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Re attaching flex solar panels to roof without holes you should check out posts by Zirdu. Here's one from 2017 that explains his approach but you could also look for more recent ones or contact him for an update. I'm going to try his method if I have time this winter...

I've been considering converting my rieco titan mechanical jacks to electric. I've researched it enough to know that a kit is available to convert my specific jack model. Just wanted to ask if others with electric jacks have done the a conversion or if they just pay up for all new jacks and...

I installed bluesea acr 7622 with the remote switch which has worked out better than I anticipated. When I bought it I didn't really know if I was going to use the remote, but I subsequent upgraded the camper battery to lithium and then realized the acr was still linking the truck and camper...

I recently ordered and installed the warm light 3000K version of the same product but attached the ribbon directly to the ceiling (I did not have a light bar). I'm not exactly pleased with the light output of the warm color, although it could be there are other warm light products which produce...

I'm in agreement with pvstoy regarding a prior owner attempted fix. I have a 2001 Eagle and I'm pretty sure the water system is the same as your 2002. Your draincock should be threaded into the bottom of the water tank. Since the tank system is not pressurized like later models you might be...

Old Crow, I'm very impressed with your comprehensive list. It would be a great start for expanding the wikipedia page with a FWC section as Bill D suggested. The factory doesn't even provide a comprehensive list of model year options and changes because prior owner Tom indicated that...

DTH, I'm assuming you are considering a 2001 because of the price. As you probably know by now, each pre-owned unit has it's own unique history, which IMO is a bigger determinate of your purchase, unless you are dead-set on certain features. I believe the exterior window flaps were...

You have to start from the understanding that FWC's are limited production items. I believe FWC has made only several hundred annually. Production has been increasing each year, but when you look at the specific model and options the actual number produced in that exact configuration could be...

Looks like a great place to keep her safe, clean and happy. What's the spider-leg type of device attached to the ceiling?

Hey Tim, I think all your videos are fantastic. They are a real treasure for those of us who work on our campers or are even thinking about it and want to know what might be involved. One suggestion on the location of your cooktop. IME, leave as much space as possible between the burner...

Have you investigated using your exterior window flaps to act as a small awning cover for each window? Even with the window awning you also want to open the turnbuckle doors and add a small USB fan for circulation. There are some old posts about building a small angled frame that can attach to...

Actually there's some more recent posts about the canvas replacement, earlier post #10 has a great link to videos. Installing can be somewhat involved because you are disconnecting the roof.

Tim, your videos are fantastic! I'm writing this on the last day of 2017 and it's a good time to reflect on all the great things that people contribute to this site. I'm not trying to exclude all the many contributors who help keep our older campers going, but I have been following your...

Zirdu, are you satisfied with the solar panel mounts you created for your roof and would you change anything if you had to do it again such as the screw fasteners into the tubing or the tubing size, etc? I have no concerns about the VHB if applied to clean surfaces. From the pictures it...

Looks like my 2001 Eagle. If you emailed the factory about the serial number (found on the inside C channel under the carpet, and likely hand written) you probably won't receive a reply. But if you are getting parts or service and you also inquire about the serial number they will usually...

I live near Berkeley and would be glad to help out. I left you a PM.

Jake, given your budget constraints you might want to modify your criteria. Check out the recent post labeled 80's Fleet RENO. He's had it mounted on a '01 Taco.

I have a gen 1 Taco with an Eagle and am very happy with the combo. I specifically did not want to go with a fleet because of the width on my 20-year old Taco. Rear overhang is acceptable. I bot the 2001 Eagle about 18 months ago for $5k. I responded to a Craigslist ad 10 minutes after the...

Hey Mike, I just left you a message. I live near Berkeley.

If you are doing Rancho adjustable shocks on the rear, I think you would be short-changing yourself if you didn't also do the front shocks with adjustables. For me, the adjustability of the front shocks is a big reason that I can tune out some (or all) of the bucking. I'm not sure if I could...

I'll add my two cents since I'm driving a Taco. I have a gen1 Tacoma ('98) with an extended cab and Eagle. Similar issues and similar resolution as most other posters. I think there is an element of truth about the bucking being inheritent to the Tacoma, probably because the size of the wheel...