All original truck/camper

[jdonovan]

Caretaker of a 1968 Chevy w/8'Alaskan Camper. I don't believe the camper has ever been off the truck. Was well used by original owners and obviously well taken care of. Propane tank is mounted under truck bed on passenger side...Joe

 

[DirtyDog]

Lookin good Joe! Looking forward to hearing about the adventures you have in that thing

 

[MikeDahlager]

Welcome to the forum!
Does it have a catalytic propane heater? If so, purchase a battery operated CO2 detector before you go camping.
Mike

 

[Rusty]

That's one nice rig jdonovan....

looks like a 10 gallon...you may need to have the tank re certified before it's filled....a great location to keep the gas...

The inside of the front door shows nice...that plywood is usually the first to go barring any leaks....well taken care of...

lucky guy

 

[jdonovan]

Does have a catalytic propane heater and refrig. I was wondering if I would have problems filling the propane tank because of the age and location. Anyone recommend what's best for the wood...thanks..Joe

 

[jdonovan]

more pictures

 

[SunMan]

That camper is beautiful. Incredible condition.

 

[ski3pin]

That camper is beautiful. Incredible condition.


Yes, very nice and looks like it got a good home. Lucky camper!

 

[busboy66]

Amazing condition. A testomony for well built and well maintained campers. The truck looks pretty sweet too.
Congrats and welcome.

 

[Overland Hadley]

I was wondering if I would have problems filling the propane tank because of the age and location. Anyone recommend what's best for the wood...thanks..Joe


Beautiful camper! And welcome to WTW!

You will have problems getting the old propane tank filled. Not sure if it can be retrofitted or not.

Not sure what type of wood product was used in these campers, but a basic rejuvenating oil would be good.

What are your camping plans?

 

[Buckwheat]

Great looking rig. congrats

 

[MikeDahlager]

Great pics Joe. I suggest you cut a thin piece of plywood to fit over the lower front window. Use velcro to attach it. Putting it in place at night will prevent your sleeping bag from getting wet from condensation.
I'm jealous of the wood inside your rig. Mine has a lot of photo finish composition type of material.

Mike

 

[griz]

very nice indeed. collector's edition.

 

[Rusty]

J, that's ash plywood and the finish on most of the originals was lacquer...tends to yellow with time.

That's pretty unbelievable woodwork....are you sure Michael J. Fox didn't fly in on that.

We've seen a few with nice interiors, but that one takes the cake....oil won't do you any good on a lacquered surface....keep it clean...touch up any scratches before they get dirty with clear "Deft", semi gloss....use artists camel hair brushes and you'll keep it looking original.

 

[jdonovan]

Not sure I will do much camping it, but will take it to the local car shows during the summer...Joe

 

[Rusty]

Joe,

you'll need a life size cardboard reproduction of the Ozzie, Dave and Ricky photo to go with it.....perfect use for that beauty.....

That picture was a promo for Alaskan Campers....you may have to contact Brian at Alaskan for the rights to use it....or maybe even a re printable copy of it

Let us know when it's out of the barn and on display.....

everyone that goes in wears white gloves and puts those medical booties on

Where are you located....I'd drive a bit to see it

 

[jdonovan]

I live in Massachusetts. I never heard of these campers. I own a 1966 F250 Camper Special that was originally from Oregon. I wrote the original owner a letter and he wrote back describing the Alaskan Camper that was on the truck and sent me pictures. When he sold the truck in the early 90's he sold the camper seperate. The hunt was on to find one. The campers are rare around here. When I saw the condition of this camper I decided to buy it with the intentions of putting the camper on the Ford. After learning about the history of the truck and reading the log the original owners kept I decided that I couldn't do that. They have to stay together. I will keep looking for another Alaskan Camper for the Ford, but it will have to be in good condition. Any leads let me know..Thanks..Joe

 

[Rusty]

You found one all right.............

Finding another in that condition.....are you familiar with hen's teeth..

 

[LT Traveler]

Beautiful camper Joe, truly a classic. And even if you don't go camping per say, make sure she gets slept in once in a while.

I live in Massachusetts. I never heard of these campers. I own a 1966 F250 Camper Special that was originally from Oregon. I wrote the original owner a letter and he wrote back describing the Alaskan Camper that was on the truck and sent me pictures. When he sold the truck in the early 90's he sold the camper seperate.


Alright WTW'ers what are the chances the above camper is represented on the board? It would be awesome to track that original camper down and match it back up with that F250.

 

[jdonovan]

The F250 came from Woodburn, Oregon...Joe