Aliner reviews

This site doesn't show the correct year of our trailer which is a 2020. This was the worst purchase we've ever made. From year 1 (2020) it's been nothing but problems. Every year since we purchased it every time we try to take it out for an adventure there's something wrong with it. We've had electrical problems, water problems, window problems and leakage problems. In my opinion it's poorly built. Currently we're experiencing two electrical issues, 1) if we try to use the electric option for the refrigerator and have the trailer plugged into household current it blows our house circuit breaker, 2) when we turn the switch on for the water pump to use the water tank the fuse in the trailer blows. So what we have to do for the refrigerator is use the LP option. As far as the water is concerned we have to use the water hookup. What that means is we can't do dispersed camping with the trailer unless we bring a separate water container and not use the tank that's part of the trailer. We have used approved professional repair dealers to try to fix the problems. However, every time we get it back there's something else wrong with it or the problem is not solved. Even though we used the dealer where we purchased the trailer to replace the windows the leakage was not fixed. We took the trailer back 3 times for this problem. The last time we ended up paying for part of the repair because both the dealer and the manufacturer said it was now out of warranty even though it was brought in twice for the same problem DURING the warranty period. The manufacturer did pay for the new windows again we still had to pay for the labor. To be fair, it was at a "discounted" rate. However, we feel we should not have had to pay for it at all. We went with this trailer for it's ease of use and purportedly low maintenance. While it is easy to hookup and tow the frustration that accompanies this trailer IS NOT WORTH the price that it lists for. It's unreliable and prone to failure. The offroad option, the Titanium option, is what drew us to this trailer. If you do decide to purchase an A-Liner trailer we highly suggest you get the extended warranty option. We also suggest that you inquire from the dealer if they have experience specifically doing repairs on this manufacturer and any of their models. We've sent several feedback messages to the company with all of our contact information and the company does NOT respond to any requests for answers. Show less

We began our RV camping experience with the 2019 Aliner Ranger 12. What a great learning summer we had! We towed with an EcoBoost Ford Transit and had space to travel with our two dogs, one80lb, the other 20lb. When our old girl passed, our 20lb girl fits in to the Aliner with us no problem. We traveled in Northeast Pennsylvania, Upstate New York & Vermont. Our Aliner was always easy to set up, we felt like we were in a Hotel Room as soon as we would pull in to a campground. We outfitted our Aliner trailer with LED lights, so when we were in a campground at night it was fun and inviting. If you have an adventure spirit, and want to experiement with an easy to use RV camper, Try Aliner! Show less

Have had this rig since new in March, 2022. Took it on an extended trip from Florida to Montana(grandkids), then over to Minnesota, then to Oklahhoma, then to east Texas, then to home. It went very well which made it ever so pleasureable for us. It worked perfectly for us, was very easy to pull behind our SUV, and sets up literally in less than a minute!!! Then you must plug in shore power and the water. Got home and decided we would go with AirBnB since we are aging into our later years. Maybe we jumped too soon into the purchase, but st least someone else can benefit from our experiences. Plus we're selling it with much extra stuff we found very handy to bring with us on our travels. It represents a very good buy for someone! Show less

This folding A-frame is a joy to operate. On a slow day, I can set it up in 35 seconds, then it takes a minute or two to plug in the power and the water hose. Tows beautifully, no problems with braking nor accelerating. I am really enjoying this rig. But at our advanced ages now(late 70's), the wife decided she was tired of the long haul camping trips. So it's time to let someone else enjoy those attributes of the rig. And that is the primary reason we're selling it. From now on, we'll do the Air BnB routine for our adventures!! Which is a shame since we bought the rig nine months ago, and now we're selling it. Check it out in the enclosed ad, you'll see the enjoyment possible with this rig. Show less

