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I have a gray tank similar to Bill's on my 2011 Hawk.

I cut my MC4 connectors off the panels and wired to an SAE plug. When the 2 - 100 watt Renogy flexible panels failed they still warrantied them. Since then I have installed a 160 watt rigid and 120 watt flexible panel. Cut the ends off of those too and installed a SAE plug. They have been...

One more post, the fork mount I used you can put a lock through, just search for: Delta-Cycle-Hitch-Locking-Mount

I was rear ended on the freeway in Salt Lake City last month. My hitch extension/step saved my truck and camper from extensive damage. After seeing the value of such a device I just finished building a custom step and camper protector using a 8" hitch extension and a solid steel step that fits...

I have since modified my bike hanging setup to carry a fat tire bike. These photos are from March 22nd when I was rear ended on the freeway in Salt Lake City. My hitch extension/step saved my truck and camper form extensive damage. I am going to start a new post to show the heavy duty hitch...

and for the rear tire I picked up a used track from a roof rack, cut it down and drilled holes to match the holes on the corner trim on the camper bottom. Removed the existing screws, used some longer screws and washers to shim out the track. The photo with the bike on it is from last November...

Here are a couple more photos of my mount on a 2011 Hawk

I mounted the same type on my hawk and hang a bike on the back. Instead of washers I would use a piece of aluminum or stainless bar stock on the inside. I am attaching a photo of the rear frame which shows you where the top tube is that you should drill through for support. If anyone needs more...

The flexible panels are so much lighter that I would use them if they hold up as you need to mount either type of panel with an airspace underneath.....So now I have a 160 watt traditional panel that is heavy but has held up well for two years and a new 120 watt lightweight flexible panel from...

here is a link to how I installed mine http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/15857-solar-synergy-120-flexible-panel-mount/

So I decided to add another solar panel - a Solar Synergy 120 watt flexible panel. Before I explain the mounting here is my solar history. I bought my hawk used in October of 2014. Over the winter I installed 2 Renogy 100 watt flexible panels - direct glued to the roof. They worked well for part...

I bought I used Hawk for my 2011 chevy silverado from a person who also had a 2011 silverado. The factory built his with a 'chevy notch' to accommodate the rounded tailgate opening and keep from having to shim up the camper. Perhaps FWC could provide the details of what they do otherwise the...

Wow....I don't post much but it bothers me that you are so disrespectful to Stan... he seems to try hard to help those who can help themselves. It gets very cold here in Wisconsin so just I drain my system...not worth risking the damage from freezing. You don't need a schematic just...

My advice is definitely have two batteries.

I don't think you noticed but it's water cooled...that's why it so small...instead of a condenser coil that uses air to remove the heat you need to run water through it...that's why it makes sense in a boat...

I just bought a 1up rack to carry my fat tire bike and am very impressed with it. It's very well made and so easy to use. I have a chevy with a hawk on the back. I also have the harbor freight 2" receiver extension with a step on it. The handlebars clear the camper and the door opens far enough...

I put nuts on the normal thread portion of the turnbuckle and after the turnbuckles are tightened and set up I tighten the nights to keep the turnbuckles from moving.....it works and I haven't had any loosen up....

I mounted my 160 watt panel last year without penetrating the roof. I used channel brackets and added an angle clip to the other side of the channel on the bottom to create more surface area in contact with the roof. 5 brackets on each side - made sure they were above the support ribs. I used an...

I beat mine up pretty bad getting my flexible panel off. (as you can see on the attached photo) Since the roof is aluminum and we don't have to worry about rust I am not really concerned, it's just cosmetic.

I bought a used 2011 Hawk in late 2014 that I added a trimetric and solar collectors to last winter. My hawk had the solar plug in the back and none on the roof. Using the wtw site I was able to find access to the wires and add a plug to the roof. I was also able to to remove the wood panels...

I agree that the first thing to check is to make sure the back door is open when you raise the top. It is almost impossible to raise the roof with the door closed....(don't ask how I know that)

So I replaced my dead flexible panels with the traditional type, a 50 watt Renogy that I plan to use as a portable using the back plug and a 160 watt Infinium Solar Panel that I mounted to the roof between the vents. I used some small aluminum channels and angles that I picked up from a boating...

So I replaced my dead flexible panels with the traditional type, a 50 watt Renogy that I plan to use as a portable using the back plug and a 160 watt Infinium Solar Panel that I mounted to the roof between the vents. I used some small aluminum channels and angles that I picked up from a boating...

I just bought this 160 watt panel for $165, it came yesterday, looks as expected and according to their info weighs 25 lbs. http://www.ebay.com/itm/160-Watt-Solar-Panel-Mono-Watts-12-Volt-RV-Boats-Battery-Charger-Off-On-Grid-B-/381451418456?hash=item58d046bb58:g:IEQAAOSw7FRWVMqY

I put a them on my 2011 Chevy silverado half ton with a fwc hawk camper. I think they work well, when my camper is off they have no impact but when the camper is on and loaded it rests on the timbrens and it helps - easy!