Adding More Space to an Aliner Trailer

Getting more room in your Aliner without too much compromise on bed space. Also included how to replace the old table with a new fold-up one. This video was re-posted to correct the soundtrack.

[@Scott-J]

The flip up table is simply inspired. By creating floor space and desk space you've solved one of my big concerns with spending time in an RV - comfortable seating. Those basic dinette seats look like they'd be good for about an hour. With the extra floor space you could find a comfortable task chair and edit videos without back pain. Love it!

[@cosmicranger1]

I've been following your channel for almost two years and want to say how much I appreciate your videos. I have a Rockwood. A-122 (very similar) and your table invention is the most novel idea I've seen. You helped me make a good choice in a camper. I've enjoyed the Blues Trail video and so many others. The Mexican cop was classic. Keep on Rollin, amigo!

[@silkartforbeginners2376]

Aliner should hire you for chief designer!

[@susancox240]

Totally!

[@brmelectric]

Slim. The table mod is one of your best ideas.

[@lanahallock1118]

Love the table and I don't need a big bed. Dog in one bed me on the newly shrunk bed. Thanks for your fabulous videos!

[@douglasyoung7166]

Thanks for the table idea. It's a hit in our new A-Liner Expadition.

[@susancox240]

Wait, so you did the table mod? Any other tips you can offer? We're doing ours this weekend.

[@susanpremo8068]

We have a cassette toilet in ours, thinking I'd rather have the space, not sure how to remove it, yet...we have a luggable loo, I'd rather just stick with that. Enjoy your videos, glad you have your new trailer back. 😏

[@edgit69]

That custom table is awesome..

[@pnwjeeper]

The pop up table is just what I was looking for, for my Arrowhead Chalet. So I took the over-sized original table out and built a pop-up table tray based on your design. It is fantastic, ... thanks for sharing your design. I wish I knew how to post a pic here so that I could share it with you and your subscribers. ??

[@SlimPotatohead]

Hi Thom, I'd love to see your design. Glad I inspired you! KZbin doesn't have a good platform for sharing but if you send the link from an image hosting site I will include it. Normally these get filtered out. Thanks! Slim

[@pnwjeeper]

Will the following link work ? www.snapfish.com/photo-gift/share?via=link&token=COytV3GgyPhCQqFbzT1AqA/AUS/27947358148070/SNAPFISH

[@SlimPotatohead]

Hi Thom, Yes that worked and I rescued your post from the spam filter. GREAT JOB !!!!

[@vandannadale2689]

Fantastique! Really enjoying your vids and ideas Slim. Considering an Aliner (had to sell Class B...life!) for awhile, that’s how I found you. Gotta go watch more of your vids now! I’ll check back, lol. Dale/Minnesota

[@billkiele5819]

The music you use as background is perfect for the travelogue cadenceof your "expeditions". I've had the pleasure of renting an A-Liner in CO (at an AFB Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) shop and used it on some mountain land the missus and I own in CO. If I ever buy a camper, it will be an A-liner because of the very clever ideas you've employed to enrich your mobile dwelling--I would do the same. And indeed, it's the right size. I wonder about our 3 dogs, though....

[@kriskjellquist1758]

Just wanted to thank you for the folding table idea. I stole the basic concept for my A-frame and was able to do it while keeping the same bed size and cushions.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Awesome. Congrats Kris! SP

[@doryliggett8407]

your table is so pretty, love it.

[@AllenManor]

A shower...a toilet...solar panels...is there nothing Slim Potatohead cannot do?

[@samsmom1491]

I would install battery operated stick up lights on the top underside of the pop up table, but held in place by magnets for easy removal.

[@r8edrv4fun65]

Wow, that thing was a real shin-knocker!

[@richiej4710]

I love the map table such a great idea...

[@09keller]

Wow, great video! I don’t know what you did/do in life but there must be an engineer or designer in there somewhere. Thanks for the video.

[@susancox240]

That's what I always tell my husband!

