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That seems like a reasonable deal. Get the sides and boards replaced (maybe $3-$4k total at FWC or ATC) and you have a solid FWC.

Nice! I have to say, I don't see many ATC's on the road but like FWC, a great company.

Ok, I said I'd give a report when we got back from our 2 weeks trip w/ our fairly new LifePO4 120ah battery pack I built. I'd say it was a complete success. We moved around about every 2-3 days and not super far but the battery always stayed charged. We don't have huge draws but did have to...

We just got back a few days ago. Homesteak is open. I'd say there's probably 10 spots total and when we were there the max campers we saw was 3. No issues, no crowds.

Looks awesome but I think the forum rules require you to post a price and I don't see one.

I have the 1500 EcoDiesel. 21mpg is pretty normal with an Eagle on the back. I replaced the rear springs with HD springs. Also have airbags but we did 4.5 months in Mexico/Baja and didn't feel comfortable if we had an issue w/ the airbags so I put the springs on. Of course, E rated Michelin...

We just got home and camped on that same exact spot. You have many of the same pictures too. 2 days ago though, it was cloudy, some rain/sleet and when we left yesterday, there was a lot of snow on the higher peaks!

I'm glad they are doing that. My experience with Fantastic Fans (i.e. Dometic) has not been stellar and customer service is terrible. I could write a book on the issues I've had, the hassles, etc. even when their documentation for installation was proven to them to be wrong vs. what they told...

I'll let you know. We've used it on a few 3-4 days trips and no issues. Still dialing in the charging, etc. but no issues so far. This trip will be longer and taking my solar panels w/ LifePO4 controller as we'll be off the grid the whole time and not moving much.

Yes... I clean it with bleach about once a year.

I recently built my own LifePO4 battery system, etc. with new cells, BMS and DC-to-DC charger. If anyone would like my "cheat sheet" send me your email. It's really where I sourced my cells, etc. with some links, etc. There are some great sources of info (overwhelming) and my write-up may or...

Good analogy! The system I built uses a DC-to-DC charger and BMS that are totally configurable so I'll have to check the values again. We're getting ready to head out on a long road / camping trip so it'll be interesting to watch the values.

For me, this is the most difficult thing about LifePO4 batteries. You have so many variables you can set (assuming you have a BMS and a Victron DC-toDC charger). I'm still adjusting my values and not sure if they are totally correct or not but they seem to be working. You also have the...

Not to highjack this thread but how often does everyone re-seal their roof screws? On my 2001 Eagle, I did it around 2012 and have no issues. I can't remember what product I used, could have been Sikaflex. The thought of having to clean all those screw heads off seems a bit overwhelming. I...

If you want a 'deal' you should have your truck ready with tie downs installed, etc. and be ready to buy as soon as it pops up with at least a deposit. If you try to negotiate, etc. I can almost guarantee it'll be gone. When I bought mine, I bought it sight unseen with only a few pictures...

The 2 links posted have a lot of info. Ski3Pin spends a lot of time there and we're working our way through their trip reports.

Build your own and they are cheaper than AGM even with the BMS, DC-to-DC charger, etc. If you search on here, I posted the break-down, etc. It's easy to make a battery pack if you can wait for the ordered cells (about 4-5 weeks as they come from China; most cells are made there anyway).

I'll check them out! Thanks again!

I think I've seen most of your trip reports and will double check them out! Thanks!

Yep. It was an ordeal and a long story but the short version was that once we walked a few miles and got spotty cell service, a tow truck (aka Cat D9) came and got us out. There's so much more to the story but after about 8 hrs we headed out of DV and to a hotel where we could shower...

Time to start a plan for a road trip in our FWC. We don't have any nights in it yet for 2021 (2019 and 2020 we had about 130). Thinking of heading back to Death Valley (scene of this and other "adventures"). We've been there twice and never made the racetrack or Titus canyon but have been out...

Buy low, sell high!

Here's a picture of my backing plates I used on both the top and bottom of the truck bed and camper eye bolt mounting locations.

Vic... rather than Mesa Verde, go just south. There's a native american geo site that does tours that is very nice. It's on the backside (south) of mesa verde and has some amazing cliff dwellings and it's more private, etc. You have to have a guide but when we went it was just 4 of us and 2...

We've done 1.5 months in Baja, 2 months in the mainland. My suggestion is to not over do it. If you want to do Baja however you want to get there, just beeline it once you get close to the border then take your time. If you head down mainland you may get "sidetracked" and then hit Baja and...