Recent content by FAW3

”…therapy on all-terrain tires”. 😁

You’re getting it done. Nice build.

Almost too “full size”… But that road leads here: NPS McCoy’s Ferry Campground along the C&O Canal & Potomac River, near Hagerstown MD.

Just enjoying the great Fall weather and the FWC as we roam around near home in Northern Virginia. All of these destinations are about 2 hours or so from our home. Scooting out of urban Northern Virginia we headed West. Skyline Drive/Shenandoah NP is always fabulous this time of year. So...

A quick dinner as I chase Fall colors along the C&O Canal near Hagerstown MD. Cast iron skillet cooking on a Coleman stove. Add some olive oil. Canned sliced potatoes seasoned with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, pepper. When potatoes start to brown, move them to the perimeter and put...

Surprised you were granted access to Mt. Washington in your rig. When I hit that area they said my setup was oversize, and to park and take the bus. Basically we’re the same: full size Ram and a FWC Hawk?

I had a mystery “clunk” start up in the front suspension of my Ram 3500 after playing down in Big Bend NP. Could not really tell where the noise came from other than front end. I started methodically visually inspecting and checking tightness/looseness of everything I could reach. Finally...

At the end of the day you will treasure: Powered fan over bunk and near cooking area. If canvas/vinyl sides an insulation package. As much storage space as you can get. A 12 volt compressor refrigerator built in or chest. At least a minimal water system and a sink. A comfortable bunk requiring...

Looks like a great foundation. Be watching how you build it out. Way back in the day I rigged up a Ford van…started with a bare interior. I really learned to love, in no particular order: venting windows with removable screening, a powered roof vent that could reverse and blow air onto a...

Babysitting this pup for the weekend. Some type of doodle dog.

Your initial post sums it up...you’re not building a rock crawler. The size & weight of your rig, running solo, and having your family along all in the mix balanced with experience and sense dictate having some capable recovery gear. Our rig is a Ram 3500 with a FWC Hawk and loaded is 10k...

For the “feet forward“ mount one thought would be to reorient the relay box back to the original vertical position. Would provide I think better protection from water/dust intrusion, easier access for inspection & service.

Great photos and detail…especially the hot springs!

Good judgement, all terrain tires, a shovel, and a pair of traction mats can take you about anywhere you need to go.

Might try: https://www.buckstopinc.com/products.html A Buckstop on our '05 Ram: