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Seems like drag must be a factor, but still seems like altitude could be a contributing factor as well. At sea level, airflow would be reduced by drag from the duct. At higher altitudes, airflow would still be reduced by drag from the duct -- but it would also be reduced by the lower density of...

Just want to add another vote for removing the foil duct. Got a 2023 Hawk earlier this year. Had never used the furnace, beyond testing it once or twice at home. Was camping at 4,100 feet on Thanksgiving Day and it was cold. Switched furnace on, got fan immediately, but no ignition, just...

If you can find an F-150 with the heavy-duty payload package (HDPP), that may be the best option for a half-ton truck with a FWC. Frame, springs, shocks, brakes, rear axle, wheels, and tires are all upgraded at the factory, and the GVWR (and payload) go up accordingly. I added Ride-Rite air bags...

I have just have a single backup camera in the tailgate, not the more complex 360-degree multi-camera system. And replacing the tailgate camera was no problem, once I had the appropriate kit. Obviously there was no image in the dashboard display after disconnecting the camera and removing the...

I stuck my head into the cabinetry of my Hawk, and looked up at the bottom of my stove. There was a big sticker on the bottom of the stove, plus a small sticker overlying the upper left corner of the big sticker. The small sticker says: Model Number: SDS2 Stock Number: 3333AST So appears that...

The recall process apparently converts a model 3032AST stove to a model 3333AST. It even includes a little "3333AST" sticker that goes over the old model number. So you could look for that too. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RMISC-23V061-0207.pdf I received my Hawk camper in February...

Started a previous thread at this site on relocating the GPS and satellite radio antennas on late-model F150s: https://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/24490-relocating-ford-antennas-for-fwc/ I replaced the backup camera using this kit, which includes a new camera...

Had three issues with 2023 F-150 related to the camper: (1) satellite radio antenna is in a "wart" near the rear edge of the cab roof. It is covered by the cabover part of the camper, which apparently ruins reception. I went to a knowledgeable car stereo place before the camper was installed...

For 2023, the HDPP is only available on the base XL trim, and must be ordered with Maxtow. The "base" XL trim still seems pretty nice to me, especially with the "XL High" equipment group. I ordered mine in early September 2022, it arrived in mid-January 2023, so over four month lead time. Did...

Recently acquired 2023 F150 Supercrew, 3.5L Ecoboost, 6.5' bed, 4WD/FX4, HDPP/Maxtow. Payload is 2478 lbs; towing rated at 13,700 lbs (but have never towed with it). Carrying a well-equipped FWC Hawk camper, dry weight 1430 lbs. Have been getting 15-16 mpg since the camper was installed, in a...

Have new FWC Hawk, with the dual 6V batteries and a 12V DC voltmeter. Have the 160W solar panel plus the 130W portable solar panel for charging. Primary electrical appliances are an 85-liter compressor fridge, two roof fans, and the reefer fan. Was boondocking over the weekend, it was hot...

OK -- but how do I test it? I am fully prepared to test 15A receptacles. I already had a voltage tester and a polarity tester for 15A receptacles. I even have a little single outlet surge protector; not sure how much value it would add, but seems like it can't hurt. And I thought I was...

It may be an odd situation. As far as I can tell, it's like this: ​There is a cluster of farm buildings, surrounded by a fence. Around the back -- outside of the fence -- there is a designated RV parking spot. The amenities include a sunshade, a picnic table, a water faucet, a fire pit, a...

Your replacement antenna looks similar to mine, but since it is mounted on the metal roof, it might be attached magnetically. If so, you may be able to lift it off. The model info should be printed on the base.

Close up pictures attached. The SiriusXM antenna looks like it could be a common NGVA3 unit, but don't know for sure. The info is on the base, but it's stuck firmly on the cowling and I don't want to pry it off (the cowling is plastic, so the antenna is held is place by adhesive, not a magnet)...

My route back from the stereo place with the new antennas was south. Have not tried driving north yet.

No, sorry, and the invoice does not include those details. I could give you contact info for the guy who did the installation, he seemed proud that he made it work, would probably be happy to discuss. The sat radio antenna puck is labelled "SiriusXM" on the top; my impression is that it was...

Ordered F-150 HDPP in September 2022, it was delivered in January 2023. Ordered FWC Hawk in October 2022, it will be installed in March 2023. Late-model F-150s and F-250s have two "warts" on the back edge of the cab roof. The warts are actually the antennas used by the vehicle GPS and the...

Future FWC owner here. Getting an FWC Hawk next month at the factory in Woodland, will be installed on a 2023 F-150 HDPP. Will be taking the rig to a farm that has a space in the back for RV parking, apparently one end of a 30A power cord is available there. I know that FWCs have external 30A...

<< Same sail switch in both; difference is in the bracket ?????? >> That's how it looks to me. I don't actually have a FWC yet (it's on order), but I was curious about the furnace issues, so I looked around online and found the following points: 1. The Dometic furnaces in FWCs are "DFS"...

This guy improvised a gray water tank for a Hawk shell using the rear turnbuckle area on the driver's side. He attached some tubing to a collapsible waterproof "dry bag" (used by kayakers), stuffed it into the turnbuckle area, and connected it to the gray water drain. Sagebrushers - Grey...

Four Wheel Camper tells you up front that anything less than a 3/4-ton truck normally requires suspension work: "Some trucks will require suspension upgrades. These include all mini trucks and most all 1/2 ton trucks. The rear suspension upgrade can be over load springs, helper springs, or a...

Hi Four Wheel Camper owners -- First time poster here. I have ordered an F-150 (SuperCrew, 3.5L V6, 6.5' bed, 4x4, Heavy-duty payload) and plan to install a Hawk camper (front dinette) on it. Have visited the factory in Woodland and got a quote for the camper, but have not pulled the trigger...