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We had this filler height issue with my 2012 Ram/ 2015 Hawk flatbed combo. Finally solved it by running a longer tube and bolting the filler neck to the driver's side jack support. (Since the Hawk was on full time this didn't affect anything.) Steve

Really great advice from everyone. Has anyone actually done the camper van rental and have any advice for New Zealand? It isn't that we can't afford to stay in hotels. We can. BUT we love that serendipity and being close to nature that the camper van route gives us.

Larry, I drove the beautiful Alpine Loop route in summer a few years ago. (Yes, it is fairly easy in a 4WD FWC.) However, if you are averse to literally of 100's of rented jeeps and (worse) rented ATV's buzzing by you at insane speeds I strongly recommend against it! Sorry! True story- The Lake...

The road to Animas forks from Silverton is bumpy but doable with a stock AWD SUV. (I know this because I've taken our stock Toyota Highlander even higher into American basin,,, very slowly!) However, one caution: the San Juans have had epic snowfall this year. I wouldn't count on the road into...

Actually on the flatbed model the ONLY difference between the Hawk and the Grandby is about a 20" wider dinette. (and of course more storage under the benches too.) We changed from the Hawk flatbed to the Grandby to have a place for the both of us to sleep when we do 'stealth camping'. (Hasn't...

I read once that one # behind the rear axle is equivalent to three #'s in front of it. So one more vote to stay with the Hawk on a short bed truck since the extra length of the Grandby will be 100% behind the rear axle!

No, you're correct, Rico. I didn't have a map in front of me for the FR #. Thanks!

WOW! My thanks to both of you guys! Yeah, We'll have four or five days to explore just the Chiricuahuas so ought to be able to check these areas out. Does anyone now if the roads across the mountains are open yet? Thanks! Steve

I neglected to thank everyone for their suggestions last month. We did do the trip but it pretty much rained on us (and cold!) much of the time. (And SE Arizona is a desert?) However, we never made it to Cave Creek or the Chiricuahuas so are leaving Sunday to hone in on the Cave Creek area and...

Sioux and I are fleeing the snow this Sunday to combined birding/ spring flowers trip to SE Arizona. (We may be a bit early for the flowers but we're searching for warmth and sun!) Flowers and birds will be a bonus! We'll come down I-25 and then cut west on I-10 arriving Monday. We'll be...

In the winter Sioux and I carry toilet paper, water, wine and scotch along with a double sleeping bag in the Highlander. A 'compatible couple' (43 years married) can last a long time on those five necessities!

The 2012 was a 3/4 ton crew cab short bed. The 2018 is a regular cab one-ton (11,000 GVWR) single rear wheel chassis cab with a Grandby on it. I'm not a big truck guru but we have the 6.4 gasser in it with a 4.30 rear end and I've been very happy with it. I'm not smart enough to figure out how...

I'm on my second Ram flatbed (2012 and 2018) and they both have had zero issues. Look into a 'chassis cab' since the flat frame rails will make the flatbed fabrication and installation much easier. I even have a 'shovel box' accessible from the rear that gives great storage between the frame...

Welcome, Colorado Mark. Denny and Stephen will take good care of you. I've ordered two FWC flatbed models from them- including the latest Grandby mounted on a one ton Ram chassis cab. ENJOY! Here is the previous Hawk flatbed they did for me... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:22035]

Try repeated applications of lighter fluid. Works wonders on old sticker residue and at the very least won't damage your finish. (test first.)

X2 what Rando said on the crowds. When we were up there in August the cops literally had a speed trap set up at the Animas City ghost town! The sheriff told me they were clocking 2,000 vehicles a day through there. (Mostly ATV rentals but a LOT of idiots insanely driving jeeps a break-neck speed...

My 2018 Grandby flatbed with the Silver Spur exterior has matching gray doors.

We have an indoor shower in our 2018 Grandby flatbed and (mostly) like it. Cons: 1) Bit of a pain to put up, 2) expensive, 3) if you aren't careful the shower curtain will leak (but we're getting better at this.) Pros: 1) We tend to camp at high elevations that even in summer are cool to...

I went through the whole agonizing fun of ordering a new truck this year. Really wanted to go with the Ford but Sioux liked the Ram's cab better. Guess which brand won? Be sure to check on the gas tank size. To meet the below 10.000# GVWR lots of one ton Ford models will only put a 28 gallon...

We use the Froli Star (1 3/4" high) plus have a pillow top topper on the 2018 factory mattress. Even with a light sleeping bag on top we can close the top. (With a bit of effort.)

In my first standard slide-in FWC Hawk (with the rear entry) the Brophy scissor steps worked wonderfully when i got inventive and installed them permanently. I too would hate having to dismount and reinstall them every time I wanted into the camper. Here they are deployed. If you look closely...

So even after living in Durango, CO off and on for 40 years we've never visited this BLM area up near Naturita, CO. Depending on the weather Sioux and I may run up there next week for three days. Anyone have any experience in this part of Colorado? Is it 'worthwhile'? Good boondocking sites? If...

Well done, Dahlberg. Sioux and I followed much the same reasoning and wound up in our 3500 Ram chassis cab and FWC Grandby combo. I chatted briefly with Bryan with Alaskan before pulling the trigger on the Grandby. (My third FWC in six years!) At the time they weren't doing side entry flatbeds...

So I'll be the contrarian here. I was more-or-less pleased with the digital thermostat in my 2015 Hawk flatbed. (It seemed to work better with less wild temp swings when I spaced it out a 1/4" from the cabinet.) But now with my 2018 Grandby the manual thermostat apparently has crapped out and I...

I would have eventually done the same, Patrick. Sioux never liked it that long. I hope you kids are well...