Leaning to the Wind with an A-Frame Trailer

After beating a snow storm that hit Arizona late February, in New Mexico I found myself with an all too familiar foe, wind. Here's how I rode it out in my A-frame trailer.
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[@Phil1stalk]

You do a lot of interesting videos about nature, photography, and recording. But the ones I find the most intense interest in are your survival videos. How to make heat, how to survive storms, how to cook. Those draw me, because they show the dedication you have to getting your shots most people could never get elsewhere where you go.

[@eladionunez2032]

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[@allenheaps2084]

Good point, Slim shows us the rough times as well as the beauty of this type of lifestyle few others that I've seen show. Very entertaining.

[@bigd3985]

Blaming the trailer for farting hmmm. I have blamed the dogs, cows, sheep and even the wife but now a trailer. I now have a source to blame.

[@jeffreydeans7097]

I've seen a few Aliner's blown apart and each time it was either blown apart while being raised or lowered or a sidewall blew in after the sidewall latches broke the small metal plates out of the roof section. These plates have short screws into the thin ceiling panel, so not a lot of strength there. My Aliner, like all newer ones, has the four of the pivot style sidewall locks like you have up front, not a mix with barrel bolts in the rear like yours. At one point Aliner used barrel bolts all around, but I think they had to change it because if the road side sidewall is not locked properly it will fall on you when you raise the door side sidewall, and the barrel bolt is easier to not lock properly than then pivot style lock. Cross bars set inside between the sidewalls (which I see one of in your video) solve the sidewall latch failure issue and when combined with the high wind kit or a strap as you did are quite effective in winds like you experienced. To prevent wind related failures during raising and lowering the aftermarket Wind Cheeta solution is the most effective solution, its like a seatbelt, if the roof gets lifted by the wind the strap will extract too fast and lock, no other solution that I know of does that. Last June I took a 120kph gust early in the morning in Lake Superior Provincial Park which lifted my Aliner and moved it about a meter sideways (due to the lightning I raised the stabilizers, but I was unable to secure the trailer to the car in time). With the sidewalls well secured and my upgraded Aliner high wind kit (stronger cables and reinforced mounting to the roof extrusions) the trailer stayed intact. Several larger trailers took damage and the few tenters where basically wiped out. Environment Canada sent out a warning five minutes before the storm hit. It hit with extreme winds for just a few minutes and then torrential rain for an hour. I kept telling myself that the trailer makes rain sound worse and tried to ignore it. Then I noted my campsite had 20cm deep water flowing through it. The worst winds I ever encountered were while driving near Cheyenne Wyoming in December. I had a ski box on the roof that I had to find shelter under an overpass to add extra straps to keep closed and attached to the roof. One section of the road had more than a dozen tractor trailers and RV's on their side. I have encountered strong cross winds with my Aliner in tow and done fine, but nothing like what southwest Wyoming seems to be able to come up with. For some time I lived in Calgary, in Broadcast Hill, on the other side of the hill where the Trans-Canada Highway is located I used to see trailers blown apart by the winds of a chinook coming or going.. literally a trailer frame on the shoulder and a bunch of debris all over the place.

[@mjbarran]

Another exciting video...glad you were not "Gone with the Wind".

[@grateful1929]

😂🤣

[@bob_atwestmi_fl_us7812]

I bet if a piece of foam was jammed in the right place this trick could work on humans tor this problem too 🙂.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Good one Bob! SP

[@fatcole1152]

We have always been partial to anchoring all 4 corners of the trailer to the ground during big wind storms. The cheap Walmart corkscrew anchors used to tether dogs in the yard seem to work pretty well.

[@joelrdizon]

Hey Slim , from your big fan here in Asia (Philippines) Like I commented earlier in your Outer Space Traveler's Adventures episode, I'm hooked to your videos and we don't even have RV's or travel trailers here. Damn, you're getting me THIS close to bloody building myself one...!

[@KMARWASHERE]

O man I’m dying laughing at the trailer farts 😂. To funny

[@MarianRehersals]

We have a back door on our house that does that occasionally when the wind is just right. Sounds like someone giving a giant “raspberry.” The fart is funnier!

[@ionracer24]

Hilarious

[@NewtonWashinton]

The thing i like about a Aliner is it folds down for good gas mileage and when folded up it gives much better protection than a popup when in bear country. I would say all the good tips you have given Aliner for free they owe you about 50k for research and development.

