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Awesome suggestions folks! Thanks a lot!

Any 4 day get a way suggestions for L.A. based couple with a Hawk on a 4x4 truck? Death Valley or Mojave National Monument seem like nice choices, but the Southern Sierras--East or West side also seem worth exploring, unless the snow level it too low. We were in the Mojave for a few days...

I just bought the Honeywell that Stalking Light installed. Before I begin, I just wanted to know if there is anything tricky about the install--jumper wires, color coding confusion with wires...or is it, for example, connect red to red, white to white, etc. I am thermostat challenged, so any...

Anyone have any experience with these cables. They get very good reviews and are light...

This is what I use 3.5 gallons each. http://www.waterbrick.org/lp-water-containers.php I have 4. One for gray water and 3 for extra fresh water. Advantages: Carry extra fresh water easily on the floor of my Crew Cab. They sit flat and stack easily. Therefore, on the floor of the...

One think you might want to think about...I have a 2015 Silverado 2500HD. It has 18 inch wheels. Maybe the Denali has 20"? The more rubber the better with these trucks. The unloaded ride can be pretty harsh if your local streets are rough like mine.

On my 2015 Silverado, it just unplugs and feeds through the center hole in the truck at the rear bottom. I back the truck up the slight incline on my driveway and stop just before the back levels off. Gives good visibility that way. The plug socket is visible at the left side rear, right next...

Thanks. How do you attach the aluminum fuel box?

Since buying my Hawk recently, I went a little gear crazy. However, Following a first shake down trip, I began to realize that I have to start thinking more about equiping the camper in the lightweight, small, backpacking tradition, rather than the "bring it all" RV or car camping tradition...

Thanks. The Little Giant 3 stepladder is going back to Amazon. Perfect in every way, except very heavy and awkward to stow. (It's not heavy in the sense that I have any trouble lifting it, it's "heavy in the sense that it's awkward to maneuver when holding it from one side and trying to place...

I like the concept of a rear drag reducer that would also act as a small awning.

Don't have steps. Should have ordered them.

I received the Little Giant version today. Very solid, but heavy. It has steel bracing components. It does match up well with the Hawk entry. I am going to think about a way to store it on the unused rear hitch with some sort of bracket or perhaps a 2"x2" square tube that I could attach to...

Thanks. Maybe the Shurflo idea adds unnecessary complexity. Last week, we were not near any hose bibs that we had access to for several days. I tried to pour 4-5 gallons from a collapsable container through a water bottle that I cut in half as an improvised funnel. The result was failure...

Hi Folks, Just spent a few nights out in our new Hawk. Love it! I have read many threads about transferring water to while boon docking. When using a hose is not an option, I like the idea of using a 12v pump. So, it makes sense to me to explore getting the same pump that is in the Hawk...

I was thinking of adding one of these to supplement my 160 watt roof system. The price seems really great. I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on these. I like the fact that it folds multiple times into a small area. For me, ease of storage is a big plus...

A little follow up because I found this nifty laser on Amazon. Here is a youtube link: Don't know why the Truckcampermagazine link died. I bought this laser because: I need one at home anyway--great for hanging multiple pictures, etc. I figure I can clamp in on to the center of the truck...

Fantastic thread. I hope the ideas keep coming. Me, just got Hawk last week and I appreciate all the ideas.

Thinking about the concept further, if I can save 20 minutes of loading time and reduce the risk of a screw up and not need to bother my wife to help me guide the truck, the laser seems like good tool. I think that the red laser would work fine, except for very bright days. My rig is in a...

Saw the Crain thread. Saw the below: The laser concept using a fan, not dot, laser pattern seemed really cool. Very simple concept. Laser To Load Truck Camper - 2014 Top Mod Contest Winner Here is a link to the laser used...

Hi folks. I just wanted to revive this thread because I am about to mount 5 step glow steps on my new Hawk. There are two mounting options noted above. First, just lag with liquid nail directly into the small 1" strip of aluminum moulding below the door. For clarity, this option mounts...

Thank you so much for the very helpful response.

Just found this link. I have a 2015 Chevy Silverado with the factory rear vision camera. It looks like for $200 this unit should just plug into the existing factory camera harness and allow mounting of the camera in a suitable location when the tailgate is off the truck...

The Garmin looks interesting especially if there is a way to perhaps mount its backup camera to the camper and use the app on your smart phone as a security monitor when parked. A double duty thing.

Excellent! Just what I was looking for. Thank you.