Roof Weight on a FWC???
#1
Posted 17 December 2007 - 05:23 AM
For more storage I put my thule roof box on top (to bring back XMAS stuff) and I had a helluva time pushing the top up. This is without any weight in the box. Not sure if I should bother taking it along. I seem to recall others have dealt with this. Stan or Ben any comments on static roof weight?
Other questions for the Stan/Ben team. Where exactly is that solar prewire and when did you make it available?
thanx to all,
Jeff aka Rem
2006 Hawk
2005 Tundra
#2
Posted 17 December 2007 - 07:19 PM
http://www.wanderthe...hread.php?t=986
#3
Posted 18 December 2007 - 02:47 PM
As to the solar wire, on your model you will have to ask Stan. I don't know where they put them on that year.
#4
Posted 18 December 2007 - 05:47 PM
They started pre-wiring for solar in the middle of 2005, but for a few months it was off and on.
I believe in early 2006 they started pre-wiring for all campers on a consistant basis.
If you know your camper serial number, or the date of manf. for your camper, or want to e-mail me your name if you bought the camper new (or the original owners name), I can pull the original production file and see what notes are in there. There could be some measurements for the location on the roof. That is how we are doing it these days to make it easier for customers.
My direct e-mail address is ... stan@fourwh.com
If your camper is older that a 2005, most likey the roof will not be pre-wired for solar.
You can also do a quick camper check and peak behind the front wooden lift panel (cab-over bed area) - usually drivers side.
There are normally 2 wires tucked back there that run from the cabinets, along the frame, up behind the front lift panel, and up into the roof to supply the interior lights with power, and also power for the powered roof vent fan(s).
These wires are normally Yellow & Black.
If the camper was pre-wired for solar you will usually see a total of 4 wires back there (Yellow & Black for lights) and also (Red and Black for the solar panel pre-wire).
Hope this helps.
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... Where exactly is that solar prewire and when did you make it available?
Jeff aka Rem
2006 Hawk
2005 Tundra
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Stan Kennedy --- Four Wheel Pop-up Campers
1400 Churchill Downs Avenue, Suite A
Woodland, CA 95776
(800) 242-1442 or (530) 666-1442
www.fourwh.com --- e-mail = stan@fourwh.com
#5
Posted 18 December 2007 - 06:11 PM
Less weight is always better, as you have found out.
The more weight up there, the harder it gets to lift the roof.
There are also a few threads on the forums about this topic for "list assist devices".
These seem to help for the times you have gear on the roof and can't easily take it off before you pop the camper top up.
Here is one sample thread ...
http://www.wanderthe... assist"&page=2
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[quote name='remithoren'] ... I put my thule roof box on top (to bring back XMAS stuff) and I had a helluva time pushing the top up. This is without any weight in the box. Not sure if I should bother taking it along. I seem to recall others have dealt with this. Any comments on static roof weight?
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Stan Kennedy --- Four Wheel Pop-up Campers
1400 Churchill Downs Avenue, Suite A
Woodland, CA 95776
(800) 242-1442 or (530) 666-1442
www.fourwh.com --- e-mail = stan@fourwh.com
#6
Posted 20 December 2007 - 04:29 AM
#7
Posted 21 December 2007 - 04:42 AM
good luck,
Marc
#8
Posted 21 December 2007 - 03:14 PM
#9
Posted 21 December 2007 - 05:18 PM
for clarification,
"keep the camper clear . . . for a spot for the dog (on the lower bed with cab window open)." NOT in the Thule box.
#10
Posted 22 December 2007 - 04:11 AM
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