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The 12v source I used is just using one of the dual power port plugs (cigarette lighter style) inside the camper. I believe these are rated at 5A-the fuse would have blown if the actuator was trying to draw more than that. The Windy Nation actuators you found might work better. It would be...

See my photos and discussion on this thread. One of these days I will post a video of it in use. It separates in half and I store it in a soft case rifle bag. Electric Roof Lift in Four Wheel Camper Discussions Started by dharte, 06 Aug 2017

You could use electric linear actuators. I made a lift with one and it works great. I just plug it in to a small inverter that plugs in to the 12v power port inside the camper. Takes about 30s to lift each end of the roof.

With the 2 6-volt batteries I'll have 210 amp-hours, as opposed to 150 amp-hours with 2 12v group 24 batteries. The 6-volts are about 20 pounds heavier and taller but have almost the same footprint so they will fit in the cabinet in my front dinette Hawk. Since I needed to buy two batteries...

I don't know if it's adjustable-it's the one FWC installed with the panel. I do know it currently charges at 13.4v, and that's close to what the specs list (13.2) on the new batteries (when hooked in series of course). Vic, is yours adjustable?

Amstron GC2. I ordered them on Amazon.

It would be hard to sleep in Front Dinette models with the top down-I've never tried it. I think that's the single biggest advantage of the roll over couch model. I can't even sit in my camper with the top down. Speaking of winds, one time in Capitol Reef the wind was strong enough to pop the...

Well after a lot of research, I am really thinking about getting 2 6v batteries and connecting in series, I found some that will fit for about $200 each. They have the same footprint as the group 24, but are taller, and my battery cabinet has lots of space above the batteries. This shouldn't...

Yikes, the original battery (Exide Edge) is $315 on Amazon. Anyone know a more affordable brand/place to buy a deep cycle rv battery? No luck on the car parts store websites or Sears.. I will not use Optima batteries due to very poor lifespan when I used them in my truck.

Hi folks, In my recent thread about adding a fridge, I mentioned I would be adding a second battery to my 2015 Hawk set-up which has the 165W solar panel and one battery. I have two questions: 1. Is there any harm adding a brand new battery to the 2 year old battery I am using (Exide AGM)...

I am considering the new Norcold NR740BB (about $700) model. It has an improved compressor and is the only model that is self venting through the bottom front panel. Does anyone out there have this model? The only thing i don't like about it is that it draws 3.5 amps vs 2.6 for the Isotherm...

Pulled the icebox-my power wires are hot! The space is approx 23"D x23"H and 19"width. Decisions.....

Thanks for the info and pics billharr. Any issues with rain getting inside the camper from the vent? I'm going to pull the icebox today and see what I've got. I'll check the wires for power.

Slomo-why did you cut two vents? How big is each one? I'd be curious to hear from folks that have an Isotherm that FWC installed to see what it looks like on the outside of the camper. Thanks.

Hey Folks, I've decided I really want the convenience of a fridge, especially with the lack of block ice for sale on the road lately. For those that have done this (if anyone), can you please comment on the install process. I would like to know if i will need to cut out more of the cabinetry...

Just curious, why have you had it with the airbags? I ask, because I just recently installed a set on my truck and love the ride quality. I realize your camper is heavier than my Hawk, but the bags should still keep you level while putting les stress on the truck's factory suspension. With...

Another option is the Warn Trans4mer system which I have . It's basically a really beefy pushbar/grill guard that also holds a winch (and off-road lights). It's a cheaper option than getting a new bumper. I'm not sure if they make this for all model years-my truck is an '05.

When my truck was less than a year old, my 10 year old son got carsick in the back seat-one of those "I don't feel good, can you ....". Too late. I really wished I had vinyl flooring then. Years later I removed the back seat to install a subwoofer (and clean). There was still dried up "stuff"...

Why limit your choices to those two? The Goodyear Wrangler adventurer w/Kevlar are the best tires I have put on my F250. Toyo's were noisy (I've had both the AT and MT Open Country) and wore out fast-never got more than 20-25k miles. Cooper's were squirmy with the camper on (e-rated but...

I really like the ice box in my 2015 Hawk-its effective for several days at a time and silent at night. However, when block ice is not available to purchase, it makes me wish for a fridge. I also use a large (and very heavy)Pelican cooler for storing the more perishable items like meat and...

Not meaning to hi-jack this thread but do any of you have the optional middle tension rafter? If so, does it cut back a lot of the flapping from wind? That's the issue I have had with my Fiamma, since I frequently camp in breezy areas. I've had a hard time finding a vendor to purchase this part.

If you want to carry your camper and tow your boat with little effort and still get good mileage, get a diesel. You can easily get a 2005-2007 "bulletproofed" 6.0 Ford F-250 for under your budgeted amount. My friend has almost 400k miles on his 2005, and his mechanic told him when the engine...

On my F250, I'm on my second set of Powerstop rotors and I think they work great (but had bad fade with their pads). The factory pads are the only pads I will use-none of the aftermarket pads I've tried have worked as well.

In my son's 2014 5.0 4x4 (36 gallon tank), we only had to stop twice for fuel driving from CA Bay Area to Boulder, CO. Averaged about 18mpg's. My 2005 F250 would have needed at least double the stops. This is a great road trip vehicle. Afterwards I joked with him that I might move my Four...

I'm sure the system for auto locking hubs is better now than in my 2005 f250. I found out the hard way my truck wasn't in 4wd due to the vacuum switch going out. Damn near rolled the truck when it slipped sideways off an off-camber muddy road. The 4wd light came on and I thought it was...