Did That Really Work? Slim's Updates
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- Over the last two years I've posted a lot of ideas for improving things on my trailer. While I did do updates in my shower and solar panels, other fixups never got updated. Here's a video on a few.
Original Videos mentioned are here:
10 Low Cost Ideas for an Aliner Part 1: • 10 Easy and Low-Cost I...
Adding Space to an Aliner: • Adding More Space to a...
Even More 10 Low Cost Ideas for an Aliner: • 10 MORE Low-Cost Ideas...
Aliner Repairs Part 3: • Repairing My Aliner Tr...
RV Fans for Under $50: • Cool DIY RV Vent Fans ...
Aliner Repair Part4 • Aliner Repair Pt 4 - B...
The Bucking Aliner: • Video
Making CrabApple Wine: • Making Crabapple Wine ...
Hi Slim I'm George , I'm 73 and disabled. My wife and I love to watch your travels. We aren't able to travel so We enjoy your travels. Especially your fixing up your Out Back trailer . God bless keep up the great video's.
For the stone guard on the front of the trailer, you could have tried Flex Seal instead of the rubber mat. On the yellow part of the frame try using vinegar and then the rust converter and spray that with Flex Seal after it has time to dry. For putting up posters try rubber cement. Paint the edges of the roof to see if it wears.
Awesome! Always a good day when a new Slim video comes out!
Dittos Tim! I watched his videos over again because I enjoy more because I missed some things.
We just bought an aliner, its sonice to watch all these videos, will look each one up when the need arises! Thanks for making them.
Hey, thanks! It's refreshing to see someone give "the rest of the story." Your videos are really helpful, and I like your light-hearted, relaxed approach.
That rubber runner is fantastic
CZcams randomly recommended me one of your videos, so I've been binge watching them. This is one of the most informative videos I've seen in quite awhile, in general. Mainly due to how you mention each topic, show (and link) which video it came from, and then how it held up. Very well done, charismatic, nice personality and great editing.
Thanks Tink, glad to hear you are enjoying them! SP
You could have a fabrication shop make a custom-fit shield that could slide over the front of the hitch area (between the jack and the propane tanks, and that could also double up for storage. If that's where the battery goes have them make a custom cover that is basically a box, that could bolt underneath into the A-frame of the hitch. Or better yet, just have someone fabricate a custom box that goes over the tank and hitch crank (ie. basically a box that can clamp or bolt to the A-frame portion. This would make it nice and hide everything, AND protect that part of the hitch and the tank, battery, etc. You could even integrate storage into such a thing. It may not be cheap (maybe $500-1000) but it would be a nice addition to the trailer, with a purpose).
To attach posters, get some Scotch Reusable Mounting Putty. It is white, gummy, and holds a poster in place until you are ready to pull it down and use the putty again. Walmart, Target, Amazon. Enjoying your videos. Thank you!
I think the solution for your enamel paint on your hitch would probably be some roll on bed liner she protected from the elements as well from chipping off from rocks which you'd probably put over top of your rubbing liner as well that is now cracking to seal it watertight as a while as added protection.
Thats what I did to the whole frame of a travel trailer I had some years back. Removed as much rust as I could get to, primed it the applied the bed liner using a roller and brush. no issues after 5 yrs of use.
Coming from a life long snowmobiler the only thing you can do to prevent rust on your steel trailer is to buy and aluminum one. I’ve put 4 coats of paint on my previous steel trailers and the rock chips and salt combination will always cause rust.
Coat trailer togue with Herculiner Truck Bed coating! Waterproof, chip proof. Brushable.
And black! That construction yellow color doesn't look right without a Caterpillar label.
BTW, Project Farm did a review of several brands of truck bed liner, worth watching as some are markedly better than others for specific uses.
Old comment, but I'd be careful with thick hard coatings like that... Unless you get it on when the metal is brand new you'll still have rust occouring underneath and it can make things worse over time. Look up the damage that rubberized undercoating does to frames over time... it seems like a good idea, but once that rust continues underneath the coating just holds in the moisture and lets the rust go crazy. Maybe truck bed liners breathe and don't let this happen, but I figured I'd give a warning.
Brilliant Slim, I can hardly wait for your wood stove install. Classiest Aliner on CZcams by far....
Mr Potatohead. I have a 2019 Aliner Scout Lite. The factory must watch your videos. My Aliner came from the factory with the nylon side bearings installed. The Aliners built today are quite high quality and don't suffer from the older problems,
I appreciate creative folks who allow ideas to evolve. Great film, thank you!
Good Video Slim. I think Aliner should give you a test trailer to try out all of your ideas.
Man, you are just my hero. I never considered an a-liner until watching this. I'm looking forward to the challenge
Instead of painting with regular paint to prevent rust, maybe you can use the rubber-paint, which is for truck beds. It is much thicker, and the rubber texture will fend off rock chips better. But it only comes in black and maybe dark grey color. Not sure if you could spray-paint it with a color of your choice after it is dry. Thanks for all the great videos!
