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I am also planning to initiate this window replacement project as my '09 hawk's windows have shrunken to the point that they no longer are closeable unless ambient temperature is 80 degrees. what thickness of vinyl is recommended, what type of seam tape, etc. I know this is an old topic, but...

Thanks all. Now that the cold snap has stalled, the battery has quickly recharged from solar gain. It is comforting for me to know that both the Victron BMV and Renogy battery have mechanisms in place to protect the power storage system. I like having redundancy to protect the expensive...

I recently swapped out my dying AGM battery power for a single Renogy 100 Ah LiFePo battery with self heating function. My power system also includes a Victron 712 BVM (with temperature sensor), Victron MPPT, and Victron Orion DC charger. Everything worked perfectly this summer, yet now that...

Thanks Vic, To save space, I was planning on installing a simple terminal fuse blocks on the truck and camper batteries like this: https://a.co/d/56xoKry However I like the idea of the Bluesea breaker to avoid the need to carry spare awkward fuses. Per Victron recommendations, I am planning on...

I am planning to include a 60 amp fused connection at both battery terminal ends (as specified by Victron). I understand that one at each end is necessary to ensure the current is interrupted at its origin location (which could be either battery). My limited understanding of the thermal...

Thanks all for the guidance and helpful information. One (hopefully) last question: Is the thermal breaker that was installed for the original camper install still necessary, or does the Dc-DC charger now provide this functionality? I am trying to make the wiring as simple and direct as...

I am finding (as many others have), that the 10 AWG wire is causing cycling of the DC charger. I plan to upgrade the wiring this weekend, and am curious about mounting the Anderson power pole connections to the truck bed and camper. Does anyone have photos of a good way to affix these terminals?

Hi, I have recently completed install of a 100 Ah Renogy LiFePO4 battery, Victrom MPPT, and Orion DC charger 12/12 - 30 in my FWC and I am struggling to understand the correct settings for my Victron BMV 712 and Orion DC charger. I have been poring over the discussions about this, and am more...

Hi Vic, Sorry for the confusion, I understand now that statement was incomplete. I want to try and run the setup with the OEM 10 AWG initially to see if/how I will benefit from increased charging capability with the 6 AWG upgrade. Upgrading the wiring will require removal of the camper from my...

Thanks for the quick and informative response JonR. I will be installing the DC charger in the conventional manner you describe. If I understand your recommendation correctly for continued usage of the Iota DSL30, I should leave the SurePower 1314A in place, and run a new dedicated wire...

I am in the midst of upgrading a 2009 HAWK to a LiPO4 battery and installing the Orion non-isolated 12-12/30 DC charger. I assume that this charger will replace the Sure power 1314A battery separator. I do not understand if I should connect the Iota DLS30 charger/converter to the "IN"...

I am looking for creative methods to affix the recovery boards to the top of the truck cabin. it seems this location would be easily accessible, and potentially also serve a wind deflector at highway speeds.

Would you be able to share photos of the cab top mounting solutions for your setup? I have been thinking about adding a cab top Thule rack for this purpose, but the cost seems excessive.

I saw a 3rd gen Tundra rig in Baja this winter that had mounted traction boards on top of the cab at an angle to act as a deflector. I thought it was ingenious! and am curious how they were affixed. Unfortunately he was travelling the opposite direction, and I didn't have time to chase him...

I found that FWC uses (or used) Grote Trilliant 2 lights in 2018 Part number 63F61. They are pricey, but I may go this route. https://www.vehiclesafetysupply.com/grote-forward-lighting-trilliant-cube-with-flood-reflector-amp-super-seal-connector-12-volt-63f61-p-81039.html

I want to replace the rear floods that were factory installed on my 2010 Hawk with a pair of brighter LEDs. I am curious what make/model others have used for rear lighting? i was thinking perhaps one flood and one spot may provide the best solution? Ideally, i could re-use the mounting...

Achiral, it sounds like we have/had the same 20 pound Manchester tank with Sherwood valve. Thanks for info re: 30 pound valve compatibility. did you locate anyone to install the replacement valve? i have asked all propane vendors in my region without success. it seems like the cylinders are...

My tank and valve work OK, but at certain valve locations I can hear an audible leak. fortunately, there are no leaks in the fully open or closed positions, and the propane detector does not alarm. It seems that horizontal tanks are no longer made, or very difficult to find (~350 bucks) on...

I had a roof leak at the rooftop vent fan and the water damage stained some of the wooden strips that are stapled through the headliner into the aluminum ceiling frame. I have tried to bleach and sand them to remove the disgusting black mold, without satisfactory results. I am prepared to...

Thanks Vic, Yes that makes sense to me. After a long trail and error I found that my multi-meter had a blown fuse and was not measuring current, however the voltage sensing remained functional. With the repaired multimeter, i found that the controller was not working by simply disconnecting...

After a bit of monitoring the BMV, I am still a little confused how the system is supposed to function. The solar controller that i have is a SunSaver 6 which has the following setpoints for a sealed battery) Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD)= 11.5 Volts LVD reconnect = 12.6 Volts constant voltage...

I am slowly learning the details of my recently acquired '09 Hawk (side couch). There is a rectangular piece of 1/8" thick plywood with 4 corner D-Ring attachments stored on top of the water tank (see attached). Does anybody know what this thing is used for?

Thanks all for input and guidance. I took Ed's advice (and a few beers) and found that the box affixed to the underside of my 87 watt Kyocera PV panel is only a junction box used for setting up differing PV array configurations. After a few more beers (and advice from FWC), I was able to...

Thanks all for your guidance. I wish that I had posted this sooner, as I added silicon sealant this winter to plug a roof vent leak. I am hoping that with enough cleansing I will be able to remove this application and properly seal the roof vent. FWIW, Rocky Mountain FWC recommended: "Just...

I have a 2009 HAWK, and want/need to replace some of the exterior sheet metal screws. The existing sealant caulk is white in color and remains "gummy" after 10+ years. what is this stuff? i would like to replace with similar and durable material.