Aframe Campers at the RTR
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I'm only trying to have a camper type gathering, not selling anything...Or maybe it Just means the person posting is not interested in selling
After looking at campers for 5 years, I finally found one that will work for me. These Aliners look really un-intimidating and I am sure I could manage.
Went to look at one, it was great, was sent off to Harbor Freight to buy all the bits and pieces, only to return and be told they were all wrong. Sigh. What it is to be mechanically challenged. This isn't like buying a loaf of bread, that's for sure.
Anyone near Houston who can help me get this all done and on the road?
Went to look at one, it was great, was sent off to Harbor Freight to buy all the bits and pieces, only to return and be told they were all wrong. Sigh. What it is to be mechanically challenged. This isn't like buying a loaf of bread, that's for sure.
Anyone near Houston who can help me get this all done and on the road?
There is a page on Facebook called "Midwest Aframe repair and technical support..." It is a personal A-frame repair business and not a chat page. You can join and submit pictures and ask questions and he will answer. There is a lot of very helpful information there on how and where to get parts.
Appreciate the response. However, don't do FB.
I understand that in this day and age social media is how to get along in society, but.... (too many reasons, would need to start a new thread on life philosophy!).
I am now set up on Plomosa Road in my Aliner. If anyone has questions about Aliners or wants to join me in their A-Frame, I will be here for the duration of the RTR. I will attach a link to the Facebook event I have created for the duration.
RTR A-Frame Camping Event Facebook page
It has instructions on how to find the campsite.
Pin drop of the location.
RTR A-Frame Camping Event Facebook page
It has instructions on how to find the campsite.
Pin drop of the location.
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Hey Vern -
I'm interested in your "full time" experience in the Aliner (as I'm looking for a setup). How long have you been full timing? How much "off road" do you do? Has it held together? What about leaks? What about high winds? How much do you cook inside?
I'm interested in your "full time" experience in the Aliner (as I'm looking for a setup). How long have you been full timing? How much "off road" do you do? Has it held together? What about leaks? What about high winds? How much do you cook inside?
I bought my Aliner new in February 2018. I went on the road in September that year. I go back to PA in the summer to catch up on medical and personal things, usually June to late September. Even at my home base, I I sleep in my Expedition. Aliners are advertised as "off-road", but they really need to be "babied" if you want them to last.
Mine has held together fairly well I think. Others have less luck. I mostly drive 60 mph Max when towing. I have towed mine almost 50,000 miles. (My F-150 keeps track of towing miles). I have been luckier than most with leaks. I winter in Arizona so I have less exposure to rainy weather.
Newer Aliners have wind poles that lock the peak together, but you have to be wary of setting up in the wind. I have left my camper open and stayed in it with wind gusts up to 45 mph by necessity. But I have closed it down and slept in my truck bed if predictions are 40 or more.
I cook inside all the time. Some people don't. It's a personal choice I guess. Nobody seems to mind cooking in their house, this is my house so I cook in it.
Mine has held together fairly well I think. Others have less luck. I mostly drive 60 mph Max when towing. I have towed mine almost 50,000 miles. (My F-150 keeps track of towing miles). I have been luckier than most with leaks. I winter in Arizona so I have less exposure to rainy weather.
Newer Aliners have wind poles that lock the peak together, but you have to be wary of setting up in the wind. I have left my camper open and stayed in it with wind gusts up to 45 mph by necessity. But I have closed it down and slept in my truck bed if predictions are 40 or more.
I cook inside all the time. Some people don't. It's a personal choice I guess. Nobody seems to mind cooking in their house, this is my house so I cook in it.
