My Alaskan Camper setup

Video of how I have my Alaskan camper setup. Join Alaskan Camper Club on Facebook for info and people selling Alaskans.

[@jerrysetlerr770]

Those are the coolest things. the fact yours has access to truck cab is awesome !

[@tripperdonnie]

Thanks!

[@TinksTravelingFarm]

I just got me an 8' NCO Alaskan camper, I'm so happy

[@tripperdonnie]

Congratulations. That is a better size on a long bed than my 10' as you have access to bumper and bumper accessories like spare tire holder.

[@Sirskibumsalot]

Great set up and rig ...from a guy with a 2000 dodge ram and a Northland slide in camper here ...been living in mine for over 10 years . mostly in the mountains and summers at the beach ....cheers !

[@tripperdonnie]

That's amazing!

[@jamesneill7461]

Awesome set up nothing like the old trucks.

[@tripperdonnie]

I dig the vintage trucks, my favorite is really a square body Chevy truck, the 3+3's but they are too thirsty, I love the cummins engine in mine.

[@refugiopoint]

I've watched a lot of camper videos, vanlife, you name it, trying to figure it all out.....you, my friend, really helped me. Really appreciate the time and no bullshit review. God Bless.

[@tripperdonnie]

I'm glad to hear that, good luck on your adventures!

[@tsw6521]

Same bro. For whatever reason. Guess I can relate to you more haha. Fuggen subbed!

[@jamesschilling4659]

👍 Thanks for ur service, Tripper! Jim-Sgt-USAF 1966-70 ✝☮⚜🇺🇸

[@tripperdonnie]

Wow thank you for your service! Dangerous times you served in!

[@mysteriomarvel933]

I enjoyed watching your camper video. I'd like to get one myself with some upgrades for cold weather off grid camping. Love the vintage look and feel of old campers. The modern ones have no personality and are all cookie cutter. Cheers!

[@dangreene7153]

I enjoyed your chat about your rig and your camping philosophy. I too hope you are having a good life.

[@tripperdonnie]

Thanks I am! Life on the road is kind of hard but also very enjoyable

[@gailwind4168]

Love your Alaskan Camper.

[@tripperdonnie]

Thank you, it brings me a lot of happiness

[@Andybruff]

Love it. Great truck choice too.

[@tripperdonnie]

I am really happy with the truck, it is very reliable and carries the camper weight well.

[@kevinmorley8119]

Awesome! I'm speccing out a new one for my half ton, going for a custom 6' model so I can run tailgate up, but I love seeing that some of these older ones are still up and running!

[@tripperdonnie]

I love my Alaskan, but a 6' on a standard bed is a lot better for overlanding.I like the extra space in mine but it is absolutely not needed

[@grimberet1570]

Nice home and great backyard! I like the cathole method, too, it's much cleaner. Enjoy your peace and quiet! 🙂

[@philguzman6932]

That's a cool rig! Alaskan's are awesome.

[@tripperdonnie]

They really are a great rig, I bit of a pain to setup but you feel totally safe in it at night.

[@seventeenseventysix5193]

Thank you! You are too!!

[@j.me.0311]

Great combo of truck and camper!

[@tripperdonnie]

Thank you very much, it is actually my dream setup, I am really happy traveling with it!

[@kjy7440]

Thanks for you service, I have the same cup that was by your sink.

[@tripperdonnie]

Ha! Thanks!

[@zenquestjourney-anomadicvl7513]

Excellent setup for that deep boondocking experience. So awesome!

[@tripperdonnie]

Hey when are you going to leave quarantine camp? :P

[@jonwebb5241]

Love your extra water. And a great truck. Thanks for the vid!

[@tripperdonnie]

Your welcome I appreciate the kind words!

[@bradmitchell1774]

Classic rig man. Love the older, better built, and more reliable rigs

[@tripperdonnie]

It is very reliable and easy to maintain, 4 wheel leaf springs hold the weight well. Rebuilding the rear axle atm, it was getting noisy and needed new pinion bearing and carrier bearings plus some machine work. Nice that the engine is all mechanical even the fuel injection, no computers or electronics.

[@Paintbl99]

Sweet setup!

[@matteasolausson7788]

love it! I also have a 90 Dodge diesel 4x4 and a 10" Alaskan!

[@Overawe88]

Great setup man!!

[@tripperdonnie]

Thank you! I am really happy traveling in it!

