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Re: Anyone else camp in an A-frame?
I have driven my Aliner scout for 39,800 miles and been in much of the U.S (48 states) and Canada (10 provinces). (see hoffsalinertravels.net) I don't see why someone would say it takes a long time to set up. After you unhitch and level (5 minutes), it takes about 1 minute to pop it up. I have even popped it up at Walmart just to get something. I like the fact that it was easy to stop one night and then move on, because I had a lot of miles to cover. I also got 19 mpg hauling it with a Toyota Highlander. Popupportal has a lot more posts than this site for Aframes. You can also join Facebook pages for Aliners and Chalets and a forum for Aliners.984Views0likes0CommentsRe: Build an a-frame?
I thought about building an Aliner after having 38,000 miles on mine. I think I would figure out how to make something like a Trail Manor instead. It should be just as doable as an A Frame without the draw backs. You would get more internal space and still be able to have a low profile while towing.883Views0likes0CommentsRe: Air conditioning
I have an Aliner and I have gone through 2 air conditioners (5,000 and 6,000 btu) in 5 years (the last one only lasted 2 weeks and died 2,000 miles from home). The design used pop rivets and caulk to hold the a/c in the side of the wall of the camper - not a quick fix to replace. The constant jarring over thousands of miles without any shock absorption seems to do them in. I plan to get a portable air conditioner and vent it to the outside through the same space where the a/c is now. I can figure out a way to cushion it in the camper. This small size a/c works fine for cooling the Aliner.737Views0likes0CommentsRe: BAL Leveler
Some people really like the Andersen camper leveler. They are quick and adjust just by driving back and forth a little. I started out with a BAL leveler and used it for 15,000 miles. Had to crank it all the way up a few sites. Once it stripped and I had trouble getting it down. Get a back up threaded part if you get a BAL. In some camp sites it was not high enough. I had to add some LYNX level blocks for those sites. They are quicker than the BAL Leveler if you only need to get within half a bubble on a torpedo level, which is good enough that it is not noticeable to me. I added LYNX chocks to the LYNX level blocks and I have used them for the last 16,000 miles. They are faster than the BAL but the BAL is unequaled at chocking the tire in place.374Views0likes0CommentsRe: A-liners, anyone?
I'm one who likes the Aliner. 18 mpg with my Highlander. Fits in small spaces (many national parks). I've been to more than 20 national parks in the last two years. It is tight for two but I find it has enough room for me. Go look at one. Access is easy if it is down. It takes me 40 seconds to put it up.488Views0likes0CommentsRe: Aliner - where to keep clothes?
I have an Aliner Scout so I don't know how much would translate but I keep 10 days worth of clothes (for both hot and cold weather). I keep the clothing for the off temp weather in a medium sized duffle bag in one of the storage areas under the dinette seats. I keep a small duffle bag for underwear, socks, etc. in the storage area next to the AC. I keep another medium sized duffle bag with the current temp clothes under the couch. The last two duffle bags are easy to get at. I took a 42 day trip last year and that worked well for me. After a week, I wash clothes. Having 10 days of clothes allows me to last longer if I am not near a place where I can do laundry. I don't hang up clothes - just towels to let them dry.2KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Newbie Curious About Owner's Experiences with Aliners
I agree with several people that the sink and the refrigerator in the Scout are not really all that useful. The refrigerator might be useful for a weekend trip but anything longer than that and it is too small. I am using an Extreme cooler that will hold a lot of groceries; it will keep ice for several days and ice is available almost anywhere. I can also remove the food from the Aliner which is recommended in bear country. I'm removing the refrigerator to put a porta potty in the Scout. The sink has to be winterized and for the use I get out of it, it is just a waste of space. You can brush your teeth in the Aliner and I suppose you could shave but I haven't tried it (I would have to heat water).1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Newbie Curious About Owner's Experiences with Aliners
Yes, a Jeep Cherokee should be able to handle an A frame. One disadvantage of an A frame is less storage space (other pop ups have the bed space outside when in use). I used to back pack so I know how to be careful about space and weight. I'm going to Utah and back this year from Massachusetts and I have everything I need.469Views0likes0Comments
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