Little Fixups for an A-Frame Trailer or RV
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- I've done several Do-it-Yourself videos for A-Frame trailers in the past, but I thought it was time for another. Here's a few more economical ideas that don't take a lot of tools, time or expertise.
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Trailer: 2004 Aliner with around 80,000 miles of hard use. Includes propane stove, hot shower, toilet, refrigerator, 300W solar, three 12V batteries (one AGM, one deep cycle, one lithium-ion)
Tow Vehicle: 2010 Jeep Liberty, 6 cyl 3.7L gas engine, 4WD
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I am sitting here with a hot cup of coffee. Fall is in the air, and I have a new video to watch from Slim. The simple life is the best life.
I'll second that. ☕🌳🍁🍂👍
Slim is the best.. ☝️😀
Hope the history channel picks him up for nature camping series.
Please send some autumn air to Florida! 😃
This is a bit subjective Slim, I like the pace of your videos, no shouting, they don't take 20 minutes to tell a 5 minute story, the philosophy of the mod and your personal philosophy, your ingenuity. I have some envy of your skills. I dream of all these little fixes to things, but often times, if they work, they are ugly. Keep up the good work, you inspire me.
Well said, kind sir! I totally agree.
True. Some of my videos are over a 1/2 hour or more, but, my videos don't take 20 or 30 minutes to get to the point. True, my videos have a 20 second or so intro, but still.
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"Fix-ups" : Pride of ownership, and maintenance however small the task..
Who needs mainstream tv when you have this to watch on a Monday evening.
Your manner of explaining and methodically showing what you're doing leaves me transfixed and actually absorbing and understanding your various projects. You are a pleasure to watch and I always look forward to a new video from you.
Love your philosophy and positive attitude. Your vids are beautiful and relaxing. Thanks for
taking us along!
Hey i don't look at the jeep.. I love your footage of the environment. I love your approach to filming.
You are the McGiver of the Aliner! We have watched all your videos with my husband and guess what! We are buying one!
Wind turbine,solar cell, Phone tower. your starting to remind me of Batman. All you need is a Utility Belt. LOL
Some people have a talent and skill for fixing things. I can organize really well, but can't fix things. I love your videos......all of them, no matter what they are about!
Jackie L Me too. I can fix a sandwich. That’s about it.
Figuring out these kinds of fixes is exceedingly satisfying. It’s also amazing that manufacturers don’t consider things like hatch openings and latch design.
Slim,
I always enjoy your videos and what travels you get into. Especially this video while enjoyed the "little" fix ups I was enjoying the mountains behind your camper. Keep up the great videos and happy safe travels my friend.
You're the Macgyver of A-Liners.
You've come up with THE BEST reply & tagline that Slim should adopt.
Just a weekend warrior in my 17' camper fits my wife and my 5 year old son perfectly. Love doing upgrades and personalizing my camper. Thanks Slim
Thank you for being out there and sharing how you see the world. 😎
Your a wise man Slim. I always learn something from you. Thank you & put them in any order you want. I get so engrossed to what your doing/saying, I've never noticed the change of clothes/vehicle (only the scenery change catches my eye).
Slim, I appreciate your videos, it’s quality stuff.
I enjoy learning from you, funny thing is that I don’t own a A-liner, nor anything camp related, but I hope someday I will leave the city, and find some quiet and peace in the wilderness like you do.
Thanks slim.
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Awesome video all the way from your engineering skills to your love of Muddy Waters
The image quality and camera angles and sound are first class. Please keep up the good work.
Your strong suit...Experimenting, exploring, innovating, educating. Thank You.
*REALLY* enjoyed the new brackets for the Cell Antenna mast mounting.
I was happy to see your shout-out to Rick (and Akela) at GoingNowhereFast. So many channels show us west of the Mississippi. Nice to see the outdoors and camping spots in the east that he shows us. Thanks.
Keep the older footage coming. It’s great.👍
Excellent video, love the tips and tricks. Safe travels young sir, safe travels. Love to see ya over here in the good ole Smokie Mountains.
I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your videos! I’m always amazed at your ingenuity in fixing things!!!
Love your fabrication solutions to things. That to me is the best part. Lived on a ranch at one time and those well I have to make it work moments were so enjoyable. Could have been frustrating but were more like, Yeah I can do this, satisfying times. Your videos are the best out here. Thanks Slim.
I always enjoy your videos. You're definitely a inspiration and the best traveler/camping individual on UA-cam. Thank you for the few minutes of distraction from my day.