[@jeffwilcher3333]

Great video.. great setup.. the simple is the best .. Onward and Upward is the watchword.

[@tripperdonnie]

Yes, simple is the best for me.

[@jimt125]

Great setup, love that 93 extra cab diesel. Camper is amazeing .very functional you must b having the time of your life. Y

[@tripperdonnie]

I am enjoying it, I just spent the last several months at group gatherings with friends which I really enjoy but am looking forward to some alone time in reclusive spots far away from society for a while!

[@jonathanodell8854]

Sweet dodge 👌 man I miss my 1985 d250 was gasser with 4 speed stick granny full floating rear best tractor truck i ever owned sadly I looked for Cummins after few years settled but love your rig im thinking building one just like this ...happy travels sir!

[@tripperdonnie]

I love it, but it does require a lot of tlc. Happy travels to you!

[@natei3518]

Excellent video. Love your first gen. I am the original owner of a 1996 Cummins 12V. I just did the KDP after 225K miles. Front main seal was leaking just a little, so took care of both with one fix. Wasn't much $$$. Stay strong and well, and enjoy the journey.

[@tripperdonnie]

Ya I have been kicking around getting that KDP done. Did yours seem to be loose at all or was it snug? I'll probably upgrade the injection pump in conjunction with the KDP, get a 3200 spring, pin ,and nice rebuilt pump. My pump has very minor leaks.

[@natei3518]

@@tripperdonnie the mechanic told me that my KDP was fine and not backing out. Glad I had it done anyway, peace of mind.

[@tripperdonnie]

@@natei3518 Just did my KDP @ 150k miles it was halfway out!

[@natei3518]

@@tripperdonnie Makes you happy that you went ahead and did it. Glad to hear. Take care.

[@bradsunday]

What an awesome setup. Love the ram.

[@tripperdonnie]

I really love it too! My dream setup is that Ram and Alaskan!

[@alexinnewwest1860]

That’s an awesome camper. Nice work

[@tonysmithjr4214]

This is perfect I also have a 93 w350 im looking to do the same with

[@tripperdonnie]

I highly suggest get a camper that is the length of the bed with tailgate up so you can use the rear bumper for accessories/spare tie and better departure angle clearance.

[@dalmarcadde1507]

Thanks really enjoyed

[@Benjamin-ek4iu]

This is my goal for my girlfriend and I. Especially the truck! Very nice man!

[@tripperdonnie]

I love the setup. These first gen trucks while very reliable are now getting very old and a lot of the rubber seals and gaskets are needing replacement due to age. I enjoy it tho, and it is gaining in value day to day.

[@suzmaca650]

Cool camper

[@tripperdonnie]

Thank you! I have had many adventures in it. It is like a traveling cabin.

[@AboveAlways]

Awesome truck!

[@tripperdonnie]

Thanks!

[@MichaelBnothere]

Cool channel and cool setup

[@tripperdonnie]

Thank you! It took me a long time to finally get my dream setup together!

[@PittwaterMowing]

Nice setup Thanks for the tour

[@tripperdonnie]

Your welcome!

[@vondutch666]

cool setup, dig the Alaskan!

[@tripperdonnie]

It is a really cool traveling cabin!

[@johnbarton4594]

Love the video. Hope to see you at Quartzite.

[@tripperdonnie]

For sure, I will be at several different locations in and around Q Dec-Feb

[@johnking7211]

Nice setup !! Good video man I enjoyed watching . Thanks and keep it up !

[@tripperdonnie]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@farnorthpicker56]

Those were awesome campers!

[@tripperdonnie]

They are great mobile cabins, good for getting away from the traditional campgrounds! They still make them.

[@paulhunter546]

Hey Donnie..great tour video..love the rig..both truck and camper ! Headn outta here Halloween.. stopping at Trona for a few days..then Q. Take care and see you soon 👍😁

[@tripperdonnie]

Dang Paul we need to travel together sometime in the near future! Haven't got to hang out with you much lately

[@paulhunter546]

@@tripperdonnie Let's get together when I head back down later this fall..you can show me some of the cool places around your neck of the woods 👍

[@jeffschneider8368]

Looks great pal , enjoy !

[@tripperdonnie]

Thanks, happy life friend!

[@whiteeulogianraven7995]

So difficult to find Alaskan Campers channels!! Wish you well on your journey, greetings from Costa Rica.

