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I am a little out of my area of expertise so go easy on me here. There are probably more disadvantages to connecting your solar panels in series than there are advantages. The advantage is that more power will make it down the 10 gauge wire that FWC uses. The disadvantage is that you get...

I have been considering using a quilted fabric that I have purchased in the past at Jo-Ann Fabric and craft stores. I got a one day only 60% off coupon for one item, "not already on sale", for today only so I will take a look at what they have there. Usually, I go in to take advantage of a...

I noticed that when I removed the foam from my mattress cover that someone forgot to remove a bunch of plastic wrap. Then I realized that it was there (only around the back end) so it would be easier to slip into the cover. At least, that was my conclusion. Can't help you in the other areas...

I just saw esimmers' post and it reminded me that I had just finished looking at meters. Getting a meter that can measure both voltage and current/amps is a great item to keep handy. I use mine often. The best ones, although more expensive can measure amps just by clamping around the positive...

My first issue with the charging system in my Hawk was the 30 amp "auto-resetting" breaker, by the battery, was continually tripping (it was warm to the touch and I could hear it clicking and clicking). I replaced both the one by the battery separator and the one under the hood with a 50 amp...

Make sure you see a little pink come out of the drain on the rear of the camper. Not sure how important that is but I just thought of it. Steve

I would start by removing the bulbs and hope the fuses stop blowing. If it does, you probably found your problem. Not sure if you would have LED bulbs or not. After that, it is visual inspection time. I think the roof issue is usually a broken wire and not a short. But there could still be...

I measured one tank at 24.8 pounds full and 14.2 lbs empty. How much propane gets put in will vary a little on each filling. I have considered getting a fish scale so I could weigh the tank with that but I usually just pull it out and rock it and feel for the propane sloshing around. The tank in...

I can't quite visualize exactly what is happening but. Spiders and webs can cause issues with propane units. They mess up the oxygen flow. Steve

When I am obsessed to see how long I can get a propane tank to last, and that includes some long drives, I run the fridge on the batteries while driving. Short drives to the campground, it is running on propane. I have never thought about turning off the propane while filling up but, I am...

Yup, since my camper stays on the truck, the jacks stay in the garage and only get attached when needed. I mounted a couple of bubble levels in the cab and, along with some blocks, can get it level pretty quick. I also have a bubble level in my smartphone. If I had a flat level location in the...

My floor sometimes creaks as well. I am usually first up and others are in tents outside, so I would rather it not wake them. It has not done it the last few times out. It could be that there is an area where the bed of the truck is not supporting the camper as well as you would like. I was...

I would not mind a solution to this problem. I have had one or two items slip in that crack. If my camper is tilted down slightly and I am not cautious about my washing in the sink, water has been known to run into that crack. For now, I just try and be careful. I also notice, on cold...

Congratulations and that is one sweet photo! The truck and camper look pretty sweet too! Steve

I should have included this in my last post. I saw a new Hawk camper in Capital Reef National Park a few months back. It had the new door stop (much better than the rubber plug) and I am sure other improvements since I purchased mine. I also looked in through the top refrigerator vent on the...

I have four. Maybe that is my problem. I installed two computer fans for exhaust at the top vent and two smaller fans that blow on the fins at the top. Steve

Good info Beach, I am curious what model of fridge you have. My Dometic 3-way can be set to 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. It starts having trouble keeping the temperature cold at around 85 or 90 degrees. The temperature starts moving up very slowly, although not enough to worry. Sounds like yours might...

In my truck and Hawk, there are "were" two 30 amp auto reset breakers on the 12 volt line on each end. I had problems with the one on the camper side continually tripping and resetting (it was faulty). If your camper battery with the refrigerator on (or off) pulls over 30 amps, it is possible...

Spouses are good at diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea. If they go into another room to sleep because you snore too loud or they notice you stop breathing, you might consider looking into it. Or if you fall asleep at red traffic lights at intersections. :) Lots of good info on the web. Steve

My previous CPAP machine (Respironics Remstar Auto) had a 12 volt input. I purchased the manufacturers 12 volt adapter cable just to be safe and used it tent camping a number of times. I remember going three nights on a 50 AH battery. I never tried for 4 nights. My current machine is a...

I have the side awning on my Hawk. In the two+ years I have had my camper, I think I have used the awning just a couple of times. The shade it provided us on the hot days that I used it was great. Much of my camping is in the Sierra/Cascade range (I live near the junction) and most of the time...

Seems like I read on a thread here that FWC has a new improved mattress? If this is true, I would love to hear from someone who has one. I use an REI 3.5 inch self inflating pad with a thin memory foam topper inside a therm-o-rest enclosure for my bed. I seem to sleep well on I but continue to...

It has been a while since I have used it but I think there is a Locktite Blue and Red (could even be others). And I think the red is the tighter of the two. If you decided to use Locktite, you might start with the blue. Out of my three four turn-buckles, I do have one that loosens. And this...

I heard that the fiberglass is is harder to replace if damaged. I think the regular siding can be slid out as individual pieces. I do like the looks of the fiberglass siding. Would work well if you decided that a little artwork was needed on the side of your camper. Something I might have done...

Yeah, I think I remember reading a thread here before about the same thing. In my case, the IOTA Power Converter/charger is most likely the culprit. Steve