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Rando, do you ever use pressurized air to assist in clearing your water system? Do you think there is any residual water left in your hot water tank and, if so, is that little bit of any concern? What about pulling the nylon nut on the outside of the water heater; if the heater tank is drained...

I'm in the market for a foldable portable 100-watt (or so) solar array that I can plug into the back of my FWC (Zamp 160W on the roof, Zamp 30A controller, 2x AGM batts). I've narrowed it down to these two, in order of my preference: 1...

I am contemplating cutting about 1 1/4" from the front of the two rubber bumpers on my '17 Hawk in an effort to move the position of the camper forward in the bed. Currently, the bumpers (3") create a space of approx 2 1/4" between the front of the FWC and the front edge of the truck bed. I'd...

My alarm goes off once a week; I don't even have the propane tanks attached to the coupler yet! Camper is brand new, never fired the stove, H2O heater or anything! I just press the button, system resets. I'm thinking that the combination of heat and lack of air movement (camper on dolly, closed...

Probably the best solution. Gotta be easier said than done. The solution to storing excess stuff is to not bring it in the first place! :o

Thanks to all who have replied! Great to hear from folks who understand this issue. :) I've decided that a hitch tray, front or rear, won't work for me. I'm convinced that a decent roof rack will be just what I need for a couple of bulky items. I don't see myself raising the roof with...

My 2017 Hawk does not have the roof rack option, but it does have the Yakima tracks installed. I also have double fantastic fans, one fore & aft of the factory-mounted 160W solar panel. I would like to hear from owners on their roof rack usage or alternative roof storage solutions (e.g., Yakima...

2X6 frame, screwed & glued (3" deck screws), metal corner brackets & joist hangers; Harbor Freight castors (6", 600 LB), 3/8" galvanized bolts. 51" X 80". Non-carpenter designed & constructed. (HA-HA-HA!) Based on a 1500LB camper, I calculated approx 56 lbs/sq ft weight pressure, should be...

Great write-up! Would love to read more on the 'Gini'; esp. suspension/tires, any other mods. Looks great! BTW: I have read most of your other trip reports, some of the best reporting out there. THANKS for allowing us to have a window on that exciting world.

Has anyone ever used one of these devices on their FWC when performing winterizing or general storage? I acquired one and think it will be useful but am concerned with overpressurizing the plumbing system. I guess I'll just proceed with caution; all faucets open, water heater open, shower open...

Thank you! Not quite a Woolrich but close! :D

My 'experience' is limited (picked up my Hawk yesterday) but I tried laying down on the 'top down' sleeping area where the front dinette is and it's VERY comfortable; I'm 5-9 and I could lay out flat fully without any crunch. No doubt I'll be crashing there while 'on the road'. :D

A Hawk landed in my yard today...

FWIW, I am about to 're-shoe' my rig in preparation for FWC installation. I have selected Toyo AT2 LT285/60R20 (20 inch wheels on my stock rig, this is the stock size, 125/122R); these tires are in the Toyo 'Extreme' size series, which includes deeper tread depth and a three-ply sidewall...

DG, thanks for the welcome - I like the idea you used for the 'runners'. Great bunch of folks here! :D So I have purchased a 2017 Hawk and plan to get it installed this week; hoping the Line-X installer can get me in during the next few days so I can get the spray-in liner applied. I ended...

Thanks to all that responded with the very good info. Planning to go with Line-X once I find the best installer in my area.

Otto, how did you fasten those panels to the roof? I was considering a couple of 100W-160W flexible panels, would love to have them semi-permanently mounted on the roof.

I'm ordering a FWC Hawk next weekend and after initial discussion with my local dealer I have been advised that a bed mat will be needed for the installation of the camper (my truck does not have a spray-in liner or rubber mat currently). I was also told that a 'Line-ex' application (I guess an...