10 Low-Cost Ideas for an Aliner Trailer - Pt IV

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The 4th installment of Low-Cost Ideas for an Aliner, A-Frame Camper or small trailer. Many done as I traveled the last few months. Shortcuts, costs and product links are included below:
Idea 1 - Waxing Your Squeaker 0:14 (Cost under $10)
Idea 2 - War on Your Wardrobe 1:22 (Cost = FREE)
Idea 3 - Catch it if You Can 1:53 (Cost under $15)
Idea 4 - Puzzling Over Cold Feet 4:10 (Cost under $20.00)
Idea 5 - A Bright Idea 5:00 (Cost under $20:00)
Idea 6 - Springy Drawers 6:32 (Cost under $15)
Idea 7 - Black is Not Always Beautiful 8:46 (Cost under $5)
Idea 8 - Another Bright Idea 9:24 (Cost under $15)
Idea 9 - How Did I Sink This Low? 10:40 (Cost under $40)
Idea 10 - Bumper Bummer 15:41 (Cost FREE)
For a list of all my videos, please use this link: / @slimpotatohead
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I haven’t found an Amazon equivalent for laminate sheets. The one I used was $6.19 at Rona in Canada: www.rona.ca/en/handyman-panel...
Music Credit:
March On by Dan Lebowitz courtesy RU-vid Music Archive
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@anitabarra810 3 месяца назад

You are so smart! A real “Macgyver”. You go the extra mile to do it right.

@alvashoemaker8536 Год назад

We can ALWAYS get ideas (for improvement) from you, Slim…👍🏼👍🏼😃‼️

@lizlo8586 5 лет назад

I like to watch your videos even though I don’t have an A-Frame Trailer. You are such a creative person.

@Jake24378 5 лет назад

I am continually impressed by Slim's ingenuity and his dedication to the Aliner. Very creative dude!

@komkwam 5 лет назад

The Aliner company should hire him as a consultant on how to improve their Aliner trailers.

@eugottabekiddin3772 7 месяцев назад

Always simple, always appreciated

@dorib82 10 месяцев назад

You have the most "awesomist" simple solutions. Einstein once said, "The solution to the problem needs to be as simple as possible, but no simpler." You rock, My Friend, you absolutely rock!

@selwyntracey3871 5 лет назад

Here's an idea. You have a cordless drill. I would use a socket and extension in your drill to quickly deploy your stabilizers.

@theresmore2learn516 3 года назад

What a marvel you are!! I want an airliner!

@kawaikui 6 лет назад

More ingenious ideas . . . and there's absolutely nothing wrong with being cheap if it works. I like to think of it as being frugal, LOL! Thanks, Mr. Slim . . . safe and happy Adventures.

@herbclark2476 6 лет назад

I always enjoy watching your fixes! My father-in-law would have enjoyed them as well as he would have seen himself in your videos! I have not given up on getting an aliner but everything is on hold right now. My wife is battling cancer and while not giving up she has made her peace and is gathering up all materials I will need when she is gone. She recently made an addendum to her will and she had her best friend and I sit down and presented it to us. She was giving all of her jewelry to her friend as she would know what friend would appreciate the various pieces better than me!

@helenpomerleau6455 6 лет назад

May she be comfortable and at peace

@SlimPotatohead 6 лет назад

Hi Herb, may you and your wife find comfort and love in these difficult times. SP

@pugsandcoffeeplease 5 лет назад

I'm sorry!

@oldcrow6990 5 лет назад

You're an amazing guy, so talented. Men must have more engineering neurons lol. Fascinating.

@kimlee6970 4 года назад

The counter top was flawless! The material you used almost looked like a buffed stainless steel. Very nice choice!

@rebekahleonard2884 6 лет назад

Another "Oh WOW" video! You are an excellent teacher with a very creative mind. Thank you for sharing with us!

@judyabernathy80 5 лет назад

I can’t get over how inventive and clever you are!