[@tripperdonnie]

Thank you! Happy travels friend!

[@JakeRoy98]

Great video! I'm going to be looking for an Alaskan and an old pickup here this summer to travel around in.

[@tripperdonnie]

Join on Facebook "Alaskan Camper Club" they often have vintage truck and camper listings

[@herdagriffin1220]

Really nice build and spacy

[@tripperdonnie]

It is really spacious, I feel like I have a small log cabin!

[@alj521]

nice set up.......travel safe

[@ChevyJoe216]

Thanks for sharing man thats a nice set up

[@tripperdonnie]

Thank you! It took me a while to get it that way

[@eugenebreindel]

Nice setup buddy! 😎😁

[@rachelsroute3621]

I love you!💕

[@tripperdonnie]

Hello happy wife!

[@carlbole2142]

@@tripperdonnie you have the world by the short and curlies....only addition i would add is a goldpan(you have the shovel) and a 48volt e-bike kit for the ride to river...see you there friend...

[@jackdenf4996]

“I’ve stuck people back here” sounded a little creepy. But you seem cool I’d camp with ya🤙

[@tripperdonnie]

If you see me around give me a yell. I had some friends use the two jump seats that truck comes with, a tight fit but it does work when nothing else is back there.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Great info, thanks for sharing. How are the mounting brackets bolted to the camper? Figuring they must be substantial through bolted?

[@tripperdonnie]

I really have not checked the out, they are hidden away in the camper in hard to get to spots.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

@@tripperdonnie thanks 👍

[@tripperdonnie]

The brackets are bending some from off road use, they do not appear to be pulling thru tho. I know many of these campers are directly bolted on the corners to the bed. Even with the springs to help absorb some of the big bumps the camper is taking some abuse.

[@joepearce3033]

Excellent

[@1baddsl]

Nice setup

[@tripperdonnie]

Thank you

[@grundymallory1480]

Nice older camper

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

Outstanding!!

[@tripperdonnie]

Thanks!

[@FurgoNorte]

Good setup!

[@tripperdonnie]

I'm happy with it, but like anyone traveling I am always switching things around

[@normnilsson7208]

Stan gave me your info, I liked your set up at the non RTR and the wifes painted toe nails sounds like there is a funny story behind that

[@tripperdonnie]

Awesome! I hope you had a chance to hang out at our campfires at the nonRTR! We are planning to do it again next year

[@Ivanskrakow]

looks good. just picked up an 8’ CO. a couple of months ago.. was wondering how you attached your solar panels to the roof?

[@tripperdonnie]

I'm using cigs chemistry peel and stick panels they are very expensive.

[@freeride11000]

Nice Alaskan! I just moved up from a '76 NCO to a '91 CO. Any advise on how to hook up the camper running lights so they come on with the truck lights? I also have to add rear brake lights because on my camper the back is 80" wide so covers my truck tail lights. Trying to do all this myself as most camper places would charge me bank to problem solve and wire up (if they do it right). Tks!

[@tripperdonnie]

Post the question up on the Alaskan Camper Club Facebook page, it will be easier to answer there. Post some pics of the outside plugs especially the pins on your camper, they are all a bit different over the years

[@markreeder8509]

Great music

[@tripperdonnie]

Ha, I do enjoy some tunes out there, I forgot it was on bluetooth and it connected while I was filming off the phone

[@ericdebord]

"Sell everything and live in the truck" That's exactly what I did and plan on doing. It's in the works...retired

[@tripperdonnie]

Good luck! You will meet some amazing people in your travels

[@brucecggallagher1949]

Thanks for this...can you tell me what camera you used to film this video. Cheers from British Columbia, Canada

[@tripperdonnie]

probably a Galaxy S10e

[@decentgarage]

Did you restore this or was this condition it was in when you bought it?

[@tripperdonnie]

It was in great condition when I bought it, completely original Canadian built one I bought from a Canadian buddy for $4000. I was very lucky. BTW dig your channel, been watching it for a while.

[@decentgarage]

@@tripperdonnie sweet! I just found out about these camper and now I want one. Glad you enjoy my channel and thanks for the support. I don't know if you watched my video on building my crew cab but my truck used to be your trucks twin.

[@tripperdonnie]

@@decentgarage yes I noticed. Mine is a perfect AZ truck 150k miles. Only thing I would change is get an 8 ft Alaskan not a 10ft. Better for towing and off roading.

