Alaskan Camper Build Up

[fisher205]

Carlyle, What a great write up on your camper. What a great job. - Brad

 

[Carlyle]

Thanks Brad!

I just finished putting two coats of wax on the rest of the camper and truck. You don't realize how much there is to polish until you are half way through...
At least it's one of those projects that gives you instant gratification, though my wife just doesn't understand.

 

[The Adam Blaster]

Hey Carlyle, i don't how feasible it is at this point, but would you be willing/able to put a list of sources where you sourced out most of the cool options you chose for your build?
I think that would be a pretty good reference for others that are considering a similar project in the future.

 

[Carlyle]

Give me some time and I'll do that.

 

[wild1]

Yakima racks

I really like your track system, much more versatile then the one from Alaskan. Are the tracks bolted all the way through the roof to the inside or are they lagged into the roof framing?

 

[Carlyle]

Hi wild1, I went ahead and had Alaskan attach the Yakima tracks to the roof frames with lag bolts so that the big plastic nuts that come with the tracks were not showing inside. It looks much cleaner that way. I agree the Yakima track are very versatile.

 

[Carlyle]

Adam Blaster, as promised here is my list of sources that I have come up with thus far:

Camper Build up Sources

1. Solar Vents: Sunsei Solar Vent Stainless Steel http://www.icpsolar.com/4105/home.asp

2. Solar panels, voltage regulator and remote digital monitor: http://www.rvsolarelectric.com/

3. Wifi Antenna: Model #WAVERV http://www.radiolabs.com/

4. Satellite Radio antenna: Terk SIR6 Sirius Outdoor Home Antenna http://www.amazon.com/

5. Nova Kool 5.7 cu ft 12 volt fridge: http://www.boatelectric.com/Nova R5800.htm

6. 2500 cfm under settee AC: http://golittleguy.com

7. All outside LED lights: http://www.superbrightleds.com/

8. 22" Sharp Flat screen LCD: http://www.amazon.com/

9. JVC in dash CD/DVD player with built in amp: http://www.ebay.com/

10. Kenwood 6.5" speaker X 4: Local car stereo dealer who did install

11. Viper alarm system in truck and camper: Local car stereo dealer who did install

12. 9' Aluminum Flatbed: http://www.uteltd.com/

13. Leather for Settee: http://www.weleather.com/catalog/

14. 16.2 gallon Manchester LP tank: Local LP dealer

15. 3 aluminum under-bed Jobox: http://www.buyautotruckaccessories.com/

16. Inside LED lights: http://www.abimarine.com

17. Yakima racks: http://www.rei.com/

18. Outback FX2012MTcharger/inverter, Mate 2 digital controller, Hub and Flexnet DC: Ordered by Alaskan from Seattle rep.

19. Energy 1 NSB210FT AGM batteries: www.llsupplyco.net

20. Linear Actuators for TV lift: http://www.firgelliauto.com/

21. PIAA back up lights: http://www.truckaddons.com

22. Quick Fist clamps for fly rods: http://www.endroad.com

23. Awnings: Carefree of Colorado at J.D.L. TRAILER SALES, Pueblo, CO

24. Gun vault for valuables: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com

 

[The Adam Blaster]

Thanks!!!!
That's a couple of hours of reading right there! Cheap entertainment for me!!!

 

[Carlyle]

Maybe the internet is not a complete waste of time, just a lot of time.

 

[02TahoeMD]

Maybe the internet is not a complete waste of time, just a lot of time.

Boy, that could be a new " truism ". :xxrotflma

 

[Red Zebra]

1st rate rig, mate.

Cheers!

 

[Carlyle]

Thanks for the encouragement everyone!

I've been doing a few fine tuning projects over the last couple weeks to make camping a little more pleasurable.

Steps are directly bolted to the rear of the camper and have a rod that holds them up in place that pins in place for safety on the road. Works great and much more stable.

High pressure propane is tee'd off and run to a quick disconnect to allow easy use of barbecue and outside stove.

Quick disconnect on gray water tank, the shut off valve on the coupler keeps the gray water hose from dripping spuge when not connected to the tank.

Low tech solution to bottom door pinching finger etc when it swings in the wind. Bungee cord attached to wire holders. Top one slides up and down to allow for top going up and down. This should be standard on all Alaskans.

Anchor points on flatbed side to allow for attachment of cool Thule table.

 

[Carlyle]

And an extra step added to the bottom of the camper so that getting on top when the top is up is not a rock climbing experience...

 

[fisher205]

Carlyle, Where did you get the steps. That is a great idea. Like the steps and rhe door mods also. Keep it up. - Brad

 

[Carlyle]

Hi Brad,

The steps are made by Step Up Manufacturing out of Eugene, OR. The set we have are wider and deeper than the typical steps that come with a truck camper, and thus more stable.