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When budget permits I'll install the Carli high and low steering stabilizers as well as their sway bar. Definitely interested in a larger fuel tank.

Thanks. Any idea if this is something the dealer can do or do I need to find someone with the right hardware to do it?

Hwy. 12 is one of my favorite drives. We've explored the Aquarius Plateau, Hell's Backbone Road and a couple of the dirt roads on Boulder Mountain, but there's a lot of territory out there to wander. I know there are lots of little lakes on Boulder Mountain and I'd love to spend a few days...

Yes. Fully loaded, all tanks full, we're around 11,200 pounds. Weight distribution is roughly equal front to back, if I measured it correctly on the scale. Never been on one before so it was a new experience for me.

I have not re-calibrated the PCM and we're around 11,200 pounds fully loaded, with all tanks full.

I've got a 21 F250 w/ a flatbed and FWC Hawk UTE on it, 37's and a Carli 2.5" lift and we just passed 15,000 miles. On an awesome day, we get 11 MPG. Average is 10, crawling around offroad around 9. The engine has more than enough power and torque, never find myself wanting for more, even with...

Last weekend my son had a mountain bike race in Richfield. The race was on Saturday morning and we were done by noon so we split for Capitol Reef as we hadn't enjoyed a Gifford House pie since last year and he certainly earned one at the race. It's still a little warm in the desert so when we...

I wasn't aware of the closure. That's too bad. What are you going to do while there?

Glad you enjoy it. Thanks!

Last weekend we took a chill trip to the San Juan Mountains to run a few passes and camp in the cooler weather. We drove Ophir, Hurricane, California and Stony Passes and the rig managed them all well. The Carli suspension combined with Alcan leaf springs is pure magic. I've driven nearly every...

I was right there with you on those old fully rigid MTB's in the 90's! I learned to ride on one while living in Phoenix, hitting trails like National and crashing all the time. Kids these days are so lucky to have killer bikes and amazing trails. Appreciate the comments on my rig. We love it...

When you see one of the OE's, you'll understand the price difference. They use better components all the way around and there's an attention to detail that you don't see in the FWC. They're also much more solid. You can bang your fist on the OE exterior but I wouldn't do the same to the FWC...

That's great to hear. I ran Toyo M/T's on my FJ Cruiser and they were also great. We had Nitto Ridge Grapplers on our last rig and though I liked them, I feel like the Toyo's are a better tire. The Nitto's seemed to get louder as they wore out but thus far the Toyo's are still quiet. Offroad...

My son had his first NICA Junior Devo MTB race in Cedar City this weekend, so we packed up the Funhawg and spent the weekend at the race and exploring the area around Cedar Breaks National Monument. We stumbled upon a killer campsite overlooking the Monument and after negotiating a steep (21...

Zero issues. Our son sleeps on the bed at the back of the camper (converted dinette) and we sleep in the over cab bed. The dog bounces between us. Unsure of your kids' ages but if one is young enough to sleep with you up top, the other could sleep in the dinette bed. If you really wanted more...

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying our build and adventures. Yes, the Pintop = King. We did consider several other pop-up brands including Overland Explorer, Bison Overland Campers, Supertramp, Phoenix and Hallmark. Both OE and Bison were the main alternates but in the end we opted for FWC in large...

Thank you! We absolutely love this set up. We've got 41 nights in it since March and over the next four months we'll spend at least that many in it. Such a fun way to travel!

Hey folks, lots to update on this build since my last post! I'll start with the easy one; BLIS warning lights. Took it to our local Ford dealer for an oil change and asked if they could delete the idiot lights. They flashed 'em and now they're gone. No more annoying messages every time I start...

Thank you. I'm on the mend. Back to riding, albeit cautiously. Three months of almost no exercise took a tool on my fitness level.

Yep, I had an appointment w/ our local Ford dealer to do it and then I crashed while mountain biking and had to have surgery. Oops.