Repairing My Aliner Trailer Part 2 - Water Leaks and Weather Stripping 

Hopefully, the manufacturer/product designer watches your vids. Really very well thought out fixes.

I know you switched Campers some time back but I still have my 2005 Aliner and it's still in good condition. I've just now gotten to the point where i have to weather strip the Camper, so this video was a BIG help. Acutally all of your videos have been a big help. Thank you!

I love your sense of humor.

Is there anything you can’t do to your Aliner your a Genius

That's a great solution! I think I'll do that to mine. Thank you for sharing!

Hey there Slim. Love your videos. They are humorous and very informative. I purchased the square caps for the spring casings at Lowe’s ($1.98 for a 2 pack, black or brown available). Thanks for sharing. Dave in Arkansas.

Because of you slim I am now looking into buying a aliner. 👍

Cool I have a A liner it's a 1999 model only been slept in six times it has the inside shower and toilet garage kept I will keep this fix in mind Thanks for posting

You are so clever Slim👍🏻

Congrats, very impressive!

Great sir as always..😀the best to you!

Good job Slim.

Well done, Slim

Great job!

Very helpful. Thank you!

Great Vid!

I had the same issue with my '04, but only on the right rear. I fixed mine a little differently than you did, but I definitely used closed-cell foam and rubber. Only three more corners to go. Thanks, Slim!

I had same problem in rear were Springs are. So I made a drip stick out of treated wood. Shove it up same place you rivited you alluminum piece. It works great. I cut a small piece out of foam. But left original foam in. Heavy heavy rain and not even 1 drip.

minute 9.9 so satisfying!!!

Slim, I would like to suggest that the cause of the leak is due to the seal on the roof for when the camper is closed. When the camper is open, it creates a channel/gutter for the water on the roof and it flows to the edge, down the side, and due to surface tension flows down the slim edge of the aluminum side down to the corner, where it hits the trim and flows into the corner on the inside of the camper. Like it did with our camper! I trimmed the upper edge of the roof seal flat and created a few "channels" in the foam and put stops at each end. I also improved the seals like you did. But, getting rid of 99% of the water in the first place, we have had no problems. Now, however, I have a leak on the left side of the door and the top of the counter gets soaking wet and I'm completely baffled by where the water is getting in! Do they make a camper that doesn't leak?!

WOW. This is so helpful!! I've seen complaints about leaks and such at the top, where it all comes together. Any thoughts on creating something for the OUTSIDE of the peak that gets put on and attached while camping for longer periods of time, to insulate, bug proof, water proof and condensation repell? If so, I'd love to see what you come up with!! Especially something easily transportable! This is my number one concern about the Aliners - bugs, wind, weather, etc getting in on longer camping trips.

nice one good job

Hey Slim did you go all the way to the top peak with both seals? Also did you do the piano hinge seal outside? What did you use . Cheers

Hi. Your Aliner videos are so informative. What are you using for the Rooftop foam peice that goes across? It is used above our bubble window so the top peice has something to rest on when folded down.

that is mint :D greetings,, Kitty

Sure could use your expertise in the u.s. great workmanship.

Hi, I have the same problem on my 2000 Aliner LX. In the video, the second package did not show the dimensions only "Premium Rubber Insulating Tape"...the one that goes on the roof. Could you share the size you purchased? Great how-to video! Thanks so much!

Love your videos. Due to lifting restrictions on my lower spine, I need the smallest, lightest battery for the lights and s/t to run the heater. Do you have any recommendations on a small battery?

That weather strip is smaller in size than OEM foam, is that recommended with closed cell?

I love your vids, Slim. How would you compare your Aliner’s repair record to that of a regular, comparable RV? You do so many modifications that are so ingenious I was just wondering how the repair records would compare. Thanks!

