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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West First Re-mount Fleet - Advice?

    I would add while you still have the camper off the the truck, to take a Sharpie and mark 1" increments on each camper jack. I also had the top of each jack marked where I needed to stop when removing the camper. With the marks, you're able to evenly raise and lower. Like others, i would do...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Tent off the back of a FWC?

    http://www.letsgoaero.com/Shelters_s/1833.htm
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Non-fused electrical circuits on Shell models

    Looks like we have a similar set up. What I'm calling a fuse is really a circuit breaker (electrical protection) With the inline replaceable 5 amp fuse protecting the accessory port. I would say that FWCampers leave the factory with all the necessary components and protection in place
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Non-fused electrical circuits on Shell models

    I have a 2012 Hawk shell purchased new and installed at the factory. Mine has multiple fuses installed by FWC. A 30 amp under the hood, a 5 amp going to my factory installed 12v accessory plug and another unknown but factory installed. I think it's for the solar plug but I can't see the rating...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Soft Side and Rivets

    The sanding has helped. I make it a point to lift/shift the tent material back up between the panels and the roof after I drop the top.
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Soft Side and Rivets

    When did you stop by and take a picture of my camper? I have the same thing happening. It has just stayed like that and not got any worse. Another vulnerable area is where the top folds in and rests on the side cabinet and the sharp edges of the black panels. They rub together and it has...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Anyone tried the Torklift Derringer Fast Guns on their 4WC?

    I can't comment on a Finch, but on my Hawk shell I had to add a "J" bolt to the Derringers for the back. I had to set the angle to catch the eye bolt just right and there is an up and down side I need to watch out for. In the front I use the turnbuckles and make small adjustments each time but...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Removal and Storage of Hawk

    I too have the jacks marked at the right height for installing/removing but then took it a step further and marked 1" increments (numbered) with a sharpie on the jacks. It's much easier the tell if it's "even" as I lower it. I do all this on a sloped driveway off a wheeled dolly and keep the...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Solar and 2 batteries last less than 3 days?

    I have a Hawk shell with a 75 amp hr battery and a Zamp solar 80 watt portable. My only electrical demands are lights, charging iphones and a Truckfridge TF41 set at 39 degrees (low voltage cut-off set at medium?) I just spent 6 days in Mammoth with the last 2 days buried in the shade, never...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Installing camper techniques

    http://www.torklift.com/x.php?w_page=derringer_fastgun They are small enough to fit inside. On the back I use the carabiner and the Derringer with a J bolt attached. On the front I still use the turnbuckle as an extension for the derringer but I don't have to tighten it down. Only a quick turn...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Installing camper techniques

    I did the turnbuckles one time and knew I needed another option. I had a total shoulder replacement and the passenger side front was almost impossible for me. I got the Torklift derringers and some J-bolts. It takes just a few minutes now. Easy!
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Our 2012 Hawk Shell

    I'm really happy with the way the custom cabinet turned out. We have always had the duffel bags of clothes getting moved around and in the way. I sketched out a drawing based on the measurments of 2 of the clear plastic totes (LXWXH) in picture #2 and had FWC build around that. Now we each get 1...
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Our 2012 Hawk Shell

    We only used it for brushing teeth, a quick rinse of a coffee cup or hand washing. We went 7 days in So. Utah and it had maybe 1 1/2 gals. in it. There is no trap so I put regular de-odorizer in it and we did not notice any smells.
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    RV LIFE Multisite Forum, Wander The West Our 2012 Hawk Shell

    I wanted to share my set-up with the forum. I hope the info might help others in selecting a camper. When we were looking to replace our Pop up trailer it became clear a camper was going to be the best solution. No towing, We can store it on a dolly in the garage between trips and with the shell...
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