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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Inspecting an old Alaskan

    Pull a few screws and look for rust on the threads. Any rust or corrosion means rot. If in a cabover pay special attention the the curved transition area where the cab over connects. I bought one that looked good on the outside and ended up being a soggy sponge on the inside, It's rebuilt...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West How to remove a Norcold Fridge

    Welding cable vary in size depending on the application. Mine are 6 bundle with 25 strands in each. Diameter is similar to a # 1 but with more strands. They will carry the load just fine. System will be house battery to fuse and isolation switch. Inverter behind the drivers seat in the...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West How to remove a Norcold Fridge

    I do have a camper truck with a plug at rear and mid frame but the wires are only 12 ga. It just takes a long time to charge the house batteries and the voltage drop over 20 feet of wire is rather significant. Welding cable is overkill but I happen to have a lot of it. Considering placing a...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West How to remove a Norcold Fridge

    Got it figured out. Was just able to pull the unit into the galley area. Rotate on its face and pass out the upper part of the door. Did have to remove the door and the flange. Will replace with coolers and a 12v unit in the truck cab. My goal is to have the camper as simple as possible...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West How to remove a Norcold Fridge

    Anyone have ideas on how to remove the Norcold from a CO. It appears to be too wide to get out the door or one of the drop down panels in the CO.
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Alaskan Cab Over Rebuild Sheet metal and trim

    Lookin good Ripper J. I like the black trim and lower support. May have new parts coming from Alaskan. Spoke to Bryan. A common part they have in stock. Hope to get the top put back into the slides tomorrow. Then start sealing corners. My sheetmetal has seen some wear. Will require some...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Alaskan Cab Over Rebuild Sheet metal and trim

    Found and purchased a 99 CO. When starting the replacement of the Perreli seals we discovered a badly rotted Cab over area. Seems to be only in the top. Have replaced the back panel, 10' rails along the bottom edge, THe curved parts where the CO joins the body and several smaller parts. THe...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Alaskan CO mattress

    Just bought a 1999 10' CO. Its in very good shape but the mattress is lumpy and rather compressed. What are the solution folks use for the limited space in the CO for bedding. We used our Thermo-rest camping mattresses under the factory mattress but all needs to be removed to lower the top...
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