@demcduff 5 лет назад

Love your videos, Slim! You are so informative and I love your modifications! I also love your descriptions of your hikes and visits. Please don’t stop!!!

@duaneduffey5404 3 года назад

We don’t yet own an Aliner. But with our last tent camping episode and wind and rain blowing our rain fly at 3 am. Plus the fact that i’m 68 years old! It’s Time. Thank you from Minn.

@CassySoSassy 6 лет назад

Just spent the weekend in our aliner...looking around to imagine some of your past tips applied to our traveling home...and I come home to a list of ten more!!!! You are my go to pro for sure now. 🤗

@robc.5745 5 лет назад

I've watched this at least 3 times and love what you did to the counter top and cabinet.

@ryanbishop1987 2 года назад

This guy is leaps and bounds ahead of the rest of us.

@freeone7457 4 года назад

Hi Slim, Fantastic ideas!!! Thanks for enlightening us with these handy tasks.

@skylarbrooks4524 5 лет назад

good stuff, as usual. my favorite is your beautiful kitchen sink, counter top, vanity & drawer; really beautiful.

@asphaltgypsy868 6 лет назад

Useful ideas, eventhough I don't own an Aliner trailer! Thank you! Much appreciated :)

@williamleopold507 Год назад

Smart ideas , love watching .

@janehope9730 5 лет назад

Love that you took the sink out. Looks nice and more work space.

@garryk3166 6 лет назад

Awesome as usual, thanks Slim.

@rrr_rozell7992 6 лет назад

Wow! those are awesome ideas! love the sink to no sink mod!

@donnadoll9443 6 лет назад

Just Wow! Awesome fixes! Thanks for sharing 😉😀👍 Be safe, Be blessed.

@adventurebythemile 6 лет назад

I love the kitchen and floor remakes. Your pretty handy.

@AdventureswithJane 6 лет назад

Another handy video! Couple of ideas here I can use. Well done. 😊 --Mark

@larrygillespie1857 5 лет назад

Hands down you are one of the most handy and creative folks ive observed on youtube. You make me smile

@robc.5745 5 лет назад

Great ideas, and love those solar lights, I believe you can never have to many lights especially solar when being in the outdoors. Excellent video Slim, Thanks again.

@MsKraftee 6 лет назад

More great tips, Slim. Thanks! I love how you reworked the cabinet. I can't imagine that I'll use the sink in my Chalet so I may just do what you did.

@celinescrappassion2184 6 лет назад

wow! you impres me with your ideas and repairs!

@karenr67 6 лет назад

Best 10 so far. Good job on counter.

@johnnewsom4316 6 лет назад

More great ideas Slim. Thanks, John

@JohnAnderson-km1fb 6 лет назад

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing these great ideas.

@dimishar7669 5 лет назад

wow! So cool! Thank you for fresh ideas!

@joycebarnett5813 5 лет назад

Great job and love the new counter.

@boba6776 6 лет назад

Hi Slim - Great ideas! Thanks, Bob

@aloctup 5 лет назад

10 total thumbs up, great vids, looking for the next one😄

@robbd44 5 лет назад

Your videos are fabulous!! I thank you so much.

@jessys9868 6 лет назад

Best one yet!

@hamiltoneast 4 года назад

Some good ideas, here. Wasn't aware of the Luci light. Love it.

@sylviajones3249 6 лет назад

Excellent ideas. Thank you.

@pugsandcoffeeplease 5 лет назад

That cabinet looks amazing! MUCH better than the original.

@Anchoress1 5 лет назад

Oh my...so nice to see a UK man who worked in the news business and now lives on his canal boat called Cruisin the Cut He gave a lovely rating to your channel because you do a really good job. Here here! Nice job and well done!

@REB65 6 лет назад

Great ideas 👍 Take care & God Bless ✌️

@davethedoginist 6 лет назад

You are our fierce leader

@melanieflanigan3505 5 лет назад

FAT SAM Salute!