Slim, I so enjoy your ingenuity and the fun you have at life. Here is a tip to stop rust permanitely (you may need to remove old paint first.) This is the stuff PDR 15 Rust Preventative Coating. 1 quart. can be found on Amazon. A note: can be applied w a paintbrush, be sure to use saran wrap under the lid otherwise it will be impossible to open it again! ✌
If I buy an Aliner, I'm going to do all the things to my new Aline that you did to your Aliner, prevention is worth everything! Thanks@ Safe travels
good work mate on showing what worked and what didn't. I know I get some rather 'constructive' feedback on my projects that I share. I find it is often from people who have not actually tried it for themselves. Like you, I much prefer to test out a theory for myself and find out in the field it it turns out ok. Whilst I don't expect you to admit it publicly, it must be nice to be able to go back and say 'i told you so ' :)
Hes not lying...command strips are awesome. My PS4 is currently stuck on my wall under my tv mount.
Took off the rubber bottom parts, command strip in every corner and 2 in the middle. Pressed hard and months later it's still there.
Your idea using rubber on the outside is excellent ...maybe the manufacturer should take note of what you do to prevent damage and for them to include it on newer models . ...your ideas are brilliant ....well done 😊
Just found your series of videos about the A-liner. I'm just getting into camping and trying to make up my mind on what camper to buy. Thank you for taking the time to upload these videos. God bless you.
I like your videos because of your ideas and work.
Always fun to watch..our first summer with a 2006 aliner, we had a blast, I'm always doing upgrades on it, your videos were a good starting point. Merci
We are new to the aliner but are already liking it a lot. Your tips are a great inspiration! Thank you so much and safe travels.
Every time I watch your videos I can’t wait to get the trailer out.
I wonder if you could add wider, longer to the ground mud flaps to stop the rocks before they hit your frame. Maybe install a skirt along the bumper that hangs down across the entire back of the vehicle. I am similar to you. I try something and if it doesn't work I try again. No drama, no regrets just work it out til you get what you want. Great channel.
How can any of his videos have dislikes? He's such a nice guy and quite the smart inventor as well!! I would love to be his camping neighbor! Hes a genius!! Happy Trails to you Slim!! ~~~~~One of your many Florida fans!! PS....Come to FL!!!
Yes.. i love the updates to his aframe camper... nice!
Nice to see updates so we know what worked and what didn't.
Slim i just love your creativity. My wife and i are contemplating a used aliner and we watch your videos to learn about challenges and solutions. We also enjoy yor adventures.
Great video, I like your ideas and changes to the A frame.
Salute! To your glass of wine.
Vintage Vinyl sticker!!! I grew up hanging out at that record shop on the Loop. Makes me homesick. 🎶
nothing is ever perfect, but most of your ideas work very well. congrats to you, sir.
carry on!!
Thank you Slim, I've decided to keep my Aliner Scout! Your inspirations have really helped.
I bet everyone wishes they had you for their neighbor!! You are smart, creative and such a nice guy!!! Love your videos!! Hope to cross paths on the road one day! If you are even down in FL you have a friend!!
Great updates. Love that desk design.
tip: invest in some proper machine lubricant for the roof bearings etc.. One bottle of molyslip or bicycle chain lube should last years on your setup.
Things fall apart; the glue cannot hold. ;>
Very creative upgrades. Thanks for the update.
'Love the surprise ending which looks like an inside shot before you fold everything up as you're in the midst of it and drive away! Haha
Thank you for the update regarding your Aliner upgrades! Quite interesting and no doubt useful for some viewers.
Your evaluation after some time has passed is more valuable than the original video of each project. Things like the glue gun sure seemed reasonable at the time, but who could guess that it would fail? Glad to hear that Command Strips work for you. The only place that they let me down was on the overhead. Entertaining video!
Hey Slim! Enjoying your videos. We bought a used A-frame camper last year and have been really enjoying both camping with it, and modifying it to suit us. (A Chalet Aurora). We also have a boat that gets put in and out of salt water, so frame rust is a constant issue. I finally attacked it with a wire attachment on an angle grinder, and then used spray rustolium paint. Just a little touch up every year or two seems to keep the rust at bay. Thanks for all your unique ideas!
Thanks Slim love your tips and tricks all the way from down under Australia all you need to take with you is a jar of vegimite
Thanks for the updates!!! I always enjoy watching!
Always wonderful ideas.
Thanks for the update. Enjoy all your videos
Another great video, keep up the great work.
As to the frame rust and chips, I would look into that stuff they spray on truck beds. You can spray it or paint it on, it's tuff. I know guys here in New Mexico who covered their entire Jeeps it trucks with it. After years of use, it still looks brand new.
Thanks! Send me the product name and I'll look into it. SP
@@SlimPotatohead I think they mean raptoliner or raptorliner? I plan on sanding off the rust trim around the top of my van where the rain tends to sit n causes rust..want to sand it bondo rustoleum n spray with the raptoliner..lasts forever..
The guy in Dallas Texas did his entire van in it. Don’t remember his name but I am confident that if Slim googles raptor liner he will be able to watch the video.
Herculiner is what I've used and seen used before but there are a few.
I see a few other product names, but I've always heard it call RhinoLiner. I'm sure there are multiple other products though.
