vineyardseashell
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- Jul 27, 2017
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Hello everyone!
I am a newbie and love the treasure trove I have found in this forum, so I joined to learn more about Alaskan campers.
This is the Alaskan camper I am purchasing- it is a 1965 10’ NCO, comes with jacks, and a set of hitch steps. It is currently owned by a very nice elderly gentleman that I enjoy talking to…it’s like talking with my Dad. I am really excited about getting the camper, and cannot wait to head towards my home turf to pick it up.
I am buying this camper sight unseen per se- just a few cell phone photos. The camper needs TLC to address dry rot/water damage, but thanks(!) to the many members of this forum who have posted previous re-builds, asked, and answered questions- I know what I am looking at to accurately assess this camper, and the potential work involved to bring the vintage camper back to a full life. I would like to keep the camper original as possible, but at the same time bring some things up-to-date, so I am making my top priority versus my want list.
Amenity-wise, the only thing the camper is lacking is a heater. Here are the things I love about this camper:
Thanks, and have a great evening!
I am a newbie and love the treasure trove I have found in this forum, so I joined to learn more about Alaskan campers.
This is the Alaskan camper I am purchasing- it is a 1965 10’ NCO, comes with jacks, and a set of hitch steps. It is currently owned by a very nice elderly gentleman that I enjoy talking to…it’s like talking with my Dad. I am really excited about getting the camper, and cannot wait to head towards my home turf to pick it up.
I am buying this camper sight unseen per se- just a few cell phone photos. The camper needs TLC to address dry rot/water damage, but thanks(!) to the many members of this forum who have posted previous re-builds, asked, and answered questions- I know what I am looking at to accurately assess this camper, and the potential work involved to bring the vintage camper back to a full life. I would like to keep the camper original as possible, but at the same time bring some things up-to-date, so I am making my top priority versus my want list.
Amenity-wise, the only thing the camper is lacking is a heater. Here are the things I love about this camper:
- It is original; doesn’t look like it has any major modifications;
- The interior is in awesome shape sans water damage and/or dry rot- which considering its age, is to be expected; how deep the damage goes…time will tell;
- The appliances in general are in pristine condition; there is a stove top, fridge and porta-potti; the appliances look like they have never been used and the counter tops look immaculate;
- There is a mirror on the curbside counter- it is hinged to, and folds flat on the counter; I am not sure if this was an AC standard/upgrade feature or a PO modification; but I do like it;
- On the face cabinet under the sink there is are 2-12v plugs; each with push/pull controls to turn on/off; again, I am not sure if this is an AC standard/upgrade feature or a PO modification;
- Looks like original fabric on the cushions; but maybe not, as there is no covering on the water tank compartment, or it is missing/hidden in a storage area;
- The hydraulic systems currently works as it should.
Thanks, and have a great evening!