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The windows in my FP are pretty standard windows used int he camper shell industry. I have replaced a window and it is very straight forward. New windows come with new weather stripping, but I bet you can substitute something good from Home Depot as a replacement. The stuff that came on my...

Looks for rust stains under the hinge arms... Otherwise, disassembly is the only real way to know. bb

I had a set of Deaver springs on a Ford Sportsmobile. They can get you pointed in the right direction on rates. Not sure about the axle. bb

Great news, Bob. Glad you are home safe. hope you had a fun trip...aside from the new puppy. Anita showed me some nice pictures that you sent to her. Do you mind if I post them up? Bill

Pictoral update... Hi guys, Anita sent over some pictures of the happy occasion. The one is my fave. I think it cries out for a caption contest: Here's a picture of my friend Dave (left), holding Denver and Denver's new family, whose names I don't even know, holding Daisy. What does it say...

PM coming at ya... bb

Not to hijack your FS thread, but newer Dodges must be far more rigid than my 1998 was. I'm told the FP can develop cracks along the front bulkhead if they are used on bendy off-road trucks. Mine made a lot of ugly noises going through some cross-axle articulation. Look at the body line. Common...

I wish I had pictures, but I hear it was a great get-together and Denver was the beneficiary. 2whlbob came down from Montana to meet Denver. Spent several hours with Dave, Anita, and Denver on the beach here. They all had dinner out together--although I think the dogs were relegated to the...

Honestly, I'd be concerned if you weren't a little nervous. Big decision. Glad youappreciate the gravity of that. Look forward to hearing from you. I'll put you in touch with Anita. Bill

Here's Anita's description of Denver: Our daughter got Denver from the breeder right after he had been weaned. He is half German Shepherd & half Catahoula. She has had him for just a little over a year. Our daughter is 23 and is done with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She has entered the work...

Spoke to my friend, Anita, a little more to get answers to your questions. Good with other animals. Not sure about cats, but good with other dogs of all sizes. Non-aggressive. Not an alfa dog. Also good with kids. Has a good sense of home. (That is the Shepherd in him. Our GSD won't go more...

Hi guys: The kennel here is full and some dear friends have to re-home their daughter's dog, Denver. Long story, but I am confident they are doing what is best for the dog. GSD/Catahoula mix. Looks to me like he would be a great expedition/adventure dog: Message from the owner: Here's...

Put a window in that bad boy and we're set... bb

This is what I want for my rear door. Although I don't find it to difficult to climb into the FP when the gate is up, this would be more gooder: bb

Might want to post this in the For Sale section.... Good luck with sale. bb

what size is the jacket? bb

Yes, they are all one size. We have had buyers who prefer a loose fit. Mine fits quite snuggly. It is a little harder to get on, but it works fine. SLO Sail is now shipping these with some straps, I think, to tighten the fly around the FP lid and anchor the fly to the rear bumper (or a tree or...

One thing to bear in mind as we think about this: portable tents have long used a fly in addition to a tent. There are variety of reasons, I guess: ventilation and weather protection are the ones that pop into my head. I don't see a simple, cost-effective solution to the FP tent situation that...

Maybe. But the problem is not fiberglass vs. CF. It is water vs. steel. After water intrusion and deterioration from rust, the shell construction matters very little. Yes, CF is stronger and lighter than glass, but it wouldn't hold together after the steel tube has deteriorated...there is too...

For extended deployment, I think the fly is a very good idea. I'd rather pay $350 to replace a fly than the FP tent. I spoke with Karl yesterday. As you all know, we have the tent off his FP and plan to make some repairs and mods. I think we are going to keep it simple: sew down the top vent...