Aliner Evolution - 2023 Model

In an absolute exercise of innovation on their legendary platform, Aliner has put new materials and a brand-new shower system into their A-Frame folding trailer. PJ had a chance to tour the new model at the Elkhart Open House. Once viewed... we just had to shoot a video on it. Buckle up, it's gonna be a good one!
Sale price for this trailer ***when this video was uploaded***: $41,000
MSRP on the unit shown: $52,475
Princess Craft website: princesscraft.com
Aliner website: aliner.com/cam...
SPECIFICATIONS
Length (feet) 18'
Width (inches) 84"
Road Height (inches) 66"
Weight (lbs) Less than 2300 lbs
Dry Hitch Weight 200 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 3500 lbs
Tires and Wheels 15" Aluminum
Fresh Water Tank 35 gallon
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Sunflare 185 Watt Solar Panel w/Victron Charge Controller
32" X 32" Residential Size, Hidden Shower w/ Aluminum Pan
Splash Graphics
Welded, Aluminum-Framed Cabinetry and Furniture
Simona Boat board Interior Cabinets and Furniture (Riveted Construction)
Black and Slate Gray Exterior Package
Commercial Grade, Midnight Black, Raised Coin 100% Polyvinyl Flooring
City Water Hookup
15" Off-Road Radial Tires
3500 lb Axle
4 Stabilizer Jacks
Door Window
LED Running Lights
Outside Electrical Outlet
3.0 Cubic Foot Gas/12-volt Refrigerator
European Style Flushmount Sink
3 Indoor Electrical Outlet
Azdel Lightweight, Thermoplastic Composite Interior Wall, and Ceiling Panels
Performax 500 Premium Marine Grade Flooring
Fantastic Vent-Fan
35 Amp Converter
6" High-Density Foam, Hypoallergenic Cushions, and Mattresses
Three Exterior Bag Doors (1- 12' X 12" and 2- 12" X 36")
Two Skylights with Night Shades (Dormer Option Eliminates Skylight with Night Shade)
Tubular Steel Frame
Robotically Welded, E-Coated Frame with Powder Coating on the Front Tongue and Bumper
10" Electric Brakes
Vacuum Bonded Fiberglass Panels
Diamond Plate Stone Guard
Amber Porch Light
Solar Port
Black Anodized Aluminum Extrusion
15" Aluminum Wheels
Full-Size Radial Spare Tire and Carrier
Battery Tray
OPTIONS
Outside Grill
Video Capture on location in Elkhart, Indiana
Presenter: PJ Buerger
Camera: Clint Sandberg
Editor: Clint Sandberg

[@tomhubble870]

I have owned 3 different Aliners over the last 14 years and enjoyed them all. That being said, prices have gotten so far out of line, I fear they are going to price themselves right out of business.

[@Mario_Gillette]

I'm interested in an A Liner, my question to you is, why have you gone through 3 in just 14 years? Are you upgrading, or was there something wrong with them that first time buyers should be aware of?

[@tomhubble870]

@@Mario_Gillette We upgraded each time. Never had any serious issues with any of them. I just can't believe the prices for new ones today.

[@travisadams4470]

Prices are crazy. I'll never buy new anything!

[@tomhubble870]

@@travisadams4470 Even underwear? LOL

[@travisadams4470]

@@tomhubble870 what underwear?!

[@tonimusgrave9530]

Absolutely love this but $52,000???? Wow! So many other choices that cost less..

[@ricks.1318]

They are INSANE to expect ANYONE with a BRAIN to PAY that price ....... Waaaaay TOO HIGH $$$$$

[@aYahron]

There are full drivable RVs at that price

[@King_of_Africa]

Might as well build a stealth van for far less 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@jasonjanes3256]

@@King_of_Africa some even have 50 to 100 gallon fresh water and solar set up -

[@deanvoss7098]

Are you serious? ... I figured 20k max

[@Pistolmike59]

My dream RV. Easily towable, fits in my garage, off grid ready, cassette toilet, & separate shower. Built to last many years. Pop in a couple of lithium batteries & a 3,000 watt inverter and no need for hookups unless you need AC. I’d pay the premium price as it meets all my needs and I’ve owned several class A RVS and a class B. I want one.

