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I had the FWC boot that fits between the camper and the truck. It ruined the paint job on both. The grit that collects there will sand away the paint. I threw it away.

Just a quick question for those that have installed the Dometic/Waeco 12v fridge. My model is the big one that just barely squeezes into the pre-existing opening. The trim kit that came with it can't be used as it's too big. So, I'm assuming that the four plugs that are inside the fridge a...

If yer >that< scared, you should stay home huddled and shaking in the closet where you belong. :lol: Choosing to carry a gun has nothing to do with being "huddled and shaking in the closet"...and there is certainly nothing to laugh about (lol). It has to do with being prepared and able to...

I'm leaving right after Christmas to spend a month on the Arizona/Mexico border....archery hunting. I do carry a handgun when archery hunting in that area as there is a lot of illegal activity going on down there. There is a heavy Border Patrol presence in the area....and seeing them around...

The nice warm furnace is one of the options I like most in my camper.

Holy hell :o A thousand pounds over? Yes, and we get to share the road with these fools.

I know most folks already have 1/2 ton trucks and will make due with what they have. I did for several years. My comments are more aimed at people preparing to purchase a truck with plans to haul a camper....just trying to save them some grief and point them in the right direction. My...

There is a world of difference between carrying these campers on a 1/2 ton truck and a 3/4 ton truck. I'll never go back to a 1/2 ton. It's fine to say you are going to take it easy and drive carefully thus providing an extra margin of safety....the problem is the other drivers on the road...

I haven't had to replace my pump yet....but my trips are usually long ones....4 to 6 weeks at a time. If the pump went bad on a trip....it might be a hassle....but at least I have a back up pump to install. Perhaps the taste is coming from the anti-freeze. I live in a warmer climate and have...

I have a 2010 Hawk also....and there is a simple drain valve located next to the door of the camper. Simply open the valve to drain the tank. I find my water tank indispensable....and my trip would be ruined if I didn't have access to it....so I carry a spare pump at all times. If you find...

I don't want to highjack this thread. PM me your email and I'll send some pics.

Thread hijack Leadsled- Were you out here for elk hunting? Yes, I spent a wonderful 6 weeks in the Colorado Rockies bowhunting for elk. Killed a nice bull on week 2....but still stayed the entire 6 weeks. September is my favorite time to be in the the Rockies....it's the time when all...

Its unlikely the gasket is the issue for most folks. I had a few go out on forklifts but those were changed out daily. My own leak is on a piece I customized myself. Where the nipple goes into the adapter. I knew it was iffy when I did the install. Thanks.

Could you please take a picture of what needs changing for us propane challenged folks?

Did you find that most of the time your 2 batteries and solar panel could keep up with your fridge and other power needs? I'm not keen on lugging a generator and if its rare I'll fire up the truck as needed to recharge. It all depends on your camping sytle and how much you want to rough it...

$ 1000 for a solar panel $ 500 for 2 batteries $1000 for a generator I would buy the three above items whether I had a fridge or not. Those three items will ensure your electrical needs are taken care of for any length trip in any kind of weather or camping conditions. The fridge is just...

I found my Hawk to be fairly dust proof. As far as the capablility to handle fwd terrain....well....that might vary for different folks. My girlfiend likes to remind me that I break everything....trucks...campers...trailers...atvs...etc. I really do get off of the beaten path and drive...

I got a chance to see the new table FWC is offering and have some hands on with it. It looked to be high quality and solid to me. But I think they are only offering it with the dinette configuration. If you are over 6' the dinette is going to feel cramped imho. The table in my Eagle was stored...

I have the Waeco 110 and 120 watt solar system. See my install here: http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/5437/page__pid__60853__st__0&#entry60853 After living with this set up for a while I would never go back to the 3-way refrigerator. With this set up I can set it and forget...

You should learn how to bone out your game in the field....then you'll have smaller loads that you can handle without killing yourself. Here's a video of how to do it on an elk. It's exactly the same for a deer only the pieces are smaller. The added benfit is you never have to gut an animal...

pods8 hit the nail on the head. There is one really big problem having game meat butchered professionally. I speak from experience as I was a meat cutter for about 7 years when I was a young man. If a hunter takes really good care of his game meat....that is to say he gets it cooled out...

But...where's the bacon? Notice the backstraps (steaks) in the picture....they are cut the exact thickness of a strip of bacon....and I bacon wrap them when grilling. Elk meat is really lean meat and the bacon helps keep the meat moist. Gads...I'm getting hungry!

When I bone an elk out in the field....it takes me about 6 trips to get all of the meat out. It is a BIG chore....but the finished product is worth the effort. I bone and tie all of the roasts because they taste better that way....and who wants to carry out unnecessary weight?

Congratulations on your first deer. I am a bowhunter.....and hunting is the main reason I bought my FWC. When I was young it was ok to have no camp or just a tent. As I get older I really appreciate the comfort of my FWC Hawk. My archery pro shop has a motto: "Hunt hard, kill swiftly, waste...

Do you know the brand of the gooseneck light? I was thinking of getting this one. If need be I can replace the halogen bulb with LED. I like the 24" arm, or if I get the shorter arm I can use a 12v plug...