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The Pirelli seal comes in a long roll and you just cut to length. For the C/O section on the sides, mine had some aluminum trim holding it on with brads used to hold it into position. For the rest of the exterior, you remove the screws holding the 3/4" or 7/8" wide metal strips that hold it to...

I have an 8' CO and it takes about 35 complete range of motion pumps to get the top up. It will stay there while I get all four pins into place and then I open the return valve and let the top rest on the pins. Are you having to pump much more and find that the top won't stay up long enough to...

Lock nuts on the turnbuckles are a necessity as an added safety item, perhaps WIRING each end so it can't turn on the body of the turnbuckle can't hurt either! However, if you are leaving on a trip, you would of course CHECK the alignment and the turnbuckles before you go, right? I would suggest...

I think some of the attraction to the Alaskan design is the obvious low profile which cuts wind resistance and saves on gas and makes access into some areas where obstacles over head require a low profile. Alaskan owners are like those who covet the "canned ham" old trailers....they may...

My '76 Alaskan stores the table on the ceiling mounts. My old 1960s NCO 8' had the LIGHT over the table and no place to store the table. If my memory serves me correctly, it was used to support the cushions when the bed was made up. I recall thinking that the cushions were somewhat unsupported...

I replaced the 41 year-old Pirelli seals on my Alaskan when I bought it. Totally frayed and not sealing at all. Reduced to fringe in most places and worn away in others and not sealing out air, bugs or the weather. As to your options from Home Depot or a garage door company.... As well...

Just keep in mind that any table or camp chair you choose must be able to survive being set up on un-even ground. Not all organized campgrounds have smoothed areas for your tent if you carry one, let alone for your tables/chairs. Likewise, the further you go out into the boondocks, the more...

Hmmm....wouldn't the issue with the alignment being so different be more attributable to having a load (camper) that is at or exceeds the weights and balances of the truck suspension recommendations in the VIN tag? Maybe a visit to the Dodge dealer Service Manager with the camper loader AFTER...

Honda included a spare tire cover in their CR-Vs from 1997 to 2006 that, when removed from the vehicle has folding legs to make a table. They can be found on ebay for under $100 including shipping or better yet, probably found at Pick-N-Pull or your local auto wreckers.

Sourcing the 12-volt bulbs shouldn't be too difficult. You will probably find TWO wires connected to that replacement/standard four pin connector. Finding an original Alaskan TWO pin to install in its place is another thing all together. However, I would recommend you have some way to avoid...

There is the FOUR pin connector on the pig-tail that plugs into the truck. It sends a GROUND, RUNNING LIGHTS, and 12-volt power to the camper. When the Edison plug on the pig-tail is plugged in, it sends 12-volt power to the interior lights and you need 12-volt bulbs in the interior fixtures to...

In a 100 mile trip on the freeway with no stops on the way, at 65 MPH it takes about 1.45 hours (slightly less than 1 hr 30 min). If you slow down to 55 MPH, it takes about 1.8 hours ( about 1 hr. 50 min.). OK, that's 20 minutes difference, but you can factor in the MILEAGE you will increase by...

One thing to keep in mind about the older Alaskans (1970s) is that they could be ordered to fit a Fleetside or a Stakeside pickup bed. The difference being you can't have the bump-out on either side of the body on a Stakeside at the rear because it is 48" wide from front to back. It is the...

Invest in a well-fitting sheet of plywood you can leave in to protect the floor from shovel-scraping your paint job if you haul dirt or rocks. If you can find some of the stuff they use in the kitchens at restaurants as a non-skid that lets spills through, that would be another option for...

You mentioned the trailer bouncing around going down the highway and you hoped the Alaskan plus gear would mellow that out. I am not familiar with that trailer but if it does not have shock absorbers it might still continue to bounce around on uneven roads. You have modified the trailer pretty...

Art.....we've camped for years using the the fundamental "Idiot List" included below. It also serves as the same Idiot List when packing up; meaning have you got all this packed back up? Including any garbage that can't be put into a can provided where you camp. Your set up may call for some...

Gas prices are scary, but I haven't put my camper up on blocks just yet. This is a problem the more miles you put on the vehicle of course but I think we are all stuck with prices from $2.65 to $4.00 in some areas. Hopefully you can fill up when its at the lower price but that may not be...

Not all hats come with a chinstrap and they are kinda uncomfortable anyway.... You've all seen those "lanyards" to hang your All Access passes on at concerts, races and other events, right? You can attach the clip to the headband at the rear or the adjustment strap/Velcro, slip the lanyard over...

I had an 8 ft Alaskan NCO on my F-150 and aside from the weight, never really had noticeable crosswind issues. Next was a Lance CO that hung a good two feet past the truck bed on my F-250 and that's when I experienced swaying ang pulling caused by crosswinds and trucks going the other way. My 8...

Well, it does give you a good chance of not having the blood run to your head when you lay down because your rig is cock-eyed.

Alaskans are VERY particular about leveling your rig before attempting to raise the top. The DESIGN is for level ground and owners of them carry a level or a round "dot" level and try to get the fore and aft level and the side to side level before attempting to raise the top. This may require...

I think wide-brimmed hats are very good "covers" where you aren't moving through the trees and brush. They keep the direct rays of the sun from burning your face, ears and neck. Critters that might drop down on you will probably not get into your hair and the sun protection is very good from...

The phrase "in pretty poor condition" is often either a warning that it has rotten wood behine the siding and inside, or the floor is rotted out. Both can be the death knell for an Alaskan I'm afraid. Pics of the area around the ceiling vent and at the corners front and back will be helpful for...

My Alaskan has the racks on it, probably from the factory. I think if you ever consider mounting anything up there, the factory install would be the way to go. You just don't want to start drilling holes and maybe cutting through the wiring or something in there! In addition to using them as...

Hmmm.....can't see the pics.