Longtime FWC owner here. We just sold our well-loved 2000 Hawk, which I acquired in 2004, and will be ordering a new upgraded Hawk in the next week or so.
Looking to get the front dinette. I have seen this thread re seating for 2 but no-go for 4: http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/8845-british-columbian-looking-to-get-a-hawk/
My question: AFAICT, only 2 can fit in a Hawk front dinette because the placement of water tank compartment eliminates quite a bit of leg room. Does anyone have an opinion re whether removing the water tank compartment would result in enough seating room for 4? 90% of our use will be for two, but we occasionally invite friends after a day of skiing, hiking or running.
Notes: We virtually never used the water tank in our 2000 Hawk. We used the ol' Hawk quite a bit in winter (base for backcountry skiing and lift skiing) and didn't want the lines to freeze. Once weaned from the tank for winter use, we continued to use a bottle or bladder for our water year round. Also note that we would likely use the camper stock before I'd consider whacking out the water tank compartment, i.e., I'll eventually figure this out on own but I'd appreciate the views of my fellow forum members.
Thanks!
Big Steve
Seattle
Looking to get the front dinette. I have seen this thread re seating for 2 but no-go for 4: http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/8845-british-columbian-looking-to-get-a-hawk/
My question: AFAICT, only 2 can fit in a Hawk front dinette because the placement of water tank compartment eliminates quite a bit of leg room. Does anyone have an opinion re whether removing the water tank compartment would result in enough seating room for 4? 90% of our use will be for two, but we occasionally invite friends after a day of skiing, hiking or running.
Notes: We virtually never used the water tank in our 2000 Hawk. We used the ol' Hawk quite a bit in winter (base for backcountry skiing and lift skiing) and didn't want the lines to freeze. Once weaned from the tank for winter use, we continued to use a bottle or bladder for our water year round. Also note that we would likely use the camper stock before I'd consider whacking out the water tank compartment, i.e., I'll eventually figure this out on own but I'd appreciate the views of my fellow forum members.
Thanks!
Big Steve
Seattle