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[hangster]

that is cool

[DJSponge]

How much?

[MANXMAN]

A F350 S/C with a flatbed pop-up camper. Love it!

 

Looking forward to reading some trip reports on where you will get to with this rig.

[klahanie]

Thanks SER for the additional pics and info, including some weight numbers. I estimate you've put ~3300lbs on the bare chassis for a packed 7' FB camper with deck. That's a good reference number for anyone wanting to do something similar.

 

And don't stop at Inuvik, keep going !!!

[hoyden]

That's great! Thanks for the pics. Feel free to post more pics :-D

[mitch h]

That is really nice. Best of both worlds, nice lay out.  Mitch

[SER]

Some more inside shots.  I think Alaskan Camper will be coming to the Expo in Flagstaff AZ.  2018 This rig will be there if they come down and he may bring other campers.

 

It took awhile to figure out what I wanted in a rig. A bit of give and take on design.  I am a retired wildand firefighter and have camped in the dirt with rocks as pillows many a time.  Going from tents to truck shells to pop up campers is now luxury for me.  Having a heater, fridge for some cold ones and a soft dry bed is a delight.  When we wan to be out under the stars just throw out the pads and bags and we have the storage to do it all.  So comfortable.  I have been on fires all over the US, Canada and Mexico, which fed the travel bug for over 30 years.  Now I can go back to many of the places that are wild and not on fire.  Even winter camping will happen.

 

I have already experienced that the Alaskan is better insulated for the cold and keeping out the heat and quieter on windy nights. Being an AZ native I do like the western half of the continent for camping, but now that there is a house on my back anywhere is probable...hmm Always wanted to go to Patagonia

   

One thing that the AK doesn’t have is a screen door.  I am getting ready to make one up for it.  I bought a $2. Spring loaded rod at a hardware store and will sew a hanging screen. I am also thinking of rigging a toolbox to be on the rear of the flat bed to hold the steps for easy access(so they don’t have to be inside while driving) and other outdoor items.  

 

 

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[Moose Dog]

What a setup! That fire extinguisher is also a good reminder, thank you