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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West '77 roof re-skin

    Got my new aluminum for the roof today and all the trim pieces. Any advice on installing is welcome, now that I've got the pieces this seems like its gunna be a big job. The curved pieces that go on the sides of the cab over dont seem to be curved enough, has anyone else encountered this? Also...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 1977 alaskan fridge

    My 1977 alaskan has a instamatic propane/110/12v fridge. Was taken out when I picked the camper up. I would assume red is hot and green is ground can any one confirm this? Also there is a fan that mounts in behind the fridge to vent it. Is this 12v and does it turn on when the fridge kicks on...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 1977 alaskan project interior

    Spent the last few days on the inside. Ceiling and cupboards in other than a little trim.
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Air in lift system

    Found what I was looking for
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Air in lift system

    I read a post a few days ago explaining how to get air out of the system. I lossened of all four lines and pumped until fluid came out. I have rebuild the rams, pump and replaced two lines so the system was empty. The problem seems to be air trapped at the bottom of the ram I'm guessing it...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Brass lift cylinders

    One of the rams has been replaced with the larger stainless ram. Ill try and post some picks of the repair once I'm done. Trying to do this on a budget 175 each for three rams brings it over.
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Brass lift cylinders

    The oil was very clean one ram leaked bad and the other two are ok the fourth is stainless. The rams are cracked at the very top and the brass piece that goes it the end is defiantly never striped. It has never had threads. I'm going to try and braze the tube at the top and then solder the end...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Brass lift cylinders

    Removed three of the rams from my camper. I need some info on these couldn't seem to find it on the forum. The top of the ram where the verticals bolt goes in this threaded brass piece just slides out, how should this be held in. Also the where the two halves meet what kind of cap or seal should...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Rebuilding jack

    Jack in my camper is leaky around the pump. Has anyone had this apart. Also the lines to the to back jacks have been pinched with pliers any advice on making to new lines, where to get copper pipe or can I retro fit plastic?
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 1977 alaskan rebuild

    I am noticing that the roof isn't very strong and without the ceiling door skin in place. Has anyone else noticed this
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 1977 alaskan rebuild

    I talked to Brian briefly my dad is going to the Portland swap meet in April so he will pick the new aluminum up for me. The roof already has ridgid blue foam but the sides still need to be insulated. I have a few sheets of white packing styrofoam about 3/4 of and inch thick I thought I could...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 1977 alaskan rebuild

    Can't seem to get the pictures right side up
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 1977 alaskan rebuild

    Just picked this camper up partially rebuilt already need to get new siding and roof for top half. No longer has 110v. I'm going to put in a deep cycle battery, 12 volt water pump, 3 or 4 led lights, a small inverter under the counter to run the coffee grinder and other small things, solar panel...
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