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Lighthawk is wondering where to boondock on Labor Day

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In Topic: Anna Lake

Posted 22 May 2013

You guys are on a roll. Just awesome.

Looks like a sweet shoulder season hike with mixed conditions.
Noticed you didn't photo the thigh deep creek crossing. Brrrrrrr.

Picked up a tip on L. Walker. Have to drive up there and check it out.
In Topic: Carrying on the Roof questions

Posted 21 May 2013

Moose man, on 21 May 2013 - 06:15 AM, said:
So the next question is can the roof handle a Thule hullivator? This could eliminate having to get up there all together

Thanks

Jim

Hi Jim. My Hawk came with a hullivator and I used it for a season. I was impressed with the complexity of the mechanism, but it was fairly awkward and buying a second one would have been expensive. I sold it and went with the Yak 'hully roller + saddle' combo.

Using our step ladder, I can load a 50# 12' kayak solo, or with my GF, it's even easier to load. I mostly need the step ladder to do the strapping down, especially at the front bar. We can pop the top with both 'yaks up top, using the 40# gas struts, but that takes two of us giving the heave ho!

Hope that helps.

Andy
In Topic: Picking up the camper plus a little Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Posted 19 May 2013

Love your enthusiasm, Cole. You got the camper at a perfect time for many family adventures.

Did you get a roof vent option? I used to transport our lab in the back on my Hawk, and she did pretty well back there.
In Topic: Help with FWC Hawk Shell Build (Delivered!)

Posted 18 May 2013

imcolej, on 17 May 2013 - 04:51 PM, said:
I picked up my Hawk! Writing a trip report now but wanted to post a picture in this thread. I'm stoked!

IMG_2629.jpg

AWESOME!
In Topic: Rear Door Storage

Posted 16 May 2013

Our step ladder came with the Hawk when we bought it. The previous owner stored it on the floor in the camper, but I didn't want it thrashing around in there while 'wheeling.

I figured a way to mount the ladder on the factory installed steps, but it's probably a one of a kind mount. It gets a bit dirty out there, but I like having a solid step ladder available. It's what I need to put kayaks up top, plus is a nice safe set of steps for the camper. (no pics , but if someone wants them, I'll take one)

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Location:: Nevada City, CA
Interests:: Photography, hiking, skiing, biking, mountaineering, fly fishing, hot springs. Pretty much the usual pursuits.