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Thanks everyone for the resources and suggestions. We are excited to plan for this trip and will put out another post later to get your feedback. What a great community of folks... always so helpful Fernweh (jim)

Hi Folks, We will be traveling from Wisconsin to Death Valley NP this coming winter/spring. Looking for recommendations for camping and places to explore. Park looks busy, but we can make it work. If we are able we are also tagging on Yosemite and Sequoia if weather and roads permit. We have...

Thanks everyone... we ended up finding camping, we even got into Yosemite. Thanks for the advice. Jim

Just got back from Yellowstone/Tetons/Winds/Bighorns and camped in some remote spots along the eastern side of the park as well as some creative bondocking. Folks are correct about the NFS campgrounds along the eastern entrance as well as the sites along the the Beartooth HWY. Bear activity is...

We will have bikes... Thanks Everyone

Thanks for the information... appreciate your response.

We have a western trip planned for this coming month and due to some conflicts we will be traveling through the Sierra's during the first week of July. We are looking for any suggestions in regard to camping around Mono lake and or Mammoth Lakes region (Inyo and Seirra NF). We are making a...

Thanks for the info, I did read her post and have learned about some of the ins and outs of backcountry roadside camping. Appreciate your reply,

We'll try to post some current information for folks while we are down there.

We have reservations in the RG Village Feb 4-6, going to check out the East side of the park. Then up to Chisos Basin Feb 6-9 to hike and explore the center areas. Ending Feb 9-12 either in a backcountry roadside site somewhere near the Elena Canyon Area or off the Maxwell as far down as we can...

Looks like we will be about week apart. Have a great trip and we'll share our highlights.

We are heading to Big Bend NP next week. We have some sites reserved camping, but want to checkout the backcountry roadside options once we get there. Any WTW Folks have any recommendations for places to camp, hike, photograph? Looking for off the beaten places, looks to be a FWC paradise...

I'm investigating these two... Currently we're in a cold spell in the Great Lakes region of the Midwest. How much are they purchased from FWC. Jim

Since my initial post I have been able to experiment with extensions to my lowering tool. I had a friend fashion a section that helped me extend out past the tailgate. It's a slow crank down, even slower crank up, but it seems to work. I'll try to post some pics if folks are interested. It's...

I'm looking for a new or used Arctic pack liner for my 2000 ranger camper. Will consider DIY liner or factory made version. Not sure if other camper model liners will fit, but possible a grandby because of the length. Planning on sewing one if I'm unable to purchase. 3Pins post a while back...

I have a 2000 FWC Ranger and the camper extends about 18 inches past the box. .

How do folks access their spare tire underneath the bed if you travel with a loaded camper and your camper extends out of the box. Our gate is down, and the access point to the extension to lower the spare down is blocked. Some people have suggested getting the extension set on the screw, and...

We have a little snow in northern Wisconsin, and will be heading up to ski in the next few weeks. Not using the water tank, for obvious reasons, but we'll turn on the furnace and enjoy alitttle heat. We have plans to make Arctic curtains, but for right now we're experimenting with the rigid...

Snow is fun... But the Baja would be great too.

How do folks use their FWC during the winter? Ski weekends, winter camping, winter travel.

Try Token Creek near Madison, Wi for a quick overnight. If not there, travel north of Madison and stay at the large rest area just before the Wisconsin River. Have a great trip Jim

Just purchased a used FWC Ranger this fall and I need to prep the truck and camper for a couple of months. December-January until we use it in February for a trip. Suggestion for Appliance hibernation: stove, water tank, furnace, battery Exterior suggestions, window,roof, pop top Truck: gas...

Jim, arrived home today.... Truck and camper performed great, camped two nights on the return trip. Big thanks, Jim

Thanks, I'm purchasing the ranger and truck together, but I'm just thinking about down the road when I would need to purchase a newer truck. I like the extended space and configuration of the ranger. Looking forward to finally having a camper.

I have a sale pending on a 2000 ranger camper and wanted to find out what truck model new or used would be a good fit? Looks like the ranger is no longer made. I like the Ranger's narrow profile and longer length. Can you carry these with the tailgate down? Tacoma, Tundra, F-150... Thanks for...