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Mike_Up
Explorer
Aug 30, 2014

Don't know why these aren't offered here

I, myself, do not care for the limited headroom at the corners of an A-frame hard walled camper. Therefore, they aren't appealing to me as a consumer.

I never understood why makers build limited and cramped A frame designs instead of this design, which is essentially the same but with full height roof corner to corner. This 4 wall + roof design is what I'd consider. It would be really great in a 16' to 18' box.

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  • Trail Manor is bringing out a new trailer that is similar to the HiLO, but really, why not just buy the smallest Trail Manor?

    Rise Trailer
  • Especially in times of "fuel economy" you would think this would be all the rage. Remember the Hi-Lo and the Hi-Lo fifth wheel?
  • RoyB wrote:
    That is pretty neat. I have a feeling however if an air conditioner was roof mounted it would not be as easy to lift with one hand as shown in the video hehe...

    Roy Ken


    If the roof is 100 or 120 pounds, and it is spring assist to lift, then you can just install additional spring assist to lift the 97 pound air conditioner. .

    Or do what A-Liner does and install a package terminal air conditioner in the counter someplace, and it does not lift with the roof. Look up PTAC and you can see how they are built. While most are 220 volts, you can get them in 120 or find a window air conditioner that does not take in air from the sides, but instead takes in air from the back wall, and blows out the back as well.

    It is easy enough to overcome the air conditioner problem.

    Fred.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    That is pretty neat. I have a feeling however if an air conditioner was roof mounted it would not be as easy to lift with one hand as shown in the video hehe...

    Roy Ken