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As far as doubling up the bed over cab to get 4 inches of foam, I agree that the foam is a bit too hard for comfort. Besides, if you have the width, it is much better to use it for comfort. If by myself, not such a biggies. sometimes with others, there is no way not to extend the bed. It is...

Well, this is sure a start. Sorry for the delay, been with guests in town. I currently use 2 thermarest below the 2 inch foam as the thermarest are not wide enough, nor long enough. Mostly put them over the main trunk part of the body to help the hips and shoulders. I like the idea of the...

I have a 2001 hawk shell with the regular over cab bed. It has the 2 inch mattresses that are not all that comfortable. I have been using some older (heavier) thermarest mattresses under these and I do sleep pretty good. Nice to be able to sleep on the back or sides with no hip pain! I have...

A couple of thoughts and gripes about this. With the rusty jack brackets it really does detract from the camper. Many of us don't care, but neighbors, and people not so well versed in the utility of our campers find that it makes our campers look a bit on the low class side. A few of my...

Nice rig. Always good to have a reliable camper. Now, gotta get it ready to get out. No fun being in the driveway when the summer season is here. Congrats and welcome to the club..... Now, I am gonna have to get you central Oregon folk to tell me where to go. Had a great time over...

Mark: This just makes me wish we had met up last year when you were in Washington. Funny, this past weekend I was at the same general area where we were to meet last year. RimRock lake. Took some nice forest service roads to find some remote sites with very very nice views of the cascades...

Man, that seems like a really cool area to explore. Love the vistas....Could see myself finding a nice place to take in the views by day, then watch the stars at night. Almost a shame to sleep in the camper with views like that. Nice photos. If you have more, would love to see them. Keep it...

Shady boy cannot be mounted over the rear door. Probably could do it with some mods, but needs some nice strong attachment points. I considered doing this and looked at the roof. Probably not strong enough. Over the door, on the main camper wall there is just not enough room. If you have...

I am partial to my Shady Boy awning. Designed for VW vanagon campers. I got it from the company owner near Vancouver, BC. Nice guy. about 6x10 feet, can be used with poles, easy to setup and tie down. Nice aluminum case that sits on the side of the camper. Weight was something like 7 or 8...

This is my 2nd attemp at reply....Don't know what happened to the first. Anyhow, I have a 32W brunton portable panel. Works great for what it is. I often will place it up on top of the camper, on the windshield, or hang from the side depending on time of day and sun orientation. I use it to...

WELCOME! nice picks and that part of OR is mighty fine country. Do like the rear awning, I do the same when the rain comes. Something we get used to up here! Hi HI! Do tell about those silver things attached to your lift attachment points. very interesting. dave seattle

"There is also no caulking to deal with.. Life is simple.. Go Explore " almost sounds like a slogan.... Do like the idea and thanks for the info. Cool! Dave

Marc: Nice camper. would love to see it in person. If I were retiring and traveling full time or such, I could see me getting one of these. One question, have never seen pics with anything on top. Do you recommend carrying kayaks or canoes up top? extra storage? Some photos of the...

Nice! Moran is crazy come summer. Nicer mid week. Lopez is nice off season as well. Drove the Northcascades two weekends ago. Not much snow then.....I wonder about now!! Thanks for the write up Dave in Seattle

You got a great deal. now, enjoy! I have the same camper as you, but a hawk shell 2001. Short bed over cab. 2inch mattresses suck, but not much else fits up there. Memory foam is nice, but I find it a bit hard in the winter or when cold. I have been using two backpacking thermarests (they...

One thing, if you raise the cushions a bit, will you still be able to use the camper with the top down? I really like to be able to just sit inside with the top down during a rest stop or such... nice way to rest. If i were to raise the cushions, I would hit the top with my head while seated...

Hey all, just a few Tundra questions..... I was looking the other day and noticed that there is such thing as a Tundra with an 8 ft long bed. Never saw one until just a few days ago. Went to the dealer and sure enough, they do make them. rare, but available. I was wondering does anyone have...

Air nipple placement? Best one I ever saw was the nipples placed at the license plate frame. If you didn't look you wouldn't know it. One for each side. Nice, clean, stealth. good luck. Dave

Good options all, but remember as I don't have a cylinder now. Gotta start somewhere. Does anyone have a fiberglass one? They seem expensive comparatively, but do save some weight. thanks dave

Hello, all. I have a hawk shell, no heater. so, no propane. But, more and more of my stuff uses it. The little throw away bottles are getting old. I was thinking of getting a small fiberglass one. Then I saw the very cute 5# ones. What do people use other than the built in cylinder, and...

Nice hot water. Was thinking of doing the same for more civilized camp trips. Details, please? How mounted. you have gas already, I assume. How did you run the water? thanks dave

Inigalls: makes me wish we did meet up last year. Now you gone done put those measurements up. Yet, less reason for me to put off such a project. Inertia is really bad. Just want to find some sun. Thanks, though. one day this will come in handy. dave/seattle

One mod i want to do but just can't seem to find the time and energy for is the pivoting couch/bed. This would pivot up in height so you can maximize the room in the camper by putting the bed partly on the shelf below the window instead of next to it. 5-6 inches makes a lot of difference in...

Wow, what a cool project. I don't know how much time you have, but reading old posts, you could add in all those things that some of us wish we had......extra lights....water storage....reinforced walls so we can hang fuel/water cans off the back....places to attach home made arctic...

Yukon: I love Seattle Fabrics! You will have to share your home made arctic pack project. Now, I want to do one. Photos and hints would be nice. I don't have the velcro at the top of the camper, so not sure how I would put it up there. Ideas? Davinski in Seattle