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 […]
I took the battery off the A-frame. Hitch weight went down to 242, about a 55 lb gain. The 242 was with 2 empty 5 lb propane bottles in place. I added 33 lbs to the battery box, which would be the equivalent of a 100 AH Lithium battery. Hitch weight went to 275 lbs. […]
As best as I can tell, the coupler on my Ascape is a RAM CA5210-B A-Frame coupler. While it seems very secure it is lacking any kind of adjustment resulting in a noisy coupler – ball matchup. Most other coupler allow for some adjustment of the latching part. Is mine the only noisy one? By […]
The Ascape had, what I thought, excessive bounce. Based on what I learned over at the TNTTT forum I had the wheels balanced and used tire manufacturers load chart to lower my tire PSI to 35 lbs. I also weighed the Ascape. Total weight came in at 2006 lbs. and hitch weight came to 333 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Click here for more pics. Have to proceed with caution to make sure electronics in the pod are not affected by what’s added to windshield. Have also added a camera in the grill, just above the Volvo front camera.
Added a Navdy Head Up Display. Love it. Unfortunately the company failed and declared bankruptcy. Got me started on HUD though so new Tow Vehicle has HUD.