[@bryanmathew2079]

Ya This Very Nice, but Way Beyond What i`~Got, Lol, ProbabLy 1/2 Of a House BuiLt on a Lot. Peace✌.

[@terranceleblanc619]

I love this unit 15minutes to set up 15 minutes to take down. Much better then a pop up tent trailer..No canvas.

[@62chad76]

Genius having the smallest person you can find show off your rvs. She makes everything look huge

[@BryanLWeier]

They had to do something to give it some appeal I guess LOL I see nothing here to be worth the price, it;s not innovative, its ...meh

[@SonyaMoon77]

Make the second bed a twin and add a closed bathroom (Shower+ toilet)

[@mikesarno7973]

I've always liked the Aliner. These new innovations just make it that much better. PJ does such a great job of showing these units.

[@Stuff7164]

At this price point, the only missing feature is an articulating hitch, which is a must-have for bookdocking. Awesome unit!

[@TJDawgs72]

Wow…that thing is a lot roomier than I expected! Pretty impressive.

[@genpdeguzman]

Saw a Tesla towing an Aliner and were like, wth is that? Lol! So I looked it up. Our mouths were literally open while watching the guy unfold it! Super cool!!! And this model is awesome!!! Gotta give credit to the lady presenting it, she's great! Wish to own one someday!

[@michaelthomas8106]

Princess Craft has the best campers. PJ is not only beautiful, but she has always been so thorough in describing the campers. On the Evolution video, I do wish she had actually pulled up the shower curtain assembly to provide a clearer understanding of how that actually works. It IS a great innovation!

[@jamesmoskalik8378]

She is good at what she does.

[@michaeldurkin8659]

Yeah, I like her, but not this camper, Aliners are awful.

[@bellagrace9812]

This is very nice and would be a great buy at say $20,000, but $52,000 is way overpriced for this Aliner. You could buy a nice used 5th wheel or toy hauler and have a house on wheels.

[@ItaloRican7]

This thing is over 50k ?!? Deal breaker. It should be in the low 20k

[@myvids4329]

Well, that is the going rate for trailers like this. The Conqueror 440/490 are smaller but in the same price range. Even small off road teardrops are in the $30-40k range. The point of something like this is it can be towed by a CUV or go down off road trails without hanging up a mid sized truck. Its also nice to be able to travel the country without spending $10k+ in gas.

[@bhgant813]

Over 50k?!?! You’ve gotta be joking! Do they not realize how much camper you can get from brands like Jayco for that price? And that shower is a mold and mildew nightmare waiting to happen.

[@seltonk5136]

I would slap decals All over it, like a skateboard

[@tomking5358]

Have you been asleep for the last 7 years..just woke up?

[@MuradovGA]

I like this speaker more than a-liner. Your English is so nice and very undestandable! Thanks!

[@lnix2433]

I love this unit! ❤ The best Aliner so far. The shower is awesome. Great layout.

[@Doc1855]

Those trailers leak like crazy. Buy a Trail Manor instead

[@Pistolmike59]

I have been waiting for Aliner to make these changes! Also hoping for a lithium batteries upgrade with a 3000 watt inverter option! Can’t wait till they start showing up on dealer lots!

[@NorthernKitty]

Honestly, I think you're better off buying that on your own, aftermarket. For better quality & performance, lower cost and easier servicing. However, I'd agree that it would be nice to have space allocated with convenient mounting points and access to make it easy to set up. Especially a battery bay.

[@micheleobrien64]

Really easy to change decor or replace to clean a second set of curtains. Sometimes simple is better.❤

[@thescentsophisticate8865]

I love this model!! It's very functional. Nice!

[@mikbe2579]

I'm 1,95m tall, and this camper seems to be the first in which I don't bump my head.

[@Patton0911]

I love this camper, but it seems like there are a lot of places for potential leaks✌🏻

[@markpayne1166]

We had an Aliner back in the early nineties, older tech, but no leaks.

[@NO-GAMES]

Love the concept, but I'd buy an extra gasket kit just in case.

[@bloodyblade916]

You mam did a great job showing that cool little camper well done also camera man peace ...