Thank's Slim, the seals are always such a huge issue. The open cell foam is as you say ....just a sponge. Closed cell is a much better material but i have found it takes a bit longer to swell back to it's original size after compression. I will trial a section with the closed cell but have the full original replacement seal set standing by just in case it all turns to custard. The Avan Cruiseliner i have is very similar to your Aliner so i am very interested in how you have done this. One thing i am concerned about is that i can actually see daylight at the apex where the wall and 2 roof sides meet at the top ?? I am sure this is not how it is meant to be ??? Scratching my head at the moment .... or maybe it is normal ??? I have the bungies to replace also... will you be replacing the bungies on your Aliner ? Glen

You're so handy

Do you have a video replacing the weather stripping at the Peak across the top

Great stuff! Could you post a close up still photo of what you did with the aluminum extrusion and the closed cell foam diverter at the springs? It is hard for me to see in the video. This is the only place I get water inside during a storm, so I want to do exactly the same fix!

I just purchased an 2001 A-liner. Just found your videos. What are the width and thickness of the climaloc foam seal. also, would the 1/2' x 1/2' thickness work. Did you use the 3/8 x 7/8 I can't see the measurements clearly on the package. Thank you for the video.

Thank you for sharing all your experiences. We have an Aliner and all of a sudden we have no power. Our battery has power but when we plug in the Aliner nothing is charging. We can’t seem to see if a breaker switched off. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks, Wendy

Okay been watching your videos religiously. The bungee how to already helped me tremendously. I am embarking on doing all my weather stripping now. My question is for the other side of the roof, did you run weather striping along it? When the two roofs close, do they run on the weather striping since they slide into each other? The way the previous owner sealed mine is by leaving gaps where the roofs slide into each other but then obviously when the walls are up the seal is not that good. Any advice is much appreciated!

Out of all the A-frame style campers, the Aliner brand seems to be the least well made and least thought out of all. Even the new ones. Rockwood and Chalet seem to be the best. They all need to very cared for because they have so many hinge points though. And I also understand that slim puts a lot more miles than most people will. In harsher weather as well

Great video it help me out a lot I have a ? I did it the way you did it on the corner the back side of the camper I can see day light past the spring what can I do about that

We bought a fixer-upper and have a leak in the front right corner, by the handle. It has pulled away causing the leak. At first, we thought we could take the front panel off, but now wonder if that would cause the top to come down. Can we do that or should we caulk it up and leave it as is. The other issues we have with it seem minor compared to this one. Any suggestions are appreciated.

I bought an 94 A liner a frame for 133 bucks. Water damage on the slide up roof from a broken skylight and vent.Everything else seems fairly nice. Is it worth it to fix or should I sell it and get a pop up

Kind of going to school here. New student, you know.

Nothing against Slim or his trailer, as i think his fixes and updates are interesting, but I'm starting to have second thoughts (in general) about pop-up type trailers. I'm also more willing to spend a bit more and get a teardrop trailer (like the Bushwacker Plus with a bathroom) which doesn't have the pop-up aspect, and thus, less areas for water and other things to become problems (IMO). I mean I see the A frame type trailers available a lot of places and sometimes at very good prices, but I'm starting to wonder if people just get tired of dealing with them over time (ie. repairing them) and just go to a regular camper that doesn't have as many seams and moving parts you have to worry about...?

You're extremely handy Slim! Great tips! How does it feel to be home? Many travellers can only last short period back at their home base, how are you holding up?

DOOOD!

I have been trying to find the Climaloc stripping you are using and can't find it anywhere. I am a senior lady and I almost gave up camping in my A liner due to a storm and a bad leak in my a frame roof while camping. Could you please steer me to the Climaloc products you use. Love your videos

Why not put rubber insulation rubber strip all way up to peak any reason why you stopped at latch great videos a by the way

If the water is running down the spring it will be ruining the wood holding the spring. OMG becareful the wood will rot and the spring will let go . If you have any bulges on the front or back . Get it checked out right away. the wood could let go and the spring will sprung and there will be alot of damage.

Aliner have given you a job right?

Also did you have a video of the carpet on your piano hinges inside? How does this work? Hoe did yoy stick it on? Does it hold moisture? I'm in tropics and wondering if I should do that too. Thanks so much for your help. You're the best

Get some flex seal works well

I get the idea of your disappointment in A liner. What I don't understand is why you don't get a different trailer.

I GOT AN AD FOR INDIAN STRIPPERS. THANKS.

That was a teaser.

Nice joke.