I didn’t know that the Aliner travel trailer company makes any kinds of trailers other than their foldable Aliners; however, this weekend I saw my first Ascape. The Ascape ST I saw was a canned ham style of tiny trailer. Personally, I like the canned ham design because it saves a lot of space in the back with that straight line.
Marty and Julie bought their Ascape used in 2018. My wife and I met the couple at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park when they set up next to us. This trip was their second trip since they had bought the trailer. Their tiny trailer camping experience was much the same as my wife and mine when we started out. Like us, they started small with the Ascape with a used unit in order to ease into camping, Without a large investment, they had a chance to find out what they liked and what they didn’t, but worked for them and what didn’t work for them when it came to camping.
They bought their 2018 Ascape for $14,000, having waited a year before buying, hoping the owner would come down on the price . . . and the owner did! Their Ascape has a bed and table, a shower and bathroom arrangement with a pullout toilet, a propane range, and a propane refrigerator. It has the basics.
One thing the couple really likes is the step down at the back of the trailer floor, which allows them to easily stand while they’re cooking or working. It’s a nice arrangement; the inside is small but well thought out and livable. Like us, Marty and Julie like to spend a lot of time outside when camping, so the inside is more for sleeping or for inclement weather.
It’s always fun to meet tiny trailer owners or little trainer trailer owners when camping. The camaraderie of shared interest and shared lifestyles always create a warmer campground and good memories. My wife and I mentioned to Marty and Julie that if my wife weren’t working, then a small space like the Ascape or like our original Green Goddess RTTC teardrop trailer would still work for us just fine. We love our little Bambi Airstream; it really is the ultimate in many ways. However, we still appreciate the joy and the adventures of tiny trailer living.
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We have a 2020 Ascape Grand Plus. We don't have the shower, just a cassette toilet. But that gives us much more counter space and storage than they get in the ST. Otherwise, pretty much the same camper. We've got 180 something nights out in it since we bought it in June 2020. It's been a rock solid camper - no real issues at all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for providing the expert (as in long-time owners) advice. I thought the Ascape was an easily-towed and comfortable rig.
DeleteTom, we really enjoyed meeting you and your wife….and that “Bambi” Airstream is something else!
ReplyDeleteIt's always great fun to meet other campers and to discover the reasons why they camp. Thank you for being such accommodating hosts!
DeleteTom, we really enjoyed meeting you and your lovely wife! You’re a wealth of knowledge, and we look forward to following this blog.
ReplyDeleteTom, we really enjoyed meeting you and your lovely wife, and that Bambi Airstream is a dream! Look forward to following this blog and your adventures. You’re a wealth of knowledge!
ReplyDeleteI once had a fellow teacher tell me that I would be very good in the field of professional research. I guess I've just taken my inclination and applied it to my personal activities! It was great meeting you.
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