[@cheyjan330]

I've lived the majority of my life in Cheyenne, WY where the wind blows CONSTANTLY, 40 mph is a normal day! I too can fully relate to your physical posture and logical concerns riding this storm out. Over the years I grew to despise the wind and I left Wyoming. I found wind to be very isolating and destructive. I call the wind " Mother Nature's Cosmic Breathe", which is about the nicest way I can describe this senseless act of violence on our planet. Great filming ~ You are a very brave man!

[@LiLBitsDK]

I lived in a camper for 3 years, during 1 hurricane it was so windy and loud that I didn't hear the 60+ feet tall trees fall all along my camper... mine survived... a few others didn't.... but man it was windy, thankfully I was parked next to a hedge which broke the worst winds... but I was repairing floor/wall that had rotted so a large area of the camper was just the outer sheet of metal, and the floor had a 2' by 2' hole in it, just losely covered with some wood during the storm, and man those walls where "bending" like crazy, that was a scary night

[@deepriver3662]

Can you do a video on how you alter the chair to put the table on the left side ? Being left handed myself it's always a pain to deal with things on the right side of everything

[@phillipmorris1334]

I 2nd the motion being a lefty too

[@bntravelin2]

I would have gone into stealth mode and dropped the aliner flat , glad u r safe

[@restlesshomebody]

I saw you get in your trailer when you had it parked in "stealth mode" so why don't you fold it all down when the wind is bad?

[@lynnethebeautifulone4145]

haha I was just going to type the same thing. Put the trailer down and crawl in for the night.

[@hueypilot1950]

My thought also.

[@athroop1321]

Probably because it’s uncomfortable for long periods.

[@Nell4620]

My thought too - guess you couldn’t safely do it mid-storm though, lol.

[@lynnethebeautifulone4145]

Have you watched that video? Its not so bad in there when its all folded down. He modified it pretty good. @@athroop1321

[@restlesshomebody]

Slim, this winter seems to be bad everywhere. My snowbird friends have all reported extreme conditions in the AZ, NV, CA and NM deserts. I live on the Oregon coast - no snow, just some rain. My neighbors regret leaving!

[@craignash4736]

Hey the 2nd comment bout anchoring the 4 corners down with those corkscrew anchors is worth trying. Thanks. Craig. Pa. Guy

[@johncampbell335]

That was a nice star-shot of the trailer at 3:35. Cheers.

[@markliberton6757]

Loved this video and all the others I’ve watched. Who cares what the negative people have to say. I’ve enjoyed all of your different types of videos from landscapes to A frame gadgets and fixes. I also loved your video stuck in a snow storm. Keep up the great work and enjoying life. Hope some day to meet up and visit.

[@Lloydster45]

Trailer Farts ! Too funny !! Apparently we had an earthquake here in Alberta this morning around 6:00 am.

[@arnellblaster]

I didn't know trailer farts was a thing. I learn something new everyday.

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

My wife and I were camping on the Oregon Coast with our Chalet and there was a line of thunderstorms off the coast; a squall came in right after we went to bed. We were broadside at the wind, and the gusts really shook the trailer back and forth. At one point, the back side lifted up and we could see light between the two sides of the roof - so your ratchet strap definitely is a good idea. The Chalet has the same lock on the front and back sides of the roof - so that's a bit better design than you have. We held each other and just prayed that we would make it through, which we did; and with the stationary front off the coast, we moved a bit inland the next day, so we could enjoy a few big thrunderstorms the next night (LOL). The following day, we drove home and staycationed the rest of the week. But we don't recall having trailer farts with the Chalet...

[@12sisters1bride7]

Ok michael jackson,that lean into the wind.and did i see a moon walk?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣the farts!

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

Hello I'm watching this on May 18. 2019. You are certainly an adventurous dude. Happy camping and safe travels 👍

[@peterstean2138]

Let's look at it this way - an A-Frame is probably the most stable shape for a trailer because, as long as you're not being hit side on, the wind sweeps up and over the slant. I definitely wouldn't want to be in a big 5th wheel in that weather, I know that!

[@janicem4382]

I guess you could always shut the trailer up and get into your vehicle. It would be hard to know when that was necessary. Safe travels.

