I bought an Aliner!

It is with a heavy heart that I have to inform you that I no longer have the tiny camper I remodeled. After just a year of camping with it, we decided it was time to upgrade to something a little bit bigger, dare I say glampier? I am now the proud owner of a new-to-me Aliner!

The first RV we ever camped in was a 2001 Aliner Classic that we rented locally on Outdoorsy. We loved everything about the Aliner from the start. For those of you unfamiliar with Aliners, they are pop-up campers that fold up into a A-frame shape. Unlike traditional pop-ups, Aliners have hard sides. Newer models even have additional pop-out sections at the base of the A shape to allow more headroom closer to the front and back. With an Aliner you get all of the benefits of a pop-up camper without the added hassle of having to maintain canvas.

The Aliner I bought is a 2002 Aliner Classic model. The layout has a rear dinette that folds down into a 56″ x 76″ bed, and two 40″ x 76″ inch bunks in the front. The middle of the cabin features a small kitchen area with a sink, refrigerator, and gas stovetop.

When I was searching for an Aliner, I wasn’t even aware that the bunk layout existed, but I really like the flexibility of being able to sleep 4 people if needed (so long as one of those people is not claustrophobic). I will primarily use the bottom bunk for storage most of the time, and there is a nice, big portal door to the exterior of the lower bunk that will make it easy to load and unload.

Other key features include:

• Under 2000 lbs dry weight
• 11 gallon water tank and pump for the sink
• Lots of storage
• Tall ceilings make it feel roomy
• Propane can be used to power the heater, stove, and fridge if desired
• Built in power converter to run electrical (lights, fridge, outlets) from either a battery or shore power

I am looking forward to remodeling my Aliner and will add content as I make progress. Below is the gallery of what it looked like the day I purchased.

Happy Glamping!