Terrific videos, thanks so much for sharing. I'm enjoying everything, from your honest reviews of various campsites, boondocking tips, creative fixes, and your sense of humor. Every time I see your striped shirt, i think about you clashing with the scenery in Valley of the Gods. Thanks again for sharing. Safe travels.
Oh, no! No more striped shirt?? I'll have to watch for when it disappears into the sunset. Might take me a while to catch up. I'm a bit late to your video party.
I have an Aliner. Love your ideas. I hope the parent company of Aliner has someone watching your videos. Or maybe they should hire you as a consultant.
Thanks! I think with every good idea there is always someone else who thinks they can improve on it. For me, the A-frame concept is a great one that opens many possibilities to the tinkerer. I'm sure the resumes pile up at a successful company like this!
What length #10 machine screw did you use for the bottom attachment of the bungie cord? I have a Rockwood "A" frame trailer and this Part 4 video is perfect. I made the mistake of going to a trailer repair shop and they had no idea on how to attach the bungee cords. They used rivets which pulled apart. And did nothing for the rubbing of the trim pieces. Thank you so much for this life saving video.
Hi Slim. Thanks for all of your informative videos. You're brilliant and kind for sharing. I need to replace the one piece hinge that runs across the back of my '95 model. Unfortunately a gust of wind bent it while erecting. The rear panel will no longer lay flush. Do you have any tips or tricks for this repair? 1st step, find the hinge....wish me luck. Thanks and happy camping.
Hi Bob, I only put them on one side at this point because there is no rubbing at all on the other side. Probably an alignment issue. I will monitor it, only takes 1/2 hour to install and I have 5 left. Thanks!
Boy, I hope you don't squeeze your toothpaste tubes the way you "manhandled" the Hi UV silicone substitute. Having said that, those were model repairs in both quality and creativity--clearly one of your stron suits. Great video.
Ha Ha! It was an awful mess and it dries in the tube quickly. Yes, had I rolled it from the end and sealed it in a bag I would have got more use from it! Thanks Bill
Hi Slim, Thank you for the video! Would you please clarify the screws you used for the bungee job. Did you use the 14 x 3/4" Hex screw for the top and 10-24 x 2" SS screw with nut for the bottom, or did you use the same screws for both top and bottom? When you removed the rivet, what size drill bit did you use? Also, do you need to tap the metal before installing the hex head screws? Sorry for all the questions! Thanks, Annette
Hi Annette, as every A-frame is different, I would recommend using this only as concept and not as step-by-step for your particular trailer. The drill size is the shaft size of the rivet. If in doubt small with a smaller size and increase as needed. No tapping required if you are using steel screws on aluminum. Thanks! SP
I own an Aliner Ranger. I don't understand what the bungees are for. Might be a stupid question, but mine are bad, but don't' seem to do much. Do I really have to replace them?
You would have thought they would use those rollers in the first place when making the unit. Smart idea to use them. You seem to be willing to try something to see if it works that would be a permanent improvement and not just slap duct tape on it and hope for the best.
Wow, great idea on the bearings !! Where did you get that from ? I'll definitely being doing mine !You'll have to give us a progress report at the end of the summer, or after 50 or so openings and closing.
Thanks! I got them off Amazon and included a link in the description. Buy from an American source (I bought from China and had to wait two months). For sure will keep updates as they get used.
Are the transfer bearings used only to prevent rubbing when driving or does it help with opening and closing? Is the Mylar strip that wears off something other that needs to be replaced?
Hi Slim, I'm hoping for some advice. Looking at buying a used Aliner Classic. I see no signs of water intrusion and it mostly looks good. But the roof frame pieces have been deflected inward a bit at the spring bushings. One is deflected so much that the upper frame failed to slide over the lower frame when closing up the trailer. When the salesman tried to straighten the bent frame, I noticed that the frame is separated from the particle board roof and the seal is broken in that area. What causes frame deflection? Is there a fix? Should I run away from this 2013 camper or buy it (at a good price) and take on a repair job? Thoughts? BTW Thank you very much for your Aliner videos. Very well done. You are a good teacher and good craftsman.
