Ordered my new Raven today

Thought I better take advantage of saving $300 before the price increase tomorrow. I ordered a new Raven for my new Ram 1500 Bighorn crew cab. I posted the option I got below so weigh in if I missed something since they give you 5 days to tweek the order. They only Charge $250 to deliver it to my area and will install here so that's nice since I live in So Cal. I'm having the solar plug installed in case I decide to get a panel later. He said it should take about 3~4 weeks so I can start the new year off in style. The Raven will be a little cramped but I'd rather have that than an extended beast to drive around. I've already installed the firestone coil spring airbags so I should be good to go and the total weight will be within the truck rating so no warranty issues later since I bought a lifetime warranty on the truck. I'll post photos when I get it.

Mechanical Camper Jacks
Solar Plug
Auxiliary Battery System
Extra Battery
Arctic Pack
Refrigerator - Waeco 80 liter
Porta Potti
Portable Entry Step
Furnace
Outside Shower/ Water Heater Pkg.
DSI Water Heater upgrade
Stereo - AM/FM/CD
Ready To Go Anywhere Package
Fan-Tastic Fan
L.E.D. Lights - Ceiling
Screen Door
Front Opening Window
Front Window Boot
Awning - Side Mount 8' Box
Auxiliary Side Awning Light
Rear Wall Steps
Flood Lights (Rear)

Congrats! Looks like you have the bases covered option wise.

Not going to carry anything on the roof?
Kayaks, shovels, other light stuff?

Yakima Tracks?
Works with both Yakima and Thule base feet.

Not sure if there is any advantage of having the factory install them, warranty-wise, but, it is easy, and it's probably not that big a deal to DIY, just use the right kind of sealant as discussed in other threads.

Not going to carry anything on the roof?
Kayaks, shovels, other light stuff?

Yakima Tracks?
Works with both Yakima and Thule base feet.

Not sure if there is any advantage of having the factory install them, warranty-wise, but, it is easy, and it's probably not that big a deal to DIY, just use the right kind of sealant as discussed in other threads.

I don't see any immediate need to carry anything. I got the steps in case I need something later and they also make great ties downs for hammocks etc.

BobM, congrats on your new camper! Happy travels.

When I purchased my Hawk I too ordered the opening front window and the window boot.

The boot ended up wearing all of the paint off of the back window area of my Tundra....with all of the undulations and the dirt in there as abrasive....not a good idea at all.

When I had the Hawk installed on my new truck (Ford)....I left off the boot and have never regretted it.

Just a heads up.

Congrats on the new camper....you are going to love it!

I like your option choices but........
this is what I would do different, your needs, I'm sure, may differ.

I think I may go with the larger 110L frig, seems like there is never enough room (beer).
Portapoop, don't want to deal with that, I'll head for the woods.
Shower and water heater, I'll just use a bug sprayer type thing: duck shower
Radio, too expensive from FWC and I'd rather be outside.
LED lights, some others have said they prefer the fluorescents???
Awning, never really used mine much (sun feels good in the Rockies).
Flood lights, others have said they really didn't use them much, think I'd pass for $$.
Forget the boot! I too saw what it did to the paint.

Everything else is on my list. Keep us up to date on your camper.

Congrats! You're gonna love it. I am consistently impressed every time I step in my Hawk at how well it is built, from the cabinetry, to clever little ideas that I'm sure evolved over time. These campers radiate quality. If you're close to Woodland, they're cool with you stopping by to snap pics on the production floor during the build process at various stages. It's a great way to document the build of your camper.

I agree with leaving the roof racks out. Unless you really need then, its just another place to leak. Granted I am in a very wet area, and you are in a dryer area, but these are for traveling. I had Yakima racks on my 2001 Hawk, and aluminum racks on my 2006 Grandby, and they both leaked. Just today I removed the aluminum racks and put sealed screws in the holes.

Nice build list.

Congrats on the order!

If you think you would ever want to carry anything on the roof I would have the factory install the Thule/Yakima tracks. With the new one piece aluminum roof it is best to have the factory do the drilling.

Looking forward to photos once the camper is delivered.