[@HighRoad317]

Excellent table.

[@barstow02]

Cool idea, we are contemplating a change to our table and this might be the ticket!

[@carlostucho]

wow you are a genius! I've seen also the other video about de toilet thing! love your work! greetings from Argentina.

[@thesurfingprospector6345]

Your a genius Slim Cheers 🍻 Australia CrouchOz

[@giovannifunaro5408]

He really is very creative . . . doesn't just throw money at it.

[@inthenow8249]

"I needed more room than a port-a-potty." Love this man's presentation. 🤣

[@jimwortham8634]

Great ideas aliner could learn something from you makes you wonder

[@KristiinaKasepaluHarakas]

Love your style

[@kabukiarmadillo]

My wife and I leave the double bed in place permanently. However, I built a two foot deep shelf that runs above the foot of the bed. At one end, it rests on the top of the kitchen drawers. At the other end, it rests on the lip of of the roof hinge, i.e. it runs across the lower left corner of your overhead shot of your A-liner. Gives you lots of shelf space. We keep our TV, assorted electrical appliances on it, during the day we keep our clothes in totes underneath the shelf on top of the bed. We eat at the other end. I removed the original table. We always found it a pain to slide in and out of the narrow space between the stove and the table. Instead I purpose built a table with a hinged section that we just lift up and out of the way to get in an out... something like a bar counter, if you can imagine that. However, I like your table idea a lot and will give some thought to how to combine the best of both... Great vids... give me lots of ideas.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Hi Mike, Sounds like you've outfitted your trailer well to suit your needs. That's the beauty of an A-frame, there's a lot of room to modify and refine the design. Thanks!

[@pagewhite61]

That table is really cool!

[@bobw.991]

That is fantastic. I knew there were things to improve. But I never though of all that.

[@mixflip]

I love this setup. I just subscribed! I was thinking of getting a tear drop trailer but now I think I want the headroom of an Aliner and a toilet and shower inside.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Hi Mixflip, there are some T&B trailers that are roomy and have the shower, toilet and kitchen inside as well. I wouldn't recommend any that have an outside shower or kitchen. I've seen too many of these on the road where people are struggling with the wind and cold.

[@mixflip]

Slim Potatohead I agree. I slept in a tear drop at the overland expo last week and while it was comfy...getting in and out was a chore for going to the bathroom or getting snacks or drinks once your inside. the weird part is that they cost the same as an Aliner and are taller so you can't see out the rear view mirror when driving. these Aliners are looking more and more appealing.

[@cosmicranger1]

I'm 6'6" and height was a major factor in going with an A-style camper. One of the few that had a long enough bed (80")

[@marialopes9365]

I love this idea. Super useful ! Txs !

[@printsignalsoma1248]

man those original tables look like they had old school ironing board legs

[@pugsandcoffeeplease]

This is absolutely brilliant.

[@TWSUF-JI]

Awesome job in freeing up some space. You've inspired me to do more mods on my Aliner lx.

[@handicamper101]

great ideas and use of space

[@efzapp7]

Really good ideas! Thanks!

[@stormcup2920]

Hi i have wathed a few of your videos, good stuff. We live here in the UK, we have loads of cheap second hand trailer tents here. Was wondering how difficult it would be to convert to a Aliner setup, the base is already there, but you need the over folding roof and sides and connection to the body. Any ideas?

[@barbarajohnson1442]

I LOVE THIS TABLE MAP !!!

[@thenoworriesnomad]

Great video mate...

[@susancox240]

Hi Slim or should I say Mr. Slim :) my husband and I have watched every video you've ever done I think and we love them! To that end this coming weekend 10/10/2020 we will attempt this table modification on our 2018 Coachmen Clipper Aframe. Any further details or help, if you see this video in time, would be much appreciated. (BTW when I say 'we' I mean my husband will do 95%, ok more like 98% of everything, but I'm a great encourager) Thanks Slim!

