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I see the Backcountry Discovery Routes folks are releasing a series of new routes called BDR-X routes. One popped up on my YouTube feed a few days ago.... the PA Wilds BDR-X... It appears the first BDR-X was released in June. That one was the Red Desert BDR-X in southern Wyoming. The...

Food for thought... The following article points out some of the legal issues around taking down a drone. How to Legally Take Down a Drone Readers may want to do other web searches for info on the topic. (And if you find a better-written or better-sourced article than that one, please let me...

Something to consider if you're having a pain-in-the-butt problem with a 12-volt plug coming out of its socket... I use double-socket extensions/splitters in the cabs of my truck and van to have enough 12-volt sockets. Though it's the Blue Sea one, its plug was still popping out while driving...

That's definitely an item to add to my Bucket List! I bet that was both fascinating and scary at the same time given you had no idea what they were. I see there are Starlink track predictors (or trackers) which can be used to find where/when I might see them.... Here's one that seems pretty...

It will be interesting to see how this plays out.... T-Mobile and SpaceX Starlink say your 5G phone will connect to satellites next year Note: Apple has also been saying for some time that they are working on a project to allow iPhones to send short text messages via satellite (in emergencies).

There may be a better way to do this but here's a link to the Dirt Floor Camper gallery in the meantime... Dirt Floor Camper Build (And thanks for posting your photos, Fly Fisherman... very interesting!)

Welcome, b.sampson! Did you happen to try the 61645622 one listed on page 7 of this parts list? (it's item #2 on that page). Norcold Parts List (from this Norcold manuals site) (Is that what you're asking about? I see there's also a 619153 "electrode - spark ignition assembly" on page 10-...

I don't have solar or a Bluetti (or a fridge) so sorry if this is a dumb question... What does the Bluetti do for you? With 200 amps of solar, I'm thinking that should be sufficient for keeping the JP50 running off your AGM battery. Also- On the topic of improving Bluetti 12-volt charging...

re: Hawk camper weights (in general)... Several years ago (2018) FWC said the average shipping weight of Hawks going out the door (at that time) was 1428 pounds. And one Hawk can vary from another Hawk (depending on layout and options) by as much as 300 pounds. See: Manufacturer's Response...

Perhaps this will help on the hinge. Karlton replaced a Lippert six-leaf hinge on his door and this thread was done at that time: anyone replaced door hinges? thread And here's a photo of the door on my 2001 Hawk from when I installed the new bulb seal. That's the outer edge of the door...

You might try including the terms Hehr and jalousie as part of your search for info. That's what member Huskyrunnr calls the one in his 60s NCO according to this post: Huskyrunnr post in "64 window trim" thread

Though it's not an easy read, I believe the article below makes important points on AGM battery charging. It's a test-bench report on how long it takes to recharge a depleted (i.e., 50% State of Charge) AGM battery to 100% SOC. The test battery in this case is a five-month-old Lifeline AGM...

Sorry I'm slow to respond, daverave. Hopefully you're still checking WTW while on the road. I don't know if you're a fan of these but I always like to sample the pasties ('PASS-teez") when we're traveling through the U.P. I'm partial to the ones with rutabaga. Many grocery stores have them...

If it's the traditional FWC installation using an Attwood 3-prong trolling motor socket in the truck bed, take a look here for the typical wiring diagram for truck to camper wiring, including the wire color changes at the Attwood. Yellow=positive, black=negative, blue=marker lights. I believe...

A few more things come to mind about the Senior Pass (for those who may not be familiar with it)... - Hang tags. These are the light plastic pass-holders you hang from your truck's mirror when you park in a place requiring the pass be visible to rangers. Those need to be stored somewhere you...

It's indeed a confusing topic. I believe the term "America The Beautiful pass" applies to the entire series of passes. Or more properly, they are the "America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Series"... ANNUAL PASS - (for people who don't qualify for any...

This wasn't a camping-rig one but two close calls on the same weekend... I used to occasionally fly to business conferences or shows. These typically started Monday morning so I'd book an early flight to the conference on the Saturday before. I'd rent a car or motorcycle to tour the area until...

You might advise him to take some measurements. If he has the Access Cab version of the first-gen Tundra, I believe the bed-sides are only 17 inches high while the underside of the camper wing is 20-plus inches above the base. That's a good bit of gap. If I remember correctly, FWC built a...

Also- I see two Rivian R1T electric pickups and a Ram TRX support truck did the Trans America Trail last summer. Here's a Motor Trend article about that trip. It's obviously a promotional thing but interesting nonetheless... Exclusive: We Drive the 2022 Rivian R1T Off-Road Across the...

Another Trans America Trail route is available on gpsKevin Adventure Rides. After checking out the home page, click on the Trans America Trail tab at the top of the page for detail. Note that this route is somewhat different than Sam Correro's Trans America Trail (the one in post #4). If you...

My wife and I have been in the Big Bend area of Texas a few times and I believe many WTW members have been there. One of the interesting places in Big Bend National Park is the Mariscal mine. There's a backcountry campsite nearby called 'Fresno'. We camped there in March of 2010. We wandered...

Welcome, Ellen. This came to mind when I read your post... perhaps the photos will help in some way... Roof repair on early 90's SunLite Eagle I remember my brother said he had contacted canvasreplacements and they had sent helpful info. And here's an important one.... member dodean...

Some time ago I tried either Goof Off or Goo Gone Extreme to remove stubborn leftovers after removing an old-sun-dried decal from my Hawk's siding. Big mistake. It took paint off down to bare metal with the first touch. I had to touch it up. Fortunately, Rustoleum Gloss White is an excellent...

You may have noticed by now that those voltages change. Basically, you want to know how low the 'running' one goes under multiple conditions, i.e., at different temperatures and battery charge states. It's tough to get an idea of what the charging and starting system is doing in multiple...

Re: Does a 2017 Silverado have a smart alternator? There's some interesting reading in this thread.... Alternator output of 12.75V too low? (in SilveradoSierra forum) Post 2 answers the 2017 Silverado 1500 owner's question and provides excerpts from the manual. Those excerpts don't use the...