Happy Rick. I'd be willing to bet you could get Rick to swim in icy water if you offered him some pie. Or, I can see it now. Linda says, hey Rick, could you go fix the leak on the roof? No, it's pouring down raining outside. I'll make you a pie. Ok I'll do it. Thanks for sharing this trailer with us. Happy and safe travels to all 5(including the cat) of you guys.
I enjoyed this tour. I fell in love with these when I first discovered Slim Potatohead several years ago. I like that they travel easily. I don’t feel confident in my hauling abilities. I wouldn’t say no to one that’s for sure. 😆
Those are very neat little campers. They make models with dormers that add a ton of headroom on the ends. They get a little pricey but are nice for people with SUV’s
Haha free pie! Can't beat that! We actually discussed an aliner before building out our cargo. But you know what we chose in the end. We do like that they are fairly small. And they can be just as equipped as other rv's. Great little camper!!
The main thing for us is that the cargo trailer is always up and ready for those lunch stops and also for those roadside bathroom breaks, but the gas mileage while towing the Aliner can't be beat.
FYI. Rick is right, it’s not as much the weight of the trailer as it is wind resistance. I have had three trailers in the pass 15 years, a 28’ @ 10,000#, a 24’ @ 5900#, and now a 17 1/2’ @ 3950, to my surprise (and one of the reasons for down sizing) my fuel mileage has not gone up that much. It went from 9.5-10 to 10-10.5 to 10.5-11.2 now, with a F250 that gets 16-17 average highway. The 24’ trailer I actually towed with two different trucks and the mileage was the same over the exact same route to my hunting camp in eastern Washington. I try to stay at 60 mph or below and my present trailer is tapered on the front in kind of a rounded 45* which must help. So with about 6000 pounds in weight reduction and better aerodynamics l’ve barely picked up 2 mpg. The thing I like most about towing the 17 foot is I hardly know it’s back there.
Rounded front doesn’t do much. For aerodynamics, you need a tapered rear, like the shape of a fish. Only teardrop trailers seem to have figured that out.
That trip we took to Colorado we eventually made it through Utah, Nevada, California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and back. Seven weeks and cost only about $2,000 total for everything. We were exhausted! If you travel smart and don't overdo eating out it is substantially cheaper. We have put over 30,000 miles in four years and have seen so much. Cheaply.
I bought an Aliner Scout Lite in early 2022. I covered a bunch of miles with it primarily throughout Colorado and New Mexico. My air conditioner is still working but vibrations of it are a real concern. My ac actually started pulling the wall away from its mounting to the interior cabinet. Luckily I caught it before hitting the road and was able to fix it. I do think of devising some sort of dismount/remount setup or as suggested here, replace it with a door and a portable ac unit. I did remove the sink and plumbing, replacing the sink with one of those smaller black bins with a yellow top I stumbled upon at Lowe's. It dropped right in much to my pleasant surprise and greatly increased storage and useability. My short answer after rambling on is that yep, the Aliner is right for me. Watching this video has me itching to get rolling with it again! ~ Mike ~
Very nice A-frame trailer, Thanks for the tour. I have decided to go back on the road in about a year. I sold my old truck/trailer rig and this time my plan is to buy a used Ford Econoline Cargo Van Conversion RV and DIY the interior to my liking. I still have all my camping gear and two Bluetti AC200P power banks at 2000 watts each with solar panels. I like the idea of having one contained unit like a van and no more trailer to pull around for about the same gas mileage. Have fun guys and enjoy your trip, Mike in Oregon.
This is our first rig. We wanted a sailboat at first for Lake Michigan but decided to try land sailing for a while and we like the freedom and flexibility. Maybe in a down the line we might trade in but for the next 5-10 years we are happy with our portable bedroom! Or a sailboat!! We detail the thing as soon as we are home and keep it in the garage. Kept almost as new as the cat!
Speaking of pie, I was in Sandpoint Idaho about a month ago and found the Pie Hut. Looked like a good place. I went inside but the place was packed, even a line for to go orders. Keep it in mind on your travels.
