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Ahh, very nice, thanks Mark!

Yep, got it! Thanks! Also, curious- when you installed your solar panel, how did you connect it to the aluminum roof? Did you use self tapping screws into the roof beams, or something else?

Hey thanks leadsled- my connector looks like the one you posted (item E in the link).

Hi -- I know there's lots of solar stuff on the forums already, and I've tried reading as much as I could, but I have a question still: The "solar plug" on the roof of the newer FWCs, is that a regular MC solar connector? I guess I am wondering since it seems there are different kinds of solar...

Re: whether you can get in the camper while it's on the jacks, I wouldn't do it. I asked these questions to FWC when I bought mine and said it should be on stable supportive surface that supported the entire bottom of the camper. I was given the attached instructions for building a simple...

I use a thermal (insulated) french press that I picked up at REI. Affordable, makes a lot of coffee, and keeps the coffee hot for a long time.

I'd be interested in seeing your quick release mod! I know in the past on here, people have recommended hand nuts, like this http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2001072/9384/Knob-Five-Star-With-Through-Hole-3816-Insert.aspx I haven't tried it yet, but plan to at some point.

I had a similar experience since I financed my Hawk. I worked directly with FWC on the purchase, and my sales guy talked with Tom to have a serial number/pink slip generated before the camper was finished being built to satisfy the lender policies. You might want to get a hold of FWC and see if...

Hey congrats Bob on the new camper! You're going to love it! Looks like an awesome build.

As far as I know that is possible. The vents are wired for the fan and you can buy the upgrade kit and upgrade from the vent to the 14 speed with out breaking the vent seal on the roof. I decided, literally two minutes ago, that that is what I am going to do. Yeah, looks like the upgrade kit...

I bring my laptop with me and tether my Droid for Internet access. I use a small inverter that I plug into one of the front facing 12v plugs on the galley. Works well, you need to just size your inverter wattage to be at least the amount of watts that whatever you connect will draw. The drawback...

Hey DonC , I just got a new Hawk in October, went through the same decisions. Looks like you made a nice build there- I agree with the couch. I like it a lot better than the scrunchy dinette. I can lounge on the couch, and I like the more expansive storage underneath. I got the Waeco...

Hey leadsled9-- good to hear from you. I LOVE the camper! I've taken it out on a few trips so far, and have been having a great time with it. I need to find some time to make some modifications , etc. I'll need to pick your brain on some of the mods I saw you put in yours.

Selling my like new (used for 2 weeks) Roadmaster Active Suspension , Kit #3611 MK3-XXF for Ford F-150 2009+ 2WD/4WD. FWC installs these as an alternative to the Super Springs on trucks, and people give great feedback on them, I just don't need them for my particular application. Asking $275...

Congrats! You're gonna love it. I am consistently impressed every time I step in my Hawk at how well it is built, from the cabinetry, to clever little ideas that I'm sure evolved over time. These campers radiate quality. If you're close to Woodland, they're cool with you stopping by to snap pics...

I think the article states he is using a Lance 805, not an 850, which is Lance's older 1/2 ton compatible model-- coming in with a dry weight around 1,300 or so. After getting my Hawk, I am seeing how different the truck feels from towing a trailer, even with air bags. I am thinking of moving a...

The only thing I did slightly different was to use some hand-nuts from McMaster Carr so I could pull them off easily once I load the camper. goodtimes -- what part # did you get for these hand nuts? I have been looking at McMaster Carr's website, but can't find them. These look perfect! Beats...

Not sure, I don't know a ton about these solar panels. My guess is that the amount of power that the panel produces is just less if the sun/light isn't direct and bright. And if there is some light , like on an overcast day, I would assume it would still produce power, but how much, I don't...

Keith, What would you consider Sun? Will overcast and Rain negate the sunlight that does exist? Not sure, I don't know a ton about these solar panels. My guess is that the amount of power that the panel produces is just less if the sun/light isn't direct and bright. And if there is some light...

Keith J, you make a valid point as well ... Will the Solar interfere with mounting things on the roof? I do like the luggage rack as I expect to store stuff up there? I think you just need to make sure that whatever you put on your roof rack clears (height-wise) the solar panel. I went to FWC...

I just picked up my new Hawk a couple weeks ago. I went through the same kind of decisions. It's a HUGE purchase in my book, but so well worth it. I plan on keeping my camper for as long as I can get out at wander the woods, so it doesn't bug me. Couch -- I went with the rollover because I too...

They moved the flaps to the inside of the camper now. Do you have an older Hawk?

I wouldn't say the average user needs solar AND two batteries unless you expect to be boon docking somewhere for a week or more without moving. See my thread here when I ran my ARB fridge for 6 days with some water jugs in it to get an idea of power usage...

My battery bank will be ~160ah, hoping it will be OK for the common 2-3 night trips I'll do. I might add a 3rd battery at some point if I have to, not sure where I'd put it yet. A solar panel is tempting, but don't know how often I'll get reliable sun.

I was'nt aware that FWC offered a compressor Fridge/Freezer. I went with the 3.0 3 Way, which I am regretting now. Mine is pretty sensitive to being level. What size is it and what was the cost, KeithJ ? It seems that FWC is offering two compressor fridge options, the Waeco CR-80 and the Waeco...