I bought a 1994 chalet that is doing this same thing buckling right at where the springs are on the bed side more on the door side than the far side When you try to bend the aluminum it twists the wood fibers on the roof. When The trailer is down it is rubbing at the overlap and you can see it bows in. I suspect I'm going to need a new roof panel in a few years. Have you heard or seen this before? Any thoughts on how to help prevent additional damage and prolong the need to get new roof panels is appreciated. I really appreciate your videos and attitude. I hope you contact me next time your planning for Colorado I know great boondocks on ntl forest roads near Boulder and pueter canyon I can refer u too
Great Idea the transfer rollers. I will be interested to hear how they go after travelling dusty roads. We still have thousands of kilometres of very dusty dirt roads in Australia that I travel with the Avan Cruiseliner, to some remote spots. I think this is a good solution to those wear strips which get knocked off sometimes shortly after you've glued em on. Great Videos. Mike Stanley, Perth, Western Australia. WA Avan Club.
Hi Dee, are still up and functioning 100% . No alignment issues. I will be doing a follow-up up video to most of my past improvements in the new future. Thanks!
Bonjour Monsieur Potatohead, I'm rewatching some of your videos and must commend you on your courtesy to us lazy Americans. Prices in US Dollars and measurements in inches?! You are much too kind. Next thing you know you will be telling us the temperature in Fahrenheit - which you might have already done. These are very well produced videos which we are all enjoying, keep them coming. The least I can do is a salutation and valediction in Canadian. Au revoir Monsieur Potatohead
I like your films but I cannot see that you are a good ambassador for A liner. To me it looks like a piece of junk who needs repair all the time. In the winter it leaks heat and a few cubic meters like that, seems impossible to keep warm. moist damage, heat/cold transportation via metal. If this was a regular home, the builder would have been sued in court.
Lars, this is the reality of a 15 year-old trailer that has been over 100,000 miles of very rough road and severe conditions. What would you expect? I show what it is really like and make no apologies for it. Lend me your trailer Lars and see if it does better. SP
Ok maybe I was a bit hard and I know and understand that you love your A liner. But you must admit? that having those metal angles going through causing cold and condensation is a design flaw. I actually have a Rapido, foldable that is 30 years old and that works better than an A liner I can assure you. There is less problem and no mold and no leakage Takes a bit longer to assembly though. The trailer weighs 5 00 kg total and unfolded is a full size 2 separate bed caravan- More of a vacation /family caravan but the quality is super. Unfortunately mine is in France and yours is in Canada. You are welcome any day, we have plenty of room
Sorry I just don't like the yellow tongue, and the front looked bad where you repaired the gravel dings. Sorry, love you videos, but the repairs looked a little shy and unattractive
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Those bearings are brilliant clean fix for that rub, right on.
Slim, I hope Tater Tot appreciates the great Dad she has. You are great at teaching people to be more handy with repairing upgrading their rigs.
Terrific videos, thanks so much for sharing. I'm enjoying everything, from your honest reviews of various campsites, boondocking tips, creative fixes, and your sense of humor. Every time I see your striped shirt, i think about you clashing with the scenery in Valley of the Gods. Thanks again for sharing. Safe travels.
Thanks Teresa. At least I got rid of the bad shirt!!! SP
Oh, no! No more striped shirt?? I'll have to watch for when it disappears into the sunset. Might take me a while to catch up. I'm a bit late to your video party.
I have an Aliner. Love your ideas. I hope the parent company of Aliner has someone watching your videos. Or maybe they should hire you as a consultant.
Thanks! I think with every good idea there is always someone else who thinks they can improve on it. For me, the A-frame concept is a great one that opens many possibilities to the tinkerer. I'm sure the resumes pile up at a successful company like this!
Makes one wonder about QC at Aliner
I totally agree.
Just a note to say thanks for all your videos, and hello from Burnaby BC.
Great fix for the side rubbing with the nylon bearings. Just added them to my Evolution and they are a quick easy fix for the rubbing problem. Thanks!
Great to hear my fix works on other trailers as well. Glad to have helped! Slim
What length #10 machine screw did you use for the bottom attachment of the bungie cord? I have a Rockwood "A" frame trailer and this Part 4 video is perfect. I made the mistake of going to a trailer repair shop and they had no idea on how to attach the bungee cords. They used rivets which pulled apart. And did nothing for the rubbing of the trim pieces. Thank you so much for this life saving video.
