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Call ATC too. Outside at they are very similar. especially with the "square" rear door. How do you know its a Hawk? I don't see a label on the drivers side. My buddy had a 2005 Kestral. FWC changed the name to Hawk I believe in 2006. Stan would know - stan@fourwh.com The second picture shows...

After a lot of research I bought the Engel.. true it's either a fridge OR a freezer. Still I liked the average amp draw - 1.5 amps per hour And that ice cubes last 6-7 days at 39*.

"Bad" The Samurai weighs about 2,300 pounds. Truck is rated to tow 6500. Probably the reason the brakes with corresponding downshifting handle the rig and tow vehicle. . I have not checked with the Calif DMV to see if I'm legal without tow brakes. Doing that now.. Update Calif Towing Laws #...

Chuckar...Samurai's rock !!! Ours is a stpck 1.3 1988 (65H.P.). Over the last 2 years replaced every worn out part, and it was mostly uses as a "towed-buggy" so it had low miles on the engine. We added a skid plate under the transfer case and new old man emu springs all around (Petroworks -...

When I had my first Gen 1999 Tacoma Xcab, 4WD I ran 31x10.50x15 tires and had no clearance problems. I recall that Bridgestone Duelers were not available in a metric size towards the end of its life with me (around 2010). Generally I run the stock size half and inch higher for the ground...

Bad Habit: I'm interested in more info on your "integrated surge brake system" . So far the Tacomas brakes are up to stopping everything when driving conservatively. I priced a aftermarket system that "pushes the brake pedal on towed vehicle" and its pricey (around $800). Do you have a link to...

Front Receiver My local welding shop that fabricated the other items installed the front receiver. Cost around $110 with the receiver. I saw Idaho Ron's awhile ago and modified mine to look like his. I have had a bike on the front, however the mid-size truck is too small so it blocks drivers...

Truck Camper magazine has a interesting article on this subject as follows: http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/camper-tech/systems/tow-bars-truck-campers/ We use the "A" frame type with our Suzuki Samurai...Towing it is part of the fun (for me at least). I know "Craig333" and...

"Bad Toy" You should have at least 8 amps flowing into the battery - 5 for the Dometic plus 3 to charge the battery with nothing else running. 100 watt too small because you lose about 40% of the output in the winter because you can't point the panel at the sun. We have one 150 watt on the...

Did we establish whether he is driving with the fridge on battery when the first replacement was drained? 2001 and 2 came with a 3-way fridge. Brie when going down the road do u have the fridge set on battery mode? 3-way on battery mode draws 12 amps per hour. The alternator may not be...

We insure through Good Sam which is a group. They use National General Insurance. We pay $ 124 annually. Coivered Replacement $12,000 plus collision and personal effects. Been with them since 1986 and insure all our vehicles. Service has been fantastic. We have had one claim (not our fault)...

I'm happy I have my shell. 500 miles offroad in 5 years and no problems with my portable water system. The "no-seums" in Death Valley must be larger than the ones you have encountered. Now if I would just remember to slide the plastic part on the screen closed it would keep out the flys which we...

Hi Scott, Glad you had a great time. If you want to attend next year call Sonam and get your reservation in now as there are only 45 campsites and they fill up quickly. Leslie and I were too busy with our volunteer duties to take pictures or see all the campers personal improvements. One stood...

Good point Frank

$3995 for the basic shell in 1996. Our 2012 base $6,995 175% increase in 16 years, The basic shell for 2017 - $11,995 Not so basic anymore with many standard features Listed in Red that no longer are options: as follows: 1. Queen Sized Extended Cab-over Bed w/ Mattress 2. Forced Air Furnace w/...

Welcome to the family Greg. Good job on your projects. Happy Camping

Adding my experience. On this last trip to the hot springs besides the compressor fridge, lights and occasional fan I brought my iPAD as I was reading an e-book. Checking the Trimetric it draws point 5 or half an amp. As the week progressed I noticed the camper battery was NOT topping off each...

Yes Bill that is the approved method to mount the camper part time (on/off). In our case we wanted to mount it permanently. Back in the day when we had our hard sided Lance we took it off and on because camper was too high and wide to leave it on the truck full time.A pain over time. At age 73...

Super, I came to my own conclusions on that one. I believe I reviewed my tire experience with Discount Tire and they said at that tire pressure I was fine at that camper weight.

The reason it is needed is the 2 nd gen Tacoma does not have a steel floor so there is nothing to secure the camper down to.

Well I "sit" corrected. the last time I spoke with a tire store "expert" they said LT and Load range "E" rating were the same. :( Copied the following from .tirerack.com The explanation on the web is a little easier to read than this one. TIRE TECH Load Range / Ply Rating Identification...

I wonder if condensation is an issue in the north. Because of humidity. Down here in the south its drier so Mr Buddy doesn't create condensation...unless your camping at the beach.

Hi Ali Click on my Avatar ( the small picture to the left of this reply). Scroll down to my " gallery" it should be the first album. Pictures aren't too clear though. Procedure to mount it permanently. 1. Contact Four Wheel ( or ATI) and purchase 4 ea elevator bolts to bolt the camper down...

Since its spring and we will get a new group of first time campers, I wanted to share the following from a Field report that is on my original post, page 15 # 145. There was a little dialog so there was a little more on page 15, # 147. Personally I still prefer the smaller truck as it is easier...

Adding my congrats too...Welcome to the family.