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#11 hangster

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Posted 08 August 2017 - 02:45 PM

I have finally found an Alaskan that I am scheduled to inspect. it is an 1988 8' cabover. I know these campers were finished with a veneer instead of solid wood. However I am more concerned about the hydraulics and appliances. The camper has been sitting in a garage since 2002 with no use. I am asking what to look for when I inspect and how do I test the hydraulic system?

 

Any and all advice on my upcoming inspection would be helpful. I have read about looking for water damage and dry rot and will be focused on these issues as well.

 

Thanks.

I didn't test my hydrolic till I got it home.

I was buying it wether or not they worked.

Naturally 3 spurted oil.

With hindsight I should have check oil level in the jack. low=leak.

Placed rags under the jacks and around the tube tops prior to testing.


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Posted 27 August 2017 - 03:48 PM

Moose dog should have picked up her Alaskan by now....maybe too busy


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#13 Moose Dog

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Posted 28 August 2017 - 07:23 PM

Truck in September, Alaskan after that! Won't bore everyone with details, but after (over)thinking some more, to my surprise I chose diesel. 

 

Absolutely thrilled this is coming together  :D


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Posted 28 August 2017 - 09:09 PM

Truck in September, Alaskan after that! Won't bore everyone with details, but after (over)thinking some more, to my surprise I chose diesel. 
 
Absolutely thrilled this is coming together  :D


I think you'll be happy with the diesel. Keep us posted!
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Posted 29 August 2017 - 12:22 AM

waiting with bated breath :)


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#16 Rusty

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Posted 29 August 2017 - 03:31 AM

she's going to be a "happy camper".......and sparkles too...... :D

 

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Edited by Rusty, 29 August 2017 - 03:32 AM.

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Posted 29 August 2017 - 04:04 AM

3500 if new. No tpms system.

That can be maddening.


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Posted 29 August 2017 - 04:12 AM

Truck in September, Alaskan after that! Won't bore everyone with details, but after (over)thinking some more, to my surprise I chose diesel.

Absolutely thrilled this is coming together :D

This is wonderful! Thanks for sharing your excitement. Congrats on it coming together!
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Posted 19 September 2017 - 09:03 PM

It's mid September Moose Dog.... :D....where's da twuck


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Posted 25 September 2017 - 03:11 PM

Any day now!!! Been a delay. I'm going out of town again for an arts festival but upon return will begin my campaign of dealer harassment  :ph34r:

 

Can't wait. First thing I'm going to do is take out the back seats of the extended cab and create Dog Kingdom. If anyone wants some Ford '17 seats... ;)


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