Search results

Expensive...YES! But good golly do they work! We have have the CGear 10'x10' mat and small rug. Mat is used under the awning and the rug is at the back door. Well worth every penny in my book! Orange 10'x10' mat worked like a charm on the Alvord Desert/dry lake bed last month! Both fit...

This is one of those questions I think the compelling answer is..."IT DEPENDS." IT depends on the type of batteries you have installed in the camper. If AGM, do they incorporate a digital controller? It is nearly impossible to use solar or vehicle alternator to achieve Float Mode. You have...

After much discussion and exchanging emails with Eddie (smlobx) I installed Airlift 5000 on my 2016 F-350. Not because I really needed them, but rather, because they help level the truck to factory height, which I prefer. I have the Bilstein 2" front leveling kit installed. Also, finding the...

Agreed! My wife is cold natured so we've run the heater quite a bit on this long trip. I need to know when one tank is empty so I can start looking for a refill station in a day, or two. I've run across more refill stations that charge ~$2/gallon but have a $5 minimum propane charge. So I...

Nice job!!! I'm envious of all with wood working skills!

The Engineering head scratching part...and I'm not an engineer, but as a pilot my entire adult life, I have fairly good background knowledge of stress and fatigue as it relates to aircraft design and flight. So, my two cents (and worth what you paid...nada) on jack brackets and attaching fuel...

For the most part...most tire manufacturer psi recommendations are approved by the legal office after the engineering sign off. Recall the Firestone tire fiasco a few years ago? The last thing nearly all tire manufacturers are going to do today is publish a litany of psi recommendations based...

While most of us do not likely travel to extreme remote locations on motorcycle like Pete and Ash... Here's why I never go off the grid without my inReach, regardless of mode of travel. Regarding GPSs. I always carry two, but, do not use them for navigation in remote locations. I use paper...

Interesting... I am now using a First Alert battery powered CO module mounted at head height while sleeping. If mounted close to the floor and you are being saturated with CO, you might be dead by the time the alarm sounds. CO is slightly lighter air. Unlit Bic lighter did not set off the...

First year of a new model or upgraded model from all manufacturers can be an adventure. Not uncommon for issues to pop up. but, manufacturers are usually very quick to remedy such problems. I wouldn't be too worried. Ford has superior customer service for their Heavy Duty line of trucks...

TacoTruck, can you plz post a picture of the Glow steps secured in the travel position? Thanks!

Great idea. I have been ever so gentle opening the factory valve. Not doubt it will fail at the most inopportune time and I will lose all my fresh water. This is an upgrade I will make ASAP. UV light is a prime enemy for plastics. White, marine grade plastic is better, but, still not as...

First and foremost, this is NOT A POST OR THREAD INTENDED TO FLAME FWC! PLEASE do not interpret it as such. We consider Tom (former owner) a friend and would never publicly besmirch Tom or FWC. There have been several threads in the past that have discussed installed component failures in...

It depends on the specie of bear. There are several National Parks (US) in Griz country that only allow hard sided campers/travel trailers; no FWC-style campers allowed. Likewise, a few Canadian parks erect tall fences around campgrounds where Griz has been a problem.

I've used the city water port since the camper was new. I was always under the impression that was the proper way to fill the tank after talking with Tom at the inaugural OX-East. I simply attach the hose to the city port, ensure both valves under the sink are open (parallel to water lines)...

Issue turned out to be the board. I have a 2015 Hawk and the Atwood water heater had a P/N 90098 circuit board installed. Atwood now offers P/N 93865 circuit board. While the boards share the same form factor, there are several notable design differences between the boards as well as the...

Great idea about igniter. But if ther heater lights off OK, igniter shuts down unless loss of flame is sensed. Sometimes, After my heater runs for about 5 minutes, the flame extinguishes. Yet The igniter continues to click about 4 times then stops. Doesn't do this every time. The very...

Thx Jim! I agree, I think the water was in the fill tube. Leaving the faucet valves open likely allowed the excess water to drain into the sink so it sloshed out. No issues since and many miles of rough roads.

Thx Old Crow! Sorry for the delayed reply...been off the grid. Water Heater is still acting up. Doesn't light off when switch turned on, light stays on. After a random number of a few minutes, it lights off and runs for about 4-8 minutes then shuts down. New ECO and T-stat installed last...

Thanks! When I put the new Eco in, I ensured good contact with the tank. New springs are pretty stout. If thermal connector was blown, I wouldn't be getting intermittent operation. Also, the jumper wouldn't allow the heater to operate as well. I dropped by an RV center yesterday and they...

I dont drive with the faucet valves open...normally. But my wife opened them Unbeknownst to me. The second time it happened, yesterday evening, the valves were securely closed. But I do have a steady drip if faucet line is not drained (even with water pump off). Nope, not the shower valves...

Right out of the blue, my never had an issue water heater is now acting up. Not the same as XJINT's post. Turn water heater switch on, light stays on, no gas flow or ignition. Intermittently, it would light off but shut down on its own after ~5 minutes. Called Atwood. They were very helpful...

Out on a 2+ month long trip out west. Just traveled down 50 miles of dirt road. Not too rough but not smooth either. Upon reaching a gas station, I opended the camper door to get a bottle of water and discovered water covering the floor. I also discovered about and inch of water in the sink...

Pretty much reminds me of Blackhawk (BH) (NOT to be confused with Blackwater), a company started in the garage of VA Beach Navy SEAL Mike Noell, sewing backpacks. After taking the company as far as he could growing it internally with available capital, Mike sold BH to the conglomerate, ATK. By...

Kevin... I suggest just posting the highlights that moved you here. If you have more off the wall finds and interested in sharing, a PM would be much appreciated. Thx! Bill