[@knutblaise9437]

If time permits it sounds like a good plan to shut up the trailer and sleep in the Aliner following advice in Slim's "Going Stealth in an Aliner" video - B4n4T23u9ko.

[@mikefrazier1760]

Once the wind starts, you can't safely close the trailer easily as the roof walls will become sails in the wind when the side walls come down and they start unfolding apart to be brought down. You would need a Wind Cheeta (basically seat belts with the break system when they are pulled on quickly) or similar type device on your trailer to keep the roof panels from catching wind and blowing apart.

[@knutblaise9437]

Yep. You would ideally want to take the trailer down before heavy winds based upon weather report websites/weather alerts.

[@jdtexas2048]

I hope Aliner takes a look at your modifications and incorporates some that’s needed - now that would be a vendor listening to real world use - sure like your videos - if you want to really test it in the wind come and stay in the Oklahoma Panhandle for a few days... haha

[@PlayingwithSticks]

Love seeing people pushing their small trailers to the limit. Thanks as usual for the adventurous content Slim!

[@al5ayyal911]

I like you but feel worried about you driving jeep to the middle of nowhere. .. get a toyota FJ so we can be almost sure you will be safe.

[@user-nv3kv2ir8s]

I love the name of ur trailer and that picture thank you Bonnie Dozier calera al

[@aglaaluk2325]

You help get my Monday's goin! Spring time in the SW definitely means windy. Go into almost any western store and ask for a stampede strap, that will help keep a cowboy hat on.

[@sharonnorris4258]

I look forward to your videos more than any others. Always such good information. And always entertaining!! Thanks!

[@mariasalazar7576]

Thank u so much for taking the time to explain everything on your trailer 😊..I'm wanting to buy something small like a travel trailer to pull with my equinox I don't know much about it but it's good to learn 😊 ..I'm at the age of retirement I want to enjoy camping or do some traveling and u have been the motivation to do it ...my kids are all out of the nest so it time to do fun things and be at peace with nature after long time of been a mom and doing for others it's time to enjoy life before I can't ...thank u so much for the inspiration ! My journey begins ☺️

[@phoebelong7513]

trailer farts...………….hahaha...……...glad to see you kept your sense of humour through all that. keep safe please.

[@LadyBridgetSidhe]

Great video! We have a 2005 Aliner Expedition, and ours looks exactly like yours, except we have the storage box on the front. Even your interior colors and fabric are the same that we had before I did a facelift on her. Watching the walls move was really scary. Closest we’ve come to that is camping in Georgia when a hurricane came through further south. Got some winds, but the worst was that the fruit on the trees became missiles! Hitting the camper all night. In the morning I was actually surprised the next morning that there were no dents, they sounded so loud. Very happy to see that you and your camper both survived! We also have the same latch setup that you have, but my spouse welded an extra 3/8” onto the end of the bars so that they would not come loose as easily. Mine were actually getting to the point where they no longer stayed in place even when there was no stress on the walls. If you figure out a better system, please be sure to post it. I love watching your videos! You go where I would love to go, but don’t have the time to do that just yet. Happy trails!

[@yepme6484]

You should be the engineer, for aliner.

[@aeronautee]

Yup, because Aliner, according to a company official who spoke to us at an Aliner Owners Club national rally, has no engineer.

[@MsKraftee]

No, I think being independent is just fine. Besides, Aliner isn't the only brand of A frames - mine is a Chalet. If SP was to work on behalf of a company, he would have to do what they want.

[@marcpikas2859]

@@mikejensen4238 I don't feel like going to purchase an A frame TT after seeing the scared look on his face. In fact I would have had difficulty sleeping that night in my 15 footer vintage. All the mods Slim has been working on sure make the channel interesting plus his passion for exploring.

[@marcpikas2859]

@Uncle Rico Yes I would think that a strong cross wind would tip my 2000 lbs trailer over. Should I be in a situation like Slim I'd also point the front end into the wind and park the truck in front of it. But out on the road there wouldn't be much that I could do except stop and pray. Larger units are likely more stable than my canned ham and so would an A frame.

[@marcpikas2859]

@@mikejensen4238 My minimalist experiences mainly took place in the Adirondacks where strong winds could mean a tree toppling over when you're in the tent. I also hiked to the top of Mount Washington NH in the wintertime with 100 mph winds above tree line to the summit. No longer wish to rough it but keep good memories of those winters long gone. Now it's the small 1973 camper or the back of my truck with at least 3 inches of padding.