That was a really nice and calming one, loved your approach to life. Since I've been watching your channel, I spend more time in nature myself. So you're not just entertaining but also enriching my life too.
Good to see the August 2019 version of the SB Road House in all its updated glory. Thanks Slim. Can't wait for you to give us your Practical review of your wind-turbine.
What's a SB Road House? SP
@@SlimPotatohead Typo error. At should have read - SP Road House. My apologies, sir.
Ah ... again. It should have read - SP Road House. My apologies, sir.
I always learn something from your videos! Thank you.
What a delightful approach to life you have. Your self reliance and practicle ways are inspiring. All in all... a stellar and enjoyable fellow.
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Thanks Slim. Nice kick start for the week. It’s amazing how much you get out of your tiny trailer.
The ending, wit your views.... Loved it. Way to deal with life in general. Sometimes we just need to apreciate the small things in life, and not let te bad things rule our thoughts. Thank you from Denmark
Always a great time to start the week with a video from you. Thank you for all the quality content you put up!
Always look forward to your videos. I like that wind turbine, kind of relaxing watching it spin. Looks like you are in a pretty spot. Thanks for the antenna install and shore power install. Good ideas. I will try them both.
You inspire and give pleasure to so many people, Slim. Whenever you are having a dark day, remember how many people you've brought light to, me included. I smile at every video you make. You are unique, creative, multi-talented, humorous, and philosophical and you just make me smile. :-)
Thanks for the explanations. Yes I was confused recently when I saw your old white Jeep there. Looking forward to your review of your cell phone boost on the pole. Interesting!
A lot of your tips are for more than just an A frame trailer. With the power cord I have never understood why they didn't just do a plug and a cord that could be stored away with out taking all the room Thanks I am going to do this with my cargo trailer.
You have such a great outlook on life Slim... You are inspiring... 😃
Brother you're truly a mad genius!!! Greetings from Alabama
👀 Hey Slim. No worries. You do your videos the way you want them done as they are real interesting and I enjoy them just the way they are! Happy Trails Slim! 🤠🤠
I appreciate your sense of adventure and sharing those adventures with us as you try different solutions to problems and challenges.
You are one smart Mr. Potatohead!
Love that wind turbine, looks pretty cool like it could pack some serious battery power. Thanks for all your tips. They are simple but like you said, they all add up into something functional and important to your lifestyle on a dime.
I don't have to do these exact things at my off-grid cabin, but I get ideas from you how to utilize inexpensive materials creatively to solve problems. Thank you.
I always enjoy and look forward to your videos. Great video as always. Thank you
your vids never let me down ,as a Canadian living in Wisconsin for the past 8 years i see that there is great places to visit in the USA through the eyes of a Canadian ..i need to save up some vacation time and head south west next year for some great boon docking !
PERSEVERANCE.....Slim, you got it , wall to wall!!! Cajun
The Artist and his painting, relay nice shot,, realy.
Great video. Love it. Love that beautiful wind turbine twirling in the wind.
I enjoy all videos you offer us. No matter which order, it is all good with me. I am very thankful for your videos. 👍🏻❤️👍🏻
I find your videos very calming, the way nature intended :)
Enjoy all your videos no matter what order there in ... always interesting & beautiful scenery ......... have a great day !!! 🌞🌻
There a lot of truth in Slim’s talk at the end of this video. Great job Slim.
I love your videos. Your writing and fix it ideas are my fav to watch. Thank you.
Nice modifications. Good at adapting.
18:28 - 19:34 great works to live by. Nice vid Slim!
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Nice video Slim, really enjoyable and informative.
I always look forward to your excellent Content.
I also enjoy your videos. I have an aframe camper myself. You travel more in one month than I have in two years. Not complaining, I am enjoying my retirement from being a truck driver. With three grandkids under four I treasure the time I spend with them. You keep travelling and I will keep watching.Thank you
Your vids are the highlight of my UA-cam viewing. Such a fab presenting style you have . So interesting , honest and entertaining. Keep up the fantastic work. You deserve all the credit you receive ....thanks !!
I'm always so happy to see a notification that you've put up a new video, I love all of them no matter what you're doing. Whether it's your beautiful photography and selections of music, your travelogues, or your amazing ability to come up with solutions for fixes on everything and the ability to implement them yourself, you just downright creative to the bone!
You always find a way to fix things and I love that you share with us. Thank You
Well I enjoy these videos even if there in no specific order slim
I very much enjoy your ingenuity. Thank you for the great videos as always.