[@decentgarage]

@@tripperdonnie that's good to know. My trucks are both short beds so 8 foot would be the biggest i would go with. Keep your videos coming!

[@dianee7778]

Do you really need two couches inside? I would keep one and put something on the other side. Maybe a small bar table instead of the table you said you took out.

[@tripperdonnie]

I use the lower bed a lot, it uses both couches and makes a queen size setup. Better for sitting up and watching movies. Also when traveling if I do not want to pop camper up I use the lower bed. I have a nice wood tv dinner table/tray I use to eat meals on if needed.

[@tripperdonnie]

You know, I am seriously considering widening the larger couch and making the other one for my fridge and storage area.

[@dianee7778]

@@tripperdonnie I think that sounds great and I bet you’ll love it!

[@tanner882]

That’s a sweet set up dude! Make sure you fix your KDP!

[@tripperdonnie]

I'm taking a gamble for a bit, such a pain to fix the kdp.

[@tripperdonnie]

Just did the KDP, @ 150k it was half way out!

[@steveprescott9728]

These are still made where I live in little ‘ol Winlock Washington.

[@tripperdonnie]

Yep. and there is a place in San Diego that refurbishes old ones. Mine was Canadian built.

[@warrenweisfus709]

Everything you need to leave the rat race of the city far behind....Thumbs Up !

[@tripperdonnie]

It really is!

[@P-Bizzy]

👍👍👍

[@jeffhayden2737]

In your opinion if you were living in the rig fulltime how important is 4wd to get to spots where you would not be crowded or hassled?

[@jeffhayden2737]

Thank you for reply

[@tripperdonnie]

Very important! without 4wd you are always paranoid, a small rain can trap you for days, a little snow for weeks. Sometimes you go down small hills that turn out to be much steeper when you try to go back. Plus you break an axle or driveshaft you should still be able to drive out.

[@tripperdonnie]

@Andy Larson I cut a piece of plywood just small enough to fit in the access hole. I mounted all the electronics before sliding it in, then just had to hook the battery cable to it. I did make one mistake tho, my fuse breakout box is inaccessible without pulling the plywood mount out. The plywood is screwed into the top bedrails, it holds up nicely.

[@tripperdonnie]

@Andy Larson I have a heavy gage blue extension cord that runs from the inverter to the campers AC plug on the passenger side rear corner of the Alaskan, you can see the extension cord running just below the Alaskan door. The inverter supplies 1500 watts of 120V power to the original AC breaker box there (2 x 20 AMP breaker) and that gets distributed thru factory wiring to all the plugs in the camper. All the 12v items run through a non factory 12v fuse box just below the inverter that you can't see.

[@neoprotwo]

Over 600 Watts of solar on a little Walmart battery!! Show that beast of a system some respect and get a Lithium battery, you could probably run a 200ah battery easily with that setup! Lynac makes some good batterys.

[@tripperdonnie]

I did add 170 AH of lithium.

[@neoprotwo]

@@tripperdonnie Awesome, that’s respectable now 😎

[@factdesignbr]

That is a dream to me bud. As soon as a I get to leave the commie place I live for the u.s THAT is my setup

[@tripperdonnie]

It is my dream setup, it took a while to find a good truck and camper combo. I am so happy driving it to awesome places.

[@factdesignbr]

@@tripperdonnie Amen brother

[@rhondaallen1286]

helllo alaska

[@johnbarton4594]

What model is the Alpicool I found them. Thank you

[@tripperdonnie]

T60 LG has to be the LG version or you get a Chinese compressor. I'm assuming the Korean LG compressor is superior

[@petermajor4599]

👑👑👍👋👋🍀

[@GaryB94558]

How does the 3/4 ton handle the weight of the camper?

[@tripperdonnie]

It has air bags (30psi) a 4 wheel leaf springs and does very well, without the camper this truck is WAY to stiff. On my 2003 Duramax even with air bags it feels a bit heavy, but the Duramax has much softer suspension and still drives decent.

[@randystern7870]

FYI, you have a truck camper. I don't see a trailer

[@rhondaallen1286]

use a newbeys

[@tripperdonnie]

What is a newbeys?

[@markreeder8509]

Great music

[@tripperdonnie]

Ha, I left streaming off my phone on accident!. Good music and forest is relaxing!