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John22: I have a 2001 Hawk shell and was getting leaks here in seattle. As you may guess, a major bummer since it rains so much. You are right, driving rain is a lot of the problem. When I first got the camper used, i would get some water inside the front corners after a long drive in rain...

Gotta love the Shell. make it the way you want. Problem is, takes time, talent, and skill. I have a hawk shell that I outfitted. Don't actually have any photos, but I can try. I basically made a very simple shelf system, using the doors of the shelves that fold down to double as tables. I...

Mark: Seattle Fabrics is on my commute to work. They are great and have lots of cool camper repair/mod stuff that you can find. Nice to walk through and pick out stuff to use on the camper. Nice folks and good to work with. Just an FYI. Dave in Seattle

Sounds like a little cabin fever going on in CO. Maybe you could get the camper ready to go.....go somewhere warm and sunny. I would say head south young man. There be warmth down there. Up here in Seattle, it just rains all of the time. Most places within a days drive are covered in snow...

Wow, so long in the Hawk. So, tell us how it was. How many people? How did the Hawk Do? Most of us working stiffs don't get that nice chunk of time off. I sometimes dream about taking a long long trip in the camper. would be fun. Dave in Seattle

Has anyone ever mounted a Plat Cat vented catalytic heater in a FWC? Would love to hear some experiences and maybe see some photos. Was thinking about getting the smaller unit and mounting in my Hawk. I would make it removable as I don't really need it for most of 3 seasons, just winter...

Saw this on Craigslist. Some of you all might be interested. No inside photos or list of mods, but you never know. Dave in Seattle http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/rvs/1453678754.html let me know if you get it....would love to meet up here in the NW

Stan: I always liked to see inside photos of the campers. There are lots of outside shots. it think a smaller collection of outside photos and some inside photos would be all you need. Another section with users pictures might then be OK. A bit overwhelming when shopping if there are soooo...

Welcome to the forum! Well, the questions you ask are so common and everyone does it different. I got a shell used, so had to live with what I got. Not too bad right now with the buddy heater in cold weather. On cold nights, though, I do feel a big jealous of my brother who has a furnace...

check out this link. cool camper design. I don't know how practical. Does look neat. http://www.dezeen.co...-axel-enthoven/ file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/ADMINI%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.pngfile:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/ADMINI%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.png...

Canuck: This condensation is a common problem and most find some ways around it. Coldest I have yet to camp is in the mid teens. Down bags make it nice, but condensation is a problom. Some venting, via roof and open turnbuckle access points helps. The more people the worse it is. I do what...

Man that sounds bad. Can only get better, right? Hope it does. Dave

JedffyG Why not get some of the reflextic stuff while traveling? I think all the home depots carry them. Probably a lot better than the blue foam, in my opinion. Have a good trip and write often. dave

DeltaRat Nice setup. I may get a new truck and reinstall the radio equipment. How is the noise with the screwdrivier on the front? I don;t get good matches with the anteanna on the back of the truck or up on the side of the camper. I have a high sierra screwdrivier for now. May mount on...

Ingalls: I hear you about the possibility of theft in the camper. Of course, antennas really advertise the fact you probably have some goodies in the camper. Keeping those hidden is probably more useful for most travel. I do worry about people more at home then when out in the woods. I...

mark, After you take the radio out a few times, you will probably just want to leave it in. I'd mount it, maybe supply a nice cut off switch if you worry about parasites, and use. I talk a lot while on the road to pass the time. Either, on repeaters, or just on simplex 146.52. Enjoy, talk a...

JeffyG Sounds like a great idea! Well, if you come through Seattle on the up or down, feel free to contact me. I could see a few beers in the future. Dave in Seattle

Guys, I like these options for heat. i have a shell, and no permanent heat source. When that thermostat gets into the 20s, man, that down sleeping bag is sooooo nice. That is probably the one thing I wish I really had. The little Buddy is getting old and one small propane bottle lasts barely...

DurangoSteve: Yes, I have thought a lot about this too. Right now, I have a nice nylon tarp that I have adapter to this use. It has loops of rope on the corners and I just unfold and loop it over my Yakima racks up on roof. The racks usually are toward the back and I often put a canoe/kayak...

DD: You do some really cool exploring. Love to read those writeups. Now, if you could publish a book of trips so we could follow........that would be cool. Thanks!! Dave

Bill Welcome to the club! I am sure you will find that the camper and truck are always a work in progress. Tweeks all the time. Gotta love it. Enjoy, share photos, and get out of town! Dave in Seattle

Wow, more nice photos. Really cool write up. Thanks so much for sharing. dave

Wow, nice blue skies! Polarizer? Post processing? Just fabulous. Keep those photos coming! Dave

This thread really is about how you camp and what your comfort level is. Don't forget, though, that You might find that you will do new things and explore options you never considered before. Good to have versatility. I have a hawk shell and built my own cabinets on the inside. Very...

Mark: when I first drove to see Mt St. Helens, I was amazed at the power of mother nature. This was a good 20 years after the intial blast. Could not Imagine what it was like just after the explosion. I can understand how you feel. Very humbling in my opinion. I do like going back, the...