[@lisme271]

Get behind me.... lol. No matter where you went it was something funny. Thank you for the great share

[@robertdragoff6909]

This is a great refinement of the A-Liner, by putting the shower in the floor is brilliant! You gain some room…. And I was surprised when PJ lifted up the floor to show the plumbing. Great video

[@Damage_Inc_1986]

Nice job showing the rig, but 50,000 for a pop-up LMFAO. Good luck. I can go on like 12 separate vacations for that kind of money.

[@Kelvin555s]

Great addition shower, toilet and receiver for Bike rack. Perfect now.

[@NicMercy]

I like it. The only change I'd want to make is having an incinerator toilet rather than a cassette. Dealing with black waste just isn't fun and an incinerator toilet is simple and just results in sterile ash.

[@GwenMotoGirl]

I agree!

[@jrambo7495]

Don't those toilets require a lot of energy to run? I don't know how practical that would be if you're going to boondock per se but I could definitely see that working with shore power,no problem. Either that or that dry flush toilet would be amazing to have in a build!

[@felixcat9318]

I started out with the Thetford cassette toilet system, but found emptying and cleaning the waste tank to truly be a thing of horror! Thereafter I went over to the bagging system for solids with separate container for liquids. Hygiene, dignity and horror free disposal and cleaning made a welcome return...

[@NicMercy]

@@jrambo7495 It depends. There are some that run on propane and require very little electricity, and others that run solely on electricity and require a lot. In either case, they are also VERY expensive, but I still would rather pay the cost than deal with compost or blackwater. I've seen a van camper build that has the fully electric incinerator toilet, and has a very robust solar setup to accommodate running it (and a ton of other high energy consumption stuff like air conditioning), without needing to be on shore power. Having enough money seems to be the answer to everything :P I suppose a dry flush toilet is something I could deal with over a compost or cassette style toilet, but even having to throw bags of waste in a bin isn't very appealing.

[@sammyday3341]

That’s nasty too.

[@marten3677]

You're the best product demonstration.

[@margie1767]

Very well thought out space!

[@karendionne2228]

It's like an optical illusion! It's huge on the inside!

[@angelmission]

I think I would rather have an outdoor shower and I am not too fond of a toilet right by the stove and refrigerator. I do like aliners, but I think the smaller one would suit me better. These are rather pricey, too.

[@tracylroyer]

Who wouldn’t want their shower in the middle of their fabric cushions? What could possibly go wrong?

[@TreeLBollingTreeMan]

I think the shower curtain would keep them dry, but your milage may vary. LOL!

[@pamelakilponen3682]

@@TreeLBollingTreeMan you would have to wait for the curtain to dry completely before you store it away. Just thinking of all that mold.

[@karlalealribeiroribeiro]

Eu gostei muito desse modelo,mas não tem banheiro?

[@xToddmcx]

I think it's more of an emergency thing. If there's absolutely no where else to shower and it's been 3 days since you showered and you're starting to grow mold on your skin, you can build a shower.

[@ricks.1318]

I owner a 2019 Aliner .... Sold it after I discovered HOW BAD the interior CONDESATION was ..... HORRIBLE !!! Mold grows FAST in these because there is NO ventilation !!!!!!! CHEAPLY MADE too ....

[@LS-ot8ks]

A front storage tray for a motorcycle/electric bikes, or a place for totes would be a nice addition. A mini toy hauler.

[@paulstewart3298]

I think they said 150lb weight limit.

[@michaelmcmanus5196]

Would like a couple inch deeper sink and a tank for the spent water. Wonder how well the shower unit drys out after use and mold prevention plays out. A fan of the step-down shower, clever for sure. Wonder how the curtain sets up? Lots of windows, room, dig the solar panel, 15” wheels and the exterior paint scheme has personality. Great video, thanks.

[@andrewsilvia7773]

First impression it's beautiful. I do question leaks with so many part's getting connected each time you use it though. Two great idea's on paper might not be great idea's in practice and that's the shower and toilet. Privacy is all but gone with the shower and toilet, doesn't seem that big a deal at first but if you camp with friends or relatives you either have to leave the camper or sit there while someone uses either. If you're eating and someone needs to use the toilet, I just think this is great for a couple but not a family because of the lack of privacy. Most pop-ups don't even offer a shower or toilet so I guess if you compare it to those but they also don't cost over 50k either. I love the look, simplicity, price is way to high though and it just seems it will leak water

[@heatherallen5111]

Wondering also about where water drains for shower. Great video and love the new model!

