Aframe Campers at the RTR
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frater secessus
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I encourage the curious to take a peek; A-frame trailers are unbelievably roomy inside!
SierraVanCampers
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You can view pictures and info at the alinerowners .com site. The A-Frame campers like the Aliner are a great fit for owners of smaller vehicles if they don't mind pulling the smaller models. Lots of Suburu Outback's and other small SUV's /Crossovers can pull some models. Models start at around 1100lbs and go up from there. We pulled ours with a Toyota Tacoma and had a medium size unit around 2300lbs. It is nice not being affected by wind when towing due to the low profile.
Tony's Dream
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I had an Aliner for a little over a year. It was roomy and very comfortable. My problem was that it reduced my MPG so much that I could stay at a hotel every night while traveling, and it would cost less than towing.
Interesting. What were you towing it with? How many miles per day were you driving?
Tony's Dream
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I was using a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. Without the trailer, I got 17 mpg and when I tow it dropped to 12.
Thanks for the info. Yes, I can see how it might not make monetary sense if you are traveling every day and have access to hotels. I have been thinking about an ALiner--a mid range size Scout. For my needs I don't move every day. I get to a spot and stay for a week or so or until I am required to move with the 14 day rule.
SierraVanCampers
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We towed a Aliner Classic with dual dormers (extra weight) with a 2017 Ram (305hp V6) and the Ram of course didn't even know it was behind it and I didn't notice any change in the mpg. Mostly flat except for climbing the Grapevine out of L.A.. We then moved to a 2020 Tacoma and the MPG went downhill quick. Saw 12-14 mpg when towing the Aliner with the Tacoma. Tacoma's are small for a truck but their mileage was poor. I got 16mpg going back and forth to work. Did have mud terrains that were heavier then stock though.
My tow vehicle is a Ford F-150 with the little EcoBoost engine. My gas mileage new new was 16.5 but now is usually around 15 or 14 when towing. I am an old man and drive that way. Lol I keep the cruise set at 60 and let everyone pass. 70 mph Will reduce that to 12 mpg. That is my experience, other experiences may vary depending upon driving and terrain. I'm sure if I were driving around the mountains of Utah and Colorado it would drop.
Tony's Dream
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To expand on my response.....
I bought the aliner as part of my retirement plan. I plan to visit almost every national park, national historic site, and national monument in the lower 48. Along the way stopping at many state points of interest. The total trip will be around 50,000 miles and take about a year. The aliner would have provided a great deal of comfort and convience, but pulling that many miles would take a huge toll on the camper. Add the low mileage and RV camping fees, I had to sell it and make another plan. I went with a converted van that got double the MPG and I can stay anywhere I can find for little or no money. When I compared the costs, my van option will cost about 1/2 the price....making the trips afordable.
If I were just traveling here and there, staying for a week or two at one location.....I would have kept the aliner.
I bought the aliner as part of my retirement plan. I plan to visit almost every national park, national historic site, and national monument in the lower 48. Along the way stopping at many state points of interest. The total trip will be around 50,000 miles and take about a year. The aliner would have provided a great deal of comfort and convience, but pulling that many miles would take a huge toll on the camper. Add the low mileage and RV camping fees, I had to sell it and make another plan. I went with a converted van that got double the MPG and I can stay anywhere I can find for little or no money. When I compared the costs, my van option will cost about 1/2 the price....making the trips afordable.
If I were just traveling here and there, staying for a week or two at one location.....I would have kept the aliner.
I really need to work on taking it a little slower to gain some mpg.
Well Hello everyone in 2022! I am going to have an A- Frame camp for the time of the RTR this year.
I will set up my Aliner on Plomosa Rd on Jan 6 and post the location here and on Facebook on my page: "Eugene Breindel"
I'm not a real expert but I have been living in my Expedition since September 2018 and have a lot of A frame experience.
We can all learn from each other so come on out!
I will set up my Aliner on Plomosa Rd on Jan 6 and post the location here and on Facebook on my page: "Eugene Breindel"
I'm not a real expert but I have been living in my Expedition since September 2018 and have a lot of A frame experience.
We can all learn from each other so come on out!
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townline
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Towing and Mileage: I bought a 5X8 utility trailer with idea of making a camper. Mileage dropped to lows 20s instead of the 29-30 i normally get on a long trip. I drive slow when possible. Makes a big difference in mileage.
Or maybe it Just means the person posting is not interested in sellingI'm not seeing prices anywhere... does this mean "if you have to ask, you can't afford it"?
rruff
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I'm looking at the manufacturer's website. https://aliner.com/campers/expedition/Or maybe it Just means the person posting is not interested in selling
There are a few of similar design... https://savagecamper.com/a-frame-campers/
I run an average of 14 mpg most times towing.
Picture taken today.
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Oh you mean no companies are posting prices? That sounds about right. It would be very sensible for companies to stay flexible day by day and not to post a price on their website. The RV market is unstable as is the supply chain for the materials and parts used to make them. The cost to manufacture them is currently unpredictable as is delivery time.
