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Join and post this over at: http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/listings/forum/27.cfm A lot of knowledgable old hard side guys over there. Here, probably, not so much.

From the horses mouth: "The pop-up section of the camper is the one part that takes some care. If you do the following, it will last as long as the camper does. When you have the camper stored, pop it up at least once a month and let it air out. Every six months, wash the outside with simple...

Yeah, I don't think the glass sided campers are very popular. I do like the "look" but they are heavier, expensive/difficult to repair compared to the alum and that $650 could be spent on much more useful options. They are nice looking though. Condensation has never been a problem for me. I do...

Well...you'd think so. But on the silver-lining/half-full angle, it allowed me to get re-acquainted with the charms of a Styrofoam cooler...all I could find to buy in Kanab! I needed something since I was 3 days into a 3-week trip! Ouch. I think most of us can agree though that the ice...

I'd still be using mine if it hadn't exploded. Sorry for your loss.....but it seems explosions would be a significant disadvantage. :D

I can't put myself in your shoes but since we are in similar climate zones, the Rockies, I'll give you my $17,000 worth: Factory furnace - yes - a must in the Rockies Sink, stove - yes Frig - yes - two way electric compressor Screen door - yes - almost impossible to add later Dual batteries -...

My ATC Bobcat came with the clear slider.I don't understand why this is a option at I think $25. This thread is like seven years old.....my FWC came standard with a clear one and I think they have come that way for years.

Here's a quote from ThinAir: "Bought a Nissan Frontier and put a Finch on it. Severely overloaded, truck swayed back and forth, front end was unweighted, dangerous." From here: http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/7246/

From the horses mouth: The Waeco CF80 will require ventilation. When the compressor is running it will create heat, the fan inside the unit will move this heat out through the external vents, if this air can't escape then it could cause the compressor to over heat or work inefficiently. If...

I'm in CO and for my '12 Hawk it is $108 per year with a $500 deductible thru Auto Owners Insurance. Let me know if you need a new agent.

What kind of fridge do you have, 2-way or 3-way? We have a 2-way and it is not open at all to the outside. My Waeco 2-way has a 8" x 16" vent to the outside (rear drivers side). There is even a manual switched frig vent fan to the outside.

I wasn't planning on going.....but if you guys are promising cage matches, gang fights and tequila....I'm in. :D WTW against the world!

Rotti when your motor breaks in you should be able to get another couple of MPG out of your set up, this should happen between 30k and 50k miles. That’s about the best range out there with a full size pickup. But there is the additional cost of your drive train to consider and in my part of the...

Don't have a real good feel for mpg yet as I only have 3,000 miles on it. But loaded heavy, on recent hunting trip over the 10,000' passes here in Colorado, I had a low of 9 or 10 in 4WD low range and about 14 to 15 on the highway. Others could do better I'm sure....I tend to have a heavy foot...

I'm interested in a very similliar setup, would you be so kind as to let me know the total height of your camper on the truck (to the top of the yakima rack). I have just about the same truck and camper as JHa6av8r and mine just clears my 8' garage door by an inch or two. If I had his Yakima...

Hmmm....you said front locker on our Chevys? Any further details, like price etc? That could have come in handy a time or two.

Does anybody have recommendations for small 5th-wheels? I know nothing about them..... Yah, me either.....but these guys do: http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/listings/forum/24.cfm

.....removed it and travelled the rest of the trip really not noticing a difference. I'd definitely try going without on your 3/4. I know on mine I have no need for any suspension enhancements. If after awhile you feel you need some more support I would first look at: http://www.timbren.com...

Check this out Riverrunner: http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26378127/gotomsg/26378701.cfm

I'm pretty sure that is stainless steel and http://www.simichrome-polish.com seems work well on my metal motorcycle parts. My previous truck had polished alum rims and after the winter season I would spend hours with Simichrome trying to get that sh!t/corrosion off. As far as the lock...

....But I'd still get a gasser. I just can't get over the noise and smell of diesels. Don't think the new ones are loud or stinky but the higher cost of fuel, maintenance, new emissions issues and initial purchase price killed it for me. Almost went with the Dmax, loved the power but.....very...

Ah.....good old Montana ingenuity. http://www.theoriginalcrapstrap.com I know you guys with 1/2 tons are trying to save weight.....here you go. :D Myself, I've got some old motorcycle tie down straps I'm going to try out. Pics to follow!

Ara, Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoy your posts and pictures. A question, Royal the real rotti wondered if that handsome stud Spirit dates? Safe travels.....

I personally don't think you "need" side to side leveling. Our hawk sits level.... My Hawk is level side to side and the rear is still an inch higher than the front on a stock 3/4 ton suspension. Roll over couch, the 110L frig, furnace and dual batteries. The water tank is pretty much...

Steelhead, if I were in your shoes I would look real hard at Timbrens. Half the price of air baggers, easy install and no air problems. Here is an ongoing discussion on another forum: http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26719038.cfm