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All the time, effort and research that you put into your camper build really paid off! You got yourself an instant classic there, Moose Dog. Great job. Bob

Try shimming at the bottom where the camper rests in the truckbed.

We like these re-webbed oldies from the Telescope Folding Furniture Company

The back of the camper (at the door) may be out of alignment. Some people need to shim the outer edges of the camper to true up the opening and that'll straighten up the glides.

I bought an old popup camper for $100, tore it down and use it to store my Alaskan when it's off the truck. I needed something that would roll on gravel.

Would the ones at Vintage Trailer Supply work? http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/category-s/446.htm

I used exterior spray paint for mine. After I sprayed the white base coat, I sprayed the colors into a small cup (messy) and brushed the color on the raised parts with a fine tipped brush. Slow and steady! Auto touch up paint would probably work, too.

I was looking at an ad in Greenville, SC craigslist today for an older Alaskan, and I noticed how the upper door handle was attached to a rod that passed up through the window frame and along the inside of the rear window. It seemed like a pretty good idea for keeping the opener tight to the...

Here's an electronic version, it has a 200 foot range and it's waterproof. Haven't tried it myself, I'm more of a lanyard guy - I don't always keep a cell phone on me...

That is going to be one good looking combo, and really functional, too. If I didn't already have a truck, that one that you just got would be my choice... 1 ton utility bed, manual, diesel 4x4, extended cab, no carpet, and then an Alaskan on top... perfect!

Here's something close by for you that should have plenty of other truck campers around: 2018 Southeast Truck Camper Gathering - APR 13-15 http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29477403.cfm Who: Truck Camper owners and enthusiasts What: An opportunity to visit with fellow...

I re-glued my veneer and added some drywall corner bead to hold it down. The bead doesn't show with the top and bottom re-connected and it isn't thick enough to interfere with anything. I have some dents on my aluminum panels from the old style camper jacks, that may be where your dents came...

It's a 2012 23D that I got this past February. It has a few more creature comforts than the Alaskan - I can carry both at the same time, though :)

I read somewhere that it’s best to keep an Alaskan camper raised up during storage to allow for air circulation to help prevent mold and mildew. I keep mine raised, on an old pop-up trailer frame and in the barn. I don’t put the jacks on, but I do block up the trailer frame to stabilize it and...

I’ve had success removing rusty old screws by cutting a slot in them with a Dremel and a cutting wheel. The heat generated plus a clean slot for a flat blade screw driver usually lets you turn them right out.

They are harder to find here in the south east. When you do find one, take some tools and a sawzall with you. I had to do some surgery on my Alaskan to get it to fit in my truck for the trip home. Good luck with your search.

Check the rear glides for alignment. The back end can splay open or closed a bit, depending on how flat it sits in the truck bed. You might need to shim the base at the outer edges to get the door opening square.

If you can't repair it, maybe you could cover it. I've had to hide problem areas on my campers before and one way is to find an appropriate tag or emblem and stick it on the offending area. Here’s a picture of my Shasta that somebody had put a hasp on the door to padlock it. The two emblems...

Great job, it reminds me of a retro version of my sister's Hi-Lo. http://www.roamingtimes.com/rvreports/3/hi-lo-towlite-15t-travel-trailer.aspx

Here's what I have: not all campers have the bump outs behind the wheel well, so it really depends on what year and style your Alaskan is.

This may be the Basecamp's inspiration, the 1935 Airstream Torpedo - home built from mail-order plans.

I had nothing to do one day when they called, so I called them back about a dozen times and kept asking them to never call me again. Their profanity with the accent was entertaining - they haven't called since.

Here's the picture that I posted last year about my decals. It still looks as good as new another year later. As you can see, it's a solid white background with red, green and brown.

At Antique Archeology (American Picker's store) in Le Claire, Iowa 4/12/17. Danielle was not there :( .

I wandered out to Dallas TX via LeClaire, Iowa, where I stopped at the American Pickers store. I Didn't spot another Alaskan on my 3000 mile journey.