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I always use the camper cooktop for cooking, except when it comes to grilling the messy. splattery, fragrant stuff like steaks, burgers, etc. The Coleman Fold ‘n Go Grill is perfect for that and cooking such items outdoors is really enjoyable. The Coleman grill works great and clean up is a...

Next week I'll install the tires and report back on the ride without camper and then put the camper on and make a second report. Dave Marin County, CA Got the tires installed a few days after placing the order and rode around all last week on them. I noticed a stffer ride but it was totally...

I just put a set of Goodyear Wrangler AT/S 275/65-20's on my 1500, so far I like the tires but I haven't been out on a trip yet. I went E range based on the side sway and puncture resistance issues. I'm only running them around 45 right now since I'm not loaded up. Tirerack shows the same...

I like 'E' because of the extra plies and the flat resistance. Mileage was unaffected, even though the pressure went from 44 to 80 psi. My truck has a solid front axle, which is the lowest stave in the ride comfort barrel. Thanks Mark, Your truck looks like a 3/4 ton. My 1/2 ton rides...

I've seen discussion on the pros/cons of load range D vs E tires, but my 1/2 ton F150 supercrew 4x4 has load range C tires and there does not seem to be a D range tire in that size with all terrain tread, 275-65/18. I know the E tire is overkill for a 1/2 ton truck but is seems that the C tire...

I think they are referring to the camper not being covered if it is not on the truck. The truck should be covered whether the camper is on it or not. That's how the rider on my camper works. Check with you insurance agent to be sure. OK; I called them today, a representative said that the...

Hi, I recently added the Hawk camper to my auto policy, however they said that to offer this type of insurance it needs to remain on the truck at all times. Does anyone else have insurance that does not have this limitation? I'd worry that my truck may not be covered if I drive it without...

No trouble to report on my 3 way Norcold. It is a 3 cubic foot in a 2006 Hawk. On one trip last month, started it on propane in the driveway at sea level and proceeded to Eastern Sierras. Camped three nights at 10,200 feet and one night at 10,600 feet. Fridge work fine all through the trip...

Thinking about going to Yosemite and out to Lee Vining and bishop area. I was looking for info on when they close the pass to traffic. I think the National Park Service does not plow snow on Hwy 120, so NPS might close it with first snowfall. If the snow melts then they might reopen...

I am going to the Coyote Plateau area above Bishop CA the week of Aug 17th. I'll be by myself for a few days before a friend joins me. Anyone else up there, maybe for Zone A17? Dave '06 Hawk

We just bought a light weight flat Coleman propane stove for outside use, leaving the camper cook top where it is. They're cheap and don't take up much storage space. Propane bottles are cheap too, you can get them almost anywhere. Sometimes you can over engineer things that are more...

I made this wind fairing out of sheet aluminum (1/8") and it attaches to the yakima bars with aluminum angle formed into triangles. I just returned from a trip and it seemed to reduce the "bucking" of the truck/camper from the wind. Can't really say about the mileage because I am mostly new to...

Thanks for the great ideas! I likely do something in the near future. Regards David

I am interested to see if there are any good ideas for a modified cooktop that can be used in the camper or can be removed for cooking outside. A saw such a mod on a VW camper years ago, but I cannot remember the details. I would imagine using a new appliance that sits into a recess in the...

I just purchased a 2005 Ford Supercrew 4x4 truck and a 2006 Hawk camper a couple of months ago and I thought I'd make my first post with a couple of pics of my wiring project showing the wiring connect the camper battery to the truck. I reviewed the forum and the FWC info and installed a Sure...