[@mssixty3426]

I've learned that wind forecasts can vary depending on the location of the weather station and your actual locale. Terrain and vegetation influence the effects of wind and wind gusts.

[@dennisbauldree3220]

Why didn't you close a frame down and sleep like you did in stealth mode. Love your videos

[@certaindeaf8315]

Ooh, kinda scary! I was just reminded of when I got mouse trapped while I was dismantling a Murphy bed.. ouch!

[@respekted]

I wonder if you considered taking the trailer down at any time during that episode. I'm impressed it withstood the 65mph winds

[@SlimPotatohead]

No. To take the trailer down during a windstorm would be far more dangerous than leaving it up. SP

[@haroldfitz5146]

I'm glad you made it through the night Slim. It made me nervous just watching! BTW, I'm sure you have a pair of silicone ear plugs. At least they block out the farts :)

[@edwardseth1230]

The first moment I read the title..i was waking up after a nap.. I had to read it again..almost read.. Learning to break wind...lol.. My bad.

[@zendt66]

Wow, a barrel lock? My Ranger 10 has four arm latches, I can't imagine how barrel locks could be thought to be a good idea. I also have the wind bars, which I think are a super idea given the design of the trailer. I've been through wind storms where I had the car as a wind break and without a wind break and strongly recommend that configuration if it can be setup that way. Great video - thanks Slim.

[@meyou9651]

I thought those barrel locks look like an after market add-on... didn't he get this aliner used??? And if I'm accurate on that, i wonder if the previous owner added.

[@zendt66]

@@meyou9651 I assumed the barrel locks must have been from Aliner but I suppose there is a good chance they were not. If they were put on by the previous owner, that would mean Aliner hadn't put a lock on that side of the roof at all, which is hard to believe. So, I don't know, perhaps Slim can give us clarification.

[@meyou9651]

@@zendt66 Aliner probably just figures the weight of the other wall resting on it might be enough along with the other side being locked in? Aliner may say not to be out in wind so that side goes unsecured. It just look like an add-on to me. But I have no experience with trailers. It's just pretty cool watching him overcome and create and personalize his trailer for his journey.

[@zendt66]

@@meyou9651 Just to clarify, my 2018 Ranger 10 has four arm locks: two arm locks on each of the two roof panels.

[@SlimPotatohead]

Not an add-on. Original design. SP

[@grantstockdale9848]

One of the early and valuable lessons I learned about boondocking was taught to me by the wind spirits of Chaco Canyon. The spirts quickly let their powers be known and disconnected and removed my Napier SUV tent. I now boondock in a converted E-350 extended body van with a fiberglass top. Even in the van the power of the wind spirits is humbling.

[@markchristie5577]

Farting trailer? Sure sounded like you were just scared of the wind storm. Another great video.

[@laurarose5782]

I hope you show us how you fixed the problem with the weak latch at the wall.

[@ahalligan8179]

Like riding a motorcycle. Where is your eye protection?

[@circuitoverlord]

I find it hilarious that he has to put up a disclaimer that it is "his trailer and he paid for it"... however, that is the world that we live in. People are so protective of the things they like, that you need to state that it's yours and you intend to do with it what you like or risk being attacked in the comments. Excellent video as per usual, this is quickly becoming my favorite channel.

[@dannywandersout8907]

i think i would have slept in the car

[@timcantrell9673]

Just dont piss in the wind

[@abefrohman1759]

I always enjoy your videos and your adventurous spirit.

[@memarkp185]

I have been in High Winds in my 2005 A-Liner as well.....same a you....rough night sleeping but oh wel....////\\\...I love my A-Liner too.....Thanks for the great tips!!!.....lol

[@carlosnajera65]

you should team up with a trailer manufacturer and help them redesign an A-Frame. Your videos make me want to get one and all of your modifications and fixes are very valuable and should be a standard I think.

[@michaeljohn7398]

Thank you Slim, I have only found your channel recently, due to changing from a Tear Drop Camper to an Avan Cruiseliner. Your hints and tips are part of my Education and Research Program. You may have moved on from your Aline, but your Legacy remains to the benefit of us all. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

[@AdventureswithJane]

Don’t have an A frame, rather a 13’ box, nevertheless good common sense advice! Well done my friend. Safe travels. 😎 -Mark

[@sapphiresword139]

Slim, I am curious about the trailer - without - the pipe foam between the walls and roof. What - in your opinion - would a night like this be like - with only, the factory surfaces touching? - NO Pipe Foam!

