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Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. I listed it on craigslist this afternoon and already have a buyer.

Sold 1978 Alaskan camper 8 feet long and weighs approx. 1750 lbs. Comes with 4 Rieco Titan jacks. Fits in a long bed pickup with the tailgate up or a short bed truck with the tailgate down. Some of the pictures are from 2015 after the restoration, but it has been stored under cover ever since...

I've also carried it unsecured with the tailgate closed - that's how the previous owner used it all over the country. The underside of my 1978 has 1x4 strips running from front to back, I added 1x4 going horizontal for extra clearance over my side rails. If I were to bolt it down, I'd try to go...

Hope I'm not too late... on my 1978 Alaskan NCO, the open door dimensions are 20.25" wide by 42" tall for the lower door and 26" wide by 27" tall for the upper door. The upper door folds back flat against the camper so it opens all the way.

dimensions of open door

I removed the stops and pistons and rested the top half on the bottom half with 2x4's at the corners. Removing the skins would be the best way to repair the rotten framing.

I have mine hanging from the rafters by a cable pulley system and 120 volt wench. I was going to use this idea in the barn to load/unload my Alaskan, but changed my mind. The short chain sections are there as safeties to carry the load and keep the cable stress-free during storage. Check out...

Lanny seems to be back in business, so if you want a decal, check him out. He's the guy that made the decals for me originally. https://customvintagetrailerparts.com/alaskan-truch-bed-camper-emblem-.html and https://customvintagetrailerparts.com/camper-trailer-decals-a-f.html

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.feo_elektronik.trumaapp&hl=en_US Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/truma/id908729646

Hey Golds, that's great that you could keep your Alaskan in the family for so long. As far as comparative quality from different times and plants, I was impressed with my 1978 Alaskan built in Manheim, PA. Matching wood grain on cabinet doors: And no particle board.

It was a serious Pi day 6 years ago: 3.14 15 at 9:26:54

You might want to take a sawzall and some other cutting tools. Depending on whether your Alaskan has flat sides on the lower box or the extended storage behind the wheel wells, you may need to operate on it to get it to fit at the tailgate. I had to cut off one of the behind the wheel well boxes...

WTW is about it for me... I might be a little anti-social :rolleyes:. Besides, I think facebook is a computer virus. Thanks for the details on the theft.

Welcome Dr. My choice would be a setup like Moose Dog put together: https://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/16222-the-end-of-the-beginning-the-beginning-of-the-new-chapter/?hl=utility Extended cab, utility bed, 8 ft cab over Alaskan. Plenty of room for supplies and people.

I don't do facebook (or their links). Care to share a brief description of the event?

How about a Weber Go Anywhere Charcoal grill. You can pack it full of all your grilling essentials and close it up like a tool box. Check out this video:

I use an old pop-up camper frame.

Now would be a good time to check your fire extinguishers to see if they are on the recall list. There's a thread about it here: https://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/15434-kidde-fire-extinguisher-recall/?hl=kidde I had a bunch of old extinguishers laying around from previous camper...

On mine, the plywood that was cut to make the hatch is covered in plastic and fits back in the hole - supported by flat aluminum on the outside. You can see the part of the plywood cover on the bottom right of the second picture.

The outer dimensions on mine are 6.5" tall and 16" deep.

Mine already had 8"x16" cutouts. It's good to be able to access the truck bed in front of the wheel wells.

I used a single twin bed (39" wide) latex foam mattress and cut it with a handsaw, slid a piece of plywood inside and then stapled the fabric to the plywood. No sewing involved, just wrap it like a Christmas present and staple along the bottom. Here are some pictures from my Shasta trailer, I...

Teardrop and Alaskan in the garage, with my truck camper top hanging in the eaves.

TThe guy that I bought it from just closed the tailgate on his truck to secure it. I added D-rings to the front sides of the camper, and I close the tailgate... I like an 8ft truck bed.

Thanks guys! I bought an old pop-up camper for $100 and tore it down to the frame and turned it into a 4' X 10' Alaskan dolly. I level it up with blocks and cribbing to get the weight off of the trailer wheels while it's stored.