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But are they using the selector switch as well? 1990 Ford F-250 1997 fwc grandby

Here is the one I went with. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GASX9O/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Plugs directly into your camper 110 system and you wire it to charge directly to your batteries. Charges really fast then keeps in float mode. You don't need to go as large as...

I added two flex panels for 240 watts on my roof for maybe 6-8 lbs on my 1997 grandby and can't even notice I added anything on. I don't have any roof lift assist and can't imagine I would add them now. I know DrJ added a really heavy panel on his and seemed like he went with 60 lb lift assist...

based on quotes I have received from ATC and FWC, I'm guessing ATC will be much cheaper and also be able to get you in about 3 months sooner. Just my experience though. ATC is more of we will build and make you anything you want and FWC makes an amazing product and you can have it any color...

If you choose to go the non furnace route, I had a wave 3 in my first camper and it worked great. I pulled it out and going to install it in my grandby that has the factory installed forced air system. But you can find a buddy heater that has a lot of saftey features built in. It will turn off...

Atc used work at four wheel campers and left and opened their own shop. Their campers look like the four wheel campers that were built 15-20 years ago and I don't think that is a bad thing. My camper that is 20 years old is in fantastic shape and with proper care, I'll get another 20+ years with...

If your in Sacramento, you are close to atc and fwc factory's. I would start off by calling Marty at atc and asking for help and also a quote for them to install it. They have given me quotes before at very reasonable prices and then you know it's done right. 1990 Ford F-250 1997 fwc grandby

Ya, that has been my thinking as well. I have a 26 year old ford truck I have had since high school and keep up on all repairs and a lot of things have been changed and upgraded to make it as reliable as possible. It has never broken down on me on a trip but I was with my dad when we went over...

I have an old 1990 Ford F-250 with the big block 7.5l/460 ci with 4.10 gears and zf5 manual 5 speed. Loaded with camper and gear I get between 10-12 driving around 75 mph. When I tow my trailer and side by side still doing 75 mpg drops to around 9. Sent from my iPad using Wander The West

All some very good storage ideas. Love seeing a jl sub included. Great sounding tunes are always a welcome addition to any truck I've ever owned. Sent from my iPad using Wander The West

I have the cabelas deluxe camp kitchen. Works well but is pretty big even folded up and weighs in 54 lbs so not real light either. But really nice once it's set up for a long trip. Sent from my iPad using Wander The West

I've been camping in the teens with no artic pack and just the furnace running and I've always been comfortable. I have lots of battery and solar so I'm not worried about the furnace running all night. I keep a buddy portable heater as back up and if it got below single digits I would run both...

I personally wouldn't pay the prices for the solar that 4WC charges. Currently the 160 watt panels on solarblvd.com are on sale for 120.00 and if its prewired, add on your tracks on the roof plug it in and add a mppt solar charger in the camper and save almost 700.00. or more. The rest of the...

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Looks like www.southwestdisk.com is a good option and about 100+ cheaper then the SKOTTLE. Has anyone here used one by chance? Sent from my iPad using Wander The West

I've looked into adding these as I know drj runs them, but so far mine have never moved. But still a good idea as mine never comes on and off the truck. 316 Stainless Steel Marine 3/8'' x 6'' Turnbuckle JAW JAW Pulley Swivel Hoist...

Welcome to the solar club. So far I have really enjoyed mine and one of the best upgrades I've done. Your install came out looking very clean. Mine was a 20 year old grandby so mine didn't have anything prewired. Look forward to hearing your reports on how it works when you are out camping...

I like the idea of building out a shell model but I wouldn't take on building one from scratch. More then anything, I think you will be amazed how much wind will effect you and blow you around the road and lower your mpg and power. Personally I would got with atc and make a fun trip out of...

Some great pictures and amazing story. Looking forward to seeing more updates of your travels. Just wondering what camera and software are you using? They look fantastic 1990 Ford F-250 1997 fwc grandby

Wow you have some very impressive looking gear. I have wanted to get a ham Radio and license for a while just haven't gotten around to doing it just yet.

[qwuote name="K6ON" post="151855" timestamp="1473826860"]I have a 1500 watt inverter. Like Craig, mine runs my microwave just fine. I have 200 watts of solar, and 200 amp hours of battery in the camper. The camper is wired directly to the truck with welding cable, and truck has 300 amp hours of...

I added one to my toy hauler but sold it, I didn't like it for most of the reasons drJ's said. I won't be adding them to my new camper any time soon. I did add a nice LED bulb swap out to the factory porch light and made a big difference. Sent from my iPad using Wander The West

thanks how much solar and battery amp hours do you have? Sent from my iPad using Wander The West

I'm looking to add around a 1000-ish watt inverter to my system and wondering what inverters you have added and how well they work. As always thanks for your help and opinions. 1990 Ford F-250 1997 fwc grandby

My vote would be go with the larger fuel tank. Even with a range of over 500 miles, I will take every bit I can get. I go though rural Nevada all the time and it’s not uncommon to go well over 100 miles before finding a place to fill up. Plus, I use my truck camper as an emergency preparedness...