Alaskan Campers

[phearless]

I have just picked up a vintage Alaskan camper.
Some would call it old and beat up.
I say it is mature and weathered.

She does need a little TLC, but it is basically sound.
I will post a pic later.
All the hydraulics to raise and lower it work great.
Tomorrow I will test the fridge, stove and heater.

The vent lid needs replacing as my buddy I bought it from neglected to tell ne it wasn't attached on the inside. ( he was doing a bit of " work " on it )

Now I will have a nice warm dry place to sleep on those hunting and fishing expeditions.

I have heard there is some sort of cult club following on these units.
Sweet, I am in.

[professori]

Yeah, there is a club. Here is one of there early camp-outs


And here is the club executive.



Yeah, I'd say you're in alright!!:beerchug::beerchug:

[phearless]

Hey I think that is my uncle in th second pic.

No, he would have had a beer in his hand.

Great pics prof.

I have wanted one of these old classics for a quite a few years.

can't wait to get out and use it.

My wife has already decided that it will get some paint inside and maybe new blinds etc, etc....................

[geoffvl]

The two main problems with old campers is the roof leaks and the fridge doesn't work. So if those are good on your camper you should be in luck.

[phearless]

Looks like the roof is O.K.
They are one piece all the way down the sides.
There might have been a problem in the past, but it looks good for now.
I had about a half hour of movie rain at 110 kmh on the way home and no problem.

I am going to go and check the propane as soon as Lupe' is finished swabbing er out.

Can't wait to put the classic stickers on the outside.
I think I have the salmon and a pheasant.

You know you might be a redneck when..........

[professori]

Looks like the roof is O.K.


You know you might be a redneck when..........

you go to the family reunion to meet chicks. :beerchug:

Sorry for the hijack.

[phearless]

I am going to start a, you know you might be thread, in off topic.

[phearless]

So I need to replace the propane line from the cylinder to the hard plumbing inside. Not a huge deal. Therefore I have not checked the stove, heater, fridge yet.

I have gone over all the outside seams with sealer and it should be duck back dry now. The unit was kept dry in storage for the last 3 1/2 years and I have it sealed up good now.

The new vent is installed. Works great.

I will be sleeping in it soon.

By choice, but I guess it could make a great dog house.

[Norseman]

Pictures....we need pictures.

Is it the cab over model?

Thanks

Paul

[phearless]

Hey Norseman,
just the standard model.
Should work out well for us though.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...ncamper011.jpg

It has new gutters on it now.
I will post more pics when I can.