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I've had several camp trailers with hot water heaters but haven't had them in the last two truck campers. I never really liked having another built in mechanical component to break. Didn't like having to worry about it complicating the winterizing process and the knot in my stomach each spring...

Well done Vic! I hope you are happy with it, that is a bunch of work.

On my 2000 Ranger, I'm thinking I used minwax golden oak and clear poly. It was a little lighter but not bad...

Vic, That looks great! Interested in seeing how you are able to finish up the ends and sides...

Loved your trip report, thanks for sharing. We must make it out there one of these years. So, is February the best time to go? Thanks~

That is great, I really like your stories... Thanks!

Those look very interesting and looks like they have been in use for quite some time. https://www.rvairlifters.com.au/ Here is a link to someone installing in a Sportsmobile Van - https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f22/rv-air-lifters-24054.html It looks like it would need to be an...

Sorry to see that damage... I know I have seen pictures of campers bolted down in the past but couldn't find any searching. I did find this in Bailey's posts on another forum here - https://americanadventurist.com/forum/threads/baileys-2010-tundra-adventure-build-w-trip-photos.5727/post-123771...

Ski, thanks for the detailed post. I have the same fridge.

We really liked our 2000 FWC Ranger

What Vic said, I have a 84” wide Panther...

Sage mentions the ATC campers. The Puma is their short bed model and is available in an 84” width compared to the Hawk’s 80”. You can see pictures of mine in the ATC forum.

I have a Rieco Titan dolly and it is really heavy duty. It is on the second camper... Mine is the 6' version and I used it on my old 8' long FWC Ranger. I had to watch for the floor pack bulge at the rear which was too wide to fit. I just placed it forward of the bulges. On my ATC Panther I...

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I agree with camper rich. Our old camper was a FWC Ranger (8ft bed) on a Gen 1 Tundra. It was narrow but we appreciated the space the 8ft length provided. It had an extra pantry which provided much needed space for gear. My current camper is an ATC Panther which is 84" wide, on a Tundra...

2019 tundra 2019 hawk rollover it was suggested I put tailgate back on for support. Hawk will cover 1/2 of tailgate. Guess I'll need to find a tool that I can use from underneath in times of trouble Yes, with the 5 1/2 foot bed you would want to support the floor pack on the tailgate (or...

When the tailgate is down, it blocks the hole. On my old 1st gen tundra, I had an extra arm that only went to the rear of the tire that I could attach a socket wrench to. It was a PITA but worked. I never got a flat so, never had to do it for real...

Wow, that must have been one crazy road. I lost the fridge contents on the old FWC with the upright fridge. I've got a chest fridge in the Panther strapped down behind the front window. We've only had minor bruising now. And I've had all the gear from behind the sofa and the cushions in a pile...

I had a 2000 Ranger on a 2000 Tundra. We loved that camper... It is narrow, and it is long. On the Tundra it went to the top of the tailgate. On a Tacoma it will be 6 inches past your lowered tailgate. You sleep length wise, in that it has an extended bed (I can see the extension in the...

Don, I had a 2000 Ranger (8ft bed) and we loved that camper. It was well built by the guys who now own ATC. The price does seem a little high but it looks to be in very good condition. Check out the headliner for any water leaks over the years. Use any issues you find in the negotiation. A...

I realized that I had another post, http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/13456-atc-panther-on-the-drawing-board/ when I was going through what you are going through :) Here is the configuration I ordered. Except I decided on the SMEV sink stove combo after they had already started on...

I made a solar panel frame using this type corner bracket pop-riveted and was amazed at the strength. I bought them on Amazon.

FiremanWanderer, You can't go wrong with an ATC. Check out my Panther thread which explains some of the decisions I made when ordering mine. The Panther was a replacement for an older FWC and I based a lot of my decisions on that experience...

Here is the latest addition. I added an AT propane tank mount to the jack bracket. Also you might notice that I changed the awning mount. The awning used to be mounted to the jack brackets...

http://store.adventuretrailers.com/products/5-lb.-Propane-Cylinder-Bracket..html