Nice. I'm not surprised they would recognize you both & want to support the pie habit, lol. Great point concerning wind resistance. And anyone who watches your channel certainly watches slim potatehead too. Enjoy fall! Be well.
Had an Aliner. loved the fact that I could put in the garage. But the air conditioning unit would not cool it down. It was also too cramped. I traded it for a small travel trailer. I am much happier.
Mine had the under-bunk heat pump unit. It never did cool worth a darn. Maybe if I had had the older style with the window style unit, I might have kept it longer.
@@astrobob9432 I have removed the A/C now and custom making the door with 1/2 aluminum u-channel and smooth sanded plywood. I will paint it tomorrow and put it together. It will swivel up. Then a false panel with two vent holes for the future portable A/C if we need it heading south. Then the area that the inside of the old A/C was will be a hinged flat door and under we will store all paper plates, towels, napkins, TP, eating utensils, wet wipes.... Should document it.
@@NoFeeArea we have been fortunate with our Aliner’s A/C. 8 years, still going strong. We are weekend warriors who camp mostly in the Mid-Atlantic area. We don’t use the A/C much, but always glad to have it.😢
@@susansalvucci4281 We bought the stand alone portable unit last fall in sale for $200 and will bring it with if we need a/c when it gets hot otherwise I have custom made a door that allows outside access to our cabinet. We made drapes too last fall. On our channel Off path you can find it in our shorts clips.
No, a Aliner is not for me but a Bliner is. A Bliner is my Bus-liner, a converted school bus to a camper. Love you guys videos as they are so enjoyable, especially when you are in the high deserts of Nevada. Montana is looking good to for places to do dispersed camping.
Go to any National Forest Ranger station and ask for their MUVM map. It will give you more than enough free campsites. And cheap NFS campgrounds. I think there are 3 types of campers 1)survival campers that try to go out and backpack for days and come back glad it's over 2) The KOAers who can't leave their luxuries at home and 3) our type who like a taste of all three to a certain degree but prefer the freedom and flexibility of driving backwoods and setting up a base to go out and discover on foot. It all depends what you like.
@@NoFeeArea my Bliner or simply bus camper will not be able to go in places like a SUV and a small trailer However I can venture out on foot or on a bike. I prefer my bus camper at 35 feet as it has most of the comforts of home and I feel safer in it's size. Aliners are neat but too cramped and lack amenities for comfort.
@@alvisjenkins1305 I love those bus campers!!! So many different ways to get out in it. Just find something you can afford and just get out. Stayed at five diamond resorts and ate escargot with garlic sauce on luxury cruises but being out in nature with a campfire and the stars and in the morning with a nice cup of coffee with the birds. Cheap and better!
@gonagain I just gave my truck a major tune-up with all new injectors, NGK ignition coils, couple other items. The new engine runs like a top and smells like steam out the exhaust pipe. Considering tube headers, dual exhaust with X-over pipe. Also 3 leaf front leaf springs and Wildwood improved brake calipers. 19" wheels. I know, it's a. Lot of work and money for an older truck, but it would still be a ton cheaper than a newer truck.
Great video as at one point I considered an A frame. Glad though I went with a Promaster as Slim Potatohead said they’re not really built for full timers. By the way this is the first time I’ve had cell service since leaving your place. Still in Montana outside Glendive 😂. It was so great seeing you! Aloha!
:) THANKS for sharing! FREE Pie? :) LOL and Yummmm! A liner looks cool, and yep, I saw it on Slim's channel before he changed over ... ALL the BEST and Cheers! ! :)
I was just reviewing Aliners! Then lo and behold one of my favorite channels reviews one 👍 The gas savings would definitely be one on reasons I would get one. Cheers
Hi there Rick and Linda! I just saw a UA-cam by the Deal Guy talking about all the things we “should” buy in September at $1.25 Tree. There was a cute sign that was in fall colors and said “All you need is love & pie” - thought of you!
