( left) Fold down faucet works well. Thermostat is designed so you can brush against the face without messing the setting. Toggle switches are easy to push.( right) Front trailer jack wheel is pinned in place securely, but easy to remove. heater and deluxe faucet, 16,000 BTU furnace, dual propane tanks, and a high wind kit. I was pleasantly surprised to see many features I considered to be“ optional” come standard in the Classic.
COMPACTNESS is a trademark of pop-ups. The Aliner Classic does not disappoint. We towed it with our 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. We did not use any type of sway stabilizer or load leveler. It pulled very easily. I was seldom aware of it unless we were climbing a moderately steep hill. It rides in the vehicle’ s slipstream, so the loss in miles per gallon is negligible.
When unhitched from the tow vehicle, it’ s not difficult to move the camper around by hand on hard surfaces, and it will fit into a garage. Part of the reason the camper is so light is because the hard walls are made with Fiberglas laminated over Styrofoam, so the walls are both insulated and rigid. This product is very durable, and has become the standard for all A-frames and many other campers.
COMPETITION is good for the A-frame camper industry. Aliner has been around the longest, but cannot rest on its laurels because others are also coming up with innovations. If you want to compare products, take a look at“ www. aliner. com” or“ www. chaletrv. com”. Australia also has an A-frame camper made by A’ van:“ www. avan. com. au / products _ campers. html”. The similarities you find result from years of research and customer feedback. The people that design A-frames are passionate about the product and listen to their customers. A-frames are a practical alternative every camper should consider. Many models are available to fit just about any variety of needs. I am impressed with the comfortable convenience Aliner has built into the Classic.
2010 Aliner Classic prototype specifications
Length when towed................................ 15 feet Length when set up................................ 15 feet Width folded...................................... 78 inches Width set up...................................... 78 inches Height folded.................................... 57 inches Height when set up........................... 122 inches Empty weight....................................... 1530 lbs Max weight.......................................... 3000 lbs Exterior................................. entirely hard sides Brake system.............................................. yes Sink....................................................... single Freshwater capacity........................... 11 gallons Gray water capacity............................. 0 gallons Toilet......................................................... no Shower....................................................... no Stove.................................................. movable
Microwave.................................................. yes
Hot water heater................ self lighting 6 gallons Air conditioner............................................. no Awning....................................................... no Refrigerator. 3.0 cu ft intelligent elec-gas-battery
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