I respect your Authenticity and general attitude. So much Faked BS on UA-cam but your channel is a shining example of Real Live People going through their own journey's...great Job as Always !!!
You have the best videos. They are always full of interesting things and are very informative. Thanks for sharing all your ideas.
Don’r apolagize for miixng your content videos anything you give us is a gift !
Slim Potatohead ... the "MacGuyver" of the Aliners .. and most likely other things as well.. Did NOT fall asleep and I Thoroughly enjoyed it ! But later, when I watch again at bedtime, as I find these totally relaxing ... . I "may" fall asleep then... or not .. LOL ... it just depends on the day and the level of insomnia I am currently experiencing ... ; )
Slim I like watching you you have good videos thank you
Thank you Slim! We always look forward to your videos. 🚜👍
you have inspired me slim so i live in a camping trailer full time now,but i have to say the fixing never stops,it never stops.
Every time I watch your videos all I can think is "if he had a TV show it would be the best thing on TV". Loved this video! The last 2 1/2 minutes are a snipet I need to send to all family members and my grown kids. Your picture quality and narrating are the best of the best. Thank you so much for all your hard work on these videos and for taking us along on the journey~
Awesome video as always, Captain Slim! Looks like the T.E.V. (Terrestrial Excursion Vehicle) is ready to launch!
T-minus six days & three hours & counting! You always make my day.😊
I Camp in a much bigger camper... but I love the way you think! keep it up ...
Nice fixes. I enjoy all your videos.
Thanks for the tips. As we move to travel more and more we will keep these in mind!!!
Look at that wind turbine go. Even though I sold my A-liner Scout (very basic model), I still enjoy watching what you have come up with for repairs and enhancements. Cheers, Steve
LOL your approaching theno geekiness- love it- keep up the great work
Dollar store cutting board as spacer.. ^5
Just came across your videos, really great ideas and attitude! New subscriber.
Very nice. Most of the time simple works better, I think thats where KISS came from. I really like the way you focused on yourself and slightly blurred the background in some of the scenes, very cool!
Your by far my best you tuber. Thank you for your content
Always makes me happy to see you have posted a new video! It’s those little things...you know. 🌝
Another great episode, Slim!! It's amazing how much I have learned from watching your adventures. Hope to be out there among y'all in the near future!
with all these lighting rods you might get more energy than you want Slim :-)
This vid was great not just great but really great...appreciate the hints..your appreciated May Peace Health and Happiness follow you......
I like all your videos Slim ! Great to watch ! Thanks for all you do !
Thanks for being honest that being "frugal" doesn't ALWAYS pay. Sometimes it's worth paying a little more up front with a better or more complete product to save yourself time and money in the long run.
On the other hand, you always have some pretty ingenious solutions that can save a bundle... so it's always good to at least THINK in a "frugal" mindset. But it's important to be able to admit when a more expensive purchase is the better solution and not be too rigid about being "frugal".
As with all things... "balance is good".
You make a lot of sense
Excellent as usual. Very clever fix ups.
Funny how this video and mainly your attitude is what I needed this morning. Thanks... I'm about to head out for a little escape this week to calm the soul.... Cheers
just discovered your videos today, and am absolutely intrigued. i’m a 25 year old female who’ll probably never own an RV or trailer, yet i find your content to be extremely interesting! you’re awesome!!
Good God man! That background in the beginning was stunning! 💖💜💖
Love your videos. We have had our Aliner 2 years now. I bet we won't do 98% of what you do to yours but still love watching your videos and ideas we would never think of. Loved your closing statement. I tell people that I have never really started living till after I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. I am still in the clear so far, but it took a tragic health condition to realize how good my life really was and how little I was really living. After the all clear we got an SUV, the Aliner, and started doing all the we should some day things.
I really can’t see you getting frustrated. That was some great hacks. You seem to always have a way to get things done. Cheers!!!
I love your attitude...and the wind turbine too.
Great video as usual. Interesting and enjoyable. We recently posted a video of our upgrades to our trailmanor 2720. Since then we've done enough new ones that it's time for another video. A usual occurrence as there is always some little thing that will make your home away from home nicer and easier to use and enjoy. It's always a good day when Slim uploads something new. Thanks for what you do and safe travels.
Always good to hang out with you Slim, get a better perspective than a bumper!
Your ingenuity is so impressive as is your outlook on life. Thank you for sharing both with us.
I really enjoy Slim's videos for their insight and beauty of nature. Keep up this wonderful work! It is appreciated.