@carycoombe3380 5 лет назад

Thanks for the tip on using wax paste for the squeaky stabiliser screws. And the trick for cleaning caulking was handy too.

@chrisreed26 5 лет назад

I have that same vintage Craftsman Saber saw that I bought at a local Pawn shop...works great!! Another great video!!

@jeffwilson9114 5 лет назад

Love your videos....Greetings from Northern Ireland

@tikitiki7610 5 лет назад

BRILLIANT LATCH IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!! THX

@babysisdolls3336 4 года назад

slim P you got me now debating a scamp over a Aline..great tips any way no matter what i choose.

@SlimPotatohead 4 года назад

Cynthia, there is only one way to be sure, try them both yourself. RV Dealers will show you how comfortable they are inside, but not how they handle driving on a highway or rough road. A scamp is easier to set up and probably better insulated, while an A-frame has less wind drag and allows you to see over it while driving. I like them both! SP

@duggydugg3937 4 года назад

genius drawer catch.. the spring Is boss

@oldschooldiy3240 6 лет назад

Another hit vid Slim!

@janmariolle 6 лет назад

Another enjoyable video. Thank you!

@ShazBookOwl 6 лет назад

Wow! Some great ideas. I LOVE my Luci Light - she comes on overnight hikes too - she's worth the weight for the light she gives. Really liked your kitchen renovation. Am thinking about getting an A'van - which is how I found your channel. Hubby & I enjoy watching your vid's... Have subbed and certainly given the thumbs up, on the vid's I've watched so far. Some truly great ideas. :-D

@susannminall7456 6 лет назад

Your ideas are amazing!

@Padoca 6 лет назад

The cabinet looks great!

@bittersweet6507 6 лет назад

Well done! We don't use our sink either. Love your fixes. Happy travels!

@billyhendoe4170 4 года назад

The original A-liner kitchen was a notch above particle board, great fix.

@michaelshakerjr3213 4 года назад

As always learned a few things that will com in handy in our 5th wheel.

@BBMeyer100 6 лет назад

Formica top looks great! I want to get rid of my sink too. Thanks for the info.

@BeerIndependence4All 6 лет назад

Great ideas! =0) We had a '76 Dodge van we used for camping and even though we put in a 25-gallon water tank, we found we had no use for a sink either. We'd wash up dishes in bus bins (like restaurants use for busing tables) and tossed the water in the bushes... with biodegradable soap, of course. We set it up with an outside shower curtain that hung from brackets and rails on the rear doors so we could shower, but had no need for a gray water tank. It worked wonderfully! Sinks may make it feel "homey," but they are a huge waste of space for most campers.

@inquisitivelycurious2187 6 лет назад

Great tips, thanks slim!

@angelajenkins 6 лет назад

You are amazingly talented!

@johnpaulgarcia6906 3 года назад

I could listen to that squeak all day long

@williambuddytemplin895 4 года назад

Thank you Slim😊 Great show, being Creative. Buddy T -you’re Biggest fan🏕

@CosmoWeems 6 лет назад

Thanks Slim. I keep a small chunk of paraffin wax in my trailer for lubing things in the trailer. The paraffin travels well and does not attract dirt. Regards = Cosmo

@allencallender2205 5 лет назад

Paraffin also makes a good fire starter if you just put a few shavings mixed with paper or cardboard under your wood.

@davidadomavich1584 Год назад

Hey Slim great tips I've had my Aliner now for going on 11 years I love it. I can't wait till summer comes around again. I have a question for you have you ever had to replace any of the windows? Last year I cracked one so come spring I have to replace it . Hope you have a tip or two for that . Have a great holiday season!!

@bobw.991 6 лет назад

Thanks again Slim!

@sueg2658 6 лет назад

Brilliant!

@deeanderson5670 4 года назад

Thanks again for all your info.

