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A few years ago, notwithstanding my winterization efforts (draining, blowing out lines, adding pink anti-freeze), a drop of water inside my pump froze, expanded and ruptured a diaphragm in my pump. I now remove the pump as part of my winterization. The task is made much easier per a DIY mod of...

I made DIY custom mattress cushions for our 2014 Hawk. (I also converted the stock E-W queen to a N-S king, but that's a different issue.) My DIY cushions are made from two plies of high density polyurethane foam. Finished mattress is 5" thick, a sandwich of 2" medium HDPU foam (glued) over 3"...

Thank you to Jack, RAK4, Craig and Stan for the replies. The location of the wires on the front lift panel are consistent with a junction box in that location. I will check later this week and advise. Steve

I'm preparing to install solar on our 2014 Hawk. The camper has wiring in the battery compartment for solar comprised of two 2-wire leads labeled "Rear Solar" and "Roof Solar". Per my continuity check, the Rear Solar wires are connected to a plug on the left rear of the camper, i.e., no problem...

Cool. We may have run into one another. Over the past 15 years, we have hit WA Pass tours in May and/or June nearly every year, usually camping at Klipchuck with friends. You may have seen our FWC Hawk parked at the hairpin when we do the Birthday Tour. It'd be fun to meet for a WTW ski...

17 years of experience and hundreds of nights FWC-based skiing (lift-served, touring, ski mountaineering and some XC), first a 2000 Hawk, then a 2014 Hawk, mostly in the PNW, almost always self-contained (i.e., no plug-in). Indeed, I do not recall ever plugging in when parked at a lift-served...

Reefer and cooler on longer trips/stays, reefer only on most shorter trips On winter ski trips reefer is a de facto cooler How much beer we pack is also a relevant factor I formed a tepid opinion re the 3-way in our 1998 Hawk, but very pleased with the (65L) compressor unit in our 2013 Hawk

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Thanks to Stan for supplying a troubleshooting guide promptly after an email request, and for providing a link re disassembling the pump to inspect for problems. I have concluded that the pressure valve mechanism jammed and cracked, likely due to freeze damage (notwithstanding my efforts to...

You switched a couple letters there. HDPE = high density polyethylene. FWIW, Teflon is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). GoreTex is expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE).

It sometimes bumps the roof on rough terrain. It's a bit noisy but no damage because HDPE is soft and flexible. I plan to do a bit of trimming. I have pondered installing some sort of rubber bumper or door sweep, although that would require a mechanical connection because glue doesn't stick to...

I am having similar problems with my 2014 Hawk. In November I flushed my system for winter ski season to avoid freezing. Last week I filled the water tank, opened the faucet and started the pump. Pump ran continuously but no water at faucet. I then gently pressurized the supply side of the...

Fairing is 1/4" UV-resistance HDPE (King Starboard) sheet, pretty lightweight, flexible and tough. Frame is 1-1/4" x .065 square steel tubing (needs painting or powdercoating). Stiffening stays are 6061 Al alloy angle.

Here's my DIY project. I plan to paint or powdercoat the square steel tubing frame.

I bought my used 2000 Hawk in 2004 for $4400, used the heck out of it, sold it for $1500 a few weeks ago to a young couple who contacted me before I had a chance to list it for sale. I'm sure that I could have gotten more $$$. Note that I kept the jacks and thermal liner, which saves me $695 +...

FTR, I once was 6' 2"+ but the years of carrying backpacks on high routes for 20+ years has squashed my spine a bit. Kolockum, I've never climbed 5.12 but used to lead plenty o' mid-5th alpine routes. Back to the topic, yeah, 3 in a Hawk is full up, although I've crammed in 6 -- 2 in the bed...

Heh. I'm BIG (6'1", 245) compared to the cross section of people who do what I do, e.g., backcountry ski, run ultramarathons, but my breadth is likely closer to the norm of this group. And my SO is a very fit athletic size 6 -- and she'll be sitting on my side when we have visitors.

Longtime FWC owner, bought a 2000 Hawk (w/ side awning) in 2004, just sold it, planning to order a new Hawk in the next week or so. We will definitely be ordering the side awning on the new Hawk. I never used the awning the first few years I had the 2000 Hawk, but we first tried it a couple...

Longtime FWC owner here. We just sold our well-loved 2000 Hawk, which I acquired in 2004, and will be ordering a new upgraded Hawk in the next week or so. Looking to get the front dinette. I have seen this thread re seating for 2 but no-go for 4...

Someone told me about this, no first hand experience with it to pass on though: http://www.goyourway.net/ This looks like any of the various woman pee funnels used by some of my female mountain clmbing friends. The most popular model is called a PLAM, i.e. "pee like a man." Others, men and...

I am certain that mine stank because of an ammonia leak. No problem because I stumbled across a deal on a new fridge for a price less than it would cost me to repair the old one. Thanks to all for the info! Steve in Seattle

Thanks for the input guys. The RM2913L checks out as the right unit. I was lucky to find it on Craigslist for $300, brand spanking new. Hope is isn't too much of a PITA to install.

I need to change out the fridge in my 2000 Hawk. I have found a great deal on a Dometic RM2193. But, I also saw reference on this forum to the Dometic RM2193L. Is there a difference between these two model numbers? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

great skiing rig Cool pics. Nice pow. I often use my Hawk for lift skiing and backcountry skiing. Most recently, we parked at Schweitzer among the huge RV's for 3 nights and skied fresh powder each morning. Several times a year, I park at Alpental, and the Hawk gets plenty of use for...

The frig in my 2000 Hawk stinks like ammonia, so, after some preliminary research, I've concluded that I need a rebuild or a new fridge. Am I correctly assuming that I will need a rebuild or replacement? I have seen several website offering rebuild services and refurbished units -- do any...