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I was looking at this new DC/DC and MPTT controller. My batteries are 6 years old and still holding up, I think because they have always been on the solar controller. If I was building a new system something like this at $299 might be the way to go. DESCRIPTION Renogy's DCC50S DC to DC MPPT...

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I am going to follow Ski3pins advice and not try to jam to much in. Bill

I did add E-rated tires and Firestone Air Bags. The Tundra brakes are near the same size you will find on a 3/4 ton truck, but you are carrying a lot of weight, I have not had any problems. Took my truck to a scale after my build and camper after build is 1250 pounds. I am sure I add another...

Finally going to Death Valley in the winter. Going to drive down Feb 3rd and spend two to three nights. I plan on driving Titus Canyon, and seeing the main tourist spots, Visitors Center, Zabriskies Point, Artist Drive, and Dantes View if it opens. Is it worth the trip to see the mines or...

Original owner of my 2005 Tundra AC 4x4 TRD. Love the truck and will keep as a 3/4 ton is just too much $$$. I am on my second Hawk. Had a 2002 and sold and bought a 2013 shell and built it out. Good suggestions above, DYI depends on your skills and abilities. If you have the skills and time...

I have done this boat trip. Well worth the price.

Good friend is a Federal Firearms License, make expensive guns for living. When I did my first long trip other friends asked what I will be carrying? I am not apposed to guns but I am not a gun person. Had a temper a long time ago and just don't need to have a gun. My friend with the FFL told me...

Must be the day for tires. I just put 4 new tires on my 2005 Tundra. Hurt because I had 30,000 miles on my Michelin XL's tread had over 30,000 left. But they were 11 years old and getting lots of cracks, I do long drives and not worth the chance. Put on Kumho's A/T's 55,000 mile warranty and I...

Ole and Sven die in a snowmobiling accident, drunker than skunks, And go to Hell. The Devil observes that they are really enjoying themselves. He says to them 'Doesnt the heat and smoke bother you?' Ole replies, 'Vell, ya know, ve're from nordern Minnesooota, da land of snow an ice, an ve're...

Also Duracells only. Did have one leak, called and got a gift card for $50 to replace my LED Maglite.

I am not confused. Many people on this site may not like your avatar. They may not say so but will use code words like "such uses" without saying motorcycles. I am a almost 70 year old life member of the American Motorcycle Association. I have seen so many areas closed to ORV use. Or they have...

I back the Blue Ribbon Coalition. I have seen to many areas closed to any vehicle travel.

This is what I did on my shell build out. Locate studs and use a "small" number drill to see if the location works. I did have to raise the vent for my fridge to avoid a seam and HAWK logo in the siding. I have 2 small stainless sheet metal screw hiding the hole. See picture below

This is the seat back from the front dinette. My used shell had a front dinette and I changed to a side dinette. Shorted the alum tubes and reupholstered. Just plywood would work just fine for a seat back. If you hare going to sleep on it go 3/4" plywood.

Garmin Zumo 100% water proof and vibration resistance. Not cheap but I have ridden in driving rain with no problems.

I copied, printed and laminated this chart years ago. keep next to a small voltage meter.

Another great trip report. I still need to stay at Benton, had a spot reserved two years ago and an illness caused us to cancel. I could use soaking a few years off. Manzanar should be on everyones list. I was impressed with the exhibits. I was sobering looking at the long list of people who...

So far your trip reports are the only good thing from the PGE blackouts.

I did all the work except making the drawer boxes. Wanted then square and flat, don't have the skills or equipment. Did not use drawings but did make cardboard mock ups. Changed the big opening because of the mock up. Doors are not even so the large one can fold out of the way and the small one...

The factory cabinets (by design) do not offer a lot of storage. If you want inside storage you need to buy a shell and build it out the way you want. I did this on my 2013 Hawk. Large opening storage in cabinet. Full depth slide out drawers, not sure why FWC does not do this. Small drawers...

The scams are terrible and so many people are suckers for them. The government could stop them if they wanted to. But we are just not connected as some people. This scammer called the wrong 90 year old man.

California Fall Color Map California Fall Color Website. I keep an eye on both of these sites to plan my annual trip on Hwy 395 to check out the color.

Enjoying the pictures and reports. Sorry I could not make it, getting ready for our trip to Europe. 9 days on a Ducati Multistrada through the Alps. Bill

Saw this on FB. May modify my dolly. I would add a removable cross bar or two to lower the camper onto. I asked and he used 2" sq .125 wall and .250 plate over the casters for the jacks to set on. Link to FB video. https://www.facebook.com/craig.gillingham.9/videos/10217548093593252/

Another tongue weight video. Can go bad fast if too light.