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The couch on the FWC Eagle is also almost unusable as the bottom cushion constantly slides forward because the bench underneath is too narrow. I wonder if there is a fix for this? bsharp007, Yes, there is fix, and it took about an hour plus a trip to the hardware store. It actually makes the...

One of the things I like about Cabezon23's solution is that it divides the large space under the sink into two more useful compartments. Bseek, I've updated my original posting on the solar panel: http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1360

Update We've had the solar for almost a year and our only regret is that we didn't do it sooner. I've added a photo showing the front hinges. The half of the hinge that is not visible is mounted to the back of the solar panel. The sides of of the solar panel are channel aluminum, with about a...

Ditch the damn pedestal table! We like our rather simple solution very much. http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8753 and you are welcome to the details. If a dinette had been an option, though, we would most likely have gotten it.

I use the same Thule racks, but what bothers me is the rack instructions state "Not intended for off-road use." I'd sure hate to have them break while going over some rough 4X4 road. The most important part of the swing away Thule rack is to always screw the post tightly to the base. For rough...

Converter I highly recommend getting a converter / battery charger. It converts 220VAC to 12VDC so you can run lights and other 12V appliances and it also trickle charges your battery. AVPentco (AVPentco@mc.net) is the international distributor for the Iota DLS-30 converter/charger that FWC...

Pump Has "Primed" Position Leaving the handle in the forward or back position of the pump is supposed to keep it primed. I think it's the back position, but look on the handle side of the pump at the base for embossed text that tells you which one is correct. When my pump began leaking, I...

It's the strike plate. Loosen the two screws, move the plate back, tighten screws. Repeat process whenever door no longer wants to stay closed.

1. Outside flood light, which LED bulb will fit? Checkout http://superbrightleds.com/led_prods.htm for LEDS.

Last Day Back to LA tomorrow. The Mojave Preserve is as good as or better than Joshua Tree - but without the people or restrictions. Pictures: Restored Kelso UP Depot, Ode to Priapus, and Lava Tube

Having lived (and camped) in Oregon for many years, on two different iterations, and soon to make it a third, we can oh so well relate to camping in liquid sunshine. And on our recent journeys through Oregon in the winter, we would have to agree that half the reason to have a FWC is the heater...

.. and a Yagi Last night we were within normal cell tower range. Today, the nearest tower is 30mi to 40mi away. So I try the Yagi antenna with a Wilson amplifier and it works! - a 2 bar (-89dBm) signal. The Wilson amplifier works in the 800mHz to 900mHz and 1800mHz to 1900mHz bands, so it works...

Took this picture about 5min ago in the Mojave Preserve, about 10min south of Kelso, CA. We got a Verizon air card a few months ago, after being inspired by Buzzman, who used one during his recent westward wandering. I like the idea of posting a trip in real time. I'll very soon see how real...

It's 50-50 But I'll keep it Updated We're 50% go, %50 no go, but working real hard on the go part, so I'll keep you posted. The lost coast is one of our favorite destinations and a pig fest too boot, how can we not. The last time we went to a pig fest, "Dirty Ted", 30 years ago, hosted it...

We have the stock Eagle cooktop (first picture). The main problem is that it is designed for two 3qt sauce pots. A 10" fry pan can not be centered over the burner. The flame adjustment is also poor. For cleaning, we just removed the clips on the rack so that it just comes out, since the lid did...

Pat, Nice pix. I love bridges that scare my wife. I think she would opt to walk accross both. She not good with heights. She actually walked up the road to Mokee Dugweep. \ For some of us, the phrase is "the more firma, the less terra".

One of the more important FWC-ATC questions! For us, the gauge is just, shall we say, somewhat helpful. For a recent Christmas, as requested, my spousal unit gave me a 50lb hand-held fish scale. Someday, I hope to weigh a fish that tips the scale significantly, but in the mean time, I weigh...

I did a search, but missed that post. However, I think this is what I want: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0030006516913a&type=product&cmCat=froogle&cm_ven=data_feed&cm_cat=froogle&cm_pla=0470311&cm_ite=0030006516913a I disconnect the hose from my 5gal tank...

Are there adapter hoses to connect a Coleman 1lb propane can to the hose that connects to the 5lb propane tank? And, would it work? It would be nice to have a backup 1lb can. Is the pressure out of the 1lb can enough for gas to pass through the pressure regulator and get to the appliances?

I'm a moron. I left the fridge switch in the DC position on for two days... Some of us are more practiced at this technique :D. After having killed one battery in this manner, I installed a BatteryBrain last summer. I've only managed to engage it twice since then! We like to run on DC when...

We have the plastic blocks, but will probably stop carrying them. We mostly use firewood or rocks now. Firewood works great as long as you haven't burned it all up :D. You can get a lot more altitude from rocks and firewood than from a bag of blocks.

Ballarat If you are coming to Death Valley from the southwest on Rt 178, it's worth a short stop in the almost ghost town of Ballarat. Ballarat was named after Ballarat, VIC, Australia by some immigrants from there. The California gold rush of 1849 didn't pan out for most miners. A number...

Jack thanks for the info. Where did you get your 120w solar panel? Did you install it yourself or did FWC? Sounds like a great idea for alternate power and a way to be kind to the camper battery system. Terri We are very glad that we installed the solar panel. Here's the link...

We carry the cheapo wire chains. Having lived may years in snow climates, it irks the hell out of me to have to chain up to go through the southern passes when I have 4WD and snow tires, so the el cheapos are the easiest to put on. On the other hand, having used the wire chains to get our old...