@akachucknasty 5 лет назад

Going to use your bumper end cap idea - pure genius

@iheartfreedom2 6 лет назад

You are very talented! Great video!

@InfernalExhibition 5 лет назад

NICE...GREAT JOB

@chrislonsberry4571 6 лет назад

Great video and some great ideas.

@redveiner 5 лет назад

Amazing !!!

@SOFISINTOWN 6 лет назад

Wonderful and creative ideas!

@carpenter1274 4 года назад

I always give you a thumbs up buddy on every video I see .. Your cool. 👍👍

@jannwebb 3 года назад

I just acquired an ALiner. One of the first things I want to do is to replace the countertops because I have a big piece of formica leftover from when my home was remodeled to sell in 2018. I would not have figured out how to do that! So glad you took your sink out so I could see how!!

@limitlesspotential9599 5 лет назад

Great videos. Thanks for sharing.

@cindychurch925 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing!!!

@Scott-J 5 лет назад

The bumper end cap, my first instinct there was a cotter pin. It would hold the plug in but be easy to pull and open the bumper.

@michelfilion5482 6 лет назад

Great mods...thanks for sharing.

@RickMartinYouTube 6 лет назад

you're really talented as a DIYer

@ginacardarella 3 года назад

Your not cheap your smart :)

@3DPDK 5 лет назад

I like to use the phrase "Intuitive Engineering". Both the R.V. and Boating world have their retail shops with their gimmicky gizmos that cost an arm and a leg and first born for collateral, ... and the stuff barely lasts a single season. The only thing I would recommend on your bumper compartment latch is to use stainless wire. Most bailing wire is low grade steel and will rust fairly quickly. You could also use re-bar tie wire which has a (usually blue) vinyl coating to help prevent rust. At least put a visual or even hands on inspection on your weekly "pre-flight" list. Great job on the drawer latches!

@bill562 4 года назад

He said it was an "on the road fix". He used what he had at the time.

@thesurfingprospector6345 9 месяцев назад

Loved it mate Awesome ideas Just bought a 23 yr old one And looking at your smarts is fantastic thank you 🙏 I do RU-vid also hunting gold So I will be getting it ready for the bush and rivers Cheers 🍻 CrouchOz

@marshabrown8337 6 лет назад

Grest ideas. Thanks. Take care.

@adkanp 6 лет назад

Great ideas.

@kerkleblanc7690 6 лет назад

out standing. thanks

@jerrywilson1303 5 лет назад

I installed the door "T" catch per your perfect instructions. I didn't particularly like the long "tang" flopping about, so I epoxied a tiny magnet to a metal plate and pop-riveted the plate to the door to hold the end of the tang. No flopping now when the latch isn't engaged. I've put so many of your great ideas to work on my Aliner ! Many thanks, Slim.

@SlimPotatohead 5 лет назад

Smart idea Jerry. Thanks! SP

@papamc1937 5 лет назад

I repaired my bumper problem by drilling a hole top to bottom at the edge. I drilled through the cap as well. Once the cap is inserted I'd drop a stainless pin through the hole.

@Karin6509 5 лет назад

Nice work!

@peggybowles22 6 лет назад

Very interesting. I like your mind.

@LadyTSurvival 5 лет назад

nice counter top mod. looks great.

@kurtmueller2874 4 года назад

Hi Slim, I have the Sportliner and I find most of your hints very usable. .However the one about the wind down legs I have a different slant on them, I leave them dry. As I sometimes leave the van where it is accessible by others, I wind the legs all the way down with the nose wheel up so that the nose points down as low as possible. Although if someone really wants it they will take it , but the flybynighters , can;t lift the nose due to the legs, and IF they have the winding tool , the amount of noise generated by the legs will wake the dead ... works well out front of the house at night too. We use it to traverse the continent West to East and back North to South to baby sit the grandchildren. I serves us well. ..