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For Sale: 2013 Aliner Scout Camper Trailer - $6,900

You Can Tow This Little RV With Almost Any Vehicle

Devin Thorpe
Jun 9, 2023
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It is time for us to bid adieu to our 2013 Aliner Scout. This has been a real adventure for us. It was our first RV; we poured ourselves into it with gusto. Now we’re selling it for $6,900.

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A bit over a year ago, we paid $6,300 for it.

We’ve added $4,000 worth of solar power infrastructure featuring 500 watts of solar panels and a 2.5 kWh battery similar to this one. The centerpiece of the system is a 2 kW Victron Energy inverter. The system also includes a variety of other components, including a charge controller, battery monitor, breakers, switches, cables, etc.

The solar equipment generates enough power to run everything in the trailer, including the a/c (when it’s working). Everything. That said, if you do that, it won’t charge the battery, so you’ll have no power at night. We like to plan activities outside during the day, so we use only the power required for the fridge and charge the batteries so we can have light and such all evening.

In addition, we put new tires on and cleaned it up. Sadly, the $169 a/c unit is not working.

Photos of the interior of a 2013 Aliner Scout RVPhotos of the interior of a 2013 Aliner Scout RVPhotos of the interior of a 2013 Aliner Scout RV
Photos of the interior of a 2013 Aliner Scout RVPhotos of the interior of a 2013 Aliner Scout RVPhotos of the interior of a 2013 Aliner Scout RV
Photos of the interior of a 2013 Aliner Scout RVPhotos of the interior of a 2013 Aliner Scout RV
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The rig features two large beds, roughly an oversize twin bed and one approaching a queen-size bed. Both convert to tables and benches. In that configuration, you could comfortably seat eight people around the tables. (But that would be crazy!)

The RV has a little refrigerator that works great. We’ve added a child lock to prevent it from opening in transit (a lesson we learned the hard way).

The camper also features a little sink. Without tanks of any sort, the water only works when connected to a campground supply.

So, let’s talk about the lack of tanks. There’s no toilet. No shower. But that means the trailer, which weighs about 1500 pounds, is so light you can tow it with almost any vehicle. We tow it with a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV!

With our EV, we took the RV on a 1,000-mile journey up the Southeast Atlantic Coast last year. Where will you take it?

We’ll include the hoses, wheel chocks, water filter, water pressure regulator and even the trailer dolly we use to pull the trailer in and out of our garage.

If you’re interested in scheduling a visit to check it out either in person or virtually, just grab some time on our calendar here: see.oursolartrailer.com.

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Here are the specifications for the 2013 Aliner Scout camper:

Dimensions

Length: 15 ft. (180 in.)

Height (closed): 4.58 ft. (55 in.)

Width: 6.5 ft. (78 in.)

Weight

Dry Weight: 1,174 lbs.

Payload Capacity: 3,000 lbs. (No way! That’s bananas!)

GVWR: 2,000 lbs.

Construction

Body Material: Aluminum

Sidewall Construction: Fiberglass

Doors

Number of Doors: 1

Air Conditioning: Optional (remember, ours is not working now)

Kitchen Dinette: Bench Seats

Interior Flooring Type: Vinyl

Leveling Jacks

Leveling Jack Type: Rear Manual

Step

Retractable Step: Manual

Kitchen Table Configuration: Bench Seats

Kitchen Location: Center

Refrigerator

Refrigerator Size: Compact

Refrigerator Power Mode: Electric

Beds

Max Sleeping Count: 4

Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds: 2

Wheels

Wheels Composition: Steel

Number Of Axles: 1

Spare Tire Location

Exterior Mounted

Battery

Battery Power Converter: Yes

Paint

Primary Color: White

Secondary Color: Black

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Interior Decor

Wallpaper: Yes

Interior Wood Finish: Yes

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Bill Humbert
Jun 10Liked by Devin Thorpe

That little RV is certainly going to miss your loving care!

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