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Oh, man. It is trip reports like this that make me want to get out the map, and plan a route. Of course, this will be added to the list of trips I would like to take. That list just is not getting any shorter. Now if it were not for that work thing I am sure I would put more miles on that...

I have a knock off mr buddy from home depot. The little version. Same BTU ratings. It heats my hawk just fine. Almost always leave it on low, only use high when it first starts. Will keep camper in the 60s when 30 outside easy. May get too hot and have to cycle it. I never sleep with it...

Ingalls, That is nice. I like. I have the yakima stock system. Works, but not as fancy as yours and yours probably holds a lot more stuff. I put a fairing in front of the rack and mine actually sits just forward a bit of the window. When empty, fine, but the fairing keeps the wind noise...

That looks like a cool trip. Do share the details, hope to make it down somewhere this coming winter. Prob january. More info the better. Thanks Dave in seattle

Electrical systems are nice because they add a lot of convenience to the campers. Here is one more suggestion.... I have practically eliminated all AC equipment when I travel now. everything is DC. This way, no need for any of the AC stuff. Sure, I do have an inverter that I can plug in...

Dstrat: Pyomid is the way to go. I have been looking for one for a while. sometimes they show up on ebay, but wow the prices. Have seen used ones, but usually with "holes" from over use. The company in Oregon in gone belly up and the new folks have not done anything in a while. I have the...

I gotta say that hot water is a definite plus and very impressive to newbies when on a trip. When showering, man does it feel good. That being said, i think that the KISS aspect of water heating is always good. Save space and don't over engineer. Your setup sounds good, but might be...

Thanks for the words of encouragement, you all. Today I was in La Paz and got to just hang out on the coast in town. Very nice. i could get hooked on this weather very quickly. Not one of the limited locals I talked with seemed to understand the why of going remote. So sad. The well-to-do...

Well, folks, right now I am in a hotel in Cabo San lucas with free wifi (and a nice cold beer). Nice. Doing a nice vacation and visiting family. Always good when it rains in Seattle. Anyhow, was looking at maps and asking around on the whos and whats of the coastal towns. Seems there is...

I remember looking into these once upon a time. I seem to remember made somewhere near spokane? I also heard they were out of business. Probably last few years or so. Good luck, all. dave

Whoa, Deltarat....you are fast. Crappy weather up here meant no photos. I see you could not wait. I like your setup. You have a bit more curve than mine. I wanted to slide the basket under the cabover so that it was low to the roof but just did not work. Mines is like yours and sits...

Me like Me like. Nice idea. Will add that to those slowly turning gears between the ears and hope to come up with something (unless FWC or someone else does first) Thanks! Dave in Seattle

Deltarat: I have posted photos here before, but don't have a recent shot I can get to. It is basically a yakima rack system on the cab of the truck. With the short overhang, I can get it in front of the camper. If the camper were a little taller, I would love to slide it under the overhang...

Mike: Thanks for the tour of your rig and gear. Very nice to see such a clean camper....reminds me when mine was so clear and such a "blank slate" I had not really seen one of the new campers with the thicker over cab section. Looks really nice and I am sure much more comfy for sleeping. I...

Thanks everyone for great replies. I did not even think about my rim. I have a not so good looking steel rim for my two spares. If I did get a real rim, might be nice to rotate but seems it might be too much work. The guys at the shop will do it, but I am just not so sure I would really...

Hello, all.. I got some new shoes for the truck today. I must admit I didn't put much thought into the spare. Mine spare is older, and probably should be replaced. I asked the guy at the shop, and he of course wanted to sell me a perfectly new 5th tire. Then he said I should always get 5...

Very nice and welcome to the world of pop up camping! Notice the nice license plates.....don't see any antennas or are you stealth? de n0xlw dave in seattle

Mike: Sounds like you know how to have fun. I would love to do the things you do, but you are right, there are not enough hours in the day. My camper is always a work in progress. Today, got new tires, fixed some wheels. Need new shocks soon. Getting ready for spring and summer. A meet up...

Hi Mike: Good to see you join in the fun. Nice to live near the Maltby Cafe....Yum. Anyhow, I would love a meet up anytime. Would also like to play radio. Got a nice tall pole and some end fed zepps for HF fun. Just been a bit cold to play radio in the camper. I have been busy lately so...

GSI stuff for cooking is pretty good. They have all types and configuration and I like the hard anodized aluminum stuff the best. All the nonstick ends up being stick with time. The plain stuff just seems to last longer. Check out these nice sets here that the boys with boats...

details details. You guys are so picky. Forgot that you might need a good truck to get out. Forgot that little babies make it tough to travel......let alone work on the camper. Forgot that I should probably get out and am wanting an excuse to do something different..... Anyhow, we will let...

Hey guys, I like the idea of a simple weekend trip. Get me out of the house and keep the camper going. I only have a portable heater, but have nice down sleeping bags. No problems with puget sound temps. I have also wanted to go to the san juans in winter and would be up for something...

NWCamper and Pods8 Maybe we should meet somewhere one day and talk campers. I am in West seattle. Pods is in the middle. Maybe one day we can drive to some parking lot, look at campers, then drink some beers in a fine establishment..... Always wanted to meed that mythical Pods8 character...

Welcome NWCamper. You got a great find. I have a 2001 hawk shell and made all the interior. I just realized I don't have any inside photos..... I made custom cabinets that hold all my stuff. Gets all the gear off the floor for more useable space. I have no built in sink, water, kitchen...

Well Hello there neighbor.... If you pass this way (which I assume you will) I would love to join up for part of a trip at least down through OR. Always nice to travel with folks. Dave in Seattle