Lesson Learned
#1
Posted 05 September 2010 - 08:49 PM
I pulled over and found that I had left the narrow crank window on the front of the camper wide open. Apparently, this created enough lift at 70 MPH to lift the top section. I shut the window and drove the rest of the way home with the top section firmly in place.
I must admit, I had my doubts about this happening to me. The top section always sat firmly in the down position. I could see how this might be a problem with a cab over unit if the wind got underneath the overhang, but how could it be a problem with a NCO?
The bottom line? ALWAYS CHECK TO SEE THAT THE FRONT CRANK WINDOW IS CLOSED PRIOR TO HITTING THE ROAD!
Mike
2007 Okanagan model 96DB, 2001 Dodge 2500 Diesel
"Be the kind of person your dog thinks you are."
#2
Posted 06 September 2010 - 01:07 AM
#3
Posted 06 September 2010 - 02:24 PM
I want to thank you again for all your original Alaskan camper instruction manuals (papers) that you have posted on Yahoo. Mine were probably tossed in the round file after the first sale (Mine is a 65, 10 ft, NCO). Since the Alaskan design didn't change much back then, it all pertains. Quite helpful. I think it warrants a re posting of the web address again. You have to join Yahoo (at no cost.) http://groups.yahoo....957133/pic/list
colo
#4
Posted 06 September 2010 - 03:23 PM
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#5
Posted 07 September 2010 - 07:40 PM
Scary! Did you get a deer?
I want to thank you again for all your original Alaskan camper instruction manuals (papers) that you have posted on Yahoo. Mine were probably tossed in the round file after the first sale (Mine is a 65, 10 ft, NCO). Since the Alaskan design didn't change much back then, it all pertains. Quite helpful. I think it warrants a re posting of the web address again. You have to join Yahoo (at no cost.) http://groups.yahoo....957133/pic/list
colo
The files are located at: http://autos.groups....n_Camper/files/
However, you might have to join the forum first to download them.
Mike
2007 Okanagan model 96DB, 2001 Dodge 2500 Diesel
"Be the kind of person your dog thinks you are."
#6
Posted 10 September 2010 - 12:20 AM
Thanks
Kevin.
#7
Posted 11 September 2010 - 03:09 PM
I now have 3/8" bolts w/wing nuts through the wall and the cabover support. I have seen some other nicer tie downs than what I did.
Brad
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