[@CS-qc7np]

15:00 Shower water is gray water

[@timothykramer1856]

She explained the gray water is from the sink (15:00) not the shower must have pipes, draining the shower, but didn’t see a drainpipe hole in the bottom of the shower (prototype yeah, that’s it)

[@mikefoehr235]

very nice trailer PJ. You are looking lovely as always. You must be like a fine bottle of wine.

[@markmcculloch2570]

From South Africa. We have brilliant off road campers made here. I quite like this one. Only should look at an out side shower as addition. For summer time otherwise I can see that the inside shower would be fine in freezing temperatures. Just like a tiny house on wheels.

[@micheleobrien64]

I love how it looks gigantic with PJ in it!❤ im only 5'3" maybe i could do trailer tours?🤔😂

[@AtlasGaming4k]

With so many joints it just looks like it will leak when it rains… a lot!

[@lawrenceditucci7862]

I want the Aliner Ascape back!!!!

[@MrOmarh115]

Awesome little camper. So compact.

[@rioborzeli147]

52k us ., Forget that , silly price , nice trailer

[@rubygreen158]

Really nice trailer but then I love all of the Aluners would love to see a new Ascape when y'all get 1 in again .

[@felixcat9318]

That's a really good looking travel camper, which has the best of both world's, collapsible for travel and hugely spacious for camp. Excellent idea on the on demand shower, there's no room to lose to a dedicated shower room, and when required its a shower, and when it isn't, its coveted living soace! Nice to see A-Liner improving their already good products.

[@markhaynes4386]

Nice design. Just need to figure out a creative way to have an awning included. Awnings are a must have on a trailer.

[@AnthonyAllenJr]

This looks great 👍

[@garlandstyle5797]

I saw someone beside me that had this model. Very cool, but TOTALLY over priced. Holy Moley!

[@LoveJoyPeace4612]

I probably wouldn't use that indoor shower due to the mold risk. It would be nice if they had an outdoor shower hookup instead or in addition. I really like this pop-up otherwise. A lot of great features. It's pretty spendy though.

[@eddieh7354]

Man, love all the positively here. 😢

[@orvenwilliams4629]

You produce the best, most thorough videos I’ve ever seen. I love your calm and specific descriptions. Keep up the good work! PJ, one thing: height is spelled H E I G H T. WidtH has an H on the end; HEIGHT does not. You say HEIGHTH several times in every video and that isn’t a real word.

[@kellysanders7857]

No screens? Or no pull out screen door? Wish the outside shower was on the other side. Can you put an awning? When will this be available and how much?

[@johnw65]

Impressive popup... However, my Scion XD can't pull it. But, My 4x6 conversion sleeps comfortably with AC, TV and cooking facilities while averaging 24mpg, with a motorcycle inside it!

[@markmendez3380]

Perfect for me but absolutely no where close to anything I could afford. One day, one day

[@SuzanneMonrean]

I like this trailer lots of nice features and I like the fact that I can store it in my own garage. I will have to check this out more in the near future. Great video showing all the options and how to set it up and tear it down.

[@liudizzle]

I was definitely not expecting the shower to be right there!

[@gerrieslegers9064]

Yeah, sorry visitors, move out the way, I am going to have a shower. Isn't it easier to swing a rope with a waterbag across a tree and have a shower? Or even hang it off the side of the Aliner?

[@drgopta2180]

Rick from Pawn Stars looking great.

[@BobGarrett66]

Look Ma, a $40K pop up trailer. Sign me up!

[@kevinwhelehan421]

🤣🤣🤣!

[@philipzimmerman6179]

A SUPER SALES CHICK! Intelligent, to the point, charming.👍

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video as always PJ thanks for the video

[@PrincessCraft]

Glad you enjoyed it!!! We love showing off cool campers!

[@tais7552]

This one is so rad!!!

[@jorgescorza1928]

AMAZING🏠🏠🏠

[@k.r1195]

Wie geil ist das den . Genau das ich auch suche. Perfekt gemacht ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ronaldspins]

Stunning amount of features

[@donaldfrazier5244]

K everyone out in the rain,gotta poop,yep that’s going to work just fine !

