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Pods8 Neat ideas! Some thoughts... 1. with your seats in the up position, would you still be able to sit in the camper with the top down? I use this mode a lot and is one reason I have not done a mod yet 2. 2 person dinette setup, probably will need the seat backs angled. Not sure how to...

homemade: I think your little boat would do well here. Getting down the road might be tricky, but I would bring it. Definitely would be useful and probably fun. The big power boats cruise by all day. You can hear their engines a few minutes before they pass. They usually end by sundown...

Stan, I will be in Portland for the weekend. may have to stop by and check out the new rigs. Will look for you. Dave in Seattle

Homemade: When I was there, water was swift. Would not want to swim without support of a boat or sea-doo. It was down stream of the dam, but it was flowing fast. Cold, clear, fast. Nice for showers and a good source of water, though I probably would not drink it. I am sure there are other...

homemade: I've been there in april and it was mighty warm. Hit the Oregon side and went down to Dug Bar. Very remote and on the river. Warm. Did I say warm? The one time I was there I saw no one going in or out! Amazing. And talk about stars...... If anyone knows of other places in the...

I like that thermostat mod. I can see how you would want not to have to change batteries. Myself, however, have learned from some bad experiences. A few bad solder joints and some parasitic loads can ruin the in house battery for me. A rough road and an unexpected short and I could be out...

Some of us Northwest guys need some sun..... how about Hells canyon in the spring? Always remote, warm, sunny.....gotta love it. dave in Seattle

Condensation here in the northwest is no fun. I've found that those propane heaters add much moisture and sometimes make the problem so much worse. Besides, I don't like the idea of the heaters on when I am asleep, so I always turn them off to sleep. I do keep a nice hot water bottle with me...

Guys, don't work so hard. Get a foldable bucket, a super siphon, let gravity do the work...... What's a super siphon? Go here: http://www.expeditionexchange.com/supersiphon/ Just my 2 cents worth Dave in Seattle

Storage idea: I have been using those mountainsmith type rectangular soft storage cubes. 4 fit in a soft tray. Turns out, each ones fits behind the stock couch very nice against the window. When I turn the couch down, these stack up in a corner, the floor, or on top of the counters nice and...

Mark, That diagram does make it! now I see the light.....I'll have to get in the back of the camper and make some measurements. Would be nice to get my engel under there with a nice slide out....would be slick. Since looking at the diagram and trying to visualize it, I must say I have FWC...

Mark, Thanks for the replies....I am not sure still have you have the legs attached, but I guess more photos might help.....Just want to know if they are stable and sounds like they are. Will take more time to digest it and see If i can do it. take some talent and time! dave

Mark: that is such a neat seat mod. but a few more questions... what is the seat angle when you have it in lounge position and then in just regular sit position? How are the legs for front to back motion when on the bed? Does it rock any? I would think bracing between each leg would be...

Now, there are some sweet mods you have done. I especially like that bed. Do tell more about it and how it actually works in practice. I assume the bed is not level with the bottom of the window ledge. More floor space saved, I assume. Also, same size cushions as before? how about storage...

Locking keys in truck or camper....most inconvenient and, yes, i have done it. Now, I do carry two sets of keys, but they are both useless if left in the truck. Now, i carry one on a lanyard around the neck with just a key to truck or camper. keep the other inside the camper or truck...

Nice! Do share which model you got and what options. always good to hear. Also, any mods yet? You know they are coming! Welcome Dave in Seattle

That sprinter is pretty cool. Too bad I don't have the bucks. does anyone have any experience with that Froli Sleep system? I was thinking of getting the traveler series for the FWC bed. Not sure how it would work, but would try to get it under the top bunk. I only have a regular and not...

I've got a Dodge 1500 4x4 short bed with a hawk shell. Did notice the same thing with the mushiness and the longer i had the camper on, the more it sagged in the back....maybe I loaded more on it?!?!? Didn't really want to maintain airbags, liked the buy and forget advantage of the...

Wow, that is mighty big country you could travel.... I'd definitely do the Olympic coast. Those little towns on the water are cool. Lots of nooks and crannies to get lost in. Don't forget the hot springs....nice in winter. Wine country will probably be cool/cold but hopefully you will get...

DirtyDog: Sad to hear the bad news. Good to know you might have some free time to do some exploring. Come up to Seattle, and we FWC types can have a gathering. Go to the great basin.....such a cool area to explore....roam the roads of OR and see what you find. Might be the best thing to...

Instant coffee......needs the tequila! If you have not used instant before, do yourself a favor and don't. Yuck. After a good cup of coffee you would never want to do this.....no comparison. Good luck on your choice. Drink often. - and, always have some irish creme in the truck for those...

I hear you on that morning coffee.... Since I don't want a full electric jobbie, and don't want to run power if i don't have to, i found that a good compromise is a french press. I've got a stainless steel one that is quite rugged. Then, I got me one of those camping stoves with built in...

Welcome back and nice picks. Some questions..... - did you attach an awning strip to the camper side or to the roof? - how did you attach the poles to the jacks? How long does it take to deply and how long to put up? thanks Dave In RAINY seattle.....awning country.

Sounds like a fun trip. Tasty, I am sure. Details on your awning please. How did you attach it? How did you attach the poles? Close ups?> Any info would be nice!!! dave in seattle

DirtyDog: Gotta say, that is one spiffy looking interior. So cool. Now, i want a new one. I think you will need to post more pics, prying eyes want to see more..... Dave in Seattle