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Waaaiit...you're not supposed to walk on the roof?!?! I've been carrying boats on my Eagle for a since I got it on a set of yakima racks that I installed myself. I opted for the tracks and instead of following the instructions of alternating and skipping every other screw-holes in the tracks, I...

Yeah, we'll see rain here in Crested Butte somewhere around June!:o That's what I was thinking in Hailey, ID the last couple weeks with record low temperatures for weeks straight...it rained yesterday. So I took advantage of it and fixed my propane line, replaced the Iota 30 amp fuse, and got...

Nevermind...I figured it out. 1) The unit I was thinking was an inverter is actually the 120v battery charger, and 2) to replace the fuse, it is helpful to loosen the two screws next to the fuse slot, then insert the fuse, then re-tighten the screws. 3) It's almost impossible to do this...

So I was cleaning out the cabinet space that usually houses my crate of pots/pans/dishes this morning after an unfortunate frozen ginger beer catastrophe (sticky mess) and found a 30 amp ATC style fuse in the bottom of the cabinet. In trying to figure out where it came from, I realized that the...

I think he may have found a bit of snow in Flagstaff....about 24" or so Hey Rusty, I'm out of Flagstaff until April or May...the skiing is better in Idaho than Arizona. If you're still interested then, get in touch with me via this forum. Cheers, West

In the middle of this past summer I removed the standard bench out of my Eagle, then designed and built a dinette configuration. I haven't found a need to use the couch (or the new dinette) for stealth camping, so I didn't worry much about that, and it's now a much better system. I added about 2...

If you're comfortable laminating and using resin/fiberglass, you could very easily turn a piece of thin (1/8th inch) plywood into a very rigid lift panel. One layer on each side of 8-10 oz fiberglass or, if you're feeling spendy/fancy, include a layer of carbon fiber cloth in the lamination...

Hey Craig, You don't happen to have any photos of how your high lift and shovel are attached do you? Cheers, West

Will the 10 lb. tanks fit in your propane box ? We are using the smaller (2.5 gallon) 10 lbs. tanks here, and I don't think they will fit in the old propane box compartment ? We started using a taller propane box to better accomodate. Just let me know if you need pictures or measurements...

I am looking to replace the propane tank that came with my FWC Eagle originally in favor of two 10 pounders. The tank has been filled with propane previously and thus I cannot ship it, however I may be traveling in the somewhat near future, and could meet a buyer somewhere between Flagstaff, and...

My Tacoma tailgate has the same issue with my Eagle. It's a bit more of a pain in the neck, but I've come to the conclusion that if I need my spare while the tailgate and camper are on, I can just slide under the truck and turn the crank with a pair of pliers/vice grips. If you are handy with a...

I would agree with most of what everyone else has said. I did a bit of math with the bench seat, and found that I could get a bit more storage space out of a dinette setup with taller seats, and open up some crucial floorspace at the same time. It worked out really well. I also have followed the...

The master switch for my electrical system (the big red button) is malfunctioning. It does not turn off the power when depressed, and it pops right back out when I take my hand off of it. I can't turn off power to the camper. Just curious if anyone has had a similar problem and can help me...

I sketched this out over a year ago and haven't made it yet (I'm still learning how to weld aluminium). HOLY COW!! That's absolutely brilliant! I've been trying to figure out something like that, but the height of the hinge point was so high, that a lowering mechanism would be needed. By...

While out for a walk I thought of an idea that I would use if I had that need. Have you thought of some kind of fold down table attached to the right rear of the camper. It would fold up behind the door ,if your door opens to the right. It could measure 18"x30+"high.If you have rear steps you...

Since acquiring my Eagle, I've been trying to figure out my outdoor cooking setup. So far, I've just been pulling the mostly useless table that came with the camper (post and socket style) outside and using that. The issue is that A) my stove takes up most of the space on the table, and B) the...

Hey Telebrewer, It is possible to remove those things, although it would be helpful to know what model camper you'd be modifying so that you get more accurate feedback. Over the past two days, I have removed the bench seat and replaced it with a dinette setup in my Eagle. The backrest was...

I'm gonna have to agree with everyone else on the two must-haves. Heater and Fantastic-Fan. I just installed my fan yesterday, and it makes a HUGE difference. My GF and I are living out of the camper currently and the timing on the fan installation couldn't be more perfect as it's just starting...

Hello...? Anybody know what airbags their running for an 05 Tacoma, or at least a recommendation for a shop/retailer to talk to in AZ? Cheers, West

Now that I have effectively been convinced of the abilities of airbags, what brand/model number are those of you with 05-11 Tacomas running? I see that Ride-Rite has two different models for those model year trucks, however they make no distinction as to whether one or the other is suited to a...

Just for reference, what Firestone Airbag part/model numbers are everyone using? Having looked more in depth at the airbag option, I'm actually leaning closer to that direction now. What setup do you use with regards to airbags? Again, for me, it will be on an 05 Tacoma with an Eagle. I already...

Instead of velcro straps maybe look at a couple of cam straps, or just grommets that can be attached via bungee, cord, or strap depending on your needs. Having grown up in New England around boats, that fabric does breath pretty well...but it absorbs water faster than it breathes it through...

If there's another thread out there on this topic (and I feel like there probably is) I apologize for a redundant post and would appreciate a point in the right direction. That being said, I've got a 2005 Tacoma with the Standard Dakar leaf-pack and an Eagle. If the camper is empty and dry...

Hey Nick, I haven't installed one, however the previous owner installed one on his before he sold it to me. In looking at it, it seems like he just found the aluminum frame members along the drivers side of the camper and screwed/bolted the extruded aluminum straight to the side with copious...

I have swung both ways from french press to drip and even dabbled in (gasp) instant. Currently I'm using a drip setup, but not really enjoying the amount of waste (grounds+filter) so I may investigate a metal mesh drip cone/cup thing. As I have never owned a hand grinder, I've always ground at...