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With the cab/chassis setup, you would have a lot of weight behind the rear axle. Maybe you could get the frame extended like BDS did.

If the wheel well build out is built like I think, then it is just basically a 3 sided plywood box with no framing. If you remove it the side frame of the camper should have a header running across the opening that provides structural support. You could add some vertical framing if you want but...

One option not mentioned would be a front mount. Back in the day(1969), my dad owned a F250 camper special with the spare under the rear(factory setup). After a flat and not being able to get the spare out from under, he bought a front mount carrier and moved the spare. We never had a problem...

PVC based fabric once stained from mildew will not clean up like new, there will always be a trace of the stain. You should clean though and kill any active mildew, If you want to clean I would use a 10% bleach solution or a Lysol type product with bleach, (always test any cleaner in a...

Look for a air inlet on the tube feeding the burner. Could be just a simple collar that slides or rotates around a small opening in that tube to control the air/propane mix. Adjust till the flame is nice and blue with little yellow visible. If no go, with that suggestion, try blowing out the...

Looks like a good score. After you clean the fabric, put a coating of 303 or similar product to keep the fabric pliable. Do you use anything with petroleum in the ingredients.

I ran E load range LTX Michelins on my 1st gen.Tundra and they were fine, had to almost max out the pressure to reduce sidewall flex though. On the F250 I'm running Cooper ATPs E load range and I'm very pleased with the wet and dry handling, tires are fairly quiet. They ride good, especially...

I have been replacing the screws in my camper with stainless when needed or adding mods,used sealant to prevent water intrusion. After 5 years there is no visible corrosion. It would be wishful thinking to coat the threads on a self tapping screw and think there will be any sealant remaining...

You might need to replace the pump. We use the same type on boats and do see some overheated to the point where the plastic housing warps or the windings break down. Either way it causes the pump to load up and pull high amps. Check it again with batteries fully charged

Loved it, compliments to Tim for his video/production work.

We had flash flooding here in Texas a few days ago. Wiped out the campground on the South Llano River and a few others. People and campers washed away, 4 people still missing, 1 woman rescued 20 miles down stream. Please don't get complacent when camping in and around river flood plains and...

Putting in an access door so you would be able to access the battery without removing the camper would certainly be an easy option for someone with a shell model. I will add that anyone going with this relocation would be smart to put you battery(ies) into a marine type battery box to avoid acid...

I thought I was getting a false alarm this past summer while on the road. Soaped the entire system in the camper and found nothing, still the alarm persisted. Turned out to be a slow leak on a 1lb cylinder in the couch storage area. Moral here is don't fixate on the camper system, check it all...

I installed the same on my Hawk, works very well.

Replace at 100k due to wear, replace at 10yrs due to cracking and the belt breaking down. I have coffee every morning with my bud that owns an auto shop and I have seen some belts replaced that were shot and on borrowed time, others that looked as if they could go another couple years. You won't...

You mentioned the batteries are brand new. If you weren't having this problem prior to replacing the batteries, I would suspect a faulty new battery and/or recheck the connections to the batteries. I'm in the marine business and I see brand new batteries that are not good, its rare but does...

Bill, I rigged up a small(approx. 20") oak pole with a hook(bent conduit clip) on the top end and hang the o2cool from its handle. The pole is thru bolted to the cabinet above the roll over couch, it is removable, just held in place with 2 # 10 screws with wing nuts. You can adjust it to blow...

I have a couple, when I do carry one it's usually the Garrett AT since it is waterproof, nothing like a well used swim hole.

My dad used to fire up one of those white gas catalytic heaters in our popup trailer back in the 60s, couldn't run it very long as it would blow you out with heat. Can't imagine using it in small space of a FWC. Be sure to ventilate well.

Illegal to have a locked propane compartment. If storing inside(not recommended), you need some sort of ventilation in case of leakage. I say not recommended because I had a 1lb cylinder leak inside the camper last summer, it can certainly happen. I was glad to have a working gas detector that...

If your decision is based on weight of the camper,I would take a closer look at the weight of the Hawk vs Fleet, you might be surprised to find there is only about 100lbs or less difference. If your going full time the added room in the Hawk might be nice. the biggest difference in weight comes...

Good video, good explanation for the layman.

Can you provide the battery manufacturer and battery size/rating.

Another good source of info is Handy Bob's Solar (Can't get it to hyperlink), just google it. For starters read; RV battery charging puzzle. I would check your battery manufacturers charging voltage specs, might be a bit higher than your equipment is set for.

Depending on how bad the rot is you might be able to stabilize what's still there, if it's minor, you could use a product called git rot, It is used for small areas of dry rot on boats, and is avail, at West Marine or online. If the rot is more extensive and you can break it apart, you'll need...