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countrycampers3
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Dec 16, 2014

Alaskan TC Owners

Alaskan TC Owners,

Looking ahead at our next TC Rig, and I would like to ask some of you who own an Alaskan a few questions.

Like do you think you actually save on fuel without such a High Rig to catch the wind and cause drag to lower you fuel economy.

Do the seals that seal off the upper half and lower seam to do a good job on keeping out bugs and wind. Especially during winter Camping, which we do a lot of. Any drafts that you notice? How long have you had your Rig, and did the seals need replacing?

How well insulated. Would you give high rankings for cold weather. We've camped at well below -0 temps, and want to be toasty.

Any other information of Pro's and Con's you might have would be appreciated.

Are there any Alaskan TC owners anywhere in the Middle Region of the Country that we could meet and see your TC. That is the hard part to find one to view. There aren't many around and then to find one close to view is difficult.

Thank You for your help.
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  • realter's avatar
    realter
    Explorer
    Dec 16, 2014
    Dave Pete wrote:
    They are "Alaska" by the way, not "Alaskan". (And it's realtor not realator and nuclear not nucular but we don't have time to talk about that right now). Just kidding. Really, who cares! :)



    And all this time I thought it was REALTER!!!

    It's all a balance of pros and cons and I hope this helps some.
  • Dave_Pete's avatar
    Dave_Pete
    Explorer II
    Dec 16, 2014
    Okay, I'll take your word for it. And I just checked the site too. Nice to know, thanks!
  • Butch50's avatar
    Butch50
    Explorer
    Dec 16, 2014
    Dave Pete wrote:
    They are "Alaska" by the way, not "Alaskan". (And it's realtor not realator and nuclear not nucular but we don't have time to talk about that right now). Just kidding. Really, who cares! :)

    But I don't own one, never used one. We had a fabric pop-up and camped as low as -33 degrees. HIGHLY unrecommended. But we've been comfortable down to -5 dry camping and unplugged.

    I have several hunting partners (Wyoming Rocky Mountains) who ALL use Alaska campers (but they don't do Internet), on trailers and haul their ATVs on the trailer too. Makes a nice platform for a camp and stuff. But they park it after setting up once. Yes, they are wide open when setting up. Bugs, rain, snow, whatever - are all coming in. But once up they are going to be more snug than a fabric. Good quality, excellent manufacturer support, expensive.

    But they are still a pop-up and that means interior amenities are affected.

    Down the road we just LOVED our pop-up. Love the compact nature traveling! We could make short stops and use this or that (porti-potti?) without a full pop-up. Not sure if an Alaska will allow that.

    At camp? Very cozy, enjoyable! But compared to our travel trailer? Oh the TT is WAAAY nice at camp. Still, for off-road or small road, can't beat a pop-up and Alaska is a great pop-up choice.

    It's all a balance of pros and cons and I hope this helps some.


    I hate too disagree but they are Alaskan not Alaska campers. This is per the manufacturers Alaskan web site

    Also Alaskan
  • Dave_Pete's avatar
    Dave_Pete
    Explorer II
    Dec 16, 2014
    They are "Alaska" by the way, not "Alaskan". (And it's realtor not realator and nuclear not nucular but we don't have time to talk about that right now). Just kidding. Really, who cares! :)

    But I don't own one, never used one. We had a fabric pop-up and camped as low as -33 degrees. HIGHLY unrecommended. But we've been comfortable down to -5 dry camping and unplugged.

    I have several hunting partners (Wyoming Rocky Mountains) who ALL use Alaska campers (but they don't do Internet), on trailers and haul their ATVs on the trailer too. Makes a nice platform for a camp and stuff. But they park it after setting up once. Yes, they are wide open when setting up. Bugs, rain, snow, whatever - are all coming in. But once up they are going to be more snug than a fabric. Good quality, excellent manufacturer support, expensive.

    But they are still a pop-up and that means interior amenities are affected.

    Down the road we just LOVED our pop-up. Love the compact nature traveling! We could make short stops and use this or that (porti-potti?) without a full pop-up. Not sure if an Alaska will allow that.

    At camp? Very cozy, enjoyable! But compared to our travel trailer? Oh the TT is WAAAY nice at camp. Still, for off-road or small road, can't beat a pop-up and Alaska is a great pop-up choice.

    It's all a balance of pros and cons and I hope this helps some.
  • woodhog's avatar
    woodhog
    Explorer
    Dec 16, 2014
    How do you keep things dry when opening or closing one of the Alaskan campers? In a driving rain and wind there must be a lot of water entering the bed section?

    Also they have no gray water tank, how do you handle the gray water disposal?
  • dcsparky's avatar
    dcsparky
    Explorer
    Dec 16, 2014
    I own an Alaskan and have camped it at around 17 degrees. I can't tell for sure if it save money over a full up one. I have a 2006 diesel ram shortbread. I can tell you it a joy going down the highway at 70 to 75.

    I average between 14 and 16 mpg depending on my foot and the torain.

    Its not the biggest camper but the construction quality is great.

    Mine is 2 year old.

    I love th fact that I can cruise down the highway without any worries including low bridges. I store it in the garage.

    The upper part is insulated you can get insulation on the floor. The side walls are not insulated except for the fact that you double wall with the cabinets.

    The only thing I actually occasionally miss is an indoor shower.
  • joerg68's avatar
    joerg68
    Nomad III
    Dec 16, 2014
    The last I know, Alaskan was alive and well.
    There is a dedicated Alaskan forum over at "wander the west".
    Don Wheat, the owner, had posted there about his plans with the company.
  • countrycampers3's avatar
    countrycampers3
    Explorer
    Dec 16, 2014
    kohldad wrote:
    Not an owner, but did see one at the recent TC rally we attended. Biggest thing which I did not like is the front is open allowing all the bugs to enter while you set it up. May only take a couple of minutes, but some places I've been that would allow a hundred mosquitos or flies to enter. Of course, this wouldn't be a concern during your winter camping trips.


    Thanks. Appreciate that. I had forgot about that I remember seeing that in a video or something. Definitely a con.
  • kohldad's avatar
    kohldad
    Explorer III
    Dec 16, 2014
    Not an owner, but did see one at the recent TC rally we attended. Biggest thing which I did not like is the front is open allowing all the bugs to enter while you set it up. May only take a couple of minutes, but some places I've been that would allow a hundred mosquitos or flies to enter. Of course, this wouldn't be a concern during your winter camping trips.

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