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I had the same issue this past hunting trip during 19 degree cold weather with my old pinch seals. I ended up just buying cheap 3/4" diameter black foam pipe insulation in 8 foot lengths. Split the foam to make a C-channel and just slipped it over the tops of folding bed panels and it sealed the...

hi there, on a 95 10' cabover, does anyone know what the illuminated toggle switch does mounted next to the thermostat? is it 3-way fridge related? thanks flyboykev

regarding my comment above for checking the oil reservoir, I checked my notes. I wrote: "When the top is fully collapsed, I put my pinky in as far as I can and should touch the oil with finger tip." actually its "put my pinky in as far as I can reach and fill with oil up to my first joint...

thanks I don't have cabinets on that side due to the cassette toilet, but you gave me some ideas to hunt down. nice picture of a new Alaskan. enjoyed visiting the factory when they replaced all my pirelli seals last year. flyboykev

hi all When I am camping in my 1995 10' CO, my CC Crane 2E & Skywave Radios get minimal reception due to being inside camper. I am looking to connect an AM long wire or Shortwave antenna to these radios from outside to get better reception. Drilling holes in the camper is concerning and would...

you can see my boat rack in gallery pics on a 10' cabover. It comes in handy for all sorts of things including my rear awning support for rain cover. I too have a telescopic ladder for getting up there. If you launch a boat, you need a rubber padded T-BAR support that mounts to your rear trailer...

I do a pinky test for checking the oil. When the top is fully collapsed, I put my pinky in as far as I can and should touch the oil with finger tip. flyboykev

happy New Year everyone, next project update with pictures: I built metal carry brackets to haul a Costco 13x13 pop-up tent using a pair of commercial door hinges and plate steel. Mounted them to my camper uni-strut. It hauls it nicely and doesn't stick out past the mirrors. I used high density...

noteven see excepts from an earlier post in this thread: "On my 95' 10' CO, I installed all new stock 1" brass cylinders. I used #115 Nitrile O-rings from Tacoma Screw." O-ring update: I tried the thicker metric ones and no luck. They were just too thick and I couldn't get them even started in...

1993 F250 XLT w/460 V8 with original 43k miles & 1995 10' CO Alaskan Camper with Boat Lift. Added a Curt Class 3 front hitch, folding Curt cargo basket and Better Built Aluminum locking box to carry spare propane tank, Honda EU2000 Generator & Generator fuel. Kept me very warm in 19 degree OAT...

just wondering, is it common for these older style cylinders even if new, to have O-ring issues if the camper sits collapsed for a period of time? is it a good idea to cycle the top every few months or so? flyboykev

good idea about the lube and feeling the resistance.hmmm that sounded weird :huh: paid $3 for 4 metric O-rings and still have the standard 115 in my camper kit. flyboykev

update 9/5 called Seal Technologies in Kirkland and the next O-ring size up from 2-115 is 1/8" thickness vs stock 3/32". its Parker # 2-209 with dimensions .671 (11/16") ID x .949 OD. concerned about being too thick and working against the hydraulic action, I stopped by Omni packing and seal in...

thanks for the quick response. should I just buy then (Parker 4-115 instead of the 2-115) to get the thicker O-ring? flyboykev

Willys Addict question about the quad ring you are showing pictures on. referring to the pictures: the packaging dimensions on the 2-115 look to be the same as the 4-115 but the O-ring looks thicker? Is the quad ring a thicker O-ring and did it resolve the issue you had? On my 95' 10' CO, I...

I get it now thanks for the help to visualize this kev

ok I will look for a google image on how this would work. It seems I would still need to mount something higher on the camper body to hold the awning. I like the idea of using them to hold items if needed.

interesting how would an awning work there when its 5 feet off the ground? I'll check the images page to see if there is anything posted. I'm having a hard time visualizing this. the hunt is on! thanks flyboykev

fellow campers, see attached pictures. does anyone know what these C-channels are for that run the full length of the camper at the bottom? thanks flyboykev

rolling to Elfendahl pass Belfair this weekend for my first camping trip. With it being so dry, these new seals will definitely help keep the dust out and unwanted visitors; except female cougars, late 40's - they're ok :P

Went to the factory to replace my old pirelli seals on my 95 10' CO. Two shop guys took 4 hours to replace all the seals and they did an amazing job. Total cost was about $500 and they gave me a small spare roll to go. They had a lot of new builds going on and its always good to see Bryan. Gave...

Rick the roof rack is a self-launching & retrieval boat rack. see attached pictures. Alaskan Camper did the install. you could probably just buy the frame work from the WA company listed on the picture and do the install yourself? flyboykev

I hear ya popRoid, I did some additional mods to carry an extra propane tank, generator and gas cans on the front instead of inside the camper by installing a class 3 Curt hitch and Curt folding cargo basket. I recently added two high visibility snowplow markers on the cargo basket so I don't...

thanks for the reply on weight distribution, I must have wrote down the reverse when I asked Brian at Alaskan Camper for off season storing. I will amend my notes - good to know 10% on jacks 90% on solid base what is your recommendation for off season storing regarding having the top raised or...

Wanted to share my idea to mount a hi-lift jack, axe, shovel and rotopax 3 gallon gas pack on my 10' CO. I used Galvanized 10' Uni-strut bolted lengthwise to my front and rear jack stand supports. I used Dominion Off-Road accessory supports to secure the axe and shovel and just through-bolted...