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  1. pawleyk

    Four Wheel Camper Electrical Basics and Switching to Lithium!

    FWC Lithium Manifesto Ok, lately especially, my inbox has exploded with questions about DIY installation of lithium batteries into Four Wheel Campers. We’re talking 5 new inquiries a day. There is a lot of info about it on here already, but I thought maybe it would be helpful if I put it all...
  2. pawleyk

    Sprinter Van Dual Alternator Kit, 2014-2017 with 2.1L Engine

    MERCEDES SPRINTER DUAL ALTERNATOR KIT WITH 280XP AMP ALTERNATOR (2014-2017 WITH 2.1L) This is how you get BIG power into large lithium power banks.. this alternator will supply 280 DC AMPS at just off of idle. Includes Balmar Regulator programmed for Battleborn lithium batteries. Complete kit...
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    2021 Four Wheel Camper Flatbed Hawk, Lithium and Hydronic Systems **SOLD**

    I own a shop in Reno where we specialize in modifying and upgrading pop-up truck campers. I built this Four Wheel Camper Hawk as my personal rig and as a demonstration of what our shop is capable of. With a large battery bank, tons of solar, 2000w inverter, and gasoline fired cabin heat/hot...
  4. pawleyk

    FWC Flatbed Hawk, Ultimate Build

    Hey guys, I haven't posted on here in a long, long time. Facebook got me for a while, and so did traveling around, then a surprise small business.. but I'm back! Since it's been a while, I'll do a quick intro: I had a 2016 Four Wheel Camper Grandby on the back of a 2005 Silverado HD. In 2016 I...
  5. pawleyk

    Integrated Spare Fuel Tank

    Hey guys, Anybody know if there is a product similar to this one out there for fuel? I'd love to get 10-20 extra gallons of gasoline into the space between the bed bulkhead and our Four Wheel Camper. I've got several inches there I could eat up...
  6. pawleyk

    Trailhead Security

    Hey guys, My wife and I are back in the PNW for a couple months while she works and I get my pilot's license. We left our Chevy and the Four Wheel Camper in Costa Rica and will return to them and continue our trip South this fall.. Until then I bought my first bike- a low miles Honda CB500x, to...
  7. pawleyk

    Icon Suspension for '01-'10 GM HD

    Anyone on here have experience with Icon's Silverado/Sierra HD system? I know they get good marks for their Toyota products, just don't know anyone who's had them on a full size Chevy. They aren't cheap, but the uniball a-arms and custom valved rebuild-able shocks make a lot of sense. I think...
  8. pawleyk

    Running From Monday!

    Hey guys, I’ve been lurking around here for a while, ExPo was invaluable for planning and for help with our build. The most valuable thing we gained from these forums, however, is the inspiration to stop dreaming and take to the road in the first place. Thanks to everyone, seriously. I do have...
  9. pawleyk

    House battery charging eating fuses

    Hey guys, I helped a friend we met on the road with a 1997 VW bus. It's the old style, but water cooled with the same 1.8l from the early 90's Jettas. That's probably not important, but it's a neat rig. Built in Brazil for the Mexican market.. Anyway, he had his house battery wired into his...
  10. pawleyk

    2002 E350 4x4, Converted Ambulance

    Looks like a really awesome, really well-built rig at a fair price.. No relation, just saw it as a Facebook post and thought I'd share.. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/rvs/5737224910.html
  11. pawleyk

    Under-body spare protection?

    Hey guys, Just got a 5th Alloy 17" H2 rim so I can complete my new set of 5 285/75 r17 Toyo's. I plan to put the spare under the truck in the stock location, but the steel wheel I have under there is basically destroyed from gravel and rocks. What can I do to protect the nice Alloy wheel from...
  12. pawleyk

    Viair Mounting Locatio

    Hey guys, I just got a new Viair 480C. I'd really like to mount it in the perfect spot opposite the fuel tank between the frame rails. It's just behind the cab, is close to power, will make plumbing fittings to each side easy, and won't steal storage space from anything else. The only catch is...
  13. pawleyk

    Custom camper friendly truck bed..

    Hey guys, Just looking for a little advice, or to bounce some ideas off the internet brain trust… I have a regular cab long-bed Silverado. I really like the size and am very happy with the RCLB layout. For most of it’s life I’ve had a good quality water proof crossbox in the back to hold my...
  14. pawleyk

    CAD Software

    Hey guys, First of all, I want to apologize if this is in the wrong place. I know it's not nav software, but I couldn't really think of a better spot for it. I'm looking for advice on CAD software.. I have very little experience with 3D design programs, but recognize what a powerful tool they...
  15. pawleyk

    New FWC Battery and Relay Install

    Hey Guys, So I'm installing my new battery and Blue Sea ACR into my 2016 Grandby Front Dinette. I had the camper delivered without a battery because I wanted to install my own dual-sensing setup. Looks pretty straight forward with a pair of 10ga red and black wires terminating in the battery...
  16. pawleyk

    Dual Battery Basics

    Hello all, I've been researching dual battery setups, but I'm still unclear as to what I actually need. It seems that most articles and write-ups are discussing the intricacies of various isolators/separators/relays. My question is- Do I actually need any of those for my particular setup? Why...
  17. pawleyk

    2005 Silverado 6.0L, heading to Argentina.

    Hey everybody. My wife and I are currently planning a trip from Oregon to Argentina beginning October 2016. We've sold our house, so things are moving pretty quickly into the no turning back stage (not that we'd want too..) This thread will probably morph into my build thread eventually, but...
  18. pawleyk

    2005 Silverado Bumper

    Hey guys, So I've had a TrailReady bumper on my 2005 Chevy Silverado for about 8 years now. I really liked the protection it gave me on the trail (and in parking lots) and it made for a nice place to mount my winch and driving lights. What I never liked was how BIG the thing is and how much...
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