[@SlimPotatohead]

Sapphire, my trailer is 15 years old and original seals long gone. Better to compare it with a brand new one. SP

[@lrhogusa]

My cats looked up after hearing the trailer fart. They do that for the coyotes too.

[@GospelTruth37059]

It's almost like a soap opera watching everyone in their own individual places hahahaha. Ones fighting mice, ones in the wind..one is in the now and ice hahahahaha..Im getting a hoot out of it lol

[@colyhope236]

That wasn't a trailer fart that was a ghost.

[@cyndifoore7743]

I saw SRV in concert in Pittsburgh about 3 months before he died. Boy, I can understand you being nervous in that wind.

[@datguy2730]

Great video as usual! Might be time to get a La Crosse 327-1417BW Wind Speed Weather Station so you can get the wind speed at your specific location... Anyway keep up the great work!

[@DemigodNSX]

I've seen people blame their pets for farting but never their trailer...

[@andersonsoutdoors4873]

Great video Mr. Potatohead. We live in NM and it's cool to see you in our vast, dusty state enjoying yourself and braving the elements. Your experience with high wind in Eddy County has our high wind experience beat. Our max winds were at Trinidad Lake SP in CO as the remnants of a hurricane blew across the west. Our popup was slapping and rattling all night, but it wasn't so windy we were concerned for our safety. It was just plain bothersome. We will soon be heading to Brantley Lake SP to pop up for a few nights and explore a large hole in the ground over by Carlsbad. I hope we don't time that trip perfectly with the spring winds, but if we do, I just may have to make a video about it. CU on the road.................................AO

[@tomf3713]

I would have bailed when I read the first weather report.

[@faithrada]

Slim... I love your disclaimer .. strongly suggesting people do NOT use A Liners to go Storm Chasing. Still, I think you both weathered the winds quite well.

[@shelbyarmit6027]

Geez Louise, that's much wind. I owned a log cabin above Buffalo Wyo., & traveled the Midwest regularly. In South Dakota, I parked at a wayside rest in 100 mph winds. It's scary. I can see your slanted ceiling moving. Omg! Good luck.

[@featheredcoyote5477]

I really appreciate all the hard work you put into your video's. Always informative and full of positivity. You and the Swampboss (off grid guy) here on KZbin remind me of each other. Always overcoming obstacles. The 2 guys I appreciate the most here on KZbin.

[@kittykat999a]

Oh man. I’ve never been in a trailer like yours, but I think if I’d been in the same situation, I’d have closed down the trailer, lowering the wind resistance, as I were going to drive off with it, aimed the Jeep into the wind. and just slept as best as I could in the Jeep. . I’ve lived in Tornado Alley all my life, been face to face up close looking at Tornados. I’ve got a lot of respect for high winds. Anyway, another great Slim video! Thank you.

[@knutblaise9437]

A nice add-on for the Aliner would be a wind sock and maybe a weather station (search for B075F68J5L on amazon). I think this weather station can be configured for wind speed/temp/humidity alerts. I found more expensive ones with wind direction but the outside sensors are larger and appear more fragile. This station also lacks a barometric pressure display. This one (B07D981M7S) on Amazon provides barometric pressure but there is no mention of wind speed/temp/humidity alerts. And here is a cool video showing how the batteries in a weather station can be replaced with power from the RV's 12V house batteries - 5zm7rcyzFA8.

[@craigh8861]

For some reason I really enjoy seeing your videos when the weather is extreme. I think it brings Bach fond memories of camping with my grandparents in Arkansas. We had a Sears canvas tent with poles and camp in all sorts of weather. I loved the crazy weather. Seeing you hunkered down in your Aliner floods my memory. Thank you.

[@stellarhodes4162]

Thanks for the suggestions for safety in the wind. My Aliner made it through a windstorm in Anza Borrego (wind gusts clocked at 72 mph). The back roof was iffy. I actually lay in bed gripping the edge or the bubble window (trailer is a 2014) as the back roof was bulging and I feared those barrel latches wouldn’t hold. Made it! I will implement all your thoughtful ideas for safety. Thanks, Slim!

