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It's not a foldable solution, but I also wanted to have a 85 watt panel that could move around, and not be on the roof. I put a bracket under the cab-over per photo. It slides out and can be pad-locked. It also has a 15 ft cord. Just an idea.

Just a comment in general. I bought, and considered using a small Buddy heater when I was having troubles with the factory installed Atwood. I gave that idea up when I was advised by our local Atwood service rep that putting a high-pressure gas line "inside" a camper is pretty dangerous. If...

I'm with Phil about pissing off your neighbors. It seems to me that people who buy 4WC are typically on the 'minimalist' side. I am surprised sometimes by all the 'stuff' people take "camping"......microwaves, etc.

Your accessory list is pretty small. I don't see a refrigerator which means you probably are not going to need anything with huge wattage. I only have an 85 watt panel and a simple Morningstar Sun Saver controller. It is more than enough for me. I use it to charge a PC/camera, run my heater...

Excellent suggestions from everyone! Sounds like making your own trailer that completely fits needs is a good way to go. I am happy I learned to weld (used this skill to build numerous items for my truck and camper and Mig welder is not expensive) Yukon.

Thanks Takeiteasy, I like it. I just wonder if I can lift the damn thing up there? That canoe looks like it probably weighs more than a sea kayak (kayak @ ~ 50 lbs). Chris

I have been "wanting" to tow a SMALL trailer to put a sea kayak on (and a small box to hold the kayaking gear). Reason is not wanting to put the boat on top of the camper. I am a little concerned about the length (sea kayaks are 15-17 ft long). Been thinking of buying a small boat trailer and...

HI, I don't consider myself a solar expert, but I did install my own electrical system (and it works) for my Eagle shell. Having said that, I don't see any reason at all to not use the solar unit in the ad above. The only question that I would have for you to consider is connecting it to the...

Hi, Our metal ring in that picture is not collapsible. It is not really quite as large as it may appear. We don't bump into it. Chris

I made my own box / rack (welding required). I wanted one that I could lock for trips out of the country. The top of this box is hinged and you can put a pad lock on it. It will hold both 5 and 2.5 gallon cans. I use both depending on trip location. Nice thing is I can put ANYTHING in it...

I made my own bracket from 1/8 steel. Bent it into a round shape. Welded flat bar to each end. The basket is just below the sink making it easy to toss egg shells, etc. It does not get in the way. You can clip any kind of bag (paper/plastic) to the metal rim using those office type paper...

I decided to use the exact location & wiring of the existing standard porch light. I wanted to add some really good LED floods. I bought the Baja lamps that put out 2000 lumens! Great lamps. I also bought a piece of red plastic from Tap Plastics to put over those lamps (using a simple clamp)...

I am a minimalist sort of guy. I have a small single burner Coleman that fits nicely under the sink (storage). Like Bill D., when I cook meat, etc. I do it outside. Non-stinky stuff I cook inside. I cannot imagine going outside to boil water for coffee in the morning (of course I camp pretty...

Hi, I bought my Eagle (2008) as a shell. First thing I did was to remove all of the panels and take photos & measurements (for future). I built two boxes: on the window side, at each end. The one in this photo has a CD/AM/FM stereo and space for CD's, etc. I didn't worry about hitting a...

Hey, I don't mean to be negative at all, and certainly not condescending since I do not consider myself Mr. Camper. Somehow this all seems a bit of an over-the-top dialog, especially for a person who was tent camping for a long period of time and is going on a mere 4-day trip. What in the world...

Mr. Newbie, I don't have a particular solution but am wondering why you want to have the sink covered? Is there a "specific" reason that would drive a specific solution? You could use a regular square sink and put a top on it. The top could be designed such as to help with whatever it is you...

Hi, I have netting that I purchased at Army Surplus store. Sewed it to make a square tent and it attaches to my awning (also home made). I seldom use it, BUT when I was in Alaska I would have died without it! The bugs up there can be really bad. Chris

I have an Eagle Shell which has limited space. I do not have a permanent table (with two people in the Eagle, it takes up a lot of space). Instead I use an aluminum folding camper table ($35) which I can use inside and out. It works great and gives me lots of options.

Hello Bill, I appreciate your insight. What you mention is why I did not make those strips long, and certainly does not create a lake on the roof. It only goes about 12 inches towards the front edge, and only about 30 inches on the side. I.e., it only prevents water dripping on me when I open...

Hello All, Based on input from you folks, I went to my local RV Parts Supplier (Evergreen RV, Seattle). I bought the EZE-RV Gutter product. They sell it by the foot ($3/ft). It appears to be good quality material. My only concern is that the roof of the camper is not a smooth surface. We'll...

Thanks everyone. I will look into all of these. Chris

Thank-you for the suggestion Rico. Chris

Question for the group. Do others have the same issue that I have when it rains? The water comes off the front corners of the camper roof and spills right inside my truck when I have the doors open (getting in/out, or loading stuff). (Eagle camper on a mid-size Nissan frontier). If anyone...

I went back an forth between a small Aliner Scout Trailer (hard sides) and the FWC. End the end it was FWC because I didn't want to pull a trailer down rough forest roads. Didn't consider any other truck campers and am very happy with my Eagle shell (2008). Chris

Thanks for sharing! Love that ladder! You could turn it horizontal and carry it between the front and rear lifter brackets. Even put it across the window if traveling to places where there is concern about a break in. Cool. Chris