[@donaldfrazier5244]

Have no clue what telegram is so pass it on I’m technologically challenged

[@weslovelivefree]

I would love to have one of these for my KZbin channel so cool.

[@PremiumPappy]

[@speterbilt]

i took a nap and he was still setting it up. better hope there isn't alot of skeeters around setting this up. the inside will have alot inside setting this up

[@Woburn-RoxburyMedia]

A-Liner is an innovative design, however the resale value and durability of these kinds of units don't stack up well next to Fiberglass or Aluminum Trailers. I hope the engineering has progressed to mitigate resale value loss.

[@NorthernKitty]

I have a Rockwood A122-S, not an A-liner, but frankly I found the durability of these pop-up A-frames to be greater than that of a standard travel trailer. The interior especially is very solid and very simple (fewer things to go wrong). The floors, counters and cabinets are definitely more solid and fixtures like the sink more substantial. (My sink is stainless steel, the ones in the travel trailers anymore are plastic). I really feel it was a significant "upgrade" in quality. One big plus is that EVERYTHING is easily accessible if you do need to repair it. I had a 24' travel trailer before this, and my A122-S is substantially quieter and less "rickety" during VERY strong winds. It felt as secure as my house. Even snow loads are less because of the slope. Ever since I bought it, I've been sleeping in it about 70% of the time - I prefer it to my house. It's very cozy. You may be right about resale value, but that meant I picked my 2013 up dirt cheap as compared to travel trailers I was looking at. More solid, fewer problems, cheaper price, cheaper and easier to tow. I couldn't be happier! I'd recommend one to anyone that doesn't need much space, they're best suited for someone camping solo or as a couple and for brief outings, like a week or two. With either more people or longer trips, you'll probably be wishing you had more space and less frequent chores. Edit: Just an afterthought, but I actually prefer these A-frames without the extra dormers. I feel dormers add more cost, weight and moving parts that can go wrong without adding much extra in the way of space. I don't see a real benefit other than aesthetics. My model doesn't have dormers, and you can comfortably fit 4 people at my dinette with no awkward bending or anything. It's just that the top of their head is a little bit sticking up into the bubble window. Still plenty of head room, even for someone 6'4", but it does feel odd the first few times. It doesn't obscure your vision, it's just weird having your head sticking out above the ceiling. Over the bed, thought, it's not missed at all - you don't need overhead space at all to sleep. It MAY make the person sleeping closest to the wall feel a little claustrophobic but it won't impact the actual space they use or even their ability to sit up a little. The inside area is similar to the space of the top bunk in a travel trailer but sloped.

[@MPGunther1]

Nice walk around PJ

[@PrincessCraft]

Thanks! It’s easy with a camper with cool new features like this one!

[@Febrile1]

Well worth the price of $2,500.00!

[@Sailor-Dave]

$52,000!!!!!!!!!!!! Lord, have mercy!!

[@MSchumacherfan]

Nice but way too expensive

[@tomhettrick7813]

That is impressive 👏 👌

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

That shower set-up is genius! I love these A-Liner pop-ups... 🤗

[@part2adventures]

Don't sh!t where you eat. A-Liner: watch this!

[@britaeirikr8609]

It would have been better if you had demonstrated putting the shower curtain up. I had to just guess what that would be like and look like.

[@clrobinson1776]

Why do small trailer cost as much as big ones?

[@arenee202]

Love that I could have a minimalist “family” camper. It’s quite expensive. Isn’t an airstream Bambi about the same price…

[@haze1123]

Nice design!

[@donnaking4528]

Its almost perfect

[@davidjones8680]

It looks great, a really neat package. I liked the earings too, very distracting.

[@1tbriscoe]

Awesome!!!

[@MYTOYMAKERZ]

I knew from its looks and features it was going to be a bit costly @ $52,300 approximately. It’s very nice but just not for me nice. Thanks BTW I saw a price for about $38,000 but not sure how correct it is.

[@lindagolden9892]

That’s a rather hefty price tag as one can usually pick up a used Class A for that amount or less. 🙄

[@ricks.1318]

THEY ARE INSANE to think that people will PAY that HIGH of a PRICE ..... INSANE ... You will be OVER YOUR HEAD as soon as you sign the paperwork ... and resale WON'T give you HALF what it cost YOU !!!!!

