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the siding may be loose at the perimeter...a sign of rotted flooring watch the inside corners of the top section....darker stains, stains around screws and water stains are all signs of water intrusion collapsed interior paneling around the windows is a sign of rot any older Alaskan these...

Ripperj.....drill the holes....don't look back...... :D but definitely put some kind of backing plate on them...I had some nice SS so it got put to good use...mild steel would work just as well tie downs work nicely...the standard Rieco brackets have 15/16 holes...very nice for tie downs...the...

mine (on the NCO) are mounted permanently to the bottom...2.75" out to the face of the bracket from the edge of the lower section......if you haven't bought them yet...the lighter duty jacks are fine.....and the brackets have a 6" gusset welded full length....that will put 3" welded gusset under...

mine stay on 365...and are installed 3" extended out from the camper....they are on the avatar....I have 3/4" between the camper and the bed rail

seasoned properly you won't have to use any soap on it as has been noted. Heating the pan after rinsing out to expand the pores in the iron then apply a quick spray of Pam while hot, allow to cool, wipe out excess and put it away....no rust We use a series of 4 different cast iron frying pans...

here's another Alaskan thread on the same...relative subject.....wires/batteries/solar panels http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/11452-engel-12-volt-refrigerator-in-1966-8-nco/

Both operating systems in the Norcold(120v/12v or propane)utilize the same tubes, heating and cooling coils...since it doesn't have a compressor it must be as close to level as possible...a wee bit off will work but for every degree off....more work for the system....drain down and cooling speed...

you might want to check my gallery...there are photos of a dual 12v fan/copper heat sync installation on my alaskan. Ventilating a refer properly will not only improve the performance of the refer but increase the life of batteries, electronics et al...less work for everything. don't forget a...

She's in San Gabriel....just north east of LA near Pasadena If it were any closer I would have picked it up for parts last week Thanks for posting it up Sally... Ross

I think he's talking about these http://www.riecotitan.com/camperjacks/standardtripod.php these are extremely stable...not like the balancing act cable tripods the brackets are bolted to the camper and the jacks bolted to the bracket

geesh.....

bleed the air from the top of the cylinders with the upper rod removed...as in when you're replacing the o-rings. very slowly...with paper towels wrapped around the tubes...ask me how i know this.....HaHa The bubbles travel very slowly through the oil but will get there....if you can block up...

OK....try Paula...at 904-654-5824 I'm sure she has a couple...and she's close to me...in proximity... :D...and closer to you as well What is it about women with alaskan parts ;)

a hand on the upper door handle with minor pressure to balance any weight difference helps...I keep my system up and tidy...still get a little forward down now and then...no valves either.... i'm getting ready to upgrade the system on the new...er CO so this is timely.. It would seem as if new...

call Sally at 626-632-0881....I believe she has one or two....hopefully tell her Ross gave you the number

Ripperj I also just read the EP thread....I'm still jaw dropped Very nice work....period, end of report. I'm still jaw dropped....and somewhat shocked

this is great...going back and finding this...i'm thinking about starting exactly the same extension and re-skin...we'll see....

With a small glass, some ice and a little Pyrat Rum..all things begin to gel after 71 years......it all starts somewhere...usually the best place ;) By the way...Wallowa...I may get up your way this next year...to fish some kok's

while mom is feeding the little one and the husky is busy guarding the campsite....read all the instructions, labels, tabs...test everything and by all means.....have a wonderful time... :D....you'll figure it all out

does it say anything about the fiberglass Alaskan...and where it was built? I always found them an odd duck....but there are a few still around

that'll do.... :D

I'd noticed that the angle brace was missing on the newer cabovers, so I ask Bryan what was different about the structure. The newer cab over's have the sleeping platform supported by an aluminum square tube which extends into the upper section. The tubing is buried in the framing. Alaskan's...

you open the hole...the water comes in if you build it like a glass bottom boat you might get away with it.....3M 4200 sealant...not 5200....you want to be able to make repairs...if necessary Ripper....Bryan and company have gone to 2x2 Aluminum square tubing for the extension supporting the...

WOW.......nice job Ripperj.....NICE JOB complete with hanging paint brushes ;)

no....somebody got a little swupy dupy...to tell you the truth that's the first one I've seen like that....in closing on 30 years with one one you get into them....try and figure out why the plumbing is so different on them....??...some perfectly common sense....some...not so much :D