I have always wanted to see how one of these trailers would be and now I have. :) It is so nice that they point out the good and the bad. I could probably make that work for a part time thing and the milage is a exciting point, but for full time, I think I would need some more room. But I will look into this and not get the air commissioning. Thanks for the heads up on that part. I have a portable air conditioner (110v) that would work great for that. I use it in my home on extremely hot days. Anyway, I think I will look into those and see if there are longer ones. Thank you for sharing your company with me. It is always fun to see something different. I just sold my class C (27 foot) It was nice but too big and a gas guzzler. hehehe So I am in the market for something different. I thought of a smaller class C but really a van (Class B homemade) or trailer would be a better choice for me. Thanks again!
You can rent them from Prosser's RV in Milwaukee or Racine, WI. That's who we bought it from. See if it's for you. Good for two people. One person could live in it for a while. But it's more of an escape module!!! Not a residence. If you need to travel for work maybe good. But long term no.
We have an Australian A'van Cruiseliner which is an Aliner built under license here. It's interesting to see the similarities and differences between the US and Aussie versions. Most of the ones here have a double bed but we ordered the option with two single beds. Our air conditioner is internal under the rear bed. With the condition of our roads the through mount would not last 5 minutes. Our suspension is way higher than this one. Folded down we are 191cm (6 feet 3in) to the tops of the wind out dome windows. Sink, stove and fridge are similar but they are not available with the propane heating here. My tow vehicle is a bit bigger than the Jeep but is a diesel and so far we get pretty good fuel economy. Google convert says its 22mpg. As for size we are happy. Its easy to tow and not a big load on the car. We spend most of the day outdoors so it's basically a box to sleep in. We are both in our 60's and until we bought our A'van we were tent camping. Got tired of the rigmarole of set up and take down and the aliner variants are sure easy to set up and take down. All the best on the road to all of you. We are itchy to get our ourselves but winter has decided to arrive with a vengeance and it is bucketing with rain anywhere within a few hundred km/miles and I only wanted to go for a few days😅
When I was younger I saw 2 or those campers going in opposite directions on a 2 lane highway both campers side swiped each other and they disintegrated in a thousand different pieces.
As in any video, the cat is the star of the show! She's a beauty! So, Rick, if you're reading the comments.......I absolutely love the A Liners, but I read a lot about the bubble windows leaking. Can you tell us about your experience regarding that issue? Or is it a non-issue? Thanks!
Hello Frank, we read every comment. I don't have any personal experience with the Aliner windows but I do know that it's possible to seal just about anything if you use the right sealant. For sure don't use silicone!!! I like the polyurethanes, like Sikaflex 241 for example. Be sure to remove all traces of silicone residue before resealing with anything else or it just won't stick.
GREETINGS fellow Illinoisans!! I'm from Peotone in Will County! I love the A-Liner's and think their an awesome rig but the one exception for me is when you're traveling you need to have a destination aka a campground or land where you can set your rig up. Doing an overnight in a Cracker Barrel parking lot or rest area I don't think is allowed. But if it works for you that's all that matters! Safe travels and happy retirement to y'all!
With our Aliner we have no problems staying at Cracker Barrel , Walmart or at rest areas where allowed. When raised it's no different that any other trailer.
Cracker Barrel encourages it. Just return the favor by buying Dinner or Breakfast while staying. They have designated spots. Walmart encourages it because it increases consumer traffic. Cabela's, etc.. not for camping per se but for overnighting for 8-9 hours sleep only. Especially driving 500-800 miles per day to get anywhere. Most places west of the Mississippi near major freeways are loaded with Motorhomes, campers, vans. Very common East is trickier but doable. We just find Cracker Barrels. But at destination we never stay at stores. Always National Forests, BLM's or campgrounds... happy travels.
I’m thinking about getting an A liner but coming from a pop-up, I am concerned that there won’t be much cross ventilation and it will be kind of stuffy in the A liner. Do you find this to be true? And I really like the windows everywhere on a pop up. I’m thinking I’ll probably miss that
I took off the a/c and am beginning the mods. Going to change things up. Making the beds less wide and adding about 4 extra feet total foot space. Re-doing curtains. Cushions and adding a Lagun table. Drawers instead of the swing door and a bar sink with cutting board. Custom.
