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[BlueGhost93]

Hello all. I recently picked up this NCO that has been gutted and re sealed. I am interested in seeing what everybody else has done with theirs and learning from everybody. Normally I restore classic cars and boats so this is something new to me.


The main things I am interested in is seeing how people have mini fridges set up as well as battery banks with panels. I’m not trying to spend a small fortune as the primary use for this would be duckhunting so I would spend a single night in it and then come back to it after a day in the blind. And may be a full weekend at most.

Currently I plan to install a sink with a holding tank and freshwater tank with electric pump. Then I’ll be mounting a propane heater and propane stove. I have a porta toilet for it already and next to figure out the electrical and fridge.

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Edited by BlueGhost93, 11 July 2023 - 11:04 PM.

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Hi BlueGhost, and welcome to Wander the West!

 

It sounds like you have a great skill set that will come in handy in building out your Alaskan.  The folks with Alaskans will be helpful in assisting you plan your build.

[LuckyDan]

Welcome to the forum.  That’s a nice looking pair.  While I’m an FWC owner, I’ve certainly checked out the Alaskan section on here enough to confirm there is IMO a lot of good info on here concerning them. I’ll be looking to see what you post up about your electrical and other system additions.

 

Good luck.

[Teknomad]

I did a fairly extensive rebuild of my '81 CO model.  I've documented it a bit at antonsicon.com.  

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[JoeKan]

Welcome BlueGhost93, what year is your Alaskan? I have a 1972 and I don't think I'll ever get rid of it. 

Teknomad, that is an awesome rebuild you did on yours. Very impressive!! 

[BlueGhost93]

I did a fairly extensive rebuild of my '81 CO model.  I've documented it a bit at antonsicon.com.  

 

 

Your build page is unreal!!! That is alot of work thanks for sharing.

 

Welcome BlueGhost93, what year is your Alaskan? I have a 1972 and I don't think I'll ever get rid of it. 

Teknomad, that is an awesome rebuild you did on yours. Very impressive!! 

Honestly we dont know. The guy i got it from said it was missing the tag when he bought it so we think its late 60s early 70s. 

[Bos_Trok]

Do I spot a Fummins? Real nice. Love my 24V, but the Dodge truck it lives in has amazingly bad build quality. 

 

Nice score on the Alaskan NCO, those flip out windows of the early ones really speak to me. Any pics of the inside?

[BlueGhost93]

Do I spot a Fummins? Real nice. Love my 24V, but the Dodge truck it lives in has amazingly bad build quality. 

 

Nice score on the Alaskan NCO, those flip out windows of the early ones really speak to me. Any pics of the inside?

 

Yes its got a 5.9 cummins    Good eye haha

 

Ill post some interior pics when i get home. 

[BlueGhost93]

Photos keep saying to large but here is a few.

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[dastrom]

In my Alaskan for a refrigerator/freezer I went with the NovaKool R3803 that is a good size (100L) and can sit lower than most since it has a stepped back and the compressor on top.  Made to fit the hull of a boat but works well for truck campers.  It is DC/AC but I went with DC only since it it is cheaper.  For your application if you are only using the camper for duck hunting a chest type DC fridge may work just as well since you don't need the size for a day or two and it can be removed and used for other things.  Another option would be a truck fridge that are smaller and cheaper.  Here is the NovaKool:   https://www.suremari...25/R3803DC.html