EnviroProf
Advanced Member
I have gone through several of the “what do you regret” and “help me decide options” threads over the last couple of days and have learned a ton, but a few questions remain if you FWCers are willing.
I’ve given up (I think) looking for a used camper so will be ordering a new Fleet front dinette.
I live in W. Pennsylvania, but am a westerner, so return every summer when I’m not teaching and travel a lot for my research, which is public lands. My travel and climate considerations are everything from the North Carolina Outer Banks to Southern Utah and as far north as Canada’s Northwest Territories. I’m fairly handy (with good instructions) and have added solar, fridges, awnings, etc. to my VW Syncro.
Awnings: I like and use awnings. The Fiamma seems to be a good, but expensive awning. A couple of dealers have said I should let the factory install it because of warranty issues. Another told me that they modify the camper trim and ??? to add the awning. I’d like to hear from Fleet owners especially, as the space to mount an awning is probably tighter than with the full-size campers. Has anyone mounted an ARB or other brand after getting their camper?
Fantastic Fans: A topic that came up in previous threads was how many electric fan vents to order. Some said they should have ordered two electric fans. Others said one electric and one extra vent work pretty well. It’s $100 more to get the electric instead of the extra vent. Are two needed for traveling to hot places? If I only go with one, should the electric go over the bed to provide breeze while you sleep?
Thermal package: Some said they love them. Others said they or someone they know removed them because of the PIA factor. Do they interfere with daily operations of window screens? If they are completely detachable, can I buy them later from FWC? I also saw a thread about making my own. Opinions?
Thanks
I’ve given up (I think) looking for a used camper so will be ordering a new Fleet front dinette.
I live in W. Pennsylvania, but am a westerner, so return every summer when I’m not teaching and travel a lot for my research, which is public lands. My travel and climate considerations are everything from the North Carolina Outer Banks to Southern Utah and as far north as Canada’s Northwest Territories. I’m fairly handy (with good instructions) and have added solar, fridges, awnings, etc. to my VW Syncro.
Awnings: I like and use awnings. The Fiamma seems to be a good, but expensive awning. A couple of dealers have said I should let the factory install it because of warranty issues. Another told me that they modify the camper trim and ??? to add the awning. I’d like to hear from Fleet owners especially, as the space to mount an awning is probably tighter than with the full-size campers. Has anyone mounted an ARB or other brand after getting their camper?
Fantastic Fans: A topic that came up in previous threads was how many electric fan vents to order. Some said they should have ordered two electric fans. Others said one electric and one extra vent work pretty well. It’s $100 more to get the electric instead of the extra vent. Are two needed for traveling to hot places? If I only go with one, should the electric go over the bed to provide breeze while you sleep?
Thermal package: Some said they love them. Others said they or someone they know removed them because of the PIA factor. Do they interfere with daily operations of window screens? If they are completely detachable, can I buy them later from FWC? I also saw a thread about making my own. Opinions?
Thanks