[@happycamper608]

You might need to put some rocks in your pocket.

[@spudnikc6832]

Around 9:00, when you're having fun leaning into the wind, all i could think of was Charlie Chaplin. i don't know why. LMAO. great vid. like always. thumbs up.

[@trailladymtb7700]

Stevie Ray Vaughan..rocks...and, ..if you were in Texas....it would be Texas ,Tornado.....glad you came out of it all safe. You are so funny! it blows like that where i live in the high desert most of the winter and it really sucks! Your T-sirt is cool...but the aliens should be grey. lol : )

[@randomspirit]

I have often wondered about Aliners in the wind. Thank you for making this video. After watching this, I think I'd hitch up and nose into the wind like you did, but I'd also just fold it down and sleep in the truck. It wouldn't be the first time I've taken a nap on the steering wheel. I'd feel a lot safer, less worried about damage to my trailer, and I would like being able to just start the engine and move if the wind direction shifted. (I'd probably have the stabilizers up already, lol)

[@staxter6]

Had to endure a hurricane and the 'Beast from the East' polar vortex last year under canvas..no fun at all.

[@zenoelea8239]

I share your concern re high winds. I have spent a few windy nights in Wales UK holding onto the caravan awning frame. :):) I have just discovered your wonderful channel thanks to a recommendation from "cruising the cut" KZbin channel. Keep me coming.

[@raysprague765]

Sure Slim, blame it on the trailer, worked at school with the kid behind you! The timing was absolutely perfect, and your facial expression was priceless! Sure, trailer farts!

[@tanker9929]

Hello, I was just wondering how the portable refrigerator doing ? Just because I'm thinking about buying one, sorry to ask this question that's off your video topic. Have a great day, thx.

[@hwyman01]

The A liner brand of A frame campers always had a lot of inexplicable design choices. Seems like rockwood or Chalet makes the best and most thought out design.

[@allenheaps2084]

You keep tempting the wind gods. several times you say "it could be worse" and then... it is lol. I'm not familiar with how A-frames go up but I would worry about the side walls un latching and coming down on you when you're sleeping, thanks for explaining. Loved the trailer farts also, too funny!

[@billhudgens7843]

Thanks for the video! Please video when you change/improve your roof locks inside. Funny - Trailer Farts :)

[@teabroncfan]

I think you should have.... No really. Not my business to be telling you what to do. When you coming to Texas? I think you would love the Hill Country. Oh and we've been in some hellacious storms in our pop up. Not much fun.

[@3DPDK]

In the movie The Martian, there's a scene just after the main character repairs the blown out hatch to the habitat. The Martian wind storm is frantically whipping the plastic he has used to seal the hatch. Without his helmet on, if the plastic seal blows out he will experience an almost instantaneous death of asphyxiation and rapid freeze drying. He busies himself counting his remaining food supply of potatoes. ANYONE who has spent the night in a small collapsible trailer, cloth tent, or anchored live aboard sailboat (or any boat for that matter) in gale force winds understands completely the frustrated guttural cry the character lets out as the flimsy plastic seal snaps loudly back and forth in the wind threatening to rip at any moment. Amazingly, if something actually happens, you snap into action and handle it without hesitation. It's WAITING for it to happen, especially in the dark of the night, that frazzles your nerves. I know exactly the kind of night you spent in this wind storm, Slim, but like beating your thumb with a hammer - it feels so good when it's over! On my boat, as long as the coffee pot stays secure I know everything is OK. :) BTW, this late winter storm ended up marching across the U.S. and hit me with similar force (gale force sustained winds with hurricane cat 1 gusts) here on the N.Carolina coast. I rocked for several days!

[@leli9193]

Another interesting video Slim.A little scary,worried, you might get blown by the strong wind ha,ha ha.Would love to join you one day in your adventures,Am also from Calgary Alberta.

[@lindabarrett6471]

Just crazy about your style of video. I subscribed and will watch for notifications. Were you an Eagle Scout? We had girl scout and boy scouts in my family. Be prepared.

[@Hiker_Mike]

Sitting Bull Falls is only about 20 miles from there, some boondock camping out there. I camped on that hill you were at, back in November, nice spot.

