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Brett, I found a ton of information about how the controllers work and how the watts and volts and amps work on the Northern Ariazona wind and sun website. There are pages and pages to read to get a good understanding of everything.

Seems like all the "kits" (even the one from FWC) comes with the PWM controller. I know the MPPT is supposed to be the best... To buy the panel and the controller would be around $400-$500 then you would need the mounting stuff and wiring (minor). I guess it is important to do it right, and I...

I don't know much about the panels themselves. I am looking at a BP 80 watt (or maybe 85, can't remember) with a morningstar sunsaver controller. From what I understand, the controller is VERY important. (getting a good one) I have been looking at the kits on mrsolar.com

I'm pretty sure the furnace takes a lot of juice. I am still learning about all this also.

What are you running with the battery? Are you wired for the battery to charge from the truck while driving?

That is the amps per hour the solar will produce in IDEAL conditions. As we know, conditions are not always ideal. Also take into account the voltage loss between the panel and the controller (depending on the distance they are from each other) and you'll be glad you have the 14 amps cushion...

Brett, The way I understand it, the solar panel will generate 206 amp hours PER WEEK, not day... Hope this helps Randy

Hello, So I have to have good refrigeration for a few reasons and after reading upon the forums and doing some other research, the Engel looked like the way to go. Lucky for me the Engel warehouse is only a 3 hour drive from my house.... They make a front open Engel that is AC/DC and one...

You guys are awesome. I have been glued to the computer reading all 14 pages of this. Thanks to everyone that helps with rescue!! We help with rescue as well. We work with Pit Bulls... There is a HUGE need for help with Pits and Pit mixes out there... Please check them out. They are...

I've been really happy with my 90w kit I purchased here: http://www.ul-solar.com/category_s/1.htm Thanks, I will check that out... So many out there... hard to decide the difference.

Nope My Tundra window is a slide window (like the slide one on camper) It's just that the camper window does not line up with the truck window. It sits about 2 inches higher. Will the boot still work? Would I get accordian or compression??

I think I worded that wrong... The upper bracket only had the top 2 holes reaching the frame. Firestone said I needed some sort of "spacer" to lift the airbag so all 4 holes on the upper mounting bracket reach the frame... The photos and directions are slightly confusing... Especially when...

I have to say that the customer service is awesome. I bought a used camper and Stan, Terry , and Chicali have spent time emailing and answering phone calls from me . They really seem happy to help.

Since we have a 2002 Hawk on a 2004 Tundra the windows don't line up great. Will the boot still work?? It is mainly for the dogs, but would like it to be safe! Thanks for the help Randy

Ok, went to insatll the Firestone Ride Rites and they didn't fit right.... Called Firestone and they said I needed a spacer (2 inch) cause of the TRD off road package. After an extensive search on this forum, I never saw anyone mention it?? Am I crazy or do some of yoou have the spacer also...

One more question... If I got a 65 watt panel and found I needed more and added a 15 watt panel... Can I start with a 10 amp controller or can I use a 6 amp for now and add another charger if I add the other panel? I am a bit confused about this.. Thanks I am looking at the BP...

Skeeter, Thanks so much for the info. I have a Optima blue top in the camper. I think it is 115 amp. I was looking at a 65 watt BP panel (cause it fits perfectly) and if needed I can add a 15 watt to the mix. I will look into the charger.. Appreciate all the info.

Thanks Frank, My 2002 Hawk is not wired already. This will be an adventure for sure. I am learning about controllers and inverters and the like. I will definitely check out the install you did. I need the 60 watt I think cause I will be running an engel.

Hi, Getting everything on the camper ready for a cross country trip and plan on getting a solar panel. I am pretty sure a 65 watt panel will be all I need to power an Engel, house lites, and the occasional laptop. My main question is.... in all my research, I am finding so many different...

So I just spoke with Engel and they said that with their new mountable front open fridge/freezer , you do not need to leave 2 inches for venting around compressor. Not sure I totally believe them, but can always cut a vent out by the sink. Anyways, go figure that living in Florida has its...

natjwest... Congrats on the camper. Can't wait to see more pics...

I have been looking for the same thing. Since I have a HAwk, the MT45 was gonna be a bit of a pain to find a space for. I see that Engel started making front opening fridge/freezers that would mount in the icebox hole. The SB 70 (12V only) will fit in the ice box space of a Hawk(2002) almost...

The camper came at such a good deal, I can now afford some of the things I would have put off. I am eyeing an Engel front open fridge and mounting it where the icebox thing is. Need to call FWC and check that it would work. Then just getting some help wiring the deep cycle to charge off the...

Well, I got my new tires yesterday. I love them. Got Michelin ltx A/T 2's lt265/75/r16 Load range "E". I like the way the truck rides with them and no camper. Can't wait to see how it is with the camper. Next is airbags, then I am ready for the road. Would ya'll do the shocks all the...

I'm glad your looking helped too!! What are the chances you are out west and can't find your "dream" camper, but I am in Florida and found mine!?!?!?! I didn't get the steal of the century, but I got a fair price for a barely used camper. It saved me at least $10,000 from getting a new one...