new FWC is home
#1
Posted 14 August 2011 - 04:31 PM
The camper shows good craftsmanship and is fairly simple to use. We did have one problem: the latch on the 3 way Dometic fridge was either not secured or one of us brushed up against it on exiting so the door opened and food fell out. Hubby didn't check closely but a salad dressing cap was shattered and the next time we stopped, there was balsamic vinaigrette everywhere. Then we lost battery power because we were not aware that the fridge uses lots of battery to run. And, maybe the dressing gave off an odor that made the propane/ CO detector stop the power? Not sure? Anyway, after he read more on the info sheets and pushed a few buttons, it worked again as there was no 110 power supply in Millersylvania.
Anyway, now that we are home, we will go down to Anacortes this Saturday to watch a band we like (on the guest list) and stay over in a park rather than drive home or stay in a motel.
During the last week of August, the wheat fields around the Palouse region are golden and the vistas of undulating fields of grain and rolling hills make for gorgeous photos, not to mention the huge machinery at work harvesting which is a favorite subject of mine. I have a map of places to go from last year's June photo workshop and have a local contact there. It is about a 5 hour trip over scenic Highway 20 to camp in the national forest near Winthrop. We met some really nice hosts in a hosted camp. And, hopefully we can get access to Ladder falls at the power station in Newhalem. Then, it is miles driving lonely back roads to the Palouse. I would like to stop at Palouse Falls, a gorgeous waterfall out in the middle of nowhere. Rattlesnakes frequesnt the place, even on the picnic grounds so we are investing in snake chaps and will be very careful.
After Labor Day we plan to head back to the Oregon Coast via 101 down Washington's coast for a week or so maybe exploring around Cape Kiwanda and vicinity. And Fogerty Creek, again. We may join Good Sam Club and stay at that same RV park for a few nights. There are so many places to see and photograph.
We are somewhat cramped but not too much. Our dinette works well. The bed is not actually that hard and a sleeping bag kept us warm. We may get 2 twin sized 2" memory foam pads. That heater does heat up the camper quickly.
Spent yesterday figuring out what to permanently store in camper. The go anywhere package was a big help. We have decided to use these super clamping tupperwares to store items in fridge. Maybe get some velcro to more securely fasten door to fridge. Or, see what you guys have figured out. And, the step stool is a pain so we will use a diamond plated step that secures to the trailer hitch. We pack light which is a good thing as storage is tight.
Gotta get ready to help a friend shoot a wedding today and will be on my feet all day so gotta go.
Attached is a photo of Fogerty Creek and a photo of our truck with camper. If I did everything right.
#2
Posted 14 August 2011 - 04:51 PM
Bill in Stockton
Bill Harr 2005 Tundra and a 2013 Hawk custom interior.
#3
Posted 14 August 2011 - 04:54 PM
Kind of funny reading about some of the same learning experiences ( I was going to write 'mistakes' ) we have had. We learned to NOT use the 12v option on the 3 way fridge, because it draws all the amps even while driving. And we've spilled the beans, literally, more than once on the fridge. If we lock the latch, it always stays closed.
You will definitely love this tool as basecamp for your photo adventures!
2021 RAM 3500 Crew 4x4, 6.4 hemi/8 speed trans with 4.10 gears, Timber Grove bags, Falken Wildpeak 35" tires.
OEV Aluma 6.75 flatbed, Bundutec Odyssey camper on order for 2024
For this year we're still using our 2008 FWC Hawk with victron DC-DC charger, 130w solar, MPPT controler
with 2000w inverter and external 120v output and 12v solar input with 100w portable solar. http://lighthawkphoto.com
#4
Posted 14 August 2011 - 05:16 PM
...and what Lighthawk said about learning experiences, as I did.
FWC Hawk (2005) on a Ford F250 Supercab, 6.8L V10 gas (2000)
#5
Posted 14 August 2011 - 06:51 PM
#6
Posted 14 August 2011 - 08:18 PM
www.KuenzliPhotography.com
2012 Four Wheel Camper - The FWC Build
"If life was fair, Utah would be closer to home" DD
#7
Posted 14 August 2011 - 09:19 PM
2010 Ford F250 4X4; 6.4 Powerstroke Diesel; Warn 16.5 winch; Airlift Springs; Transfer Flow 47 gal. fuel tank, BDS 4" lift kit, BDS dual steering stabilizer with upgraded Fox 2.0 shocks, Toyo 35X12.50X18 Open Country M/T tires, Pro Comp wheels; 2008 FWC Hawk Camper; 2000 Toyota Tundra.
#8
Posted 14 August 2011 - 11:03 PM
2003 Ford Ranger FX4 Level II 2013 ATC Bobcat SE "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."- Abraham Lincoln http://ski3pin.blogspot.com/
#9
Posted 15 August 2011 - 01:16 AM
'99 Ford Ranger XLT, '08 FWC Eagle
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“the clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” - John Muir
#10
Posted 15 August 2011 - 06:02 PM
Stew
2007 Custom All Terrain Camper Panther Shell on 2012 Toyota Tundra 4x4 in SE CO
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