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A real-life example of what you're trying to do: We have a Four Wheel Camper truck camper that has a 160 watt panel on the roof. I have a 100ah lithium battery in the camper. The panel works great in most situations...but when parking in the shade, or after a series of cloudy days, or the...

Another Transition: EBIKES! A decent while back I posted a trip report that dealt with a great trip and some transitions: https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/va-to-ut-co-back-with-a-new-rig-a-daughter-and-a-dog.227519/ In summary we sold our “RV family camper” a BlueBird Wanderlodge...

Stunning report and photos...a true world class adventure. Thanks for sharing. I can relate to having your "kids" joining up with you. Mine have done the same and the memories are something to truly treasure.

"Lies, damned lies, and statistics" to quote Mr. Twain and I'll add "self-reported fuel mileage". Just too many variables. A thought: Consider the cost of fuel over say 1000 miles. Fuel price of $4.00. At 12 MPG the cost is $333. At 15 MPG it would be $266. A difference of less than...

I guess I'm the odd man out. I'd forgo the gauge. My experience is that they typically only give a rough estimate and are prone to problems. What is the real issue...perhaps the root issue is you need more water. My preference is to: 1: Carry a spare water container completely independent...

NPS website: https://www.nps.gov/calo/index.htm My summary of the trip with more detail/photos: https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/cape-lookout-national-seashore-obx-roamings-2023.238869/

Cape Lookout National Seashore, NC.

A note on the NPS Campgrounds along the lower OBX to include Oregon Inlet, Hatteras, Frisco & Ocracoke: I've stayed at all of these CG's over the years and they offer the same amenities at each location to include a paved site spot that is mostly level, a BBQ, table and easy access to potable...

In early May of 2023 I made plans to run down from Northern Virginia to the Outer Banks (OBX) of North Carolina. My primary destination was to explore the Cape Lookout National Seashore (CLNS). I've been a frequent visitor to the general OBX area over the years but never visited the CLNS. This...

Nice report. I've run the route most of the way on a KLR and do a fair amount of forest camping in PA in my truck camper. A nice map resource for PA State Forest Campsites is here: https://maps.dcnr.pa.gov/bof/camping/ At the end of 2022 they updated the reservation system...as far as I...

This resource might be of use for you for locating TX WMA camping spots. Texas WMA Camping

Solar comment & related experience: My Hawk has the FWC mounted 160watt panel on the roof. I initially had the two paired AGM 75ah batteries and the standard FWC wiring (meaning limited charging from my truck when on the road). My power loads include roof mounted fans, propane furnace, LED...

I have same model/year, but no toilet. The typical truck to camper wiring installation for a FWC can be found on YouTube. FWC has several videos that will walk you through your various systems. Also the owners manual can be downloaded from the FWC website. That camper wiring cable is: White...

Just a couple of observations: 1: Note where the lifting ram and primary hinge point are on that tow rig. Both are IFO the rear axle. The loading is well forward of the rear of the truck body not "hung off the rear". 2: Regular street/pavement use vs. typical forest roads, rough roads &...

It seems there might be more to this whole "truck camper thing" than: A: "the salesman said" B: "I think we are under GVWR" C: "so far I have had no problems" D: "It's a full size truck"

A reliable vehicle, good tires and some common sense will take you far. When I was 9 years old back in 1963 my father and I took our Chevrolet Monza from Costa Rica to Texas. What an adventure! Enjoy your trip.

Outstanding report & photos. Someday.....

Great advice on down sleeping bags. I have a Exped Dreamwalker that works as a typical zip up bag, or as a hammock under quilt, or unzipped as a flat quilt. Always have it in the Hawk…because furnaces might not run and propane tanks run out.

Nice work! I've got a '05 RAM 3500 and I'd just like to mention that Dodge left some small sections of the main wiring harness unwrapped in several places under the hood. No danger of abrasion but these sections are deserving of wire loom covering IMO due to potential issues with mice or other...

Nice updates & photos. I've never needed my spare 5 gallons of fuel or water...but having them gives me a nice feeling when I'm getting low on one or the other. I do worry about someone tampering with them. The cans are locked to the truck and I've safety wired the lids shut so you at least...