4wheelColeman
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Hello 4 Wheelers,
My name is Coleman, like the lanterns, and I just bought this 2005 Eagle Four Wheel Camper from a young chap in Oregon.
I bought it at an amazing price too. 6k! I picked it up this past weekend from Seattle in my trusty 2011 F-150 XLT. The Eagle is made for smaller trucks, but I didn't care. It cost 6k!!!! So I read that you can install the Eagle on a full-size truck; you need to build a platform. So, I built one with pallets and plywood, which works like a charm.
Note: I have never had a camper like this, and I am clueless about what is inside this magical aluminum box.
So, I opened it up when I got home and started running test. The first test was getting the power working. The battery below the seat was dead, but I learned that I could run an extension cord to the outside plug (shore power) and crank it up. I did that, and nothing happened. So I checked all the breakers and fuses, and they looked fine.
I had read that there is a fuse under IOTA power converter. So I pulled the fuse, and it was dead as a rat. So I installed a new one and turned on the breakers. Bam! Power was restored. My face was full of joy.
After the power worked, I started looking into the sink and tank. I noticed a funky old display with a monitor and pump button. Pressing the montior btn displayed that the tank was 3/4 full of water. So, I learned that you must pull on the handle several times and turn the pump on. Water started flowing into the sink and out the side of the camper. Big smile on my face. So, the pump works, and I'll have to sanitize the tank later.
Now it's time to test the stove. I opened all the windows and got the fire extinguisher ready. I turned on the gas, and it all looked good—no smell. I sprayed water and soap on all the connections, and everything looked sealed. I turned on the stove, and both burners worked. Big smiles.
Next was the heater. I read that it was an old Atwood furnace, and you just have to turn up the thermostat for it to start. It started and sounded like a freight train slamming into a building, so I immediately cut the power to shut it off. I could try to restore it but there is ton heating system that would be safer to use.
Next, I moved onto the fan but got nothing. I learned that I can buy a replacement fan (FAN-TASTIC VENT) and motor for $45 bucks on Amazon. I am going to try that and see if that fixes the problem. Note: I pulled out the old fan.
So my first task is to get power to the 12-volt system so I don't have to rely on shore power. I learned that I could use a portable power station like the PECRON E1500LFP station with 12v DC out and wire it using an XT60 cable straight to the 12v fuse box in the camper. This will give me power for my lights, fan, heater, etc.
For the heater, I found this sweet and very affordable 12v VEVOR Diesel Air Heater All-in-One. I am just going to rip out the older heater and place this in the area where the old fridge was located.
Regarding the weight of the truck, the back is not sagging, but I am looking to upgrade my shocks and install airbags to help.
Also, a big shoutout to the Four Wheel Camper company for posting all the old manuals on the website. That helped a ton.
Overall, I am thrilled with the purchase and looking forward to restoring the camper to its former glory. Thanks for your support and if you have any tips let me know. Cheers
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My name is Coleman, like the lanterns, and I just bought this 2005 Eagle Four Wheel Camper from a young chap in Oregon.
I bought it at an amazing price too. 6k! I picked it up this past weekend from Seattle in my trusty 2011 F-150 XLT. The Eagle is made for smaller trucks, but I didn't care. It cost 6k!!!! So I read that you can install the Eagle on a full-size truck; you need to build a platform. So, I built one with pallets and plywood, which works like a charm.
Note: I have never had a camper like this, and I am clueless about what is inside this magical aluminum box.
So, I opened it up when I got home and started running test. The first test was getting the power working. The battery below the seat was dead, but I learned that I could run an extension cord to the outside plug (shore power) and crank it up. I did that, and nothing happened. So I checked all the breakers and fuses, and they looked fine.
I had read that there is a fuse under IOTA power converter. So I pulled the fuse, and it was dead as a rat. So I installed a new one and turned on the breakers. Bam! Power was restored. My face was full of joy.
After the power worked, I started looking into the sink and tank. I noticed a funky old display with a monitor and pump button. Pressing the montior btn displayed that the tank was 3/4 full of water. So, I learned that you must pull on the handle several times and turn the pump on. Water started flowing into the sink and out the side of the camper. Big smile on my face. So, the pump works, and I'll have to sanitize the tank later.
Now it's time to test the stove. I opened all the windows and got the fire extinguisher ready. I turned on the gas, and it all looked good—no smell. I sprayed water and soap on all the connections, and everything looked sealed. I turned on the stove, and both burners worked. Big smiles.
Next was the heater. I read that it was an old Atwood furnace, and you just have to turn up the thermostat for it to start. It started and sounded like a freight train slamming into a building, so I immediately cut the power to shut it off. I could try to restore it but there is ton heating system that would be safer to use.
Next, I moved onto the fan but got nothing. I learned that I can buy a replacement fan (FAN-TASTIC VENT) and motor for $45 bucks on Amazon. I am going to try that and see if that fixes the problem. Note: I pulled out the old fan.
So my first task is to get power to the 12-volt system so I don't have to rely on shore power. I learned that I could use a portable power station like the PECRON E1500LFP station with 12v DC out and wire it using an XT60 cable straight to the 12v fuse box in the camper. This will give me power for my lights, fan, heater, etc.
For the heater, I found this sweet and very affordable 12v VEVOR Diesel Air Heater All-in-One. I am just going to rip out the older heater and place this in the area where the old fridge was located.
Regarding the weight of the truck, the back is not sagging, but I am looking to upgrade my shocks and install airbags to help.
Also, a big shoutout to the Four Wheel Camper company for posting all the old manuals on the website. That helped a ton.
Overall, I am thrilled with the purchase and looking forward to restoring the camper to its former glory. Thanks for your support and if you have any tips let me know. Cheers
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