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Given what you've described thus far, I'd replace the igniter (a/k/a the electrode/flame sense assembly). It's inexpensive, not (very) difficult to do, and it's a prime suspect in these situations. See more info on replacing the one in my 8516-IV here. I'm assuming yours would be the same or...

After seeing a few Chinese diesel heaters being used in Four Wheel camper builds, I wanted to learn more about them. This series of 16 YouTube videos by John McK 47 does a great job of providing both background info and practical advice on these very interesting heaters...

If I'm understanding the manual correctly, it doesn't continue to try to transmit. If connectivity is unavailable it queues the message and then reminds you every 10 minutes to push the send button again. Pushing the send button starts the aiming process. If the compass isn't calibrated...

If your 2004 Grandby is like my 2001 Hawk, your roof may be more susceptible to leaks at the roof-trim seam than later FWC campers. At the time mine was built, FWC wasn't yet installing a butyl seal behind the trim. More info here. I"m not sure when they started including the butyl tape so...

wuck's "warts-and-all" schematic of his 04 Hawk comes to mind. I assume your 08 would still have the Iota IDP30 load center he has and that wiring would be the same or very similar. You may also be interested in his excellent My 04 Hawk thread. Lots of interesting photos. Good luck!

This TCM EXCLUSIVE: Four Wheel Hard Top thread from 2010 has more info on the origins of the HT model. (Note- The link to the actual Truck Camper Magazine article in the first post of the thread no longer goes to the article. Fortunately, Stan pasted the text of it into his post). Also, I...

I've noticed over the last year or so that I'm finding more instances of corrosion damage in my battery-powered devices than usual. I suppose that could be coincidence or that finding one alerts me to look for others. But this morning I found five corroded (leaking) batteries among the 14...

Ahh- very interesting. Thanks, camelracer, that's very helpful. I found your 2011 post where you said you had contacted FWC about your original JRV monitor panel and learned they no longer stock replacements so that's why you went with the multi-tank one. Your camper is a 2006 Grandby and...

I believe the most common monitor panel on FWC campers is/was the KIB Electronics M1106 but I'm not sure that's the one on a 2008 Hawk. But that at least gives me a place to start. I spoke with KIB tech support some time ago and learned the M1106 model number isn't shown in their catalog or...

I'm not sure if this is helpful or just confusing but it may be worth a look.... Does this photo in a 2008 Hawk ad help? Also... The manual on the FWC web site for 2004 - 2009 FWC campers says: "The Hawk, Grandby & Keystone models have a pressurized water system and an on-demand water pump...

This is a bit off-topic but kind of a fun blast-from-the-past on electric vehicles. Back in the 1970s I worked with a guy named Ed who had a Citicar. In trying to find a photo of it, I found this video tour of one just like his (but for color--- his was red)... (CAUTION: Viewing this video...

Ha! Thanks, David. I'm not organized enough to be an archivist but a question like clikrf8's will sometimes jog a memory about something I've seen before. Then it seems like a fun challenge to see if I can find it again. Thank goodness for Google! -OC

Looks like my number for 2019 is 74 And I'm so, so grateful to have been able to get out that much. .

Proud owner of a Fleet Cajita NCO (shell) And check out this video... there's an interview with Tom Hanagan about the Cajita (starting at 2:37) .

My brother and I did it north-to-south in my Tundra/Hawk rig this past October... Mid-Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route and Overland Expo East trip .

I recently ran onto a webinar posted last summer where Garmin senior product manager Chip Noble discusses best practices for Inreach users. It opened my eyes to a few things-- like: 1- why you should conduct a 'subscription test' (12:23) 2- why you should turn your Inreach on at the trailhead...

I'm seeing multiple sources reporting Waze has just added a Snow Warnings feature. I'm looking forward to seeing how it plays out this winter in my area. This Waze launches 'Snow Warning' feature w/ winter reports for ice, unplowed snow article appears to say the basis for the data would be...

Thanks, guys. I appreciate the explanations. .

Re: propane-compartment door Another possible source is The Metal Company in Arvada, CO (near Denver) Also-- I have no doubt it's a Four Wheel camper but I've never seen three roof latches across the front like that... Is the center one different than the other two? Is there any...

Welcome, JakeSnapper. Best of luck with your build! I believe that is indeed a date code and it indicates the glass was manufactured in December 1988. That set of markings is sometimes called a 'glass bug' or manufacturer's stamp or label. According to this windshield-markings web...

I see CTEK recently added a new model to their DC-to-DC charger line and its capable of charging LiFePO4 (and other) lithium batteries (as well as more traditional chemistries). This pre-release article gives the basic idea... Lithium Dual Battery Charging with CTEK D250SE and Smartpass...

Will Prowse opens up a Battle Born LiFePO4 battery.... Also- he mentions his forum... DIY Solar Power Forum. It's well worth a look as it's very active and covers a wide array of solar uses. .

I see Will Prowse has tested another Renogy DC-to-DC charger-- this one a 50-amp unit with a built-in MPPT solar controller... Also- there's a link below the Youtube version of this video. I see the price in this charger/solar-controller unit is $299 and there's a code for a 20%...

Here's a link to a good article on Expedition Portal on this topic.... The Overland Journal Air Compressor Test (you may need to be signed on to ExPo to see it) I have a couple of those-- Viair 88Ps in my Tundras and a Smittybilt 2871 in my van. I bought the Smittybilt in the...

Sure. I should have included a link to it in my original post. It's currently on Amazon at $7.21 with free Prime one-day shipping. Thetford Toilet Seal Lubricant and Conditioner .