Ramblinman
Senior Member
Fellas,
I will be driving for about 3 days straight (one way) to pick up my Hawk. I hope to make the journey at the End of April. Can anyone offer any suggestions as to the best way to mount the camper? I am not a particular handy guy. For those who have some experience in this regard I am interested in knowing the following:
1. Should I pre-mount the bolts to the bed of the truck judging the dimensions and hope it will hook up lickity split?
2. Do the bolts typically mount to the frame of the truck or just through the bed?
3. Is it overly complicated to wire the camper to the truck or should I have one of the local RV Shops do it?
4. Because i will be so far away from home can you suggest any items that I may require to assist with the instal?
The reason I purchased the camper so far away was due to a fantastic price and the fact that I had friends in the vicinity who could broker the deal and view the camper on my behalf. I am looking forward to taking about a week to get home and camp a long the way. It should be quite an adventure. Me the g/f and two German Shepherds!
It sounds as though a number of members here have been through this process, albeit maybe a little shorter distance to travel.
Any suggestions, advice, or pointers from anyone willing to comment would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I will be driving for about 3 days straight (one way) to pick up my Hawk. I hope to make the journey at the End of April. Can anyone offer any suggestions as to the best way to mount the camper? I am not a particular handy guy. For those who have some experience in this regard I am interested in knowing the following:
1. Should I pre-mount the bolts to the bed of the truck judging the dimensions and hope it will hook up lickity split?
2. Do the bolts typically mount to the frame of the truck or just through the bed?
3. Is it overly complicated to wire the camper to the truck or should I have one of the local RV Shops do it?
4. Because i will be so far away from home can you suggest any items that I may require to assist with the instal?
The reason I purchased the camper so far away was due to a fantastic price and the fact that I had friends in the vicinity who could broker the deal and view the camper on my behalf. I am looking forward to taking about a week to get home and camp a long the way. It should be quite an adventure. Me the g/f and two German Shepherds!
It sounds as though a number of members here have been through this process, albeit maybe a little shorter distance to travel.
Any suggestions, advice, or pointers from anyone willing to comment would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks