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Thanks, ben. Thats a lot of weight. Off they will go! Anything I should do with the bolts? Is it ok to reuse those lock nuts? dave

When cleaning the camper today, i notices that it must be getting heavier. A little sag in the rear. Had to put the chains and winter stuff into the truck. But, I was wondering, how much do the jacks weight? They are bolted in with lock nuts. Maybe I can take them off to save some weight...

even more photos... first a closeup of the driver side leg and guy line. Then one from inside the camper... then one from a little close for an overall look. Dave

Some more photos... first is an overall view with my fancy paint can anchors. second, a close up of the driver side showing the leg and guy line.... For some reason, I can only upload 2 photos... Do let me know what you think... Dave in Seattle

Been busy today... Well, I have been using a nylon tarp for a rear awning. Works ok and I attached it via rope and grommets to the Rack on top of the Hawk. Some expandable poles held it out and it had to be guyed out well with stakes to keep it from falling. Worked OK. Not fast to set up...

Well, it was a nice day here so I thought I would put these new toys on the truck. I don't have the extended camper bed, so I have some room on top of the extended cab truck. I don't like putting much on the Hawk roof as it just makes it hard to pop up without unloading. My goal was to add...

Darn, those are nice pics....Thanks for them all! Gotta love that 395....still one of the best drives around. Dave

Bret13: Well, I have a ARB version of the Engel. I really like it. Here is how I use it: For short trips or trips with one or two people, i use it as my main cooler. Fill it with everything, including frozen stuff that will thaw and help keep stuff cool and use less power. I really like...

here's another perspective.... I have a hawk shell and added an aftermarket shady boy awning. light weight, easy to setup and use. Up here in the Pacific Northwest, I find the rain the biggest problem when out and about. I use it almost all the time when the clouds are out and rain a...

wow, a lot of good ideas.... May change the way I do things.... Here is what I do.... For myself in the shell without sink and running water, I usually use baby wipes to clean most things. If I have a really dirty pot (stew or curry...) I will use some hot water and soap to wash. Of course...

I have a 2001 hawk shell with my own cabinets. 4x4 roads just ruin the doors. Magnets are enough for road driving, but the off road stuff just kills them. I have found the least intrusive and most reliable is 2 inch velcro straps. One side to the cabinets. Other used as a strap. When...

I was just thinking about doing something about this to prevent a problem on the road. It seems like just a matter of time.... check out this thread... http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=521&highlight=rear+window good luck.

Wow, this is cool. i like how you use the normal ledge of the camper as support of one part of the bed. Makes it high, as stated, and leaves more room in the camper for either more walking/storage space or for a bigger bed! I'd watch that mechanism for space under the seat as space is such a...

Well, Here is another story. Bought my Hawk shell this past winter. Asked here and on other forums for where to put the eye bolts. Did what I thought was right. Of course, they were wrong. I could not get the turnbuckles to fit, forget tightening them down. I had longer turnbuckles that I...

Very interesting details on the solar panels. Does anyone know how the glass panels do on the campers? I was a little worried that glass panels might break easily if hit by rocks, tree branches, falling pine cones, etc. JRV panels are not glass. neither are the Unisolars. Most, however...

Wow, sounds nice to start from scratch. As for the fridge, I wish I had a built in for my Engle/ARB. I wonder if a slide out for the Engel/ARB would fit in the space of the stock fridge. This way, you'd have a very efficient fridge/freezer that could be removed when you don't need it. I was...

Hey guys... I thought I read somewhere that some campers are already wired for solar....I checked my 2001 and I don't find any extra wires in front of the forward roof hinge. Anyone know how they wire the factory solar panels? I am intersted in how it exits the roof and how it is sealed...

Cabezon23: I have a Hawk shell and it was used, so no choice....But my brother has a Northstar with propane/ac/dc frig. sucks up energy like a hog. Not so good for dry camping in tough environs. Don't like to carry so much propane. I have an ARB/Engel 45 and love it. I run it on DC and...

Cool Mod! Add to list of things to do this winter..... I keep forgetting to slide it back and when offroad, it creeps across....blocking my view out the back. So much to do and so little time. Thanks for the pics and ideas!! Dave in Seattle.

erod: Now that is classy floor. I have some friends putting in the same stuff. i am sure I could get some scraps and do the same. How thick is it, how heavy and is it floating or glued down? It just looks so good! Love this idea.......(brain working.......still working....) Dave

These are cool. Would love to get one for the camper. I'd vote for the one with white background. Maybe we should get a bunch of business cards, too. I would have left one on a few FWC I've seen the past few weeks. The more of us there are, the better for everyone!! Dave in Seattle

I, too, have the SB awning and like it a lot. I find that the extra poles do help when you have windy conditions. Since they are flexible, they really do move with the wind. As explained to me by Wolfgang when i picked it up, you have to tie down with the rope and use the poles. The poles...

Hi guys. Just got back from Hell's Canyon. Boy, some tough roads there. Learned a few lessons about the truck and FWC. A few repairs to be made this week. Those rocks were not kind..... But, I too have a dual battery setup. But, I carry a Xantrex power pack to run things out of the...

Scott, Welcome! This weekend I was up near Naches and off of the 12. Love those backroads. Spent the night near Rim Lake. Had the self service site all to myself. I'm in seattle, where are you? dave

Thomas, Holy Smokes! Sounds like you need a vacation. better take that camper out and do some field testing. Maybe what the doctor ordered? Rest and relaxation does lead to improved healing, me thinks.... Good luck Dave