Land-roamer
Advanced Member
Hello everyone!
I'm really glad I found this forum.
Since 2 days ago, I am now the proud owner of an early 70's Alaskan 10 foot NCO camper!
I had read about and heard about Alaskans for a few years, but living in the North-East, I never thought I'd have a chance to see let alone own one. Then out of the blue, someone had one for sale locally, and I went to see it out of curiosity. I was so impressed with the quality of construction and the condition of this specimen (no rot anywhere, always been stored inside when not used, very well cared for), that I bought it on the spot. It's going to be delivered to my place on the weekend, and I plan to store it in my garage over winter (will need to make room in there for it!!).
I put some pictures of it on this site:
My Alaskan 10 foot NCO
I will take better pictures once it's in my driveway.
Anyway, I started a thread on it on rv.net, to get some pointers on what to look for when inspecting it, etc. The people there were very helpful, and seemed to think this was a very nice specimen. THe other part of the discussion there was about a suitable truck to carry it. I had decided some time ago that I wanted to buy a diesel truck and slide-in camper, to take on extended road/camping trips after I retire from work next year. I have been looking for a good Gen 1 or Gen 2 Dodge Cummins for some time, figuring I would buy the truck first, then the camper. Now I have the camper and no truck! No problem, I'll save money and hunt for a nice truck in the Spring. I saw there was a thread here on this very subject, what size of truck to get, and 1 ton seemed recommended (same as rv.net).
I was very glad to find copies of user manuals on this site, because the one I bought doesn't seem to have one. Mind you, they are pretty simple campers, but the wiring diagram and such is very useful to have.
Ok, all that to say hi, and glad to be aboard! Does this mean I can get on the draw for the propane stove giveaway?
Looking forward to chat Alaskan campers with you all over the coming months, getting tips and advice on getting mine in even better shape (replacing caulking, etc.).
I attach a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure.
Cheers!
--Robert (Ottawa, Canada)
I'm really glad I found this forum.
Since 2 days ago, I am now the proud owner of an early 70's Alaskan 10 foot NCO camper!
I had read about and heard about Alaskans for a few years, but living in the North-East, I never thought I'd have a chance to see let alone own one. Then out of the blue, someone had one for sale locally, and I went to see it out of curiosity. I was so impressed with the quality of construction and the condition of this specimen (no rot anywhere, always been stored inside when not used, very well cared for), that I bought it on the spot. It's going to be delivered to my place on the weekend, and I plan to store it in my garage over winter (will need to make room in there for it!!).
I put some pictures of it on this site:
My Alaskan 10 foot NCO
I will take better pictures once it's in my driveway.
Anyway, I started a thread on it on rv.net, to get some pointers on what to look for when inspecting it, etc. The people there were very helpful, and seemed to think this was a very nice specimen. THe other part of the discussion there was about a suitable truck to carry it. I had decided some time ago that I wanted to buy a diesel truck and slide-in camper, to take on extended road/camping trips after I retire from work next year. I have been looking for a good Gen 1 or Gen 2 Dodge Cummins for some time, figuring I would buy the truck first, then the camper. Now I have the camper and no truck! No problem, I'll save money and hunt for a nice truck in the Spring. I saw there was a thread here on this very subject, what size of truck to get, and 1 ton seemed recommended (same as rv.net).
I was very glad to find copies of user manuals on this site, because the one I bought doesn't seem to have one. Mind you, they are pretty simple campers, but the wiring diagram and such is very useful to have.
Ok, all that to say hi, and glad to be aboard! Does this mean I can get on the draw for the propane stove giveaway?
Looking forward to chat Alaskan campers with you all over the coming months, getting tips and advice on getting mine in even better shape (replacing caulking, etc.).
I attach a couple of pics for your viewing pleasure.
Cheers!
--Robert (Ottawa, Canada)