Identified greatest for its lineup of uniquely curvaceous teardrop trailers and pop-up hard-sided A-frames, Pennsylvania RV producer Aliner is now introducing its first pickup camper in a long time: the Switchback. The intelligent, little pod is the lightest full pickup camper we have ever lined at underneath 400 lb (181 kg) and folds all the way down to a readily garageable pickup shell top besides. After about 30 seconds of intuitive setup at camp, it unfurls into a completely hard-sided, diamond-bodied A-frame that seats and sleeps two comfortably.
The Switchback epitomizes the phrase “much less is extra.” By not trying to do an excessive amount of past present a roof and 4 stable partitions of above-ground shelter, Aliner is ready to provide a pickup camper that gives a protected, comfy night time of sleep whereas weighing over 100 lb (45 kg) lower than the earlier lightest full-bodied hard-sided camper we have ever seen. In reality, the Switchback’s 375-lb (170-kg) weight is nearer to easier half-bodied pickup camping toppers than it’s the majority of full-blown pickup campers.
Not solely is the Switchback loopy light-weight, it is purposely designed to be as compact and low-riding as potential. In response to Aliner’s introductory video down under, it measures underneath 7 toes (2.1 m) in top when mounted on a Ford F-150, permitting the entire truck to drive simply into a house storage. The closed Switchback measures 50 in (127 cm) tall by itself, rising a bit of increased than a typical cab-height truck bed cap, extra comparably to mid/high-rise caps.
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The important thing to the design is a strut-assisted folding physique that packs down right into a compact field in the course of the experience. Upon arrival, the person roof and partitions fold up into type, and the cut up door secures right into a single lockable entry. The camper’s diamond form sees it lengthen out over the pickup mattress sides to supply house for a 60 x 72-in (1i52 x 183-cm) mattress that cuts throughout the width of the pickup.
The cabin inside measures roughly 5.8 toes (1.8 m) excessive to the height of the roof, which will not be standing top for everybody however must be sufficient to get out and in comfortably and get modified, even when you need to crouch barely.
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In the course of the day, the mattress cushions reposition right into a pair of vis-a-vis couch benches. Nothing in regards to the tiny camper will rival a big, soft truck camper or fifth-wheel trailer for hanging out throughout daytime hours, however it seems to be comfy sufficient for spending morning and night hours sitting inside or driving out mid-day storms. Plus, it must be properly extra comfy than a cloth pickup truck or floor tent, day and night time, particularly in windy, inclement climate.
Past that, you are tenting to spend time within the outdoor, so get out of the Switchback and revel in! Aliner imagines it discovering use as a comfy in a single day shelter for actions like looking and fishing, in addition to pure tenting journeys.
The pedestal-like base of the Switchback contains a pair of lengthy lockable drawers under the camper ground. Every drawer measures a full 5 toes (1.5 m) lengthy, offering loads of house for a range, tenting chairs and different gear. Extra cupboard space is on the market underneath the bench seats contained in the camper.
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Aliner retains the camper mild however sturdy with a wood-free development that includes an aluminum body and foam-core composite-sandwich panels designed to eradicate any worries of rot or corrosion. The Switchback is designed to suit midsize and full-size pickup vans, simply securing into place through tie-downs. With a 6-foot+ mattress, you possibly can shut the tailgate, however shorter beds would require maintaining the tailgate open.
The Switchback MSRP is available in at US$9,500, a determine that is properly lower than most pickup campers and aggressive with soft-sided pop-toppers. It is accessible solely as a fundamental sleeper shell for now, however Aliner is contemplating including choices corresponding to {an electrical} bundle.
The video under reveals the Switchback organising and offers a fast have a look at the easy inside. And in case you’re on the lookout for extra particulars, this video interview from the GoldenK9Campers YouTube channel offers an informative deep dive.
Introducing the Aliner Switchback!
Supply: Aliner and GoldenK9Campers
