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Our water system has evolved from our days camping on the beach in Baja in the ‘70’s, where fresh water was more precious than beer. Although at the beach we had sea water for cleaning (people and dishes) purposes, we learned some lessons in water management. Our system has evolved a bit. We...

I also agree with takesiteasy. We bought a shell 11 years ago with the idea we'd make changes as needed. We have made almost none to the interior.

We have a 2005 1st Gen Access Cab 4x4 4.7V8 with the Kestrel model (similar to the Hawk) camper. We get around 15 mpg, which goes down REAL fast over 65 mph. We sometimes have kayaks but haven't recorded the mileage then.

We don't use our side awning much, but when we do we're very glad we have it (we camp mostly in SW deserts where there's very little natural shade). I don't like the new 4wc rear awning design, and the picture by 4llamas has given me inspiration.

I've used a cpap (currently Resmed s9) in my 4wc for over 10 years. I have an auxiliary Optima blue-top battery (installed at purchase of the camper) that gives me 2 to 3 nights (at 15 cm H2O) before recharging. I use the converter sold by Resmed plugged into the cigarette lighter in the camper...

Sunman, Thanks for the reply. My copilot appreciated your response.

Sunman, My wife and I have been ardent Baja travelers starting in the late 60's up until a few years ago. We especially like the remote beaches on the central Pacific coast. Our rig is very similar to yours. We began seeing suspicious activities on the beach(pangas with bullet holes, very...