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In the past, I towed my trailer with the '99 F20 SuperDuty with load distribution bars but no sway control. I never experienced sway with the load bars on or without. I did experience a bit when towing with the rented F150 last fall. There appears to be a lot of users on the Airstream Forums...

I recently purchased a 2017 F150 4x4 SuperCrew with the 3.5L EcoBoost. Plan on doing some towing with it and also use as daily driver. It came with 275/65R18 Goodyear All Terrain P-metric tires. I switched to Michelin LTX AT/2 E rated tires. After installation, the tire dealer inflated to...

I have one of these and have used it successfully many times to raise the roof on my Grandby Shell. We leave our bed in the extended position full time. So, the point of access to raise the roof is closer to the middle of the camper rather than forward, making it more difficult. I set the...

I have a Viair 400P-RV and have been very happy with it. I've used it at home many times to maintain air pressure in my F250 and other vehicles. Also have successfully used it in the field on several occassions, including helping out other drivers in need twice.

Yep, the CBO, following congressional action, now shows the lands as having no value. That's why the extractive industries (Koch Bros & others) are spending $$ to make this happen.

I meant to add that the Mr. Heater has a very effective tip switch. A bump or tipping of the unit shuts it down immediately. As Wallowa notes, it also has a low oxygen sensor. The literature warns that it may not work at elevations over 6,000 ft due to thinner air. However, my wife and I...

I've had a Mr. Heater for 12+ years and have used it quite a bit in our FWC Shell, an old Airstream and even in a large tent. Works great. Of course, the FWC is pretty compact. I always leave it on the floor vs the counter and have never had a problem. I always leave a window cracked and...

I don't own an e-bike yet but my wife and I have considered purchasing one due to being 66 and living in a rather hilly area. No problem when I feel like a very serious workout. However, if I'm looking for a leisurely ride or want to run an errand via bike it not's very attractive. I've test...

You may also want to check out the SOAR inflatable canoes. The company is in Healdsburg, CA. These boats have been used all over the planet. They sell heavy duty ones to outfitters in Alaska for hunters flying in on float planes. They produce 12, 14 & 16' versions. I had a 14 ft model for...

I had a dealer e-mail me build sheets for a 2017 F150 4x4 XLT w/3.5L Ecoboost with the Heavy-Duty Payload and Max tow packages for both the Supercab w/8ft box and a Crew Cab with the 6.5ft box. GVWR for both configurations is 7,850 lbs. As has been often discussed on this forum, there is no...

Thanks for the input from everyone. I've done some further snooping on the web and found the following for 2015 F150 to current. This specifies the 8' bed. However, I believe a similar pkg with slightly lower total payload is available for the crew cab version. Of course, the question then...

I'm interested in getting input from anyone who has had experience with an F150 with the payload package and either the Ecoboost engine or the V8. I'm curious about what Ford add's to give it the increased payload rating. I currently own a '99 F250 4x4 Superduty and have had my Grandby Shell...

Great film. An amazing, gutsy trip, given the time.

Getting a canoe on the roof of a FWC is a serious issue and the reason we switched to a Kevlar canoe. Admittedly, a pricey option, but we weren't willing to give up canoeing due to their load capacity and ability to carry a dog/dogs and camping gear. Had to sell some other toys to make it...

Used to be into white water canoeing and kayaking, but not in recent years. Wife and I stick to flat water now. Have had a variety of wood canvas canoes over the years, but they were getting difficult to hoist up on the FWC. So, we popped for a Souris River Kevlar 17.5', which we love. Also...

I forgot to add that your photo of your Trooper brought back fond memories, as we had a 1988 that served well as our primary backroad exploration vehicle for a decade until we made the move to our '99 Ford F250 with a Granby FWC. We took it down some roads we probably shouldn't have gone down...

Regretably, I sold a 1987 Stumpjumper Comp last year that looked similar to your ride. I still have 2 other bikes and still ride some. I also used to work in bike retail 30 years ago. Over the past few years (turn 66 in 2 days) I've found the real challenge to be all the hills near my house...

It's exciting to hear that FWC will be represented locally in Portland. Looking forward to dropping by. TK

I've carried a variety of canoes and kayaks on FWC over the years. We used to routinely hoist a 16" wood canvas canoe up top that was pushing 70lbs. However, that was over a decade ago. When we reached our mid 50's and our backs were less forgiving, we sold some other toys and sprang for a...

Just think, you could even use Mini Coopers, Honda Fits, etc. to make that cross country trip. I guess this concept died on the vine quickly. Though I'm surprised I never heard of it before. I pasted the link in, but it says you must go to Youtube to watch it. Search for the following; 1974...

I have a 2010 FWC Grandby shell. I had the factory install some basic cabinets/closets in each corner, but otherwise kept it open inside. Part of the motivation for this was to be able to carry bikes when I'm towing a trailer. I rigged up a removable bench in the front of the shell out of...

I've got two nice close-ups below. Admittedly, I'm cheating a bit, as they are being held by Hawk Watch International Staff after banding on Bonnie Butte, SE of Mt. Hood in Oregon. Hawk Watch has been counting migratory birds of prey on Mt. Hood for 20 years. They set up on the Butte 6 miles...

I figured it might be a situation such as the one you describe but thought I would throw out the dolly option in case it wasn't. I've personally never run into that tight of control out west, but wouldn't be surprised if it is in play in some places out this way. From what you describe, it...

Will they allow you to use "gray water" dollies? These are external rolling dollies that are still sold at Camping World, usually with 10 - 11 gallon capacity. I currently have 2 of these which I at times use with my 1971 Airstream which does not have a gray water tank. Airstream did not put...

If you are going to the Grand Canyon, you may want to consider driving into Toroweap Pt. It's on the North Rim and offers remote dry camping at the very edge of one of the narrowest spots of the Canyon. I recall it is only about 1/4 to 1/3 mile wide at that point with a straight vertical drop...