After restoring an older Aliner I can attest to how flimsy their construction is (typical for the rv industry). They likely all will leak and the floors will rot. Additionally, the side wall to end wall connections will rot as they bury plywood into the foam walls then edge screw into the plywood from the end walls into side walls at the corners. The constant flexing causes water infiltration and eventual rot. I replaced the plywood with solid oak. Flexation loosens every fitting. Leaks occur at the corners and door and the floors rot from the inside. Another danger is high winds and collapse of the sidewalls which have flimsy locks. There are some aftermarket solutions. We also found them cramped. That's our experience.
Another issue that Aliners have is the doorway. The door has to create a gap in the side walls, which makes that side more flexible, and constant flexing around the door will cause problems with leaks and even frame bends. It is a issue with the design and I don't think there is a cure.
Their Aliner is a 2019 and is build with a much stronger frame and materials than older aliners. All the problems that Slim Potatohead had on his 20 year old Aliner are a non-issue today. I own a 2020 Aliner and it is built very well. I also get around 21 mpg at 75 mph.
As a long time Aliner (Ranger 12) owner, these are the kinds of videos I enjoy. I always like to see the experiences of other road warrior campers, Aliner folks in particular. These folks's experiences with their Aliner have helped me decide what to do when AC#2 gives up the ghost. Loved the cat companion and now I gotta figure out how to fit my newly adopted English Springer Spaniel into the Aliner. Videos like this help me add new places to visit when on the road too.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Cribs with Rick and Linda edition 🤙
Good video, a very nice couple Rick and Evonne, wish them well on there travels.
Lovely people, lovely trailer and lovely cat!
TY. Very kind.
Pie = Happy Rick. I'd be willing to bet you could get Rick to swim in icy water if you offered him some pie. Or, I can see it now. Linda says, hey Rick, could you go fix the leak on the roof? No, it's pouring down raining outside. I'll make you a pie. Ok I'll do it. Thanks for sharing this trailer with us. Happy and safe travels to all 5(including the cat) of you guys.
I don't know, I hate cold water. Would that possibly be coconut cream?
I do take cold showers so yeah. EZ pie deal.
I enjoyed this tour. I fell in love with these when I first discovered Slim Potatohead several years ago. I like that they travel easily. I don’t feel confident in my hauling abilities. I wouldn’t say no to one that’s for sure. 😆
Get the smaller one if not sure. They are solid. And it beats sleeping on the ground or in the car.
Those are very neat little campers. They make models with dormers that add a ton of headroom on the ends. They get a little pricey but are nice for people with SUV’s
Good to see another Aliner traveler. I travel from KY in my Aliner Scout Lite. Great light weight unit. 😊
Haha free pie! Can't beat that! We actually discussed an aliner before building out our cargo. But you know what we chose in the end. We do like that they are fairly small. And they can be just as equipped as other rv's. Great little camper!!
The main thing for us is that the cargo trailer is always up and ready for those lunch stops and also for those roadside bathroom breaks, but the gas mileage while towing the Aliner can't be beat.
May God grant special Blessings to Grandmas who help raise their grandchildren!
They are God's blessings to those children.
Hi Rick, I just ordered one of your decals. Glad you're doing good.
I really like the A-liner😊
Wanted to see video of the pie!!
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You guys are the best. Love my Aliner. I put your sticker right next to Slims on my camper. Wow, free pie. Lucky guys.
Need to take Slim out now and get a sticker!
Thank you, Dee!
Thanks! My wife and I enjoy your channel very much. Thanks for sharing your travels. Jerry and Angie
Thank you very much!
