Recent content by Durango

Thanks for some very impressive research! In my two FWC flatbed builds in 2015 and 2018 I found the biggest challenge was finding a quality custom flatbed builder. (We even looked at making the 1000 mile trek to Iowa!) But then serendipity struck 50 miles from our Durango, CO base with a...

Lots of good opinions here. 1. Way back in 2012 I visited Rob and Cari up in Denver and was all set to order when the famous Taco thread appeared. I (and probably a lot of other buyers) bailed. I think they are decent people but the consistency and professionalism doesn't seem to be there. (for...

You CAN modify any FWC model into an indoor shower with a fold-up shower pan. (my first one was in a 2012 slide-in Hawk.

We currently have the Wilson Sleek 4G 5-Band Kit 5-Band Voice & 4G Data Booster installed in our Ram/ Flatbed Hawk combo and honestly it performs great with our S7 phones. In fact, I was going to transfer the set-up into our new 2018 Ram Chassis Cab and Grandby Flatbed arriving in March. But...

Zach, when we did our Hawk Flatbed build in 2015 my biggest challenge was finding a flatbed fabricator that would work in aluminum. (Everyone loves to work in steel and i understand why.) However, I finally found Largo Tank in Farmington, NM and they were exceptional to work with. Call and ask...

Hopefully you folks can tolerate one more question on my projected 2018 Ram 3500 SRW Chassis Cab order! I've already got a new FWC Grandby flatbed ordered for it and yes, we travel "heavy"! I'm guessing with all our crap, extra water, etc we'll be at a 3,000 pound plus payload. So here's the...

I'm coming down to the wire on ordering either the F-350 or Ram 3500 Chassis Cab SRW in a regular cab configuration for my already ordered FWC Grandby Flatbed. I've driven and analyzed (too much!) both models and will order one of them in a gasser. Both seem to be good trucks and Chevy doesn't...

It isn't so much what my 2500 Ram/ Flatbed Hawk can do as what I'm comfortable taking it through. One option would be to pull a jeep behind your PU on a tow bar. (We do this sometimes.) However, there are LOTS of "moderate" trails that give just as good scenery and nature watching as an intense...

FWC has to love me. I just ordered my third FWC in five years- a Flatbed Grandby. Even though we're delighted with our Flatbed Hawk we just wanted a bit more space in back so we're going to go with a regular cab Chassis Cab pickup this time (it is always just Sioux and me) which brings me to my...

One question, Doug, I have the (confused) luxury of ordering the Ram just like I want it. Definitely a mixed blessing... So does your Ram have the 180 amp alternator (standard), the 220 Amp (195.00) or the dual 380 amp alternators? (395.00) My current Ram has the 220 amp alternator. Would there...

Many thanks, Doug. Your reply solidified things for me. I'll keep you posted.

Boring old FWC 26 gallon capacity here with our FWC flatbed. (20 gallon tank and six gallon WH) But for extra capacity I use two 7 1/2 gallon jerry cans and a small 12V submersible pump that plugs into my cigarette lighter to transfer water into the FWC tank with my 15' water fill hose. Plus...

And hey Doug, after driving your Ram Chassis Cab what would you have ordered differently? (forgive me for overwhelming you with questions!) 1. Manual shift transfer case? I like the "simple factor" but many are pushing me for the "shift on the fly". I will say in five years of tough off road...

I spent a lot of time on your thread this weekend and on the Bundetc site. As a carpenter I'm fine with wood even though I still would worry about long term vibration. And i can live with the approx. 600# weight increase over the Grandby. But I'm not liking their down the middle aisle and rear...

I'm close to ordering a 2018 chassis regular cab very close to your configuration, Strega, and putting a FWC Grandby on it with a custom 20" aluminum garage between the cab and camper. Exactly how much space do you have between the cabover and the roof of your cab? BTW, really appreciate...