I am a first time trailer owner. I did a lot of research on line (You Tube has GREAT informative videos!) and had long conversations with the dealer before I decided to purchase the Scout Lite. I admit that there was still a lot I didn’t know but at that point I figured I needed to just plunge in. My Subaru Outback has 2700 lb towing capacity and that limitation was a primary driver of my choice. The trailer is under 1500 lb dry weight. Perfect so far. The roof and walls were very easy to open. But the quality of the components leaves something to be desired and that’s probably intentional to reduce weight. After using it once I noticed that the roof locks seemed to be out of position, causing grinding and obvious wearing away of the insulation near the connector holes on the roof. The rear window shade would not raise fully on one side. I called Aliner and they immediately said they would send me a new shade. After at least a month and not having received the shade I called Aliner back and they said they had sent the shade to the dealer. I called the dealer and they said they had had the shade for awhile but never called me to schedule an appointment for installation. Well I finally made an appointment and the replacement was installed perfectly. Then I noticed that one of the windows wouldn’t latch securely. All these issues made me guess that the entire frame was out of alignment. That’s what happens when the brand is so popular that it sells immediately after it is shipped to the showroom.I felt as though I should act fast as it might be a year before a a new order could be filled. Other issues included cabinet latches that pull out of the doors easily, the bubble windows on either end of the trailer are too low for an adult’s head to fit into when sitting at the dinette or at the other end. I should have waited for a model with dormers. Others are that insulation at the peak of the roof became loose and now needs to be tucked back into place when the roof is raised. The weather stripping around the door started to fall off right away. The front door lock is finicky and sort of flimsy. There is a large storage compartment under the front bed but it was awkward to access as you had to lift the entire cushion out to open it. I solved that problem by dividing the cushion at the edge of the compartment door and making a new cover for the smaller piece. Then all I needed to do was lift out the small cushion. The sink is really too small to use. The interior is really too small for more than 1 person and their gear. I weathered a couple of torrential California rainstorms this winter and stayed dry. I love the leather-like fabric on the cushions but I made dog-proof ones to go over these just in case. The most aggravating problems were electrical as the 12V outlet near the forward bed does not work. On my 3rd camping trip both 110 outlets failed and the problem was not related to GFI, fuses or breakers. Might be related to work I had done, not construction of trailer. You need to use a Zamp solar panel if you want to charge the battery using the Zamp connector on the trailer. I bought Jackery solar and will need to connect the panel cord to the shore power outlet using an adapter. Bottom line: Final assessment: good for single campers with very simple needs who do not need a lot of gear to store. I need a bigger, more comfortable trailer. Show less

Got. 2017 scout. Bought used. Put up three times after spring s. For roof broken now. Can’t. Not use it. First trip 10,200.00 cash now have drive 200 miles round trip to have. It fixed one dealer in Fla Show less

Perfectly set up for both boondocking and FHU campsites. Tows like a dream, and the off road package gives plenty of clearance with 14” tires and upgraded suspension. I can set this RV up solo in less than 2 minutes. The double hard-sided dormers gives it a roomy feel, but folds down to fit easily in a standard garage. The LED lights use very little battery power, and the cassette toilet is simple to empty Show less

The Aliner Expedition was my transition from 10 years of tent camping into the world of trailer camping. What a fantastic choice! Towing this camper was a breeze with my Jeep Grand Cherokee. Tow vehicle was way more than needed for this lightweight gem. I LOVED the soft dormers because of the huge screens letting in so much light and fresh air, and also the sounds of nature I was used to from my tent. Rain and storms were no problem. The Aliner never leaked while camping even through some big storms. The CoolKat AC/heat combo was great - even with the humid southeast summers. If it was super hot Show less

I have enjoyed my Aliner for 3 years now. Tows like a dream behind my 2 door Wrangler. The biggest complaint I have is factory support which is zero. I have a broken window on the driver's side of the camper. The factory said it's no longer made and can't help. The dealer couldn't fix either. Even the glass company said they could not fix due to the construction of the window frame. So, now I have a useless camper that I guess will just have to be scrapped. Not a great investment by any stretch of the imagination. And, if you couldn't tell. I'm extremely pissed at Aliner! Shame on them. Show less