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  1. FAW3

    One Bad Battery

    I run our FWC Hawk on one Renology 100ah Lithium battery. Prior set up was two AGM's that just aged out. The single battery now weighs less and provides just as much power at the former set up with a much better voltage profile for voltage sensitive items like the furnace and refrigerator...
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    *SOLD*2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave with AT Summit Topper, ready to roll today! $49,000 OBO

    Great star field photo! Best wishes for your battle with Lyme and the sale.
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    Looking for this particular M1102

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    2021 RAM 3500 Tradesman | AEV Prospector | FWC Grandby

    You got a great parking spot in Philly! Since you are planning to be up on your roof with your solar panel installation...I see you have just the rear roof vent/fan. I can only say having a MaxxAir fan over the bunk is one of the favorite features of my Hawk. Setting it to "intake" and...
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    Texas to Alaska to Texas. 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid driving on the Dalton Highway and the Dempster Highway. July/August 2023.

    Another fabulous report with great photographs! Have to say your reports have helped me as introductory guides to an area. Seeing a few sights/photos is all it takes to interest me for a future trip. I also think your trips show how folks can travel like this NOW. For sure the big 4x4's and...
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    Good Luck Trying to Trade In Your ‘22-23 Tundra ☹️

    Apples to oranges...but a few years ago my Tacoma had extensive frame rust in an area...apparently a design fault not allowing proper draining/ventilation in this section. There was a recall from Toyota about this and they replaced the entire frame on my truck. Two days in the dealer and...
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    Traveling with a dog

    Remember the old saying about teaching a dog to fish... Anyway, some thoughts: We rely on a 5' walking leash, a 15' tie out line, and a well-fitting harness. You want a couple of methods to control your dog's wanderings. Occasionally, we are in a location where a 35' rope line tied above...
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    Hard-shell Tent to extend 8 inches past the F150 tailgate - is it ok?

    Research your state code. This particular code section may not be the absolute final determining factor. Texas Transportation Code 621.206 A vehicle or combination of vehicles may not carry a load that extends more than three feet beyond its front or, except as permitted by other law, more...
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    Gladiator Pop-Up Pass Through Camper Build

    Back when I was "truck cap camping" in my Tacoma the tailgate surface indentions were killing my knees and causing spills when cooking. I went on Amazon and ordered a big black plastic cutting board that I trimmed a bit and mounted to one half of the width of the tailgate with pop rivets...
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    09 Ram 2500 4x4 ST Flatbed Weekend Warrior Truck Camper Build

    I'd get the big heavy items installed (the camper) and run stock for a bit...see what needs help, and then work on the suspension. We use the truck with the camper on and also with the camper off and also as the tow rig for our toyhauler. That's about 1700 pounds of load variance for the FWC...
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    09 Ram 2500 4x4 ST Flatbed Weekend Warrior Truck Camper Build

    I was for years a happy "truck cap camper" out of my Tacoma. Had all the basics covered, it was simple, and with one size upsized all terrain tires I never had an issue roaming various public lands all over the US. With retirement & more free time I decided I wanted to upscale and get some...
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    Camper and Truck Photos

    Enjoying Palo Duro Canyon (and a photo posting test): Insert Image Menu Bar option: Attach Files Box option: Copy & Insert directly: I'm having issues with some photos. Photos appear properly for several days, then change to links that open with photo...then just links that don't work...
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    Camper shell/topper identification

    For years I ran a Chevy K series truck with a similar aluminum topper. It had no roof ladder rack when I bought it used. The brand was Leonard...but I can't say your is the exact same...but likely if you need common parts that may be a source for you. I wanted a ladder rack for some...
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    2021 RAM 3500 Tradesman | AEV Prospector | FWC Grandby

    As a fellow FWC operator: 1: Those roof tracks are very useful. The flexibility of use for solar panels, ski racks, a kayak is key. Who knows for sure what tomorrow will bring forward as far as your needs/desires. 2: Keep your panel mounts "low and clean" and the panels "tucked back" from...
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    A taste of New Mexico; April 2024.

    Photos #2: Petroglyph National Monument: Antelope: Turkey: Sandia Mountains: More RT66: The end!
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    A taste of New Mexico; April 2024.

    Additional photos: Valles Caldera National Monument: Female Big Horn Sheep; North of Pilar, NM: Comanche National Grasslands; West of Kim, CO.: Beautiful meadow in the Carson National Forest: The decent into Palo Duro Canyon SP, TX.:
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    Gear like MaxTrax maybe cheaper in the long run than this alternative

    It's an overall sad commentary of many folks that we share our public lands with. I recently posted about a trip I enjoyed to New Mexico. One of the special places we visited was the N.P.S. Petroglyph National Monument. I was reluctant to post images of the ancient artwork that had modern...
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    A taste of New Mexico; April 2024.

    Leaving the Comanche Grasslands behind I continued the journey back East. OZY and I would be traversing and spending our next night in... As we ran East on Route 400 our goal for the evening was Greensburg, Kansas. This town had a very modern looking downtown area and offers free overnight...
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    A taste of New Mexico; April 2024.

    With Laura now departed, it was just OZY and me and we headed north out of the Albuquerque area in search of interesting areas offering dispersed camping and good fishing opportunities in and around the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests and some of the BLM lands in north central New Mexico...
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    A taste of New Mexico; April 2024.

    With my daughter Laura's arrival scheduled for the next day I ran down to Albuquerque and staged up at the Coronado Campground North of town in Bernalillo. Great campground & facilities. Got a site in the back section (R-4) that had water & a restroom/shower nearby and a nice picnic shelter...
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