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  1. Alaskan NCO Interior

    Alaskan NCO Interior

    8' Alaskan NCO interior shots.
  2. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West mounting a music player

    Might as well join the responders.... I use a Jambox. (https://jawbone.com/speakers/jambox) It has great sound.
  3. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Repairing leaking hydraulic rams

    Here's another possible explanation. Since the tubes are most likely cold drawn, there may be lots which have residual stress sites present due to improper annealing (assuming they were annealed post-drawing). If you have ever reloaded brass cartridges, you have probably seen cracked cases due...
  4. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Looking at Alaskans, have a couple of questions

    You could put a small tarp over the bedding prior to raising the top.
  5. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West External Electrical Connectors - questions

    I purchased replacement connectors at NAPA! I'll state it for the record: 99 out of a hundred times, electrical issues can be traced to a faulty ground. In my '64 NCO the running lights were grounded to the exterior aluminum skin. Once I attached a shunt from the plug ground wire to the skin...
  6. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Need Help!

    Are you sure there is/was a fuse or breaker? My '69 didn't have any type of electrical protection so I put an in-line fuse in the battery line. Mike
  7. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Gasket Material for Sale

    And................Rusty is the luck owner of a roll of Pirelli Gasket material
  8. Interior Shot Forward

    Interior Shot Forward

    I then carpeted the walls and shelf areas around the entire interior with indoor/outdoor carpet and had the cushions re-upholstered.
  9. Remodeled bucket

    Remodeled bucket

    I removed the closet and refrigerator units and carpeted the walls and shelf areas with indoor/outdoor carpet.
  10. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Gasket Material for Sale

    Still have the gasket material for sale, and it's Okanagan Camper Mike now.
  11. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Gasket Material for Sale

    Thank you.
  12. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Gasket Material for Sale

    I have most of a roll pf gasket material for sale. Make me an offer! Mike
  13. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Alaskan cabover comes down crooked-finally fixed.

    After talking to Bryan twice and sending him pictures of the exterior and interior. He finally figured out it was the carriage bolts that were used through the wall to secure the boat rack. Bolts had backed off in the intervening years and stuck the camper when coming. Carriage bolts are now...
  14. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 8' NCO for sale

    Mike wondering if your NCO is still for sale. Pictures would be appreciated. then I will start looking for a heavy half or hopefully a 3/4 affordable truck. thanks dkoug another old fart Friend redid my math and moved me to 68 and ouch Aril will be 69 LOL My apologies, I should have posted...
  15. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Alaskan comes down crooked

    I would jack the top up all the way, wipe the exterior slides and then spray some lube on them before replacing any o-rings. BTW, are any of the latter leaking? Mike
  16. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 8' NCO for sale

    Hi Mike, Sorry to hear you are selling your Alaskan. You will have lots of memories and history of your journeys,good and bad. I recall you had some loading issues and some wind problems whilst driving down the freeway.It is very unnerving watching in your rear view mirror as your Alaskan raises...
  17. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 8' NCO for sale

    I have decided (after much soul searching and no little amount of guilt), to sell my 8' NCO and move on to an Okanagan camper which will be better for my wife. 8' NCO ALASKAN CAMPER $1,000 OBO Here's a list of the modifications and repairs I have made to my 1964 8' NCO: 1. I removed all of the...
  18. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 8' NCO for sale

    I can't believe it...... Mike, you got me started on the websites with yahoo several years ago.... I would be lying if I told you I hadn't had the same thoughts.....I'm 67 and I know you're a few years older...it's amazing how comfort and ease start creeping into your life I would hope that...
  19. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 8' NCO for sale

    Hi all, I have decided (after much soul searching and no little amount of guilt), to sell my 8' NCO and move on to an Okanagan camper which will be better for my wife. Here are the details: 8' NCO ALASKAN CAMPER $1,000 OBO Roof-mounted rack with rollers. Here's a list of the modifications...
  20. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West New Alaskan owner, finally

    I agree. The Reico Titan jacks are great. No more bent eyebrow gutters. Mike
  21. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 64 window trim

    That's what this forum is for boys. Glad I could help. Mike
  22. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West New Alaskan owner, finally

    Welcome to the club! We look forward to seeing pictures of your project.
  23. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West 64 window trim

    I really like Vintage Trailer Supply. Their catalog is located at: http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com I purchased several items from them and found them to be a good outfit to deal with. Mike
  24. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Has anyone shortened their lower door to open all the way?

    Hi Mike, here is the link to this catalogue, this dealer is in southern Ontario Canada. I think all RV dealers throughout North America carry similar online catalogues. :) Cheers, Banderswipe. https://www.go-rv.co...n?dealerId=2884 Thanks!
  25. MikeDahlager

    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Has anyone shortened their lower door to open all the way?

    Hi my lower Door on my Alaskan NCO had a 6" door holder made of cast aluminum. It broke, now i use a bungee cord. They make the door holders in Stainless steel now, available from RV dealers. see picture. Cheers Banderswipe. :) Do you have a link to this catalog? I'm sure others would like to...
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