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whoa!!!! Hawk on a Ram?!? So cool. Congrats and welcome to the club. Still working on my Hawk shell. Love the camper. Wish It was all ready to go, but always something to do or modify. Still have yet to mount my Shady Boy awning. Just no free time. I am here in Seattle. Send me a...

I've thought about this as well. The access points for the tie downs also could use some screens. For the slider, I thought a piece of screening could be held in place by magnetic strips. I remember trying this once and I think the frame is metal....but I could be wrong..... dave

Well, this is what I find. 1. Existing mirror on my stock dodge 4x4 shortbed extended cab with hawk shell is pretty good. Much better with the camper jacks off. I find that reflections on the camper passenger side is bad and can't see much out that window. The back, with fresnel lens is...

Mike, like that rear awning. Will have to look it over and design one for myself. I have the shady boy, but have yet to mount it, been too busy. How are the bolts placed into the camper? Do you have clearance for the hold down brackets? good to see! thanks dave

Guys, When I got my camper, the Yakima racks did not have keys, either. i got a local locksmith to get the core out. It takes the special core insertion tool from Yakima to actually get them out once picked. On the core, will be the code for the key. usually, a letter followed by 3 numbers...

Mike: Welcome to the forums. I've been busy of late, not on as much as I'd like. Did hear you put on some awnings (as in plural). One on the back? This has been a very big topic, especially for those up here in the Pacific rainy northwest. Do share your awning experiences. We'd love to...

big steve: Yo, I am here in seattle and got your message. We are practically neighbors. Interested in getting together and sharing ideas? Dave. send me a private message. dm

Hey, steve. I believe you are in West Seattle with the green truck? Seen you around. Too bad I just picked up a Hawk....that would be a sweet deal. Would love to take a look at it one day. I am in west seattle as well. Dave

Check this out....saw it at Cabela's.....anyone try one? I see convenience in my future..... TheWaveBox.com is for sale | HugeDomains dave

Wow, some good resources, Especially the DNR website. Didn't even know such a thing existed. cool. I am looking for mostly dirt roads that are off the beaten track. Don't want to do any serious rock climbing and stuff, but do want to get out and away with the ability to boondock anywhere...

Gosh, seems some people already are using solar, and a whole lot are very interested. First question, do people think the unisolar panels that do NOT have any glass are better than traditional units with glass fronts. Those glass ones are much more efficient so smaller panel will produce...

Wow, always good to check those photos out again. Anyhow, I was looking at some new maps from the AAA today of the Pacific Northwest.... Now that the camper is operational, and the weather is getting so good...was wondering how I would find out about cool roads and areas to travel onto? I'd...

Good questions, all. I, too, have been researching this. I run the usual lights/fan/ipod/radio and occasional lap top. I also want to charge batteries for cameras, gps/ radios and the like. I'd like to have some extra power to run my ham radios....though I do more listening then...

Wow, that is a good idea to replace those rusting screws.... My idea was to replace them as I modify the camper.....taking care to replace any really rusted ones first. Just takes too long to change them all. What size and how long are these screws? There has got to be a place locally that...

5 speed: Wow, nice interior. Please do tell us more about it and add some more pics. Really nice what you have done. I am right now designing and building my hawk shell insides. Simple is good. I am taking it out on a run this weekend. will see how it works and redesign. Will try to get...

Hayduke. Just to clarify: you place about 1/2 of spacer material between the awning and camper to push it out a little to clear the roof clasps. Try to move the awning forward so as not to have the door hit it when open. Try to mount it high enough so that the door won't hit it either. I...

Hey, everybody. I was in Vancouver today and stopped by the house of Wolfgang, the guy who makes the ShadyBoy awnings. Picked one up that is silver, with the fiberglass downpoles. He's a real nice guy and gave me a lot of hints. Most of which Hayduke has already talked about. It really is...

Hayduke. Sorry about your family. Hope it gets better. I will probably mount the awning inbetween the two roof clasps. I will probably mount just a little forward to avoid the back door issue and to cover the truck door a little. If I center it are you saying that a spacer is not necessary...

I do like this simple, lightweight, and seeminly easy to setup awning from Shadyboy. I am set to meet with Shady boy tomorrow up here near Vancouver and will probably purchase a silver one with the optional legs. The entire thing fits inside the case so no extra poles to carry elsewhere. Me...

Blazer and all: Yes, this is going to be my ham shack as I don't really have time to use the rigs when home. When I travel I use the rigs while driving, then while actually camping. I will probably use remoted rigs and have wires for the head units pass through the window into the camper when...

Simimike: I think that the hood mount is a nice option because it is out of the way and you don't have to worry about the camper as much. I have a dodge ram and have two mounts, one on each side of the hood/fender and use them for 2m and CB. Off of the back of the truck I have a hitch mounted...

Hayduke... I love this thread. Just what I like to see. My hawk shell does have the fold out couch...on the window side. my thoughts are to add some cabinets on the opposite or drivers side with a fold down table.....Dr. Kayak has a nice setup and I plan to do that. Didn't plan on a sink...

Hayduke.... That is one Bitch'n innards!!! Please do tell me some details about it. I am in the processing of designing mine now. got a 2001 hawk shell just waiting to be altered. Pros and cons of each of the "units" and how long did it take you to do? I probably won't be running water or...

Cool! I like it. Simple, effective. No camper mods. How did you mount it and was it hard. Just wondering about drilling holes in the side of the camper. Always makes me nervous. Did you seal the holes to keep out water? Thanks Dave

Hayduke... Appreciate all that you can share about awnings....Sorry about the family. Hope things get better for you. Take your time, as this is just fun stuff for most of us. When you do get to the awning, though, we'd love to see how you mounted it to the FWC. Of course, the obligatory...