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Like your lightweight awning in pics 6 and 7, Eric. Looks like it is easier to erect that the square "Easy-up". Do you have a make and a model? And looks like we were both close as I was at the springs Oct 22nd to the 30th. Lastly are you going to attend the rally in Occotillo Wells next week...

Vic, thanks for your comments. I have a users experiential understanding of how all this system works. I agree the battery should be replaced or at least tested. And I am going to call MorningStar tech support and verify the unit is working in theory. This is our second house battery. When...

Vic No you understood correctly . I forgot to add - charging amps when sun is highest in the sky is from about 10 am - 2 pm. Amps in never got over 5.1 per hour fridge not cycling. I would say most days it averaged 4.9 amps when sun was overhead. The MorningStar SunSaver 10L goes into float...

Field Report Tuesday October 31st we returned from 9 day trip - 7 camping days at the Saline Hot Springs. This report concerns the battery/solar performance. The battery (single 80 amp AGM) is now 26 months old (24 month guarantee). engine off 7 days. 150 watt solar panel. Devices run...

Updated the Saturday Itinerary to include the easy offroad tour lead by Rich and Kim.

Thanks Rich and Kim for volunteering to be "Trail Leader" . The best way to learn an area is on a guided tour.

Trike bubble Welcome to the family. You made many good choices in options. Couple of questions. Which roof solar panel did you choose ? with a 3- way fridge you will befine with one battery as the fan uses: 1,2, and 3 amps depending on speed and the LED lights use 1 amp per two- light fixture...

" Munch-M" Welcome to the cult. As others have suggested "bigger-is-better" at least when it comes to solar panels and batteries. You won't need much amps to run the fan and LED lights a few hours per day though as you get older your going to want to stop carrying 60 pound ice coolers and go...

Stan' s email address is Stan@ fourwh.com He has the specs for all years and all models.

Great idea. Even way down here the floor is cold in the am. Glad floor is at least carpeted.

Add Yakima tracks - easy to install solar panels. Add rear wall solar connector - you may need a portable someday I know you said "thermal pack" - warmer in winter. Cooler a in summer AND did you know it blocks your wife's silhouette from shining through the regular liner material at night...

Norris we decided to purchase a NorthStar because we liked the galley, under bed storage, and the lift system UNTIL we looked at it. Deal killers 1. Under bed storage meant I couldn't turn over without my shoulder hitting the ceiling. 2 . Getting in and out of bed was like crawling in a sewer...

Scott is not psychic....I edited my first reply and left out the tire make and comments . "We have 45,000 miles on our Hankook's Dynapro T/A's. So little wear they may go 80-90,000 miles. We run 35 pounds on highway and 28-30 pounds off- road." I will buy a second set when time comes.

Hi Scott, "LT" is the designation on the type of tire. (ours are LT265/75R16) Load Range is what we are referring to when we say "D" or "E". Until a few months ago I thought the only Load range made for "LT" (Light Truck tire) was 10 ply "E".s Our rig weighs 5,000 pounds with camper mounted...

In 2010 - 2012 Four Wheel was experimenting with Engel top loading fridges in the Hawk and other sizes. Biggest problem was losing the counter space on top of the fridge which pushed them back to front opening models. At rallies I have spoken to owners that have this set - up and prefer it over...

Field Report Our 2013 Tacoma - V6, aut, 4WD, TRD, Trailer towing pkg now has over 45,000 miles on the original brakes. The Truck/modified Eagle shell rides very well loaded for camping and not to bad when empty. (mounted full time with rear suspension to support 1500 pounds replaced when new...

Don, I seem to recall from past posts that you currently have a FWC mounted on your 2006 Tacoma 4 cylinder, 4WD though I don't recall if its a Fleet or an Eagle - shell or regular camper. Your original post mentions "supporting the Fleet" like it is already doing it? Is the 2006 already carrying...

Nice Rig...Its great to be young. We did 1,018 miles in 4 days and I'm still recovering a week later. What company did you use to replace your rear bumper?

Getting to be the end of August and the temps with fog in the morning are around low 80's...that means fall (such as it is in San Diego) is just around the corner. Soon we all will be enjoying the mild desert temperatures. Well at least the desert is mild in December to March.... :wacko...

My 2 cents Everyone has a great ideas. I would add 1. Yakima tracks as an easy method to install solar panels. 2. Rear mounted solar plug for portable panel 3. Isotherm 2-way fridge - advantages: 1. cool 90 degrees below ambient temp; 2. park 30 degrees off level 4. Trimetric battery monitor...

In 2013 we replaced the '99" with a new 2013 V6 4wd, automatic, TRD, trailer towing . Bolted the Eagle shell down. Installed a custom 4 leaf rear pack to support 1,500 pounds and 10 ply tires half inch higher (265/75 R16). We do some desert mostly category 2-3, Have had no problems over the...

Today I took delevery of the Engel MR040F-U1 and put the Engel MT-35 up on Craigs list. Sold for full price this afternoon.

I put it up on Craigs list today in San Diego see link Engel for pictures and details. Based on shipping charge for a 60 pound item I will meet the buyer half way from the following counties: Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernadino . Reason I'm selling: I have replaced...

First the least expensive complete sink and misc parts including a template and brackets to hold sink into the counter can be purchased from Four Wheel Camper roy@fourwh.com . In 2012 I purchased it for $88 including tax. Click on the link and scroll down to see pictures and install procedures...

This morning I posted a new Field Report on my priginal Post after returning from our 2200 mile Oregon trip yesterday. The following is my comments on the "MR040" Borrowed Engel MR040 40 quart fridge Draws 3 amps when it cycles vs the MT35 that draws 2.7 amps. Not 3 amps steady. As you view the...