Beautiful lilacs. Great ideas and clear instructions. Thanks.
You did a good job. I,m enjoying every video thanks abu ch
Great idea for the bearings. I've seen others that glued or epoxied strips of different kinds to the sides of their A Frames. Good fix!
You never know who may be watching this?. Just outstanding balance to Camper.
You are one talented guy!
Those bearings were a great fix. Good work.
Good job Slim , keep the info coming, I have an Aliner.
Hi Slim. Thanks for all of your informative videos. You're brilliant and kind for sharing.
I need to replace the one piece hinge that runs across the back of my '95 model. Unfortunately a gust of wind bent it while erecting. The rear panel will no longer lay flush. Do you have any tips or tricks for this
repair? 1st step, find the hinge....wish me luck.
Thanks and happy camping.
Great fixes! Thank you for sharing!
Hi and thank you. My Aliner doesn't have bungees, can you tell me what they are for? Cheers 🥰
Instead of the ball bearings I chose to use the adhesive backed HDPE strips - lots of them. Time will tell. They are very affordable.
It's painful watching him drill that many holes in this thing knowing how much moisture is a problem with Aliners.
Excellent instructional video and presentation.
Thanks for the very good fixes. I was just wondering if you also need to add the nylon bearings to the other side. Bob A.
Hi Bob, I only put them on one side at this point because there is no rubbing at all on the other side. Probably an alignment issue. I will monitor it, only takes 1/2 hour to install and I have 5 left. Thanks!
Did you seal up the end of those bungees with a flame so they don't fray apart? Or will the caulking hold it from coming apart? Nice work.
Hi jwall62, I taped the ends with duct tape before adding the adhesive. As the end is static I'm hoping it will stay in place. Thanks!
Thanks. Love your videos!
Boy, I hope you don't squeeze your toothpaste tubes the way you "manhandled" the Hi UV silicone substitute. Having said that, those were model repairs in both quality and creativity--clearly one of your stron suits. Great video.
Ha Ha! It was an awful mess and it dries in the tube quickly. Yes, had I rolled it from the end and sealed it in a bag I would have got more use from it! Thanks Bill
Hi Slim, Thank you for the video! Would you please clarify the screws you used for the bungee job. Did you use the 14 x 3/4" Hex screw for the top and 10-24 x 2" SS screw with nut for the bottom, or did you use the same screws for both top and bottom? When you removed the rivet, what size drill bit did you use? Also, do you need to tap the metal before installing the hex head screws? Sorry for all the questions!
Thanks,
Annette
Hi Annette, as every A-frame is different, I would recommend using this only as concept and not as step-by-step for your particular trailer. The drill size is the shaft size of the rivet. If in doubt small with a smaller size and increase as needed. No tapping required if you are using steel screws on aluminum. Thanks! SP
Great job! Thanks!
I own an Aliner Ranger. I don't understand what the bungees are for. Might be a stupid question, but mine are bad, but don't' seem to do much. Do I really have to replace them?
You would have thought they would use those rollers in the first place when making the unit. Smart idea to use them. You seem to be willing to try something to see if it works that would be a permanent improvement and not just slap duct tape on it and hope for the best.
Wow, great idea on the bearings !! Where did you get that from ? I'll definitely being doing mine !You'll have to give us a progress report at the end of the summer, or after 50 or so openings and closing.
Thanks! I got them off Amazon and included a link in the description. Buy from an American source (I bought from China and had to wait two months). For sure will keep updates as they get used.
Interesting. My 2021 Aliner has those bearings. But sometimes the edges get caught.
Good ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Are the transfer bearings used only to prevent rubbing when driving or does it help with opening and closing? Is the Mylar strip that wears off something other that needs to be replaced?
Hi Mick, the bearings are to prevent rubbing only. Thanks! SP
weatherproof aliner great job.
greetings,, Kitty.
