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Hello, To answer Sunman's question, I did not have plates backing up the eyebolts at the time of install. The plates were a fix by a place in Baja, though I think they are too small as they did not cover the torn area. Also, as far as the wood under the camper, it was not loose. We had...

Oops, I don't think I got the photo to post. I hope it works this time! Sorry for my poor techno skills.

I just returned from a 8 day trip to Baja. I first put my new to me 2006 Hawk on my new 2011 F-250 and did 2 “little” trips for a couple days each, without much off-roading. On both trips my turnbuckles kept coming loose (especially in front) and I just thought this was typical, especially...

Thanks for all the good info everyone.

Hello, I recently got my Hawk on a new F250 and swapped out the factory tires with some E rated BFG AT's. The tire shop set the pressure at 75 in the front and 80 in the back. This seemed really high to me as I had read this thread and b/c the MAX recommended for the tires is 80. When I...

I know there are many threads about the merits of air bags and other suspension mods on 1/2 ton trucks. I just got my camper on my F-250 and am noticing a tiny bit of sag in the back. Have any of you with 3/4 ton trucks noticed that when your camper when on? Has anybody still used air bags...

Thank you everyone. The camper went on the truck today. My friend and I did create a small support with some 2x4s under the the camper as well as lay a rubber mat on the bed. I ended up with 3 inches of clearance which I am happy with, especially given the experience reported here. I very...

I appreciate the replies. I was planning to mount the camper tomorrow and would have to wait until Monday to call ATC or 4WC. I was pleased that the truck bed is not that deep (only 20 inch on the rails). But, the cab height is approximately 45 inches from the bed. The FWC website says...

I am pretty sure I have seen this issue discussed somewhere on here, but I have not been able to find the thread. Question: What is the minimum clearance that I should between the bottom of my extended bed Hawk and the top of my cab? I just got my new F250 and I think I may have a clearance...

I was in the same situation as you after doing a lot of research re payload capacity. I have had Toyota's for many years and love them, but wanted a 3/4 ton. I just picked up my new F250 factory ordered gas engine yesterday. Putting the camper on this weekend. Seems the way to go, but I...

Hello all: I have a 2006 Hawk I bought used without a furnace. I want to add one and think I will get a non-cat furnace installed, probably at the factory. I have been told by FWC that my '06 Hawk was framed to fit a Suburban 17 DSI. If I was starting from scratch, I think I would rather...

i dont believe this. can you give us a link or post this document you speak of? Sure. The first place it came up was when I saw reference to the Ford "Camper package". It was only $160, but opened a can of worms. One of the features that comes with it per the Ford website is a "slide-in...

I'm with State Farm too. Adding the camper was a simple rider, $26 a year with my auto insurance, no questions asked. This reminds me though, I never heard back from them to see if the camper would be covered if say, it was off the truck on blocks in the yard and a tree fell on it... The agent...

I am a newbie who recently purchased a 2006 Hawk and am in the process of purchasing a truck to put it on. After much research and input from this forum (including reading old threads) I decided to go 3/4 ton and am considering pulling the trigger on a 2011 Ford F-250. I did not want to push...

Thank you for the replies! As I newbie, I can't say how much I appreciate all the great information that is on the forum. Jeff

Hello, I just became the proud owner of a 2006 Hawk. The problem is, I don't have a truck yet. It seems like my truck options (like much in life) present tradeoffs between things including power and size etc. The truck will probably have the camper on full time. I like to be on 4WD roads a...

Thank you very much to everyone who replied. I appreciate the information. I will also try and keep in mind the issues of weight related to recreational liquids!

Hello, I am a newbie who decided to stop lurking, get some info and buy a FWC. I am really excited and appreciate the great information I am finding here. I am trying to decide between a hawk n a grandly. My plan is to put the camper on a 05 or 06 Tundra which I would purchase. I don't...