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Captain. Here is my take on the irregular ram motion. The inline valves are only for lowering the top at the same rate, or isolating when changing fluid or fixing seals. When raising, all pressure from the jack, through the tubes, into the ram cylinder, is the same. The pressure on...

Spotted two Alaskans today in Summit County, Colorado. One newer cab over and a 60's vintage NCO. Hunting season brings em out. Reminds me of spotting 4 hole Buicks (and Oldsmobiles?) when I was a kid.

Nice rig. It's so original. You have some good photos that show certain details I haven't seen before. Hardly any leak marks Heavy duty tie down brackets. They look fairly recent. Shinny alu. trim. Took me a bunch of steel wool and chemicals to get mine in shape. Looks like all shades and...

Thanks Kevin. Trucks a 94 with a International diesel, and has an oversize turbo. It also has 170 k but seems to run well. Keeping my fingers crossed. I put the old bent up gutter back on. That'l be down the road. Your heater should work good. Watch out for blizzards closing up your...

Photos of my 65. F250 purchased to haul it. Thinking of mounting a small propane tank (11 lb) to a plate attached to unitstrut. Bolt holes were already there. I added the unistrut. Wonder what the original bolts at that location were used for?

Hi Colo here is a thread relating to the safety of unvented gas heaters thats current in the camping and gear section of WTW. http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/3699/ As to where to install a furnace. I think i have seen pictures showing a furnace under the left side seat...

Your catalytic looks like would put out some Btu's but does it burn the ankles? The easiest and cheapest is an UN-vented propane heater, I'm thinking on running a supply hose in and mount a small round infrared heater that are so common, maybe on top of the tall cabinet with the mirror? Venting...

I simply keep at least 2 windows cracked even during the coldest days during Elk season. BTW, Everyone should install a Carbon Monoxide alarm. I think this a good idea even if you have an exterior vented heater. In addition, it's on my checklist to test it before I leave the driveway on a trip...

I am thinking on adding a furnace to a camper that never had one. Wondering where original would have been mounted in a 1965 NCO, type, etc. Its getting cold out here in Colorado...

Scary! Did you get a deer? I want to thank you again for all your original Alaskan camper instruction manuals (papers) that you have posted on Yahoo. Mine were probably tossed in the round file after the first sale (Mine is a 65, 10 ft, NCO). Since the Alaskan design didn't change much back...

Thanks Highriser. I might ask where you are located? Thanks for the offer. I may remove that whole cabinet including the fridge, just use an ice chest. Like Mike did. Colo.

Hi Colo, I have not got an answer for your gutter problem but I am adding some pics of Alaskan care and operating instructions that were in my Alaskan. Mine by the way is a 72 built in Calgary Alberta. I am also posting a link to a rebuild that you might find interesting cheers, Kevin...

Thanks Highriser. I might ask where you are located?

Nicely written

Your camper looks like is in good shape Kevin. Interesting configuration. Looks like a chest of drawers on the right. I joined yahoo to see your project Mike. Nice job. You've been around Alaskans awhile it seems. Your suggestion to retrieve and archive Alaskan paper brochures, instructions...

I don't understand the need for an additional valve in the hydraulic system. You mention there is a tank. Is this some type of fluid reserve tank? My system has the jack, copper lines and jacks. No tank. Hi Mike and Colo, my jack/pump must be different to yours so I added some pics for you...

I like the open concept, You don't miss the storage? My jack is like yours. Did you replace seals in it? Its obvious that a properly acting hydraulic/jack system would make life easier.

Here is a pix of my hydraulic pump. Kind of dirty in the photo (since cleaned up). The jack act as its own reservoir. Mike

Thanks for all the good info gentlemen. I am going to tackle the hydraulic seal issue soon. Went to yahoo and printed your orig jack info Mike. Will read it over as I prepare for repair. My 65 NCO has the icebox version for the fridge. Any experience with that antique? I like your main valve...

Thanks Kevin. Your camper looks familiar. They didn't fool with the design much back then. I need to replace the hydraulic jack seals too. Sounds like a challenge to keep fluid from getting all over the place.

I bought a 65 Alaskan camper a couple of months ago. I didn't plan on spending much time or $$ but I am and having a good time doing it. I find myself removing aluminum trim, polishing, painting, new putty tape, new screws, new cushion upholstery, beefed up my 86 F150 with leaf springs, coil...