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Dsrtrat: Yes, I only have an ARB version of the engel. Very nice. My brother has a dometic in his pop up. Very finicky. Must be level. If he forgets to change over to propane and we go out for a meal, his battery is dead. Yikes! I keep mine in the camper or truck. Noise is not bad when...

Here is an article from today's seattle post intelligencer newspaper.....Amazing what you can do with a little radio.....And radio operators seem to always bend over backwards for you if you are in trouble. Nice to see it is still true.......73 de n0xlw...

I think Ham radio is the way to go. If you get some VHF equipment and then get into HF radio you will be well covered. Just this past weekend I was on Steens mountain. 9700 feet. No cell covereage. Just happened to be scanning on 2m vhf and talked with some folks about 130 miles away...

Deltarat: You could elevate the fridge, put some storage under it, and have the top level with your counter. That would give you more workspace and some storage underneath. Might want to use the quick releave bracket that they have (can't remember the actual name) but it makes it much more...

Deltarat: I have the ARB version. Do love it. I put mine in one of two locations. I have a hawk shell, so a bit more room. Often, it goes in the front of the camper on the floor right below the slidiing window. It is close to the outlet for power, and it just stays there. I use it as a...

Wow, this is cool. I was wondering how to slow the FF down so that it could use very little power to slowly exchange the air in the camper and keep the condensation down. This may be the ticket. I have not looked at mine yet, but could we just replace the 3 position switch with a variable...

Marc: Ah, good to hear. It is that reinforced thing that kills me. I don't think the wall can handle the weight and the rough roads with that hanging on . Was thinking maybe having it rest on the bumper, but this might call for tighter tollerances on the mounting. Ideally, if there were...

Marc: I like that mounting system. Keeps them neat and tidy. Still can use the door. Some questions, though. 1. can you lock them down? 2. did you have the rear wall reinforced? 3. does the jack sit with weight on the bumper or does the mounts hold all the weight? dave in seattle

Wow, nice pics stan. Gives me a few ideas. Always a problem storing stuff like that.....shovel, ax, jack, fuel/water. I do think that the enterprising person (or company, wink wink wink) who came up with reliable ways to carry such items could stand to sell a fair number of them. If they...

I would second the supersprings. Work great on my 96 dodge 1500 4x4 exteded cab short bed. Has hawk shell on it, weighs about 600 loaded without jacks. Stays on all year except when hauling composte or topsoil. Very nice ride on and off road now. Pretty much install and forget. Good luck...

The engel is the way to go in my opinion. I don't take it in and out for it is a bit heavy when loaded. If I do, usually take out the basket, move it, then return the basket. I often leave the engel in the camper, right under the sliding window. That way, if I stop somewhere I could just...

wow, so many options. I put in front receiver in the dodge full sized. i can put a spare tire holder and thus have two spares and can attach bikes to it if I want. Also can put a receiver hitch bike rack and just carry bikes. I have step in the back receiver hitch and dont like to block...

Cool! Is there a weight limit that you can put on the roof still with the assist? If I could get a rocket box up there and keep it up there I would love to retrofit. If anyone else has this, would love to see your roof setup. Dave in Seattle

ScottBailey: that is sweet. i would order the same, but on a Hawk, if I were so inclined to get a new FWC. Man, would that be nice. Good luck and you should have it for some nice fall camping. Dave in Seattle.

ScottBailey: I'll take the honor of going first. I've a 2001 hawk shell on my dodge ram 4x4 extended cab with shortbed...love it! here is what I would suggest....take it all for what it is worth: Fridge only (not freezer) - I use an Engel, a lot less hassle but I can see how you would like...

Dave: That is one cool setup you have. Amazing what people with the shell models can do. I have a Hawk shell, but not the skill as you have. Thanks for the info, thanks more for the ideas. Now, my brain is thinking up some more mods! Dave in Seattle

well, I've a Hawk Shell and no factory heater. Sometimes I wish I did when it is really cold and the temp is below freezing. I do like the fact that for the summer, I don't take the big propane tank and have lots more room for my junk. In fall, winter, spring, i take the little buddy. I only...

nice.... so simple.... Anyone with suggesting on the bungee stuff? Local REI did not have... dave

Dad: After talking with Stan and others here, I went with the supersprings instead of the airbags. Not adjustable, but install and forget. Improved handling and fixed the rear sag. Won't increase your load limit, but makes it more manageable. I'm just a little worried about air bags...

I see that thread....any closeup pics of the table? how do you get it up and down. Does it rattle? do you like it on that side of the camper? I am thinking about using the jack plates like you have. Want to use it to all support for a rear awning, as well as some antenna supports as well. I...

lqhikers Nice write up!!! Nice scenery. Nice way to travel! I do have questions on that nice side table you have on your camper. How did you make it and of what? I was going to put one up as well but was thinking about the window side so that i could use the pass through. I also have the...

Acom: Nice....You have the extended bed? I don't, so do have more room up front. I tried to put the forward tower as far forward as possible, but that curvature does limit placement. I find that wet things and a lot of camp chairs fit nicely up there. Don't forget a net to keep it all in...

Nope. And I have the wide door, as well. I'm in Seattle, if you ever come by, to let me know and you are welcome to take a gander. Dave

well, here is my 2cents worth. 96 dodge 4x4 ext cab short bed with hawk shell. 5.2l 8 cyl gasser. get 18 mpg all around without camper. about 13 average with camper. not sure the best speed overall yet, but guessing about 60 or so probably helps. Still working on that part. Either way...

Gosh, that looks like a very nice trip. I am sure, the pictures never do it justice. Now, if we could get the snow to melt on the backroads up here in WA, life would be good. Thanks for sharing! Dave in Seattle