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My prior experience with the large 3 way fridge was that the fan was completely necessary at most times, except driving of course. The biggest problem is that the heat gets trapped behind the fridge inside the camper between the back of fridge and vent space. It greatly limits the heat transfer...

Thanks for the link and info!

What size locks did your order? I did a replacement with a keyed lock and it was a little too short to work.

Nice idea. Never thought about it using it that way. I'm pretty happy with my solar setup so I don't often need a generator. I've always assumed that guys just carried a generator in the truck or camper if they needed one. My truck now charges my camper at 12-15 amps when it's really...

Don, You've got it running great. Don't worry too much about the summers. You will find that the extra sunlight hours and angle make up the difference in power needs. Once the solar and compressor system works, you never want to go back. I'm amazed at how little propane I now use with needing...

I have the same setup and totally agree. Duramax short bed 3500. Great combo for me especially when towing with camper on. I don't think I'll ever go back to half ton or 3/4 ton.

I've noticed a similar response from FWC about other requests I've had in the past too. You are certainly correct that a smaller gauge wire would make the charging cycles more efficient. In their defense, FWC has also told me their desire to keep production exactly the same to maintain a...

Wow Don! Love your solar panel setup. Looks way cleaner than my mess with 3 panels. I think we had this whole consultation thing backwards! I should have been consulting you.

I'd love to see storage under the bed. They do it for the flatbed but not other models. I've got a huge wish list beyond that, but how would I have any fun if I wasn't modifying it all the time myself?

I'd be very curious to see what you think of this long term. Please let us know how it works out. Compressor fridges seem to take more power than most people realize. But they are way better than the 3 ways in my own camping experience.

Jim, Thanks for taking the time to research that and forward the information to us. I think their answer is right on. My panels work great and the power loss by applying them directly to the roof is quite minimal. I think it's the best set up possible.

If you have the IOTA system FWC usually installs, I'd highly recommended adding the smart charger. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0030G7ZHM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1420530580&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40 It's fairly cheap and super easy to install. Then you have 4 stage charging all the time without a...

I just spent 5 nights in weather around 20 degrees at night. I ran the factory heater and a wave 3 heater. The wave 3 heater stays on with my fantastic fan vent open a little bit. The trick is to open it fully and then run it only at 10% (I have the 12 speed model). I then pull the lever to run...

Jim, You've reached solar nirvana! It's pretty fantastic when everything works like it should. Once you reach this point- there is no going back!

Congrats on installing the trmetric. You've won half of the battle just putting it in. The instructions are a little confusing and will make more sense as you reread them. I think I read through it 4-5 times before I understood it. The 100% state of charge is set by parameters you tell the...

I love your setup. That looks great. Enjoy your travels. Does your cargo box in the back swing out? That looks like something I need. Do you have a link or name of the setup for that?

I'm definitely interested in your experience with the V1. I hope you post lots of information and pictures about it! What made you choose XP over other truck camper options? What about the decision of the V1 vs the V3?

That's a sweet looking Hawk!

Earlier this fall I spent a week hunting with my dad and brother. Each of them have a very unique camper that I thought you might enjoy seeing. I've always want to switch to a hard top camper after spending time with them - especially when it's cold or there are bears around. My brother owns a...

Simimike, That's for the great report. I think your observations are similar to my experience visiting XP and what I've read online. I can't wait to hear more about the V3. I think it will really be a nice fit for us. Just like Bill thought - I think the V1 is great for a trip around the world...