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Good point about the weight. With the new trucks when you remove the tailgate you run into problems with the computer and safety systems, as I found out. I had a 1500 Ram Rebel, put heaver springs on it to handle the weight of the Hawk, but I was at or over the maximum weight for the truck...

I found out it does not fit! I removed the tailgate and used a CamersSource.com kit for the camera, works perfect with my 360 camera system on the truck. I do like my 2010 Hawk, looking at all the new ones on the market, I will probable replace it with a new Hawk in the future?

Good point, I have one ordered, once I saw how simple the tailgate is wired, I removed my tailgate harness, I can easily wire in the replacement harness to my tailgate. I already have the replacement camera working with my 360 camera system.

Today I disconnected all the wiring harness connections inside the tailgate, all safety systems working on truck! Very simple tailgate, wires are spliced inside harness, or truck senses wiring harness removed? Protected tailgate wiring harness and put wiring harness up and out of the way under...

Today I disconnected all the wiring harness connections inside the tailgate, all safety systems working on truck! Very simple tailgate, wires are spliced inside harness, or truck senses wiring harness removed? Protected tailgate wiring harness and put wiring harness up and out of the way under...

It was taking forever to factory order a GMC 2500 long bed, so I found a 2024 Chevrolet 2500hd double cab with the features I wanted. Put my 2010 Hawk on it and used the 7 pin trailer connector for the running lights and a 12 volt outlet in camper. Used the camerasource,com kit for my 360...

If I cant find a adapter, that is option B, have used that in past trucks. Chevrolet tech wanted to take my wiring harness out of my tailgate and splice the data circuit thew it. Which is what I will do, but not with the harness in my tailgate, so If and when I need it will be good to go. The...

Have a 2024 Chevrolet 2500hd pickup. When I remove the tailgate to mount my camper, I have a camera source review camera mounted on my Hawk Camper. Works great with my 360 camera system. Problem is I lose my blind side monitoring system. Chevrolet Dealer tech says it is because the wiring...

When I moved the camper to my 2019 Ram pickup, I installed a 3/4 sheet of plywood on bottom because the bed walls were taller than my previous truck. Good point on the location of the tie down eye bolt location, I will keep that a top priority. The 2500 HD weight is around 7,000 lbs. The...

I ordered a new GMC 2500 HD Sierra Reg Cab long bed. I like the idea of having over 3,000 lbs. load capacity, no longer need to worry about overloading my 1/2-ton truck. I can mount my Hawk and close tailgate and have some room for storage between the camper and front of the bed. The tailgate...

Thinking of buying a new Raven model and selling my 2010 Hawk. That should mount in any of the new 6 foot bed trucks. That way I can try out the Raven with my present truck and see how I like or dislike having the tailgate on, before I invest in new truck. Appreciate the good advice.

Picture worth a thousand words. Thanks for the picture, looks like a lost cause fitting my Hawk with tailgate closed. I will research for a pop up camper that will fit in the bed with tailgate closed. Thanks for all the help.

If you could measure the floor from the front of the bed to the point the tailgate touches the bed. Thank you for the help.

Thank you all for the information, Measuring my 2010 Hawk, it looks like it will fit, may need to relocate the door stop and holder. (added on from newer models) I am ordering the tailgate with the built step, should help with entry and access to roof of camper with tailgate on. I will take my...

I am buying a new Chevrolet 2500 HD with standard bed (82.75 in bed). Have a 2010 Hawk, would like to leave tailgate on and use tailgate step to enter and exit camper. I know the Ram and Ford standard pickup beds are too short for this. I don't want to remove tailgate because the camera on it...

Have a 2019 Ram Rebel quad cab, with a 2010 Hawk. First installed Sumo Springs to raise the rear end. Truck was riding on the Sumo Springs all the time. Installed some heavy duty springs and 2 inch spacers in rear and 2 inch new strut lift in front. Truck now road good and rear end was...

I think you made the right choice for your needs. I just bought the 2015 Power Wagon to haul my 2010 Hawk. Loading the camper put the rear trailer hitch down 3 inches. I put Boss Air Bags on and raised to stock height. Camper rides great on road and off, but I try to keep weight down because...

Have 2015 Power Wagon with 2010 Hawk from my 2010 Chevrolet 4x4 1/2 ton. Rear trailer hitch went down 3 inches when installed Hawk. Truck drove fine, but I installed Boss Air Bags to return to stock height in rear, just enough psi for good ride and stock height. With the 6.4 engine and 4:10...

Posted 31 August 2015 - 04:10 PM HiCap, "I have been pondering a Power Wagon for a LONG time. What is you gas milage like with the new motor??" I took a camping trip to Alamo Mountain, near Gorman, (6,500 ft.,) played around with 4x4, got 9.1 mpg at campground, 11.1 total for trip, that is...

"i have a 2015 PW with a 10 hawk camper is 1200 lbs. so the MSO says it dropped 2in. with camper on i added ride rites and daystar cradles. drives great just got back from a 700mi trip i did the math and got 12.5mpg driving 65-70 i only have 4000mi. so far.." My 2015 dropped 3 inches at...

Have only around 500 miles on it, will let you know after first trip. My driving around town is a few blocks, then stop and go, my Grand Cherokee 4x4 3.6 and Silverado 1/2 ton 4/4 only averaged around 10 to 11. How much worst mpg can the Power Wagon be? My other vehicle is a Volt, it drives...

Have new 2015 Ram 2500 Power Wagon, installed my 2010 Hawk. The Power Wagon has soft springs for off road use, when I put the Hawk on it (dry weight/no supplies) the rear of truck when down 3 inches. I installed Boss air springs and put enough psi to put truck back to stock height. My GVWR is...

I have a 2002 2500K the body is the same as the 1/2 ton model. I replaced both of my mirrors. Got mine at Amazon about $85 each they just plug right in and have power for direction and are heated. Simple to change out 3, 10mm(maybe 11mm) nuts a deep socket works best. To get to the nuts remove...

Thanks for the suggestions. I moved the camper from drivers side to passenger side. Moved it at most 1 1/2 inches to 2 inches, but it gives me good visibility on drivers side mirror. On my next trip I will know for sure if this solved my problem. The mirrors do look like you would have better...

I have a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton 4x4 with a 2010 Hawk. On the drivers side the jack brackets block part of my side mirror view. I removed the bracket to improve my visibility for safety. I noticed that my camper was positioned close to drivers side. I have put jacks back on camper...