I just acquired a used Hawk shell model for my '97 Ford F150. I am working on my camping storage/kitchen system and was looking for advice on how others have set up their shell model FWC's. I would like to be able to cook outdoors using my coleman stove and obviously store my cooking equipment and food. I plan on using a cooler for now. Rubbermaid Actionpackers are one option I was considering.
Anyone have thoughts/pictures on how they have set up their storage?
Second question: I would like to carry a second full-sized spare as well as my Hi Lift and maybe some extra fuel. The spare tire phobia comes after shredding a sidewall in the Saline Valley with my pregnant wife and three year old. Let's just say I was VERY cautious on the drive out as it would have been painful having to get down to the main road in the Saline Valley and then bum a ride to buy a new tire, have it mounted then get back to the Valley.
I have been looking at a couple of options:
Tiregate http://www.tiregate.com/hg_series_0.shtml
CBI http://www.cbioffroadfab.com/store/page7.html
Both look like they would meet my specs (although the CBI will not carry a jerry can, but is quite a bit cheaper)
I was also considering adding a 2" receiver hitch to the front of the truck and just using a tire carrier from JC Whitney: http://www.jcwhitney.com/spare-tire-adapters/p2004360.jcwx?filterid=j1
Any thoughts? I know I am not the first to be pondering these questions and the folks on this Forum seem to consistently come up with great ideas.
Thanks!
Topher
Sacramento, CA
Anyone have thoughts/pictures on how they have set up their storage?
Second question: I would like to carry a second full-sized spare as well as my Hi Lift and maybe some extra fuel. The spare tire phobia comes after shredding a sidewall in the Saline Valley with my pregnant wife and three year old. Let's just say I was VERY cautious on the drive out as it would have been painful having to get down to the main road in the Saline Valley and then bum a ride to buy a new tire, have it mounted then get back to the Valley.
I have been looking at a couple of options:
Tiregate http://www.tiregate.com/hg_series_0.shtml
CBI http://www.cbioffroadfab.com/store/page7.html
Both look like they would meet my specs (although the CBI will not carry a jerry can, but is quite a bit cheaper)
I was also considering adding a 2" receiver hitch to the front of the truck and just using a tire carrier from JC Whitney: http://www.jcwhitney.com/spare-tire-adapters/p2004360.jcwx?filterid=j1
Any thoughts? I know I am not the first to be pondering these questions and the folks on this Forum seem to consistently come up with great ideas.
Thanks!
Topher
Sacramento, CA