FYI. Rick is right, it’s not as much the weight of the trailer as it is wind resistance. I have had three trailers in the pass 15 years, a 28’ @ 10,000#, a 24’ @ 5900#, and now a 17 1/2’ @ 3950, to my surprise (and one of the reasons for down sizing) my fuel mileage has not gone up that much. It went from 9.5-10 to 10-10.5 to 10.5-11.2 now, with a F250 that gets 16-17 average highway. The 24’ trailer I actually towed with two different trucks and the mileage was the same over the exact same route to my hunting camp in eastern Washington. I try to stay at 60 mph or below and my present trailer is tapered on the front in kind of a rounded 45* which must help. So with about 6000 pounds in weight reduction and better aerodynamics l’ve barely picked up 2 mpg. The thing I like most about towing the 17 foot is I hardly know it’s back there.
Rounded front doesn’t do much. For aerodynamics, you need a tapered rear, like the shape of a fish. Only teardrop trailers seem to have figured that out.
Great rig. I really like those ALiners! And free pie to boot! Happy Trails!
And great company!
The UP in January?? You are a roughing it type a guy. Much respect.👌
Another really great video of traveling and
tips for travelers on the road,Thank You.🤠👍
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That trip we took to Colorado we eventually made it through Utah, Nevada, California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and back. Seven weeks and cost only about $2,000 total for everything. We were exhausted! If you travel smart and don't overdo eating out it is substantially cheaper. We have put over 30,000 miles in four years and have seen so much. Cheaply.
I bought an Aliner Scout Lite in early 2022. I covered a bunch of miles with it primarily throughout Colorado and New Mexico. My air conditioner is still working but vibrations of it are a real concern. My ac actually started pulling the wall away from its mounting to the interior cabinet. Luckily I caught it before hitting the road and was able to fix it. I do think of devising some sort of dismount/remount setup or as suggested here, replace it with a door and a portable ac unit. I did remove the sink and plumbing, replacing the sink with one of those smaller black bins with a yellow top I stumbled upon at Lowe's. It dropped right in much to my pleasant surprise and greatly increased storage and useability. My short answer after rambling on is that yep, the Aliner is right for me. Watching this video has me itching to get rolling with it again! ~ Mike ~
Hope to see you on the road, Mike.
Another great, entertaining video, many thanks from UK, AJ
A day of free pie is a good day indeed!
Yes, very true.
Nice little camper, i thought about building one years ago but you know life gets in the way lol,great video, yall have a safe trip.
Sometimes life does.get the way, darn it. Thanks for taking the time for watching this video.
Very nice A-frame trailer, Thanks for the tour. I have decided to go back on the road in about a year. I sold my old truck/trailer rig and this time my plan is to buy a used Ford Econoline Cargo Van Conversion RV and DIY the interior to my liking. I still have all my camping gear and two Bluetti AC200P power banks at 2000 watts each with solar panels. I like the idea of having one contained unit like a van and no more trailer to pull around for about the same gas mileage. Have fun guys and enjoy your trip, Mike in Oregon.
This is our first rig. We wanted a sailboat at first for Lake Michigan but decided to try land sailing for a while and we like the freedom and flexibility. Maybe in a down the line we might trade in but for the next 5-10 years we are happy with our portable bedroom! Or a sailboat!! We detail the thing as soon as we are home and keep it in the garage. Kept almost as new as the cat!
Folks out there just enjoying life. At our age life is getting shorter, do what you love to do.
Thanks Rick & Linda
Thanks Rick & Yvonne
Thank you!
Speaking of pie, I was in Sandpoint Idaho about a month ago and found the Pie Hut. Looked like a good place. I went inside but the place was packed, even a line for to go orders. Keep it in mind on your travels.
We'll keep the Pie Hut in mind, thank you Jody.
Nice. I'm not surprised they would recognize you both & want to support the pie habit, lol. Great point concerning wind resistance. And anyone who watches your channel certainly watches slim potatehead too. Enjoy fall! Be well.
Informative interview and cool rig 👍
Each to his own ! Personally the cargo trailer has many more advantages .
Saul Goodman. Except for the windage when you are traveling long distances. They are all cool.
Thanks!
