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[Wallowa]

Definitely less toxic than the FB groups. 

 

FWC HQ actually called me up and booted me from their owners' group. 

 

 

Ah,,,what is this stuff about FWC HQ "booting" you out?   

 

And yes all the work you did on my Tundra/Hawk is still chugging along and checking all the boxes....love it.

 

Phil

[kmcintyre]

Hello everyone!

 

This might be my first trip report on here, although I've been lurking a long time.. 

 

After lots of travelling I've been based in Reno NV for the last few years and I'm really enjoying the surrounding area. There's unlimited exploration within a days drive of here.

 

I mean, it sucks, move to Oklahoma.

 

I've had the great fortune of meeting some really great people in the Four Wheel Camper community and when one of them suggested a Saline/Death Valley trip this December I was all about it. A few others jumped on board and soon we had 5 well built, and well loved pop-up rigs for the adventure. 

 

 

KP,

 

I'm confused.   I thought you sold your flatbed?  

 

Either way, looks awesome.  We thought about heading down to DV but the thought of rain, etc. kept us home.  We've been to DV too many times when everything was closed (of course, we've also been there when it's been great).

 

Kevin

[pawleyk]

Ah,,,what is this stuff about FWC HQ "booting" you out?   

 

And yes all the work you did on my Tundra/Hawk is still chugging along and checking all the boxes....love it.

 

Phil

 

They said the dealers were complaining since I now sell a competing brand of popup camper. I certainly attempted to be respectful, and keep most of my content in the free FWC advice category, and certainly wasn't promoting other products. Several of the dealers are in regular contact with me as well, so the story seems thin. But that's fine, the internet is big, although I miss the community. 

[pawleyk]

KP,

 

I'm confused.   I thought you sold your flatbed?  

 

Either way, looks awesome.  We thought about heading down to DV but the thought of rain, etc. kept us home.  We've been to DV too many times when everything was closed (of course, we've also been there when it's been great).

 

Kevin

 

I sold my Four Wheel Camper and replaced it with an OEV flatbed unit. MUCH better insulation. 

[kmcintyre]

I sold my Four Wheel Camper and replaced it with an OEV flatbed unit. MUCH better insulation. 

 

Aw.... got it!

[pawleyk]

After a late start from Saline, we headed South. The road was rough and we travelled slow, stopping for lunch and photos, but it was a great test of the suspension work I've done to my truck this year. Pretty damn smooth!

 

We got to see the jets, a bobcat, and Boxcar cabin before making camp at a nice little oasis just off the Old Toll Road to Darwin Falls.

 

 

 

 

[pawleyk]

Another lazy start at my favorite, although unlevel, camp of the trip. Fish in the desert, old mines, and migas for breakfast!

 

 

 

[longhorn1]

KP, great to see you show up here. I have been spending way to much time enjoying our travel trailer. Time flies bye when you are having fun. My FWC has had 3 owners in the past 1-1/2 years and appears to be heading for a 4th. This is one of the best sites, all level headed. Enjoy. I continue to follow you on Instagram.