OSUFlyer
Advanced Member
I recently found a mid-80's FWC Keystone for sale locally at a great price. I was #2 in line and fortunately the camper wouldn't fit the first buyers truck. I drive an OBS Ford so luckily the camper fit just fine. I have owned a FWC Ranger II in the past, was working on a Roamin' Chariot project, but it was hard to pass up a ready to go camper for a deal.
In the tradition of many great WTW builds I started this thread to document my progress. I will mostly keep the camper stock for the short term so I don't miss out on the summer camping season; then dive into heavy remodeling this winter.
Short Term Projects
Get solar hooked up.
Move batteries to the right side to even out weight distribution
Replace jacks with mechanical Reico-Titans from my Roamin Chariot
LED Lights
Replace rubber propane lines and regulator
Make sure everything is camping ready
Truck Tie Downs
Long Term Projects
Interior- partial gut and rebuild with new cabinets, storage etc.
Exterior- paint/seal
Repair/Replace side liner
Replace the amazing plaid with newer cushions
Upgrade wiring to a Blues Seas fuse box and the usual modern electrical features
Replace 3-way with compressor fridge.
Replace or repair furnace: since I plan on using it for hunting / ski missions I would like a forced air system to help with humidity.
The camper itself is in great shape with no rot or funky smells that I have found. For being 25+ years old it is amazing how well it has held up. Even the stickers from the FWC Colorado days have held up.
It is pre pull-out bed, instead the bed flips up. I had never seen that before.
In the tradition of many great WTW builds I started this thread to document my progress. I will mostly keep the camper stock for the short term so I don't miss out on the summer camping season; then dive into heavy remodeling this winter.
Short Term Projects
Get solar hooked up.
Move batteries to the right side to even out weight distribution
Replace jacks with mechanical Reico-Titans from my Roamin Chariot
LED Lights
Replace rubber propane lines and regulator
Make sure everything is camping ready
Truck Tie Downs
Long Term Projects
Interior- partial gut and rebuild with new cabinets, storage etc.
Exterior- paint/seal
Repair/Replace side liner
Replace the amazing plaid with newer cushions
Upgrade wiring to a Blues Seas fuse box and the usual modern electrical features
Replace 3-way with compressor fridge.
Replace or repair furnace: since I plan on using it for hunting / ski missions I would like a forced air system to help with humidity.
The camper itself is in great shape with no rot or funky smells that I have found. For being 25+ years old it is amazing how well it has held up. Even the stickers from the FWC Colorado days have held up.
It is pre pull-out bed, instead the bed flips up. I had never seen that before.