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I look forward to the pics. I'm surprised your payload number is so low on the 8' box regular cab. I guess you need the payload package for the 3000# + payload. I plan on getting the regular short box for my Hawk if my GMC dies, given GMC doesn't make one any longer. BTW, Nice shop and driveway.

+1 I was just about to type the same thing :)

Again, glad you are safe Larry. It will be interesting to see what the insurance company comes up with for a value on the FWC and the Ranger. We've read a number of threads on insurance, but not much on claims. Was your FWC insured separately, or... was it noted as an additional item on your...

70 mph is typically the fastest I will drive. When it gets windy, I usually slow down to 55mph. Is it unreasonable to think slowing down should have been one of the lessons learned? Was it a calm day and then a sudden crosswind came up? I'm not sure about the USA, but in Canada we typically...

If you have stock mirrors on a Chevy 1/2 ton, you will likely lose about 1/4 of your visibility, in the upper left hand corner of the mirror. I have a regular cab and I'm tall so you may find things to be different. I have added convex mirror in this corner of the mirror being it is virtually...

Cool. I wish I had carpentry skills. ie. How to design something strong using a minimal amount of material. I usually just keep adding wood :) Congrats on the soon to be new FWC. We look forward to seeing it and your builds.

Yup, from FWC. It will ship a box about the size of Abe Lincoln's hat.

Yes, or a moist environment. This video is pretty good. Outnabout, I live in Edmonton, Alberta. I visit Jasper frequently and usually make 2 trips to Vancouver Island each year. I love both.

I think the photo is perfect in size and quality. That image doesn't require fine detail. Your settings should be fine for most photos. I'm glad you are taking the time to learn how to post photos. They add a lot more fun to the forum.

I have Brophy steps but I don't use them. I find using my standard Reese trailer hitch and ball adequate. No messing around.

+1 :) It will be interesting to see what you learn in the process. BTW, I took care of things myself because I live in Canada and it wouldn't have been worthwhile to drive to California even if the repair was free.

Good hack. I wonder how much of a difference cutting it made compared to drilling the holes.

That is pretty cool. Seems like a good solution for those who what to store their camper in the garage, but do not have enough door height. I get around this problem with a utility trailer. Takes much longer though.

My Hawk is a 2013. I'm not sure what has changed since then. and... you're welcome. Hopefully the photos help. At least you have an idea of what you are dealing with. The round lights attach with a grommet. It's a seal type fit. The grommet has lips. You can see them if you zoom in on the...

Here is my new install. Thought I'd add that so you can see it's not the end of the world. The round light in the photo below is what I went with instead of the light I am holding. You can see that the new ones have a dedicated ground wire. I also like the fact that I no longer have screw...

Mine was a thin piece of aluminum covering wood. Your gas struts are mounted into the solid aluminum portion of the frame, which will be under the wood. Likely the damage will be isolated to the aluminum skin. I was surprised by the amount on moisture and mold that was under the aluminum. I...

I am uncertain of the root cause of the corrosion, but as a precaution I replaced the marker lights with a type that does not use a ground screw. The marker lights have a power wire and a ground wire. I then grounded the marker lights inside the camper to ground, where it is always nice and...

You have galvanic corrosion. The aluminum is corroding. Virtually becoming a soft powder. It's going to get worse as time goes on. Your only solution is to cut out and patch the area or replace the entire aluminum nose piece. After that is done make sure use hardware that won't cause...

Weight distribution video

Is that how your wife gets in the truck :D

Very nice! Sometime we tow our street motorcycles and we've never been asked to pay the additional vehicle fee. I guess it all depends on the campsite. Strange that gov't run campgrounds would have different rules though.

We use candles for items such as zippers. Might work well here.

Just as good, if not better than the factory holder. It's just basic plastic, with no adjustment.

Those new headlights look good. I've seen new headlights put into older trucks that look mismatched, but yours look great. Nice work!

I would replace the screws as regular maintenance. Hopefully before they rust. By the time they have rusted, the sacrificial zinc coating on the steel screw would be depleted or nearly depleted. Way less labor too. edit: I should mention that during the screw replacement, you have the...