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Post edited with photos (hopefully). As for the charging setup, I believe FWC uses a 2 wire trolling motor plug on their campers for charging while driving. Do a search for them, pretty common in marine applications and there seems to be many different outlet types including flush mount outlet...

I have a 2005 Phoenix that came with a full buildout. When we purchased it the camper had a standard vented RV battery box for 1 Group 27 12V deep cycle battery which I converted to a home built vented battery box that stores 2 6V 125 amp hour (if I remember correctly) Trojan deep cycle golf...

Thanks Kerry. Right now I am looking at exactly the product you mentioned from HD. I don't have pictures of the roof but it looks like a faced luan or masonite-type particle board. Sagging in some places, the facing material hasn't delaminated on me. The ceiling looks like 3 panels, each...

Hi all: Two quick questions regarding pop-up materials and methods. The camper is a 2005 Phoenix. Ceiling Repair I had a couple small leaks that damaged the ceiling material, which is a 3/16 or 1/4 masonite type product (or at least it seems that way). The ceiling is sandwiched into the...

For the portable kitchen, my idea in my next camper is to use a Partner Stove from Partner Steel Company in Idaho. My concept is to create a cutout in the counter with a regular propane valve that the stove could hook up to and then have a 15' propane hose stored in the propane box to use the...

Hi all: I have two wiring questions. I have read up on both but I am still looking for advice. For background, I have moderate wiring experience: wired trailers, ran wiring in my truck before, rewired parts of our camper, etc. I am looking for advice on if my proposed setup is okay, if any...

No personal experience here, but from what I have read online the other option is to remove the radiator and support and pull the engine forward to access the back two cylinders. I can't confirm nor deny, but that might be the option for the Excursion because I would image the body is very hard...

I'll add some input since you are asking. I currently own a 2001 Dodge Quad Cab with the 5.9. The engine is great and super dependable. I have owned it since 135k and I am approaching 200k. On the 5.9s, the weak links are the auto transmission and the fuel pumps. If you purchase one from...

We have 2 dogs that ride in our Phoenix pop-up with absolutely no problems. Temperature is fine, the side window on the Phoenix is a louver style so I keep it open with no problems. We check on them regularly and I keep an eye on them in my rearview. The noise is no different than when they...

Some advice from a non-FWC owner but an owner of a Phoenix camper. We have owned it for a few years now. Answers/input/suggestions in bold.

What does your cup holder look like? Is it the standard Dodge one that is mounted low and center on the dash and folds down? If so, do you still have the cupholder part and is the part that broke just the support mechanism? If so, do this cheap and easy cupholder fix...

Any idea on the size of them coiled? For example, the approximate diameter of the coil? I am trying to figure out if I could get either/both of them to fit into an ammo can. Thanks for any information you can provide.

If you want a photo of what a 2nd generation Dodge with black steelies looks like, it is attached. I can't figure out how to insert a photo directly into my post, oh well.

I have slept in our older Phoenix with no problems off the camper. Hell, it sits in our driveway and is used as a guest room if needed. No problems. If you go to any sportsman shows or camper displays, they will usually be displayed off the truck and people climb in and out of the bed all day...

It sounds like you already have an awning and a setup in mind, but I'll give you some input based on our real world experience. We (myself, wife, toddler, two dogs) have a pop up with a built in fridge, stove, and sink with hot water. We purchased the camper used as a "test" of sorts to see...

I will echo what many others have said on here. If you search for my username you can probably find a few other posts where I explain our justification for upgrading from a 1998 Nissan Frontier to a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 CTD. Prior to the Frontier, I owned a '94 Toyota 4Runner. I previously...

Good solution for the leaky AC condenser drain. While you are at it, you might want to consider cleaning your AC condenser through that drain. It's not a perfect, but it can help keep your AC blowing a bit colder. To fully clean or replace the condenser you have to go through the dash...

X3 on the stall mat. Super grippy on the camper. Mine rarely moves, even on heavy washboard. I leave the mat in my truck when the camper isn't on.

To the OP: Unlike what everyone else here has stated, removing your camper is relatively easy and I do it occassionally. I do agree with the majority sentiment, putting the camper up or down is relatively quick and easy. However, I camp with friends and my wife and sometimes it is nice to...

One quick note on your weight comparison. It would appear that the PW has lower capacity than the stock 2500s, but that maybe because the PW comes from the factory with more add-ons (winch, protection, bumper, larger tires, etc.) which all increase the total weight of the truck, thus decreasing...