Hi,
When your done with improments, I like to buy & transport to Holland :-)
Hi Slim,
I'm hoping for some advice. Looking at buying a used Aliner Classic. I see no signs of water intrusion and it mostly looks good. But the roof frame pieces have been deflected inward a bit at the spring bushings. One is deflected so much that the upper frame failed to slide over the lower frame when closing up the trailer. When the salesman tried to straighten the bent frame, I noticed that the frame is separated from the particle board roof and the seal is broken in that area. What causes frame deflection? Is there a fix? Should I run away from this 2013 camper or buy it (at a good price) and take on a repair job? Thoughts?
BTW Thank you very much for your Aliner videos. Very well done. You are a good teacher and good craftsman.
Hi John, I'd be going with my gut instincts on that one. Sounds like a fixer-upper. My front roof curves in the heat (curved side out). Thanks, Slim
I bought a 1994 chalet that is doing this same thing buckling right at where the springs are on the bed side more on the door side than the far side When you try to bend the aluminum it twists the wood fibers on the roof. When The trailer is down it is rubbing at the overlap and you can see it bows in. I suspect I'm going to need a new roof panel in a few years. Have you heard or seen this before? Any thoughts on how to help prevent additional damage and prolong the need to get new roof panels is appreciated.
I really appreciate your videos and attitude. I hope you contact me next time your planning for Colorado I know great boondocks on ntl forest roads near Boulder and pueter canyon I can refer u too
Well done!
Great Idea the transfer rollers. I will be interested to hear how they go after travelling dusty roads. We still have thousands of kilometres of very dusty dirt roads in Australia that I travel with the Avan Cruiseliner, to some remote spots. I think this is a good solution to those wear strips which get knocked off sometimes shortly after you've glued em on. Great Videos. Mike Stanley, Perth, Western Australia. WA Avan Club.
What year is this Aliner?
my aliner need bungee cord replacement because winter time my heat goes out the top.
Thank you.
Where did you get the transfer bearings?
They are listed in the video description. Thanks! SP
Is there any feedback on the transfer bearings after 9 months? Anymore roof panel alignment issues? Thanks.
Hi Dee, are still up and functioning 100% . No alignment issues. I will be doing a follow-up up video to most of my past improvements in the new future. Thanks!
Hey Slim...did you have to glue the bearing housings in or did they just snap into place? Will you be apple picking this fall? Slim pickins ;)
Hi Ron! I glued them in. Silicon for now but may switch to epoxy. Should I change my name to Nose Potatohead?!
LOL...Noooo
hi Guys , what paint can I use to touch up my external part ?
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What size drill bit for installing the bearings if I get the ones from Amazon?
Hi George, I think it's a 1/2" drill for a good snug fit. 13mm is the actual diameter. Thanks! SP
Bonjour Monsieur Potatohead, I'm rewatching some of your videos and must commend you on your courtesy to us lazy Americans. Prices in US Dollars and measurements in inches?! You are much too kind. Next thing you know you will be telling us the temperature in Fahrenheit - which you might have already done. These are very well produced videos which we are all enjoying, keep them coming. The least I can do is a salutation and valediction in Canadian. Au revoir Monsieur Potatohead
I like your films but I cannot see that you are a good ambassador for A liner.
To me it looks like a piece of junk who needs repair all the time. In the winter it leaks heat and a few cubic meters like that, seems impossible to keep warm. moist damage, heat/cold transportation via metal. If this was a regular home, the builder would have been sued in court.
Lars, this is the reality of a 15 year-old trailer that has been over 100,000 miles of very rough road and severe conditions. What would you expect? I show what it is really like and make no apologies for it. Lend me your trailer Lars and see if it does better. SP
Ok maybe I was a bit hard and I know and understand that you love your A liner. But you must admit? that having those metal angles going through causing cold and condensation is a design flaw. I actually have a Rapido, foldable that is 30 years old and that works better than an A liner I can assure you. There is less problem and no mold and no leakage
Takes a bit longer to assembly though. The trailer weighs 5 00 kg total and unfolded is a full size 2 separate bed caravan- More of a vacation /family caravan but the quality is super. Unfortunately mine is in France and yours is in Canada. You are welcome any day, we have plenty of room
Sorry I just don't like the yellow tongue, and the front looked bad where you repaired the gravel dings. Sorry, love you videos, but the repairs looked a little shy and unattractive