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After removing our Hawk to diagnose leaks after our torrential 12" of rainfall, I took the unburdened truck to work. I decided to go to the carwash and clean under the hood of the Big Truck, as we call our new 2021 RAM 3500 crew cab. It was quite dusty in the engine compartment from our 400...

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If you bought the mini, this almost qualifies for Low Cost Mods ($25 limit) ! Great idea, especially since we have the same Wave 3

After 12" of rain I found we have leaks in the two back corners of the 08 Hawk. :blink: Glad I drove it to work today and popped it up! I've got the furnace and fan running in there now. Top of the refer counter was very wet, and the back corner of the sliding wall cabinet on the passenger...

"Our InReach device - satellite communicator - has a weather info feature. We'll occasionally use that if we get curious." We also use the InReach to pull in weather reports when offgrid. With a smarty-pants :P phone the Earthmate app has a weather tab with more detailed info than the...

Resurrecting this thread to ask what brands or vendors have fellow Wanderers had good experiences? For the record, I've only chained once, coming out of South Pass on Saline Valley road in heavy snow. But, I do feel they should be carried and need to outfit our new truck with 285/75r18 tires...

Someday we'll have to meet up and compare campers. Did your liner get the butyl on it too? Aaaand.... no leaks (knock on wood!) with the FWC sealant. Especially since the new truck is just tall enough I can't get it inside my garage door now.

Our 2008 Hawk was built using some kind of sealant where exterior hardware is mounted and where there are joints, including at the edge of the roof. I don't like it much because it oozes out during high temps and it attracts dirt, so it looks blackish. You can see it at the edges of the jack...

Nice write up and photography. Twelve thousand feet is way up there! Hope to hear more of your impression of the Tiger along the way.

I've just purchased a 8.5' telescoping ladder and have only tried it out. My 2008 Hawk has enough battle scars I don't worry too much about the roof edge. It's backed by one of the aluminum framing members. I first tried it with the top down, and was able to reach the roof, where I'll be...

I just bought one of those telescoping ladders (8.5') and plan on using a rocket box on the roof. Our Hawk has the Yakima track system. Previously, I've brought our XC skis on a number of trips and tucked them into the couch after knocking the snow off. We have a table with a post bolted to...

Yeah! We need this rain. I was so happy last night when it started coming down.

Are you talking about the factory tie downs or forged eyebolts? I'm not a Tacoma expert but it's my understanding composite beds require additional metal plates.

2008 Hawk has the roll over couch function, FYI We actually love all the storage back there.

I would consider the weight of the camper sitting on the platform will have a greater amount of leverage. The angle of the pull is also critical. How much did you raise the camper to fit the Fleet to the new truck?

I decided to upgrade my FWC aluminum turnbuckles with Torklift brand. Torklift S9012 Hook To Hook Turnbuckle S9012 4 $19.99 $79.96 The hooks are forged and the body has rounded corners, compared to the machine cut aluminum hardware. I use gorilla brand gloves to tighten by hand, then give...

If I've got you looking at maps, I know I've done well to repay the favor.

The final episode is now published, in three posts. Thanks for riding along!

You'll still recognize the highlift jack and fuel box on the back of our well used Hawk, Sunni Hope to see you out there this winter.

A final wrap up of High Rock Canyon and Beyond We were traveling west towards Stevens Camp when we came upon a fellow in an unmarked SxS Kawasaki. He looked sort of official, although he had no insignia on his shirt. I asked if he was BLM, and he said he was a volunteer now. He was...

Thanks for all the posts. Now that you are south of Jasper I have a passing acquaintance with the area.

Part III, High Rock Canyon and Beyond continued. Last episode After leaving Conlon Camp we crossed over the infamous section of white rock where the ruts of the wagon wheels are still visible today. There are trails, now blocked running up the ridge at the crest, which would be tempting...

Trails West looks like a fine organization. We've certainly seen their T-markers in our travels. We've got other friends who have participated with their tours in High Rock. Good call not bringing a eleven rigs through that narrow route.

High Rock Canyon and Beyond, Part III is now available here.

High Rock Canyon to beyond, Part III Episodes: Black Rock Desert to Soldier Meadows, Part I and Soldier Meadows to High Rock Canyon, Part II are available here. The next morning brought us mixed sun and clouds with brush bejeweled with water droplets in the early light. The air was clear and...