SLO's FWC Hawk Refurb/Build...

[Backcountry Camper]

Hello, This thread made me want to join this site. Every google image search ultimately lead me here, what a great write-up! I just purchased an older Four Wheel Camper/Fleet very similar to this and plan on making some changes. I know that what I want can be done but this gives me much more confidence. I'm new to having a camper and this site in general is a treasure for a newbie like me.
Looks like I will be the most recent post since 05-27-2015, 07:26 PM, It's Alive!!

 

[SLO_F-250]

Hey everyone, its sure been a while since I logged on here. I am happy to say its because we have been using the heck out of the truck and camper. My Daughter is now 18 months old and she has been camping with us 12 times.

Sadly, I want to announce that it is time to sell. We are expecting #2 soon and will officially outgrow the rig. I wanted to post it here for sale first and will be following up with an add in the for sale section.

I am planning on selling the whole truck as a ready to go setup. Let me know if you are interested. Link to the for sale add.

I have purchased a slightly used hybrid trailer for the family. A new build thread will most likely start soon....

 

[Seabass]

Well dang....that's a mixed bag of emotion. This truck was a huge source of inspiration for many of the "upgrades" I've made to mine. I've followed this build closely, and even bought many pieces for mine because of your recommendations. It's good to see, and hear how much use you've gotten out of it. Im sure someone will love the crap out of it. Bummer to loose the thread though. BUT.....CONGRATULATIONS on the young ones!!!! Does my heart good to hear about them babies! I'm sure you'll teach them the many joys and love of the great out doors!!!!

 

[SLO_F-250]

Seabass, thanks for your kind words!

The truck is officially sold to a member on this forum. Maybe they will continue with the thread. Appreciate all the comments/questions over the years. It was a fun build. I will be starting a new thread for the family trailer soon.......

 

[SLO_F-250]

Hey everyone. Taken a bit of a hiatus lately but wanted to get back on here. Here is a link to my new Build Thread for the Family Rig. We're still out there on the road enjoying things!

SLO's Family Rig

Hey Portal Community! Since I have done two previous build threads here (see sig) I figured I would start documenting the new one. I also have enjoyed everyone's kind conversations over the years and wanted to get back on here. When the second kid came my wife and I decided our FWC setup was...

www.expeditionportal.com

Cheers

 

[crystalclear]

in case anyone still follows this build, it lives on in a big way

 

[crystalclear]

since taking ownership:
arb front bumper with 16.5 warn
buckstop dual rear swingout
amp steps
frontrunner rack
37s
tjm raised air intake
king 3.0 shocks
500watts solar + 300ah lithium
and the list goes on

great start and platform for me to have inherited!

 

[B^2]

Didn't you try and sell it last year? Glad to see you kept it. Sick setup.

 

[Herbie]

EDIT: I missed a step.

 

[B^2]

1999 Ford 7.3 F250 + FWC Hawk Camper :: Southern California

1999 F250 with custom built refurbed fwc hawk (approx 242k on the truck) Location: Orange County california Price: 27k obo Contact: pm, chinafisherman@gmail.com or text me at 714-470-zero one 22 Huge pile of receipts - including the all important recent transmission overhaul and rebuild -...

expeditionportal.com

this is what I was talking about

 

[crystalclear]

i did - but backed out of selling...

build update:
took it into atc and had the roof replaced as well as the sideliner and upgraded the lift panels to the new fwc composites - should be good for another few decades

 

[crystalclear]

love this rig

 

[B^2]

What kind of gas mileage are you getting with the setup?

 

[crystalclear]

What kind of gas mileage are you getting with the setup?

i am regeared to 4.56s as well; 14/15mpg if i keep it 70 or below, 12/13 if i forget