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The factory mattress/pad is nice, and very good quality, but we like a memory foam mattress topper on it that we bought for it and cut to size. We fold the topper and it rides on the dinette bench when in the rolling (down) configuration.

My Alaskan (2002) cab over pop-up panels are sealed first with a strip of Pirelli (rubber), then inside that is compressed carpet in the small gap for thermal/draft sealing (compressed when closed up). Works well.

There are a couple reasons I am considering this (or similar) battery. The 1998 Northern Lite TC I bought recently has space in its battery compartment for only one group 27 battery. I would like to maximize the amount of electrical power coming out of that limited space. The head to head...

Might the only one year life span of the LA battery be based on the very high number of charge/discharge cycles? I don't think there are too many folk who exercise their batteries that much, but I can see their wanting to exploit the large difference of cycles available in their...

Does anyone have any experience with THIS brand of battery? Yes, I know they are EXPENSIVE, but the numbers (they present) look like they pencil out very well in the long run....well, that is the claim. These are presented as "drop-in" replacements to lead/acid batteries since they have "Smart"...

Happyjax - My Alaskan is a 2002 which has the larger diameter cylinders. The problem I had, as stated, was preventable. I would strongly recommend the Alaskan. Over the 60+years ther have been a lot of evolutionary changes, and today's buyers benefit from all that experience. I would have bought...

At the very least these cylinder piston attach end's connections need to be monitored for being tight. I'll look and see what the factory did, and take a photo if it will show much of the fix. Honestly, it was several years ago this happened, and I don't remember what the fix was. I'll update later.

Since we are talking about up/down problems..... I bought mine used a several years ago. Took it to the factory and had a new mattress/dinette/curtains made and installed to spruce up the interior. They did a very nice job on it all. We provided the upholstery fabric that my wife liked. Turned...

^^^^^ I'd spend $2 on a raffle ticket for that! Lol

If they were raffeling it off..... I would spend $1.00 on a ticket, tho...lol

Just a suggestion for the mods/operator(s) of WTW. How about broadening your horizon to include "hardside" folks who's hearts are in the right place. All (one?) of us could have our own discussions.....and could be ignored by the "real deal" folks. Lol Whatever. I enjoy WTW. Good site with...

This is a sporadically active site that anyone who is interested in purchasing or knowing more about Alaskan Campers should follow. It is "closed" membership, but I doubt they reject anyone who will profess interest...lol Here is today's image:

If anyone doesn't want to "risk" the price of a new Alaskan Camper to see how it "fits" you/your uses (your spouse?), there are quite a few used for sale if you vigorously troll the 'net. Figure out which model fits you best, and hunt for it used. Sell it later for very close to what you paid...

It is not at all unreasonable to use "some" wood stratigically placed for points of attachment (Northern Lite does I believe). Wood can be sealed with epoxy resin, then all points when drilled n screwed can/should be sealed, too. One method of sealing the exterior of wood parts DEEPLY is a...

I was thinkin a short section of spiral cut 3/4" poly pipe might work well.... :-) Remounting the camper was the first step to seeing the relationship. Now I'm pondering options on the chain to flap interference issue since it is better, but still somewhat in the way... And I'm hoping it stays...

Photo of the turnbuckle+chain+spring as the truck n camper sit now.... I have added a 500+lbs (preloaded) spring, which is backed up by the turnbuckle chain. A little primitive, I agree, but effective. I'm not planning on taking it off any more often than I have to, and that will not be often...

Yes, "clamshell" (top bottom mated) fiberglass/foam. Electric jacks, manual switches on the motor. Weight is 2000 lbs with/including fresh water & propane full (according to data tag). Roof air added well after it left the factory in 1998, so maybe 80-100 lbs added up real high. It has an "RV...

Thanks, stitch. Aircraft designs have huge tech challenges and trade offs not faced by camper design. I have been following the use of "plastic fantastic" aircraft development and experimental/home built aircraft for quite a while. Very interesting stuff! My recent visit to Northern Lite...

Your right. Lite weight has already been achieved, and quite easily with a plain old wood skeleton. Has been for years. What would be achieved with fiberglass bonded foam would be predictable longevity combined with VERY low maintenance. Wood framed campers can be long lived with various...

Somebody NEEDS to be making/developing an affordable light weight foam/fiberglass pop top camper base. I see a big availability HOLE in the market there. Part of what makes the XP Camper SO expensive is the VERY nice high end $$ but unnecessary molded fiberglass interior. Also the raising top...

Response moved to avoid hijack.... See: http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/10929-hole-in-affordable-pop-top-availability-market-opinion/?p=124630

I just got back from a trip where coarse gravel seemed to be most places I leveled. I used the Lego type of plastic stackable "cribbing" under the tires to level the TC. The coarse sharp gravel under the Lego style blocks broke, chipped, and/or distorted the plastic on the underneath side from...

This whole week is a "shakedown cruise" doing a circuit of the Olympic Pensula since Monday (7/20) Everything seems to work well so far.... (7/23) I do NEED to improve/change/something the SAD scissor entry steps, tho..... BAD! Mostly out of net connectivity except driving through a town or two...

Here is the requested photo of the mated pair. Btw, first photo ever posted in any forum.... Years ago I tried on a forum, and it was VERY complex/challenging/beyond my skills. Here, now, on WTW on my iPad, it was easy!

Thx, Sagebrush. I'll put that in the mix of possible solutions. I'm going to start by moving the camper forward in the bed about 3 inches. It looks like I can move it that far forward before risking the cab clearance lights. If that doesn't solve it, likely I'll use your idea. I'm also (mildly)...