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GoPower sells the 25 amp with their 80watt kit so I don't think there are any efficiency issues. Leadsled- What did you buy for cables to connect your panel? I realized the West Marine DC Electric Panel has 4-15 amp breakers built into the switches so I wouldn't need the fuse block making it...

I have been looking at solar. Some people are running a small 5, 10, 15 watt panel to "trickle" charge their battery. How long does one of these take to charge a 100ah battery? Looks like I could pickup a Sunforce panel and a 7amp charge for around $100. Sounds appealing. Or am I better off...

Okay, started my installation today. Two questions. Leave some tension on the struts in the up position? Instructions say to install rod side down. Is that what ya all did? I have the factory install by FWC. When the roof is in the up position....there is no tension on the shocks. This...

The small trailer at Harbor Freight is on sale for $189. And it doubles as a trailer too. I like the trailer idea....then I can hook up my atv and drag it where ever I want it....and gravel won't bother it either.

Thanks for the links/info craig333 and billharr. I'll be getting one soon. I've come VERY close to running out of propane on more than one occasion.

This is an old thread that asks if you can run an LPG reefer using a 1 lb (disposable) cylinder. Yes you can. You need the adapter to connect the disposable to the regulator assy. We were in AZ a few years back and the tank ran out. I happened to have the adapter and it worked fine. The...

I use an Olympian. It mounts on my trailer.....or if I'm not using the trailer it also works freestanding. It works very well with no hot spots....very even heat/cooking. I just use a tee in my main propane line and run it off the same tank that runs the camper. The hose has a quick...

I think FWC is pretty honest about weight. They are listing the weight of the camper and water tank. That's it. The little things we throw in the camper really add up fast not to mention the factory accessories. Take for instance the battery. I have two group 31 batteries that probably...

What I am wondering is since the panel is "hot" once the sun hits it. What's the best way to hook up the wiring to the control box and the panel itself? I was thinking about maybe putting cardboard over the panel so it wouldn't charge right away. Maybe the charge is not that much? Could be a...

I guess my decision to go with a 3/4 truck is reinforced! Same here X2. I orginally had my Hawk (loaded) mounted on a 1/2 ton Tundra. It is now mounted on a 3/4 truck.....and life is good.

Devils advocate: I store mine on the jacks when I take it off my truck. I do lower the camper way down though so the camper is only ~1' of the ground though (way to wobbly and might stress the brackets/frame while extended), it does fine assuming you aren't running in/out of it. If I do need...

Hey guys, sorry for the questions but I'm a total newb at all this stuff. If we add the plug that Leadsled is recommending to the wiring that I would ask FWC to add then can we simply buy a small portable solar panel that would plug into that and charge the battery? Second question. Can we...

Oh that's nice. Looking back over your install it looks like you have the plug mounted under your panel right? How much vertical clearance is required when its all said and down to clear the bent over wires (coming out of the plug that goes into that)? Yes, the plug is under the panel. The...

LT Traveler, congrats on the purchase, you are going to really enjoy it! Photos and trip reports are a must! Please forgive the minor hijack, I need a few of the pictured plugs, male and female, where can I get them? Get 'um here (scroll down near bottom of page)...

It would certainly help with the fan too for summer desert camping. I had two fantastic fans installed in my Hawk. Recently I upgraded one of them to the 6600 model with the remote control. It's not that you need a remote control.....but the 6600 upgrade fan uses a lot less juice when it...

Might consider getting it wired for a future solar panel, would make install a breeze. I believe they pre-wire all of them for solar these days. But I would ask them to terminate the wires in the roof and install a roof plug. Then....like Barko1 says.....in the future it's an easy install...

What's the actual usage of a CB radio? I've seen them being used of course. But what I can't figure out is how, beyond recreational stuff, I would use a CB. Anecdotes? Advice? I don't want to hijack this thread with cb stuff, so briefly..... I use the CB radio in lots of ways: 1)...

I have the lift assist, use sleeping bags, prefer to cook inside since it's usually cold when I camp, use a porta poti, have "E" rated tires and I just completed a CB install in my F250.

I look forward to installing a solar panel in the near future and will hit you up for more info later! Regards, LongboardCR longboarder, brett13 started an Ultimate Solar Thread. Good reading for anyone wanting to install solar. http://www.wanderthe...hp?/topic/3887/

another picture leadslead, you are too fast for me !! . . Stan is right on as usual. If you follow that duplex negative it is grounded to the firewall. This was done at the FWC factory when the camper was installed. I might just extend that directly to the battery.....just for peace...

Hey Leadsled9, I have a hawk and when I pulled off that cover the Sureflow water pump was exactly where your separator is mounted. I want to mount my separator model 1314 200amp next to the water pump. I'm a little concerned because it's next to all that plumbing and pump. More importantly, I'm...

Hey Leadsled9, I have a hawk and when I pulled off that cover the Sureflow water pump was exactly where your separator is mounted. I want to mount my separator model 1314 200amp next to the water pump. I'm a little concerned because it's next to all that plumbing and pump. More importantly, I'm...

Thanks for the reply Stan. I guess I'm a little confused now. When you say ground the Aux to the frame, are you refering to the ground that's coming from the truck(which is already in the duplex wire} or does that mean a new ground bolted to the frame from the camper? Will that mean I will need...

Any particular one? I got one like this: http://www.truckcust...k-bed-mats.html These are super thick, heavy duty durable mats. Don't settle for the cheap thin ones. I had one in my Tundra for two years with the Hawk camper.....and now had the same kind in my Ford for a year with the Hawk...

Mine used to slide around too.....then I put a rubber mat in the bed.....no more sliding.