Thank you, Rick and Evonne!
Great video thank you I love the aliner❤ they are great campers !
Had an Aliner. loved the fact that I could put in the garage. But the air conditioning unit would not cool it down. It was also too cramped. I traded it for a small travel trailer. I am much happier.
Air conditioner worked great down in Missouri and Arkansas when it was 95. But they don't last.
Mine had the under-bunk heat pump unit. It never did cool worth a darn. Maybe if I had had the older style with the window style unit, I might have kept it longer.
@@astrobob9432 I have removed the A/C now and custom making the door with 1/2 aluminum u-channel and smooth sanded plywood. I will paint it tomorrow and put it together. It will swivel up. Then a false panel with two vent holes for the future portable A/C if we need it heading south. Then the area that the inside of the old A/C was will be a hinged flat door and under we will store all paper plates, towels, napkins, TP, eating utensils, wet wipes.... Should document it.
@@NoFeeArea we have been fortunate with our Aliner’s A/C. 8 years, still going strong. We are weekend warriors who camp mostly in the Mid-Atlantic area. We don’t use the A/C much, but always glad to have it.😢
@@susansalvucci4281 We bought the stand alone portable unit last fall in sale for $200 and will bring it with if we need a/c when it gets hot otherwise I have custom made a door that allows outside access to our cabinet. We made drapes too last fall. On our channel Off path you can find it in our shorts clips.
No, a Aliner is not for me but a Bliner is. A Bliner is my Bus-liner, a converted school bus to a camper.
Love you guys videos as they are so enjoyable, especially when you are in the high deserts of Nevada. Montana is looking good to for places to do dispersed camping.
Go to any National Forest Ranger station and ask for their MUVM map. It will give you more than enough free campsites. And cheap NFS campgrounds. I think there are 3 types of campers 1)survival campers that try to go out and backpack for days and come back glad it's over 2) The KOAers who can't leave their luxuries at home and 3) our type who like a taste of all three to a certain degree but prefer the freedom and flexibility of driving backwoods and setting up a base to go out and discover on foot. It all depends what you like.
@@NoFeeArea my Bliner or simply bus camper will not be able to go in places like a SUV and a small trailer
However I can venture out on foot or on a bike. I prefer my bus camper at 35 feet as it has most of the comforts of home and I feel safer in it's size.
Aliners are neat but too cramped and lack amenities for comfort.
@@alvisjenkins1305 I love those bus campers!!! So many different ways to get out in it. Just find something you can afford and just get out. Stayed at five diamond resorts and ate escargot with garlic sauce on luxury cruises but being out in nature with a campfire and the stars and in the morning with a nice cup of coffee with the birds. Cheap and better!
I enjoy Slim too. Nice people, good video.
These gas prices are killing us, Jeff. I hope you're managing ok.
@gonagain I just gave my truck a major tune-up with all new injectors, NGK ignition coils, couple other items. The new engine runs like a top and smells like steam out the exhaust pipe. Considering tube headers, dual exhaust with X-over pipe.
Also 3 leaf front leaf springs and Wildwood improved brake calipers. 19" wheels.
I know, it's a. Lot of work and money for an older truck, but it would still be a ton cheaper than a newer truck.
Great video as at one point I considered an A frame. Glad though I went with a Promaster as Slim Potatohead said they’re not really built for full timers.
By the way this is the first time I’ve had cell service since leaving your place. Still in Montana outside Glendive 😂. It was so great seeing you! Aloha!
Yeah, the cell service is a little spotty here in Montana!!! It was very nice to meet you, Megs.
:) THANKS for sharing! FREE Pie? :) LOL and Yummmm! A liner looks cool, and yep, I saw it on Slim's channel before he changed over ... ALL the BEST and Cheers! ! :)
Very nice folks and very good pie, the best combination!
I was just reviewing Aliners! Then lo and behold one of my favorite channels reviews one 👍
The gas savings would definitely be one on reasons I would get one.
