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    Outdoor shower

    Has anyone seen a decent quality outdoor shower setup, all the ones I have looked at are all plastic and cheap looking, don't want to cut a hole in my canoe for some junk that's going to fail. Edit canoe should be camper, gotta love spell check
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    Led awning and entry door lights

    I ran wires for a rear facing light by my entry door on my Alaskan, also ran wires for a light by the curb side window ( will be under the awning) Anyone have a recommendation for a nice weather proof , adjustable(maybe) led light? Thanks Keith
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    Flatbed height (ballpark)

    Because I am a gluten for punishment I beleive i am going to scrap the lower section of my Alaskan camper. I will rebuilt the lower section as a flatbed camper. This will gain me lots of interior space. As I don't yet have the Aluminum flatbed( have not figured out what brand to go with, there...
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    Help requested with Alaskan restoration/build

    I have an '84 Alaskan 8' caboverthat I have spent way to much time and money on, good thing I enjoy working in the shop. I plan on doing a build thread at some point. I gutted the interior of the lower section and insulated it with 3/4" foam. I cut the cabover section off and built a new one 2'...
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    New Alaskan camper pic help requested

    Anyone have a newer Alaskan camper that they could take some closeup pics of the roof, where its sealed to the front and rear of the upper section. It appears they no longer use the rain gutter and butyl tape methods ?? Thanks!
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    Custom camper windows

    There are lots of online options for custom rv windows. I am considering new aluminum framed , double pane, sliding windows for my Alaskan build. Anyone have a recommendation? I'm a little nervous about sending off big bucks and ending up with cheap junk. I was planning on using the original...
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    Sealant schooling

    I am putting new aluminum skins on the roof and lower section on my Alaskan camper. The original windows and vents were sealed with butly tape. In most cases it lasted 30 years, so I am planning on using it for the primary seal. I want to seal the edges of the butyl and screw heads with...
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    Fwc Hawk For Sale North East

    Not mine http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/rvs/4518962333.html Sent from my Z10 using Tapatalk 2
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    BFG All Terrains vs Rugged trail life

    Anyone have a feel for how BFG ATs in 33" or 35" will wear compared to stock BFG Rugged trails on a 2500 HD? The stock tires have about 35k on them with just over 50% tread life left. My use is 90% road.i have not had the ATs in over 20 years Thanks Sent from my Z10 using Tapatalk 2
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    Single source for all camper electrical needs?

    I am in the process of rebuilding a 12' alaskan cab over. I have completely gutted it and insulated the lower section, I added a cassette toilet and shower. I still have a long way to go and am hoping ( but not overly optimistic) that it will be ready for Acadia Maine in July. I am making maple...
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    Help me idiot proof my battery box size

    I am rebuilding the interior of my alaskan from scratch, and have room to build a decent sized battery enclosure. I am very familar with commercial DC systems and charge /venting concerns, maintenance ect. I am not really up on auto/expo batteries, seems like many use group 31. I basically want...
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    Truck camper plumbing help please

    Could use a link to rv plumbing or just a quick flow path. '85 Alaskan. Have bought 20gal water tank/ shurflo pump, 6 gallon propane hot water. I have installed residential furnace and hot water heater. I assume I run a filter from bottom of tank to the pump and then tee to hot water heater and...
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    Separating top and bottom on Alaskan Cabover

    Any trick? Are the boat rack brackets strong enough to rig from? are there any stops at the top of the slides? Thanks!
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    New old Alaskan 8' cab over

    Picked this up today, not what I originally figured on getting,but it was priced right and in real nice shape. The aluminum exterior is great, a bit of touch up paint and some wax and she will be good to go. The interior had all the appliances removed, so som work there, but I have a wood shop...
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    Late model Ram Steering recall

    Just got a recall notice for my Ram. Potential steering failure due to left tie rod ball joint stud failure. (some)2008-2012 1500/2500/3500 trucks. Not sure what "some" means.
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    2011 North Star 850 on 2012 Ram 2500 question

    Found a like new '11 North Star 850 locally, it does not have the additional spacer blocks screwed to the bottom frame like I have seen on other NS hard sides. I forgot to measure the height of the vertical sides that go in the truck bed. Anyone know if it will fit without 2x4s to raise it up...
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    What tires to put on 2007 Highlander AWD

    This thing eats tires, 60k on it, and almost done with the third set (last 2 are Cooper, 1st was Bridgestone) Its has been 4 wheel aligned several times and is driven nicely. Looking to try something different, we are in Ct, so they need to be ok in snow. Thanks keith thought about getting rid...
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    Anyone know this rig

    Saw this in East Lyme Ct at a fireworks show on the 4th, just curious about it- lots of ads, figured either a business or sponsered. Sent from my Q10 using Tapatalk 2
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    Roof Top tent with Kayaks and a bed full of gear IDEAS WANTED

    Need some good ideas;Ram crew cab, short bed. Want to have a roof top tent on some kind of frame that keeps the top of the tent below the trucks roof, so I can put 2 kayaks on top. I want dry and preferably secure storage for the truck bed. Bed will have ARB fridge and slide out drawer style...
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    Ripperj's Phoenix build, input requested :)

    Hi- Keith in Ct here. Just sent off my deposit to Rob and Cari at Phoenix. Picked a July build slot so I can sneak in a Vacation too. I have 2010 Ram 1500 4x4 quad cab sb with the smaller v8(4.7) I have spent the last several months seriously shopping trucks for a larger TC. I almost (twice)...
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