15 replies to this topic

[joez3]

Maybe I missed it but how did you determine where to drill (left to right)? Are you going through a stud, or are you just using the inside wall and siding to hold this in place?

Thanks 

[River_Rat]

Initially I thought about trying to find the exact center of a metal stud, but decided to not over think it and just put it where I wanted/needed it. Chances you will find & hit the center of a stud are much less than finding a hollow space & using backing washers. Just don't over tighten your bolts or risk distorting your wall too much.

Edited by River_Rat, 06 May 2021 - 05:24 PM.

[zirkel]

Upon further inspection, it appears the front bolts and lock nuts, drilled through the camper, would interfere with the sliding bed tray.  Did you find this to be an issue?

[River_Rat]

Had zero issues with that in my install. I paid careful attention to height and bed interference during install. I wanted to be sure not to snag the cushion on bolt heads every time I moved the bed cushions. In the steps above you'll see my measurements and the subsequent inner hole locations on my camper (w/ photos). It's a 2018 Hawk, but I've also done this on a previous 2012 Hawk as well. Measure twice, drill once. I hope this helps.

Edited by River_Rat, 07 May 2021 - 12:57 AM.

[tothemtns]

Can someone tell me what the mounting channel measurement is on an ARB 2500? (center to center) 

Thanks!

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Edited by tothemtns, 18 June 2021 - 02:27 AM.

[Wallowa]

Great tutorial...

 

First saw "12 Steps" and thought, oh no!  An on-line FWC AA meeting!