Cheers
Enjoyed it, Rick! Nice camper and nice folks. Cajun
Thanks 👍
Neat seeing other outfits...Thanks for sharing 😊
You’re welcome 😊 and thanks, Teresa!
Hi there Rick and Linda! I just saw a UA-cam by the Deal Guy talking about all the things we “should” buy in September at $1.25 Tree. There was a cute sign that was in fall colors and said “All you need is love & pie” - thought of you!
That would go a long way.
Just bought one
I have always wanted to see how one of these trailers would be and now I have. :) It is so nice that they point out the good and the bad. I could probably make that work for a part time thing and the milage is a exciting point, but for full time, I think I would need some more room. But I will look into this and not get the air commissioning. Thanks for the heads up on that part. I have a portable air conditioner (110v) that would work great for that. I use it in my home on extremely hot days. Anyway, I think I will look into those and see if there are longer ones. Thank you for sharing your company with me. It is always fun to see something different. I just sold my class C (27 foot) It was nice but too big and a gas guzzler. hehehe So I am in the market for something different. I thought of a smaller class C but really a van (Class B homemade) or trailer would be a better choice for me. Thanks again!
You can rent them from Prosser's RV in Milwaukee or Racine, WI. That's who we bought it from. See if it's for you. Good for two people. One person could live in it for a while. But it's more of an escape module!!! Not a residence. If you need to travel for work maybe good. But long term no.
@@NoFeeArea Thank you. Yeah, I am looking for something for full time RVing. :)
Thank you for all the tips and information. :)
Great tour and comments. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I've been looking at these. Thanks for sharing! That one has some extras, which does raise the price a bit.
I was informed after making this video that the newer models, like this one, are a lot stronger than the earlier ones.
Thats funny, After watching you for years I sold my Aliner and built a CTC.
We're keeping our CTC!
We have an Australian A'van Cruiseliner which is an Aliner built under license here. It's interesting to see the similarities and differences between the US and Aussie versions. Most of the ones here have a double bed but we ordered the option with two single beds. Our air conditioner is internal under the rear bed. With the condition of our roads the through mount would not last 5 minutes. Our suspension is way higher than this one. Folded down we are 191cm (6 feet 3in) to the tops of the wind out dome windows. Sink, stove and fridge are similar but they are not available with the propane heating here. My tow vehicle is a bit bigger than the Jeep but is a diesel and so far we get pretty good fuel economy. Google convert says its 22mpg. As for size we are happy. Its easy to tow and not a big load on the car. We spend most of the day outdoors so it's basically a box to sleep in. We are both in our 60's and until we bought our A'van we were tent camping. Got tired of the rigmarole of set up and take down and the aliner variants are sure easy to set up and take down. All the best on the road to all of you. We are itchy to get our ourselves but winter has decided to arrive with a vengeance and it is bucketing with rain anywhere within a few hundred km/miles and I only wanted to go for a few days😅
For the War Chest my friends.
Thank you, we appreciate it!
Loved my Aliner!
Sold it for a new ford transit. Going to do a no build/build as they call it.
Good luck with your new rig!
Nice vid thanks. What about an DIY A frame trailer conversion vid?
When I was younger I saw 2 or those campers going in opposite directions on a 2 lane highway both campers side swiped each other and they disintegrated in a thousand different pieces.
Most campers, and even motorhomes, will disintegrate when involved in an accident.
Always drive between them darn lines!
As in any video, the cat is the star of the show! She's a beauty!
So, Rick, if you're reading the comments.......I absolutely love the A Liners, but I read a lot about the bubble windows leaking. Can you tell us about your experience regarding that issue? Or is it a non-issue? Thanks!
Hello Frank, we read every comment. I don't have any personal experience with the Aliner windows but I do know that it's possible to seal just about anything if you use the right sealant. For sure don't use silicone!!! I like the polyurethanes, like Sikaflex 241 for example. Be sure to remove all traces of silicone residue before resealing with anything else or it just won't stick.
Thanks Off Path
Yep, changed up our name. Might start up an Aliner channel!
