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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Anyone have an Icebox they want to get rid of in LA/OC California?

    Reefer is sold Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Resolved - intermittent front end "pop" in a 2013 Tacoma

    My Tundra had a similar noise and a year later there was a recall on the lower ball joints. Had those replaced fixing noise and alignment issues. Not sure if tacos had same part failure Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Replacment Thermostat

    Ok great thanks fellas, I bought two last year and misplaced the instructions Not using that option in the house but want it in the camper Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Replacment Thermostat

    How exactly do you select "garage" mode. Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Anyone have an Icebox they want to get rid of in LA/OC California?

    I have a norcold 3 way from 04 hawk in good condition I think it is worth a few bucks if it works for you Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West What do you use to store your camper on?

    Regarding the cordless drill to raise and lower the camper. what brand and model is best, I would love to have one to use on lug nuts as well. Currently my 12v Milwaukee will not turn the jacks or lugs Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West ceiling sagging in four wheel camper

    I opened a section of my ceiling to install solar feed wires at the fabric seam To reinstall I used 3M 90 contact glue on the aluminum and fabric Using 2 coats I was surprised how well it held while stretched tight I used smallish screws from piano hinge w pilot hole and countersink to hold...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Broken latch...where to buy?

    I would join a group buy mine are all rusted too! Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Picking Up Hawk...Advice On Delivery?

    I have a tundra and hawk I use about 60psi loaded on the highway in Firestone airbags I find the best ride is slightly below level Too much air and ride becomes harsh. I have in cab air control + on board compressor highly recommend for safety and comfort Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West over cab roof rack baskets

    I picked up a used basket case a couple yrs ago had a local welder section it shorter he did a great job but it cost as much as the basket! Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Exterior vinyl repair

    Hi A-K Thanks for pics it is interesting to see the bones. I pulled the hawk in the garage after this episode and left a fan on for a week I didn't discover any de-lam inside or out although the inside surface is all scratched up. looking for some foil to recover that. Guess I need to finish...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Exterior vinyl repair

    Hi OC The material used is 3/4 plywood with the vinyl laminate on 2 sides. I had a few minor surface blemish on the exterior and between the severe wind,rain and truck speed it shredded a portion like flames on the driver side. It is now dry my first thought was to use the white rustoleum I had...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Exterior vinyl repair

    My hawk is a 2004 model Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Exterior vinyl repair

    My last trip through the desert wind was blowing like Key Largo, the white vinyl on the underside of the bed overhang was torn off in several places and plywood got soaked. Now dry I need to tap the collective wisdom of this group to decide what to recoat with. I was going to heat gun the...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Dogs can open emergency exit on my Hawk

    I had a problem with my dog leaning on glass too but she never fell out. I drilled a 3/32 hole at the front of the latches and installed a piece of welding rod to lock them. Easy enough to pop out with your finger Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Wanted three way fridge and camper jack WA, OR, CA, BC, AB

    I have the stock 3way from '04 hawk I think it is a norcold it worked well until I got my nova kool Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Long Time Lurker, First Time FWC Owner: Maiden Voyage - Anza Borrego

    I have never been there Something to cross off the bucket list Now if that long promised rain showed up? Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Wheel Well Shims

    I have found on the Tundra if I spend a few more minutes to install a 3"x5"x 3/8 plywood shim right where the tailgate would sit and the front bumpers are touching the bed all the turnbuckles are the same length with nearly no loosening I do have a rubber bed mat though Sent from my iPhone...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Long Time Lurker, First Time FWC Owner: Maiden Voyage - Anza Borrego

    Hi I was up in Blair valley as well I saw you had a nice camp with the proper rig mine was the hawk on the grey Tundra My first time there what a nice place! Sent from my iPhone using Wander The West
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Anyone in LA want to look at a camper for me?

    Hi Vento I'm glad this worked out for you! John, the owner seemed like a craftsman and the work he did on the shell was solid. Touch base when you are in town.
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Anyone in LA want to look at a camper for me?

    I am not to far away I'll check it out
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Loading and unloading without jacks stands

    I have seen some stratigies used by motorcyclists and jet ski crowd that have permanent rack in truck that use skateboard wheels and a small winch that lift and slide 1000# with no problem it would add several inches to height but just stand back and push a button would be fun
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West FWC Getaway: How long does it take you?

    I store my hawk up at the height of my truck bed w/casters bolted to each jack stand The time required to load properly and remove the jacks is closer to 15 min. Usually the nite before so can plug in and add to the reefer. The big difference is keeping staples stocked and bedding ready. Add...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Is solar worth it?

    Well reading Handy Bob is like a thousand prayers for one moment of enlightenment. He did say that 5-6% loss from panel to controller is acceptable the sizing from controller to battery is critical to full charge. I adjusted my cable size there.
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Is solar worth it?

    Thanks for the right direction Guys. I called 4wheel, solar pre-wiring is from oct.'05 forward. The ability to fish a solar wire in the same hollow roof joist seems like an impossibility according to their guru. I will figure out a clean way to route the wires and have come up with a clever...
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