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Ascape Trip July 2019
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Experimenting with hitch weight.
UPDATE-4: Loaded for first trip of the season. On hitch: 1785 lbs. Trailer loaded for travel: 2050 lbs. Resulting hitch weight: 265 lbs. UPDATE-3: After changing battery and solar, etc., etc. I’m at 292 lbs. on the hitch. Not quite actual camping configuration but I think I have it real close. Hope to confirm next trip […]
Changing Table setup to a Lagun Table Leg
The table leg was one of the things I was just living with. Thanks to a post on Facebook I came across the Lagun Table Leg. Easy install and much more practical and comfortable. The floor repair was a bit challenging. The worst part was trimming the floor covering back to level as it […]
The Power Station in the Bench. Last edit: Feb 17/19
This BlogPost will be a Work-in-Progress for a while as the Power Station is not quite done yet. I knew that I wanted less dependency on Hydro, yet not loose the conveniences of power. When I started I wasn’t sure what I’d be doing yet, it was kinda ‘design on the go’. I knew […]
Adding more Solar Power – Last Updated Feb 15, 2019.
My Ascape came with a 40 watt panel and associated controller. I’ve already upgraded battery to 2 x 100 AH Lithiums, located inside. Next on the list was to increase solar power to feed the batteries. The panels I decided to add are from Global Solar. I ordered from the parts department at Safari Condo. They […]
How I ended up with a Lithium battery.
Preface: It all started by trying to get my Aliner Ascape to ride as smooth as possible. After some research and forum postings/replies I adjusted tire pressure to actual weight instead of just going by what it says on the tire sidewall, which is what I was told to do. That advice turned out to […]
Some tweaks to the living space of our Ascape.
Trailer still a bit messy as it’s still a work-in-progress. We decided to go twin beds. Getting on in years and this makes getting up during the night a lot easier. We also added the foam mattress we had in the ProLite to give a bit extra comfort. We extended the “bed” by 4 inches […]
Any Aliner Ascape owners out there?
I would love to exchange notes and thoughts. The Ascape being the biggest camping type trailer I have towed I’m currently trying to pin down tire pressure and weigh distribution so that I can arrive at my campsite without the contents of cupboards and fridge having been rearranged by bounce/gravity. I’m wondering what other owners […]
Tweaking my Aliner Ascape
The Ascape grew only in the most important areas over the ProLite Suite. The Suite was an excellent way for us to get back into RV’ing after selling our GMC Motorhome. It proved that we were able to go traveling/camping without having to lug a big trailer around. The Suite was basically our Bed on […]
Swapped to Volvo for Tow Vehicle.
Switched to the ’18 Volvo XC60. Was looking for a bit more Tech and the Volvo delivered. I expect this one will last a while. Has latest tech and was able to install a truly hidden hitch, manufactured by Stealth Hitches Click here for hitch related images