Now Yvonne doesn't like the name so it might go back. I should throw all our travel videos up on UA-cam then edit them later...
GREETINGS fellow Illinoisans!! I'm from Peotone in Will County! I love the A-Liner's and think their an awesome rig but the one exception for me is when you're traveling you need to have a destination aka a campground or land where you can set your rig up. Doing an overnight in a Cracker Barrel parking lot or rest area I don't think is allowed. But if it works for you that's all that matters! Safe travels and happy retirement to y'all!
With our Aliner we have no problems staying at Cracker Barrel , Walmart or at rest areas where allowed. When raised it's no different that any other trailer.
Nice to get a honk from a fellow Aliner!
Cracker Barrel encourages it. Just return the favor by buying Dinner or Breakfast while staying. They have designated spots. Walmart encourages it because it increases consumer traffic. Cabela's, etc.. not for camping per se but for overnighting for 8-9 hours sleep only. Especially driving 500-800 miles per day to get anywhere. Most places west of the Mississippi near major freeways are loaded with Motorhomes, campers, vans. Very common East is trickier but doable. We just find Cracker Barrels. But at destination we never stay at stores. Always National Forests, BLM's or campgrounds... happy travels.
AVans are massive in Australia
just get a Bluetti power supply - collects solar supplies AC and DC - plug and play electrical.
I love the Aliner. My wife doesn’t. So we aren’t getting one 😢
Wife needs therapy 😅
4-B's may still have a good chocolate pie. Although I haven't been in one for 35 years...🥧
We have one in town, so I guess we can find out!
I’m thinking about getting an A liner but coming from a pop-up, I am concerned that there won’t be much cross ventilation and it will be kind of stuffy in the A liner. Do you find this to be true? And I really like the windows everywhere on a pop up. I’m thinking I’ll probably miss that
I don't know about the cross ventilation, but maybe it wasn't an issue for them since they didn't mention that.
Yeah, I paid $349.00 for my lithium batteries, last summer.
Thanks for that. What type, model, and amperage...
@@NoFeeArea Redodo 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Lithium Battery
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A tent on wheels
Sure beats the tent without wheels (45 years worth)! Plus you can overnight in a Walmart or Cracker Barrel. Try that with no wheels!
@@NoFeeArea yes. I loved tent camping. Then I went to truck camping. And last year I got a trailer....love it.
I took off the a/c and am beginning the mods. Going to change things up. Making the beds less wide and adding about 4 extra feet total foot space. Re-doing curtains. Cushions and adding a Lagun table. Drawers instead of the swing door and a bar sink with cutting board. Custom.
After restoring an older Aliner I can attest to how flimsy their construction is (typical for the rv industry). They likely all will leak and the floors will rot.
Additionally, the side wall to end wall connections will rot as they bury plywood into the foam walls then edge screw into the plywood from the end walls into side walls at the corners. The constant flexing causes water infiltration and eventual rot. I replaced the plywood with solid oak.
Flexation loosens every fitting. Leaks occur at the corners and door and the floors rot from the inside.
Another danger is high winds and collapse of the sidewalls which have flimsy locks. There are some aftermarket solutions.
We also found them cramped. That's our experience.
Another issue that Aliners have is the doorway. The door has to create a gap in the side walls, which makes that side more flexible, and constant flexing around the door will cause problems with leaks and even frame bends. It is a issue with the design and I don't think there is a cure.
@@jwagnermailscrews come loose so you get some of that screen mesh at the hardware store made for it and screw it back tight. Been solid for 2 years.
Never had the sides collapse. Had probably 60 mph winds. The camper blows a little back and forth sometimes but never collapsed.
Did you see the bottom side? Solid and no rust. They really do beef the Aliner underside up.
Their Aliner is a 2019 and is build with a much stronger frame and materials than older aliners. All the problems that Slim Potatohead had on his 20 year old Aliner are a non-issue today. I own a 2020 Aliner and it is built very well. I also get around 21 mpg at 75 mph.
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For some but not all. Happy travels!!