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cabezon23: wow, that is cool. Don't remember seeing this thread....I don't know why.... I know, gotta use the bed down with top down. Nice way to nap and take a quick bite to eat. Also looks more stealth with the top down. With the seat in the normal factory position, I store a lot of stuff...

This is a great Idea and was thinking of doing it myself......until I realized that the height of the bench really has a lot to do with use when the top is down. If i sit in my Hawk with the top down, i can fit with the stock couch. If i raise it to window level, I cannot sit with the top...

Nice write up. Love that clean install. Some questions: 1. how did you mount the wires up to the solar panels? Don't really see where it exits the camper and gets to the outside. 2. how much does the rack and solar weigh? Difficult to push up the top? 3. How do you plan to use the...

Vancouver?!? That is great! So close for us in Seattle. Will they be doing any mods or repairs up there? Would be cool if they did. Or, are they just in sales...... Northern minds want to know!! thanks dave

Well, I gotta admit I use the Costco wireless. Not the best, but easy install and easy to use. Works great for what I need and improves my view out the back. I have it hooked up to the license plate lights....comes on when I turn on the lights, not just for backup. I also found that if you...

B team: that is so cool Look forward to more pictures and reports from the field. I am thinking of doing something very similar. Though, here in seattle, not really the right time to do it! dave

Oh man, those shots are phenominal. We definitely need to get more of those. Keep them coming. Thanks, all Always good to dream about summer trips.... dave in rainy and snowy seattle.....

erod: Nice job...I like. I've got the same material insullating the windows, the rear door, and the vent, but still not sure what to use for the pop up material. I don't have the velcro up top, so am in the same boat. If you have some more detail on how you did that part, it would really...

KCO: Man, those are nice pics. I can just imagine it now. Have not been there in a few years.....especiallly since moving to seattle....might have to make a trip down this fall....... dave

I like these ideas.....will keep thinking for this summer. Other things to do to help out the swamp coolers... use an awning and keep the sun off the camper. sun shield for the top.....I use a white sheet tied off to the yakima racks up top. Keep this wet with a mister and it keeps the sun...

Interesting idea on Cooling. In the West, often the dry climes are lacking in trees and such. Awnings help, but only so much. Fantastic fans are fantastic, but warm is warm. I, like many, don't want to run too much power and try not to carry a generator, but hot is still hot. How about a...

Always a problem, where to store that extra gear! Well, here in WA state, I carry the bikes on the front as it is out of the way. have a front receiver that I can put a bike rack into. Could also put a cargo carrier there if I need be, or it can go on the back. Versatile. If I take ferries...

kcowyo: Yes slide lock is really nice. I keep mine in the cab,back seat like you when with folks. If by myself, it goes into the back, just under the sliding window. It is convenient to open the slider to get things, but in winter, it lets in all that cold air. I leave it in the truck, turn...

Nice addition.... I have one, too, and can't believe I didn't get one earlier. A definite plus for refined outings. Just make sure to secure it and the stuff in side on any off road trip. learned that the hard way first trip out. Don't let it bounce around. Dents don't come out! good...

b team: Don't hold us in suspense.....details and pics of the solar system!!! I'm so tempted to do the same. davinski in seattle

Hey Stan (and Ben) Do you guys tell folks about this site when they buy a new camper? I wonder if some of us on the site should get together a little packet that tells them about us........what a great way to get more people on this site..... I don't know how you feel about that....don't know...

That power assist is cool, but probably overkill for a lot of us....I think a simple mechanical advantage is all most of us would need. If you guys had something small and easy to use, I'd probably put a few more things on the roof (box, kayak, canoe.....) thanks dm

I;ve got cheap carpet that I cut to fit the space. It has never moved. Right now, I have the ARB fridge on it, so it is hard to move! But, sometimes I wish I had cut the carpet into pieces as it would be easier to remove and keep the floor clean. I don't think you will have problems with...

SunMan: Let me welcome you to the "club"! When I got my Hawk shell last year, used of course, I couldn't wait to take it out either. I did get it back to the house, took it off the truck, and did some maintenance. Mine is an 01. I tried to prep my truck as well, but just didn't understand...

remithoren: Well, don't know any particular places in Grants Pass, but i can give you a few hints.....I've got a hawk shell on my dodge full sized....I often will stay in state parks in OR and WA as some are open all year. Usually, though, they close the basic tent sites and only have the...

Sam: I think you are right. It is always a battle of size and weight vs utility. Usually, driving is enough to charge the batteries. It is when I sit in one place that is the problem. Will probably get solar for dry camping, but it is the city dwelling that hurts. I do see your point. I...

These are very interesting discussions. One day I had the idea to take the fantastic vent cover, replace or modify it with a small array of solar cells, then hook this up to a very small "computer" fan that was attached to the Fantastic vent arms that hold the motor. I don't think the solar...

Speaking of battery chargers, Like most, I am rarely around AC power. Most of the time my two batteries are charged from the truck. However, sometimes I do some "city" camping or sometimes we get a campsite that has hookups. Blasphemy you say. Well, here in WA a lot of the campgrounds close...

Looks like those connectors are the Anderson Power Pole type. looks like 50 or 75 amp units....Often, they are used for winches and other high power applications like fork lifts and the like. I'm sure if you search you can find them..... dave

TravisandMarla I have a hawk shell and it sits on my 96 dodge 1500 4x4 shortbed extended cab. If I don't overpack at am just at the weight limit. There is about a 2 inch sag at the back wheels. It drives pretty good considering. Even off road. Taking the camper jacks off does help a bit...