[@Pywacketfrog]

Great ideas. Do you ever have company sleeping over? It would seem that if you travel by yourself all of the time, you could get rid of one of the beds entirely.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Hi Grae, While mostly solo, But I wouldn't want to deter friends from joining the journey. The desk and benches in the back work well for me, however keep debating as to whether I need a water tank and sink as I never use them. Those may be the next to modify if I need space.

[@lovedulcimermusic]

I agree with you about the water tank. I just bought an Aliner Scout and it has a "city water" hook up. Most of the State Parks around me have some electric on site available but usually there is no water at the campsite itself. I think it would be nice to have a manual pump system with two small portable water containers (fresh, grey) under the sink. The salesman actually told me that the city (pressurized) water drains through a hose out the bottom of the trailer to the ground. I hope he meant to say that I would need to put a water container there as shown in one of your videos. I love your desk idea.

[@NikonJax]

Love your ingenuity :)

[@cheryl739]

Love this, you are so very clever!

[@peterfrancisquiniabreu6119]

Thanks for the good ideas Slim! Anyone know the dimensions?

[@123JumpingJacks]

Did you measure the added space?

[@donaldbadeaux5455]

some great ideas...

[@victoriapennockband]

at 3:39 there are plastic latches that keep a drawer or door from opening when going down the road. I have googled door latches but don't come up with these. What is the proper name? And thank you for this video. I have a 2016 LXE and I love it!

[@SlimPotatohead]

Hi Victoria, you may be referring to a bow tie latch. They were used in screen doors. The plastic one shown is just something I made from a plastic cutting board. Thanks! SP

[@victoriapennockband]

@@SlimPotatohead thank you but that still didn't produce a result with google. I might have to break down and call a RV dealer since that is where I have seen them, I have already tried Home Depot and Lowes. You have awesome hacks.....thank you!

[@SlimPotatohead]

How about nylon screen clips like these: amzn.to/37UcFf2 I use them to keep my fuse door from opening. SP

[@victoriapennockband]

Thank you!

[@vivienne6004]

I like all of your ideas, but not yet ready to commit to an A-Liner......I am watching your videos from the first ones you made to present. Perhaps, like you and a good friend of mine, an A-Liner will be in my future.

[@maxboonkittypoison]

Great job! Greetings,, Kitty.

[@theblairpodcast2462]

Love this info. Thanks so much :)

[@dreux1635]

You gave me some new ideas.

[@user-bc5jk8rr3z]

What model is your liner? dimensions of inside floor? size of the beds? Thanks ... thinking about a small one like yours but no water and no cooktop. simple is good.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Hi LSM, Aliner has a comparison grid online at: aliner.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Aliner-Comparison-Grid.pdf. Thanks!

[@user-bc5jk8rr3z]

Thanks, it appears I cant buy one with a double dinner. ☹️ only a sofa bed

[@dlmac5935]

I am definitely not this handy! You must gave some kind of engineering experience.

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Did you quit sticks n bricks completely? I'm toying with going south next winter. Not decided.

[@ttinkers1062]

Very inspiring!

[@sherylnsc]

Best video ever!

[@micktaylor7937]

What a Slim video I have not watched. Yeh haw;)

[@cyberi4a]

I wouldn't need two beds/table area so would have taken one side out and build a cabinet next to the kitchen counter as an extension of it to hold food/kitchen gear and put maybe a simple comfy chair to sit in. I'd rather have a bed always set up.

[@davidnash1220]

A great video

[@EdwinRiveraTheOneThatGotAway]

Thank you

[@darylphipps8663]

I think i could do something similar with my R-Pod...similar lay out.

[@mitzieketner7627]

wow!!! I want one!!!¡¡!!

[@watashitetsujin4993]

How come ur not a chief design engineer at Aliner?

[@genius-no5sl]

This is great for camping , just couldn't live in it .

[@barbarajohnson1442]

Looks like you must have a folding stool to sit at lap yop