Glad your updates have worked and continue to work for you.
Get a pool noodle...cut in 4" sections as your spacers. Easy and cost a few bucks. Enjoy all your input and videos.
What project are you referencing? SP
Good to see how the repairs have held up. The only thing I would like to have seen on the toggle latch is a much larger doubler plate to mount the catch.
I like your videos and I like how you do things like the wood stove I just started watching your videos the night before and you do an excellent job on everything that you do
Slim, At first I recommended POR15 for your frame. Someone in your comments recommended LineX or Rhinoliner (Berliner). This is a VERY GOOD idea, and a company called ‘Herculiner’ makes a DIY kit.
Take care
Another great video. Thanks so much.
Love all your ideas. Especially the crabapple wine! Thanks!
Wow Slim...you are a universal man...!!!
Such a great video. I have seen most of them. I am impressed at how smart you are.
For the trailer tongue. Sand it down primer it. Get texture paint. It works on a truck I used to drive. The paint will protect . So there's no rock chipping.
The computer fans you have in the vents if you ever want to replace them get noctua industrial fans the industrial ones have a bit of water proofing on them. They are the best pc fans money can buy and they are EXTREMELY quiet would be a nice upgrade for you.
LOVE ALL YOU VIDEOS - i like how you present the material and talk about things - maybe someday I will buy a Aliner
I don't own an A liner, but find your videos applicable to my rig and future ideas for a possible pop up camper I want to build. I second the bed liner idea for the frame and possibly plasti dip, but I think what you did worked pretty well. Maybe just repeat again.
Your the greatest slim I learn a lot from you !!!! Kept it going.
hope the makers of the a liner take
your info for future projectets.
Their updating the A-Liners and adding some of your ideas thanks for sharing
Extremely useful vid👍👍👍
Great update Slim.
Great ideas and another good video. Thanks for the update.
Loved the updates. Thanks for all the good information.
Found you a couple months ago. You seem like such a nice man! Saying "hi!" from Florida.
For the rust and chip prevention look into a product called por15 for a coat directly on the metal. Then you must cover that with a tuff paint or epoxy type paint. I would then cover that with under coat which is a little like lite truck bed liner. Bed liner is heavy.
Great video and cool inventions! Aliner should contact, you have a lot of great ideas! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! I always enJOY your videos and this one is no exception. I'm happy to get updates and any modifications...not certain how much I'll use the info but you do a great job of teaching us how to think differently...thanks again! Journey mercies.
I have a C class but enjoy your videos because you are inventive and Canadian charming. Keep it going, eh?
Liked every one of your videos. Wanted to try what you do, but live in Hawaii. Thank you and keep up the great work.
We always enjoy your informative and entertaining videos! 🧔👍
My parents had pop-up tent campers. This camper you have is interesting.
Try spraying your frame with a few coats of Rustoleum appliance epoxy spray paint. It's pretty durable stuff, and not too expensive. It takes a while to dry, though.
Wonderful! Has everything worked out well with your inventive shower set up? Sure hope so. You have a very creative mind Slim.....good for you! 😉😀❤🇺🇸💙
Cheers to a good year! Really enjoy your videos.
You should use synthetic oil on those nylon bearings, vaseline and other petroleum based oils can eat away at some plastics. Good luck and keep the vids coming.
I now use silicone grease. Thanks! SP
Great video!
Great stuff !!!
Great video. Wish to meet you some day on the camp sites so you can do some update to my camper.
The best product I have found to prevent rust from reappearing is Rhino Liner.
I dont know why travel trailer companies by and large do not install rock guard panels to to lower front of the units as a standard feature. almost all cargo trailers, and some teardrops, have diamond plate front lowers for this very reason, but few travel trailers have it.
As for rust and chips clean prime well use bedliner 2 coats wont chip will take dings 😊
Any updates on ur wind generator in the pipeline? Always enjoy ur videos, keep them coming. Maybe c u in Australia sometime? You will never never know, if you never never go. Cheers
Vinegar and a wire brush removes rust. Might have to soak area (with a rag)depending depth of rust.
You make great videos.
I sure like the pics you post with your video titles!
Thank you.
great video .Have you ever thought about converting a A liner same size cargo trailer . with your inventive skills I would think you would have a blast..really enjoy how you tell a story in the videos ... great job , top notch
Wonderful video
GOOD JOB !
awesome video and i need to find the crapapple wine video lol
greetings,, Kitty.
Would love to see a “top things to look for when buying a used Aliner”
I guess but I've only bought one! Key issues to look for with any trailer: water damage in corners, bending or cracks in frame, and electrical. Thanks!
Great Canadian! I enjoyed your ideas. I,m looking forward in two months to purchase one any ideas?
Thanks for advancing the frontier of "Aliner technology" or "Aliner materials science" for all of us who are driven to improve our Aliners! I was curious how the door vent and roof peak condensation solutions have done over time in driving rain etc?
Good video as usual thank you👍
The use of the neoprene bearings to reduce damage to the roof facia looks like it works well. I was hoping you could forward the name of the vendor use purchased them from to me. I will be so great full.