[@knightalumni]

I like the A-Liners because they’ll fit in the standard garage (think HOA’s). But the price was simply too high on them. So, I went with a teardrop and couldn’t be happier. If I ever decide to boondock with it, adding Solar panels and an outdoor shower would cost a few hundred each, so the teardrop really was the way to go for me.

[@andrewg9457]

Brilliant shower

[@scarlettjohnson9364]

I love this unit but wish there was a permanent bed option. The other aliners should also have solar standard.

[@QUADBOYification]

Reasonable upgrade is to have 2 solar panels 180 Watt each. Off grid means serious business. The inside is really high, would make sense to utilize that space. But I recoqnise that a folding system has to be simple, possibly a big storage bag or net that hangs on 4 corners leaving enough space to stand. Remarkable design, probably not very affordable.

[@navydoc8695]

Needs a front cargo/4wheeler rack and it would be perfect

[@Karen-gx1rn]

So efficient!

[@johnripley6298]

We just bought big 2023 35 ft camper, I know the wife said she wouldn't like the A-liner. But I like this one and it would fit in our garage during the winter months and even summers when were not using it, I like how easily it can go up and down. We would have to empty the toilet every other day or even once a day, because we both drink a lot of fluids. I wonder how much this camper goes for.

[@winebox]

I really liked it until she opened the under seat storage. I like the idea of being able to reach something you need from the inside and not having to go out. However did you notice the light shining through that outside storage door? I thought of all the cold air that would come through and how much more propane usage when it gets cold. Insulation seems to be an afterthought on most rv's and campers.

[@TraceUK]

@@winebox That’s because they left all the outside flaps open/unlatched for the video

[@PrincessCraft]

Correct.

[@fernandsimard4112]

Where is the Micro-Waves?

[@carltuckerson7718]

You do such a good job of presenting these RV's. I've mentioned it before. I love my Josh's and Matt's reviews but you have a little more class LOL haha. So that shower is possibly one of the smartest things I've seen in an RV in a long time. Anyhow - best wishes. Cool trailer.

[@MotoMatt418]

Nicely done unit. I’m just not convinced this has the value of the msrp/sale price.

[@beverlybalius9303]

Great to have the shower ,,,, but i would just use it sparingly if at all,,,

[@legallimitoutdoors9917]

😵 $52.000 holy moly you could go to Jayco campers and get the new micro off-road grid for 33,000 solar panels instant water heater shower toilet everything way nicer than that and it's made for off-roading great for hunting and fishing as way overpriced

[@artisticdriver4218]

Thanks PJ. I really love the look and design of this A-liner. Is this model good for year round or all weather use?

[@ianbeckynicolebrowne8757]

Agreed, WAY too expensive. But as far as mold, geez people, run an electric dehumidifier in it if it's stored at home where you can empty the tank. What I would like to see is a floating "shelf" that could be suspended from fasteners in the roof. Put it so it hangs 7 feet or so off the ground and that could act as an "attic" storage area, freeing up floor space and making use of the tall area that is otherwise wasted. Oh and did I mention that it's WAY too expensive. But I do like it!

[@Flips420]

Agreed!!! Most people who tent camp, fold it up with moisture in it and as a result get mold and mildew as a friendly result. Same with a fabric pop up. People need to smarten up.

[@zbigniewteterycz1571]

SUPER IDEA . POZDRAWIAM .

[@ruiguimaraes5085]

The very best feature on this trailer/camper is the direct light it provides. The interior and exterior designs are fabulous! This is the only camper I've seen that really looks like a house seen from outside. However, it is important for some customers to have a dinner table inside. A microwave is missing if You compare it with your smaller model. At least for me it is very important. Congratulations for this model. I rated at about 80% ideal and pratical. One last advice/suggestion: Everytime You people make a demo You MUST show details in motion. It doesn't serve as much to simply talk about it, You must show it to the customers. Examples: Where is the shower curtain and the dinner table?

[@ahmonguniform]

Nice but the mosquitoes will get in before you get it done

[@bfarm44]

You can take a crap an flip the flap jacks at the same time😂 I would.