Alaskan Campers: An Epic Overlanding Film

[Nailhead]

Great video, with some stunning camping locations!







But what's most interesting to me, in my endless internal debate of truck vs. van, is the view while camping out the kitchen window and narrow door:

Indeed…

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[FAW3]

I loved the "through the window/door" photos.

Many a morning I've peeled back the window covering on our FWC and just thought "how great it is to be able to visit here and see this"!

It doesn't matter much HOW you do it...but the memories of travels like this will stay with you and your family forever.

 

[toddz69]

Those campers new are going to be more than $40-$50k, their demo unit is advertised at nearly $66k. 😳

Wow - times have changed! I picked up one of the price sheets at Overland Expo 2? years ago and it said $37-38K at that time. Dad paid $600 for ours 40 years ago .

Todd Z.

 

[RVRoams]

This seems the most recent / modern Alaskan Campers thread, so I'll ask my silly question in case owners can weigh in: what prevents water intrusion with the fold down wall design? I've tried to look closely to understand how this all seals up but still imagine driving into some head on downpour weather and then trying to pop this thing up and either a ton of water has seeped in and saturated the bed area, or then proceeds to during the pop up process.

My second silly question is, is it at all possible to enter this thing with the top down if needed?

I am focused on my midsize truck and minimalist rig at this point in my life, but when I am ready to return to a large full size truck it seems like a combo with one of these campers has the right form factor, space, and accommodation options.

 

[AbleGuy]

1st Q….have not hearf of leaking problems from owners I’ve known (or from any articles I’ve read)

Try checking truckcamper magazine online, it’s a great resource

Truck Camper Magazine | 2025 Campers, News, and Reviews

Truck Camper Magazine features exclusive news, hard hitting reviews, awesome adventure travel, and the best Buyers Guide and newbie advice.

www.truckcampermagazine.com

2nd Q…traditionally the rear door has been two separate sections and it always did allow entry into the camper with the top down,

See:

You searched for Alaskan - Truck Camper Magazine

Truck Camper Magazine is dedicated to truck campers and slide-in campers.

www.truckcampermagazine.com

 

[toddz69]

My second silly question is, is it at all possible to enter this thing with the top down if needed?

Yes, I crawled inside ours numerous times as a kid with the top down.

Todd Z.

 

[Pacific Northwest yetti]

They are built on the rainy side of washington state, I imagine they have been well leak tested.

 

[Motafinga]

Can Relate

 

[Motafinga]

The north rim makes for a good view while you fix your brakes lol

 

[WU7X]

Anyone still reading this thread? Too bad there isn't a specific Alaskan Camper thread here on Expo.

I'm in the process of purchasing a 2015 Alaskan Camper 8 foot model mounted on a 2015 GMC Sierra SLT 3500 HD truck. It has ~80,000 miles on it and has spent it's entire life, when not on the road in a dry garage. Both the truck and camper look like they belong on a display at a car show. They are honestly that clean. Like most interiors on these campers, this one had a few modifications. The biggest one was to shorten the dining area from 6 occupant seating to 4. More room for storage. It also has one solar panel and a pair of Lithium batteries plus two AGMs.

I figure I have 3-5 more years of overlanding (77 y.o. with maccular degeneration), so I want to go in style. For the past 50+ years it's been a hell of a ride, but now I'm going to slow down a bit and start smelling the roses. Wifey and I are planning on spending a month or two in early 2026 in AZ and southern UT. Should be a good way to break this in.

So my long serving 4Runner will soon be going to market.

At any rate, anyone interested in getting a Alaskan Camper thread going here?

Bye bye, Dusty....



and hello Alki!

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[ITTOG]

Congratulations, looks nice. Do I even have to say we need more pictures?

 

[Sparse Gray Hackle]

Dusty, start the Alaskan thread, they deserve one.

Great campersI. I hope you continue the practice of keeping it under cover, as that will help prevent a lot of water intrusion and UV issues.

i am sorry to hear about your macular degeneration. We are of a similar age, and I suspect it won’t be all that long before I will be facing some kind of an age related health crisis.

 

[WU7X]

Thanks for the comments folks. Don't mean to be stealing this thread....

O.K., another pic or two from the proud papa.

 

[ITTOG]

That looks great. Sending prayers for your eyes and many more years of exploration.

 

[WU7X]

Sparse Gray Hackle, tnx for the comments. Keep firing on all eight cylinders as long as you can!

Will check out your comments about the other site. I have so many questions.

Presently searching the local neighborhood for a garage I can rent to keep Alki undercover when not in use. I am very concerned about moisture ruining this magnificent camper!

Dale