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2001 Cummins 2500 short bed with leaf springs and air bags and a Hawk shell: no death wobble, Ram doesn't even know the camper's hitchin a ride on the flatbed. Short beds are not the issue.

Swap out pickup bed for CM aluminum flatbed. Inexpensive, bulletproof upgrade for your slide-in camper. As far as gap at cab roof, you can take dvantage of that - see photos of rig on my web site (link in sig, below).

I run a minimalistic hawk shell. Use LED lanterns inside, Olympus propane (non-electric) heater, JetBoil for cooking. Water from jerry cans, hot showers from stove boiled water, etc. Used to use a Yeti cooler but prefer my Engel fridge, which uses about 1/2 amp/hr (12 a/h over 24 hrs. in summer...

I was curious to see what an AI response would be to your question. Here's the output from Perplexity AI: Troubleshooting the DC-DC Charger Issue Based on the information provided, it seems that the DC-DC charger (Orion) is not charging the battery despite being in bulk mode and active. Here...

Have you tried cleaning up possible terminal corrosion and re-tightening all connections along the path between batteries and charger? There might be resistance blocking the flow. Also, the Orion I believe can get hot if not cooled down adequately. So, over time it's conceivable that it could...

Completely agree with you that Brian goes the distance to see that you are very well taken care of. He replaced a bad, older version of the 160W panel for me, that was out of warranty, at his cost. He didn't have to, it's just his nature. The panels are tough and efficient and take a lot of...

yes, the monthly subsciption cost is more with gen 3 but you can switch plans back and forth to non roaming and reduce the monthly cost at any time if you don't need roaming, The gen 2 and gen 3 harware kits are the same cost ($599). they are phasing out gen 2 production. however, I think gen 3...

For 4 AWG I used this tool (about $125) with excellent results: https://www.amazon.com/FTZ-Correct-Crimp-Heavy-Duty/dp/B01CRZ465K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 It will handle crimps as small as 6 AWG, as well as battery cable 2/0 size, easily. Nice large crimp tool to have.

I also ran 4AWG from under the hood to an Andersen connector in the front of the truck bed, and then continuing on with 4AWG from the Anderson connector to a couple of feet away from the B2B charger, at the tail end of the camper, where I stepped it down with a Blueseas Power Bar - 4AWG in, 6AWG...

Here's another technical. esoteric thread from the Jeep TJ forum: https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/death-wobble-woes.66624/ This is a new thread and might be interesting for you to follow to see how it eventually resolves. It touches on toe-in, caster, track bars, worn tires, etc.

FWC typically uses a 3-wire Attwood trolling motor connector to connect the camper electrical system to the truck battery. So two of those connections should terminate somewhere in the camper (wherever the battery would most likely be placed). They would usually be connected to a fuse and...

JD - Checking the serial number of the model #DFSAD12111 furnace is important in determining the correct sail switch. For example, check out the following link: https://pdxrvwholesale.com/products/dometic-furnace-model-dfsad12111-tune-up-kit Their Tune-up Kit #2 Is Only Applicable To Serial...

You should refer to post number 1. But here's a summary: To start with, give Dometic tech support a call and have your furnace model number and serial number available. They will tell you which part number you should use for a spare. This whole discussion centered around Dometic furnace model...

That's certainly true. Dometic has replaced numerous brand names including Atwood, the original manufacturers of the RV furnaces installed in the FWCs. They have displaced some refrigeration products as well, commonly found in boats and have gotten into the overlanding market as well with their...

Actually, I think that is exactly what they did. It wasn't really a redesign or upgrade of the 33082 as much as a realization that the existing 33081, designed for a different model/serial number did a better job with regards to air flow across the surface of the sail. The 33081 sail switch...

JD - that's interesting. And you're right regarding what I said in my post: "The original OEM sail switch model number for mine was #33082 (which is what FWC says they keep in stock for replacements. repairs, etc). But Dometic says that those were problematic switches and they recommend not...

Yes, I'd be shaving weight, too if I had a 1,816 lb. paylod capacity with a fully loaded camper. Your airbags and Billsteins will help to stabalize the ride, but the bottom line is that you have a 1/2 ton pickup with a modest payload capacity. When you go to the scales to wiegh the rig you'll be...

Well, the numbers are - 1.7 inches smaller in diameter, and - 1.2 inches wider, and liighter, as you have said. But none of that means much without knowing what these tires are attached to. What are you putting your new Hawk on? What's the payload of your truck? What's it rated for? How much do...

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Sure, you're welcome. One last thought about that lever I mentioned. I probably wasn't too clear about where to put the bolt to keep the awning from slipping down in its arced track. The link below shows a photo of where to put a bolt and lock nut. If you look at the bolt head just to the left...

Just install the awning onto the Mule brackets and then have someone help you by taking one end of the awning bracket, with you on the opposite end, and then lift the brackets with the awning attched to line up with the jack brackets on the camper. Just start with the top hole on each end, put a...

Also, here's a troubleshooting FAQ on 4-pole wiring if your still having the same issues. A proper ground wire connection is needed as well, for brake/turn signals to operate correctly. Good luck! https://www.etrailer.com/faq-4-5-way-troubleshooting.aspx

International Harvester rig hauling land yacht through jungle in 1940:

Freeland, Whidbey Island.