[@tonyfrank8528]

As a guy with a big truck and really big toy hauler, sure is attractive to have a small, light, great usable space for a single guy camping. The saving in costs to pull a small a frame wound be a huge bonus as well. Great channel, and safe travels from 🇨🇦

[@oldschooldiy3240]

You are an imaginative and creative man! I have no doubt you will solve the latch problem for the back roof section! I can picture you creating latches similar to the ones on the front roof section! Trailer Farts, talk about "breaking wind"!! LMAO

[@lynnthodeson3777]

For your rear wall latch, may I suggest stainless hold downs (marine)? They are slim line over-the-centre locking latches for hatches and doors and such.

[@rbyram6100]

You got me looking for places to stealth camp and things to rivet. Funny I don’t have a camper. Love your videos and have watched them all. Thx

[@caverbrad]

Tatorhead: Look up "wind pins" in a-frame discussion forums. Chalet came up with the idea and I know some Aliner owners installed their own. It's such a simplistic idea. Chalet used those dog levers on all four points. my second Chalet, an LTW had the wind pins and it was something new they were doing. In my previous Chalet Arrowhead I once camped at about 9-10000 feet in Colorado near Alma. The winds really picked up after I fell asleep. At about midnight the roof panels were doing the dance and I was getting a bit nervous. I also felt like some altitude sickness had come on so instead of doing a ratchet strap I elected to leave. I waited for a brief lull and yanked it down. I drove through the night until Limon CO where I stopped at a truck stop to get some much needed sleep. Before the a-frames I had a canvas popup and was doing some more volunteer work at Carlsbad Caverns. The park rangers had a spot where we could boondock. The wind cranked up so bad it was ballooning my canvas out and lifting up my bed. I quickly tore down and slept in the bed of my pickup the rest of the night.

[@kateandlarry]

Slim, Kate and I love your channel. We would like to support you. we mostly watch on our TV which doesn't have any of the connectivity parts But, we travel pretty much full time in our Motorhome so Amazon is our destination for a lot of stuff. How can I have a link on my computer so I can just go there quickly without having to open KZbin, find a post from you, and click on a link.. I'm kind of lazy so I'm thinking there must be an easier way...Keep the stuff coming. we love your artistic bent and your ingenuity to solve problems and create new possibilities. Larry and Kate

[@oldcrow6990]

I've been thinking to myself that with all the bad storms lately (and getting worse), it's not the best year to be heading out!! I never liked storms. Oh well, I won't let it stop me. Thanks for sharing your experiences, it provides exposure therapy! I remember a few storms from your vlogs, even though I'm a fairly new subscriber. Thanks for the funny trailer fart story. Glad you found a fix for that!

[@scmacklin1]

Hey Slim my 2018 Aliner has latches on both sides. We rode out a Hurricane here in SC with 80 mph wind gusts, not sure I want to do it in my Aliner. Great video as usual. Be safe my friend!

[@Steve-zf8zn]

65 mph will scoot a 24' trailer and may flip it. I've been camped on Ocracoke Island, NC at 65 mph.

[@taylorbarton9847]

My Aliner is almost always on the High Plains of Texas, right at tge base on The Panhandle. Although I don't Full-time, I am approaching Half-time ... and out here, there is almost never a totally calm day. I totally relate to this video! I am also working on a fix for those barrel latches, Slim, and will share a photo when I am done.

[@andylafrance1431]

The first video of yours I saw I was thinking this man is one happy soul. Stay like you are. You mentioned in a video looking back on 7 yrs of videos how some were not so nice. That is because they are probably envious that their life is not making them feel good. Do not change many people like me really do enjoy you. I wish you were my friend.

[@Rphasmid]

I remember waking up around 0300 to what I thought was a horrendous, crashing thunderstorm. I raced outside wearing only my underwear prepared to find my awing ripped away, lawn chairs scattered into next week, and huge trees ready to flatten us like a bug. Outside it was a clear, warm, starry night. I'd forgotten about the satellite hookup the park provided. We'd gone to bed with the TV tuned to the Sounds of Nature channel.

[@jadestone8552]

Having grown up in SE NM I know wind! I can remember being blown to school and my mom having to hang on to me. Then I spent 20 years in SW NM and the wind was horrible. Up to 80 mile an hour winds several times.

[@kenliu808]

Aloha Slim, just wanted to tell I once did what you did here, leaning into the wind, the wind suddenly pick my body a bit and flung my arm down hard into my ribs. It was more than a little soar. Please be careful. Oh, new phrase: Fart you!