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[Ramblinman]

Looking for opinions. Apparently everyone has one.

I will be typically using the Camper in colder weather with 1-3 adults. I expect to be dragging around two German Shepards from time to time. I live in Canada so I would rather not have to deal with Warranty issues - if anything is prone to breaking I would just as soon do with out. My girlfriend needs to feel comfortable so I don't have to roll alone. Hope to be traveling rough roads. Durability is more important to me than aesthetics.

I would like to hear FWC owners opinion on the following:

1. Aluminum Siding or Fiberglass.

2. Outside Shower or not.

3. Rollover Couch or Dinette.

4. Is the Awning worth it.

5. Arctic Pack

6. Rear Window (Not sure if this an option with the Hawk.

Any other ideas would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Looking for opinions. Apparently everyone has one.

I will be typically using the Camper in colder weather with 1-3 adults. I expect to be dragging around two German Shepards from time to time. I live in Canada so I would rather not have to deal with Warranty issues - if anything is prone to breaking I would just as soon do with out. My girlfriend needs to feel comfortable so I don't have to roll alone. Hope to be traveling rough roads. Durability is more important to me than aesthetics.

I would like to hear FWC owners opinion on the following:

1. Aluminum Siding or Fiberglass.

2. Outside Shower or not.

3. Rollover Couch or Dinette.

4. Is the Awning worth it.

5. Arctic Pack

6. Rear Window (Not sure if this an option with the Hawk.

Any other ideas would be much appreciated.

Thanks

What's wrong with all terrain?Remember that either camper brand is small.1/3 adults plus dogs might get cramped in a pop up,IMO.Both brands are built strong.Call and talk to Stan@FWC,or Marty@ATC.

I like the dinette,outside shower?

Frank

[Overland Hadley]

Not an owner, but I have been planning for my camper for the last 20 months. First post of my build thread (linked in sig) has info on my thoughts and designs. But feel free to ask more questions.

1. Aluminum Siding or Fiberglass. Alum

2. Outside Shower or not. Would be handy depending on how you plan to shower. Although it is more to break or leak.

3. Rollover Couch or Dinette. Build out a shell and have both!

4. Is the Awning worth it. I think it should be.

5. Arctic Pack No, make your own. Easy to do.

6. Rear Window (Not sure if this an option with the Hawk. No, door has large window.

[Overland Hadley]

What's wrong with all terrain?

Shipping to Canada. (?)

[Ramblinman]

Yup! I live in Canada. I made a call to ATC to which he advised that they do not ship North. I would be more than willing to look at ATC ... in fact I am interested in ATC due to their no frills nature. Cause I am a no frills kind of guy

Coincidentally I am headed to Sacramento on business ... and yes I will be checking in with both ATC and FWC. ATC would really have to sweeten the pot from me to make the drive that far south. I have not ruled them out yet.

Sounds as though FWC Canada will deliver to my home town and mount the camper to the truck for me. I am no where near retirement, so it is the double edged sword. I need to work to pay for the camper .. but can't get away from work to pick up the camper. Also it should be easier to heckle the Canadian Distributor for Warranty issues.

Thanks for the replies.

[craig333]

Rear window not necessary. Awning, well I plan on installing one in the near future. Outside shower, why not if you're getting the water heater. Haven't seen the new siding yet so hard to comment on that.

[Ramblinman]

Hadley,

I have been monitoring your posts. Thanks for passing on all the great info.

Can you please explain why you prefer Aluminum over the Fiberglass?

[Stan@FourWheel]

Both campers (ATC/FWC) are similar, but VERY different at the same time as what goes in to each camper for parts, pieces, and details.

Unless you work in the industry 40 or 50 hours a week, most customers won't see the small differences throughout the campers.

Both campers are built for durability & utility.

Yes, Gary Morrissey can get the camper back in to Canada easily for you.

And we do a few modifications especially for the FWC's going to Canada (specifically the propane system) so that is meets the Canadian Standards for safety & design.

Other owners will probably chime in too with their opinions.



If you are in Sac, then that is a great idea to check out both camper companies while you are here.



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[Overland Hadley]

Hadley,

I have been monitoring your posts. Thanks for passing on all the great info.

Can you please explain why you prefer Aluminum over the Fiberglass?

Thanks. I have been researching campers for a while now, so I have gone through a lot of info. I need to get a life, I mean get a camper.

I will get you my thoughts on the siding in the morning, when I am back at my computer.

[griz]

1-3 adults and a couple of dogs. Hmm gonna be real tight. As for your options, out side shower the very last thing, your water tank is too small.