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MH, I found that the blue paint masking tape stuck very well to metal as well as plastic in the heat. It did not leave a residue. Much better than duct tape for temporarily closing off vents and cracks. I did see that some of the participants laid tarps over their vehicle grills or inserted...

I've been to Burning Man twice. 2009 & 2010. By no means am I a "veteran" or hard core burner. The 1st year we took our trailer and in 2010, we took our FWC Grandby Shell. The FWC was easier to clean and stayed cooler (cooled down quicker) than the trailer. The only key points I would...

RC Pilot Jim, I currently do not have many other pictures to add but I found 2 below. My wife and I love the desert and have been to the Mojave, Anza Borrego, and Death Valley over the years. Let me know how your shell works on the Tacoma. I also have a 4 cylinder Pre-runner for a daily...

I purchased a Grandby Shell in March 2010 and made some basic modifications. My wife and I had a 1998 FWC Grandby with most all the options for 7 years but sold it when we purchased a vintage Airstream. However, we missed the versatility of the FWC for exploring the gnarly back roads of the NW...

I was at BM last year with my Grandby Shell and the year before with our '71 Airstream. I highly endorse closing off any vents you will not be using, such as the furnace, with blue paint masking tape. In '09 I actually had dust blowing down the range exhaust vent on the Airstream and pushing...

Saw this one today, 7/14, on Craigslist Portland, OR. Washougal is located across the Columbia in Washington, just east of Vancouver. http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/rvs/2484733670.html Fourwheel Pop up Truck Campr - $380 (washougal) It had some new stuff but also said it needs some...

I've had a Mr. Buddy Heater for quite a few years. Possibly 10 or a bit less. My wife and I have used it many times in tents, our FWC and a 23ft Airstream trailer. The key thing is that we never operate it without having windows and roof vents cracked to allow for circulation of air and we...

Speaking of "Beer-in cans", the wife and I got back home to Portland late Friday night from a weeklong trip out in far NE Oregon (Hells Canyon & the Imnaha River area). After unpacking Saturday AM, we saw that the CANS BEER FEST was in play from noon to 10 at one of the local pubs. That's one...

My wife and I have been traveling with Golden Retrievers for years in our FWC and also an older Airstream. A lot more fur than a yellow lab. For starters, all the vehicles we own have tan interiors, including the '99 Ford Superduty Extended Cab. The dog/dogs ride behind us with the seats...

I don't have any experience with charter boats out of Depoe Bay, so can't be of much help there. I was out on a sea bird watching cruise years ago and got some great incidental views of a few whales and porpoises. We actually sighted a Humpback whale, which I believe is uncommon here compared...

There are many great places to watch for whales on the Oregon Coast. Key factors that help are having a high vantage point and, better yet, being on one of the headlands that jut out into the ocean and put you closer to the action. Bring a good set of binoculars. A great place is Yaquina Head...

MARKBC I saw your post from July 04, 2010 with the photo of your rig up on Abert Rim. Nice shot. That's the same week my wife and I were poking around the area and took the shots at Hart Mtn and Willow Creek that I posted. However, we didn't get up there on that trip. Last time I was up top...

The top photo was taken on a track off of Whitehorse Ranch Rd several miles past the Whitehorse Ranch. The intent was to get up to the Oregon Canyon Overlook. However, I think we took a wrong turn. We turned back at the spot the photo was taken, about 10 miles up from Whitehorse Ranch Rd. In...

Here's a few shots of my 2010 Grandby Shell in the Oregon Outback last summer;

I've had a Buddy heater for quite a few years and have used it many times in tents, my FWC and also my Airstream when boondocking. The highest I've used it is at 7'000', with no problems. In the camper and trailer I always leave a window or two cracked as well as the roof vent. I don't sleep...

You might want to check out Grainger Inc., they stock many variations of bin racks for commercial use. I've seen bins made from metal, plastic, etc. The key would be to find something light enough for a camper application. TK

I have a '99 F250 4x4 and carried a Grandby for 7 years, sold it, and picked up a Grandby shell in March 2010. The truck has the Ford Factory camper package, designed for carrying heavier campers. While one can tell it sags slightly when the camper is on, I found that loading the camper on...

I have a '99 F250 SD 4x4 LB with the 5.4L gas and manual trans. Original owner with 73,000 miles. This was the 1st year of the redesigned body. I've hauled a FWC Grandby on it for 7+ years and have not had any issues whatsoever. My 1st Ford and I'm very pleased with it. It handles the FWC...

I have a 2010 Grandby shell now and owned a 98' Grandby camper for 7 years. My wife and I travelled a fair amount over the years with one or two Golden Retrievers who would come inside with us (it was tight). Anyway, to keep the vinyl floor in our Granby Shell from getting totally trashed and...

My wife and I were out at Whitehorse in July. Hadn't been there for quite a few years, but found it as enjoyable as ever. Interestingly, the smaller pool on the east side was way too hot. Last time we were there it was perfect. This time, we spent all of our time in the west half. Only saw...

I purchased a "folding" ladder at Camping World about 12 years ago when I had my first FWC. I needed a ladder to reach the outer window storm flaps when the top was up as the camper was mounted on my 4x4 Ford Super Duty. It is a 6 foot straight aluminum ladder the hinges in the middle of the...

Yes, Burning Man. Anyone else going? My wife and I attended last year with a few friends but took our '71 Airstream. This year, I figure our Grandby shell will be easier to clean. We're going to give it another shot. Not sure I want to make it an annual habit at this point. It is one of...

I'm interested in getting input on the various methods / hardware people have used for attaching the "homemade" tarps to the roof of the camper. I've seen some comments about attaching eyebolts or small boat cleats along the drip rail that runs around the outside of the roof. What's the...

The Lost Coast is a beautiful area. The few times we've been down there we came in from the North out of Oregon. South out of Eureka, turn off onto 211 at Fernbridge and continue through Ferndale, nice old town. From there, continue along Mattole Road which takes you to Cape Medocino where a...

MY wife and I stopped by Comb Ridge in 2002 on a 2 week trip to the Southwest and took a great day hike. We moved on to Natural Bridges National Monument but would like to have spent more time there. Thanks for the link to the book. We'll have to check it out if we get back down that way...