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Helpful write up. Thanks.

Quick thoughts: Furnace: Remove the silver 4" ducting from the interior vent cover. Learn where your reset button is via the outside furnace cover. Learn where and how to clean your furnace sail switch. Isotherm: Keep it well filled as empty space is not ideal. If possible, park with the...

Was "up there" in August roaming around Vermont/NH...loved it. Your report brings back great memories.

We are near Manassas.

I was researching this subject two years ago. YouTube has many videos that show various builds of this type. In the middle of my diesel truck search I found a complete, well designed rig for sale…and bought it. Many trips now and like 50+ nights in the rig and no regrets. A slide in type...

This recent trip was sited "way back east" and may not be of broad interest on WTW. That said, I commonly see western tags on campers on this side of the US so thinking some may be interested. Here is the trip overview and a link to a full report and lots of photos over on EP. Overview...

Nice rig...I love flatbeds! I tend to agree that the back of the Hawk body is simply flexing too much for the window. I think the primary cause is the weight/mass of those filled jerry cans bolted to the Hawk body. The traction mats are likely fine there. If your bike rack is tied into the...

Over the years I've always liked to bring along a portable AM/FM radio on my travels. With our current FWC Hawk it's nice to have along a radio for the quite nights, and to get weather updates. I also like listening to the shortwave & air traffic control bands. I also want to be able to...

(Please note: This is a reduced text/photos version of a posting I did over in Expedition Portal - if you want to see more photos...go over there - I have a rough time posting photos here). In January 2022 I made a nice run out to West Texas from my home in Virginia. I've toured this area...

My Hawk slide in unit sits on a flatbed and as such is a bit of a step up from the ground. The OEM exterior handle I thought could be improved a bit as it is rather thin and slopes "inward" at the top & bottom. This placement and design creates a risk of a finger entrapment if your hand slides...

Water: My Hawk has the OEM 20 gal + 6 gal hot water tank set up. I carry 2 Scepter cans for a supplemental 10 gallons. Have, use, and love the outdoor shower. 2 persons can go 5 days and one person can do 7+ easily and this is keeping one can as a reserve. This is being reasonably prudent...

Great rig…enjoy your adventure!

How big is the step platform? Looks pretty good.

Our Hawk is mounted on a lifted RAM3500...I thought it would be handy to add an assist handle just inside the door for going in/out. Especially if one hand is carrying an item. I played around a bit and the open space above the furnace worked out perfect. It is the "right spot" to use both...

The Hawk table for us works well...with the exception of it "sliding down" when you swivel it with the locking knob loosened. Like others have posted a "shaft stop collar" can be used to fix this issue. On our 2018 Hawn front dinette the shaft diameter is 1 1/2" OD for the main support leg...

^^^^ I don't believe the OP has seen these questions. If I may: The awning is a Fiamma F45s with optional vehicle mounts for the awning legs (legs are typically just staked to ground). I have the same awning on my FWC Hawk. Excellent awning...love it. The beach shown is Cape Lookout...

Great photos! Thanks for taking us along.

All I can add it that "if it feels different...find out why...don't force it. I've had the same experience - left a latch closed and was inside trying to raise the roof. I was just about to give the roof a big push when my brain said get out and look. I'm transitioning from a fairly complex...

Recent trip to UT to grab this jewel. RAM3500 and FWC Hawk on a Hillsborough flatbed with custom boxes and swingouts for trash box and spare. Utah RT92 near Sundance: Antelope Island SP, Utah

Great read and photos. Enjoy that rig!