My Dream Expedition Vehicle - Full Tour Four Wheel Campers Hawk
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
- I've been slowly building up this 2020 RAM Power Wagon in preparation for making it my dream overland vehicle. Finally a very important additions was made... the Four Wheel Campers Hawk slide in! In this video I'll take you on a tour inside and outside of the Camper and explain why I bought it and some future plans! #ramtruck #fourwheelcampers #overlandvehicle
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I thought he was never gonna finish peeling layers off that window 😂😂
I agree..but what really caught my eye, is the flaps hanging down in the way.
Me to
Brad you should talk more about costs with all the gear. With probably over $250k in vehicle/equipment costs, it’s seems like an important oversight imo.
The camper looks great! I could definitely see getting something like this for my small family and I.
That is such a great setup Brad! I’m happy that it’s in your life! Thanks for all the work you do to create and share these videos. I’m always excited to see a new Trail Recon video! God speed brother.
Best video I’ve seen on these pop ups. Very informative and went over all the details without having to hear crappy music or screaming people in the background. Looking to buy a Four Wheel “Fleet” for my Tacoma.
Well done on achieving your dream. Now the adventures can begin. Happy trails for you both 👍
Thank you!
I’ve had this combo... power wagon with a hawk for a couple years now, absolutely love it, the hot water, fridge, furnace where a game changer for my wife.
What modifications did you get to support the payload?
Love the t-shirt
Pack it in
Pack it out
You're going to love traveling cross country in a slidein/cabover camper. We've had ours for 17 years and covered most of the lower 48 and a fair bit of Canada.
Brad,
You are blessed to have a family that enjoys getting out with you. With your sweet Truck / camper setup you are going to have a blast with your adventures and a happy wife with you! Keep the great content coming, great job on this and all your videos. V.
Your truck I possibly the best, cleanest Power Wagon I’ve seen!! Beautiful build👌👌
Thank you!
Nice overview, thanks. Surprisingly camper companies have removed almost all storage from these rigs. My 8” 2001 weighs just 1400 lbs and has under bed storage, wardrobe, pantry, kitchen cabinets, and drawers but still has all the same accessories as yours. Holds true, they don’t make them like they used to. Thanks again for the quality video
We've been looking at these for a few years now and are finally getting closer to actually doing something about it. I have to say that your review is hands-down, the best I've seen on UA-cam! Thank you! Very informative and thorough. Hope you enjoy your new Hawk! 👍🏻
I just purchased the exact same model in charcoal after watching this video. Someone canceled their order and I grabbed it.
Just deciding on the Ram 1500 rebel or the F150 hybrid with the 7.2 kw generator.
Thanks for the great video.
Love it! I never really considered truck bed campers until I started watching DownToMob's channel. Now that is my dream setup. Once the 4Runner goes I am going to get a truck and a bed camper.
In two years.... “Check out our new 45’ Diesel Pusher Class A RV!!!” 😄
LOL! Maybe when I'm 70 and they offer it in a 4x4
@@TrailRecon Lol! That would be cool! 4x4 bus! Thanks for the videos!!
We camped in a tent for 1 year my wife hated it - we now own the Diesel pusher and it pulls our wrangler to trips.. lol
Global Expedition Vehicle? 4x4 or 6x6.
Man I hope you have a good accountant… between the bonus depreciation and California film industry tax credits… manage this right and I think you might not pay taxes this century
I can see how excited you are about this camper. God bless you on your adventures!
A slide in pop up was our first camper and we had a lot of adventures in it. I also love nothing more than to have my wife along. Good luck to you.
He’s gone the other side. No more rock crawling for him now. 😁 I’ve explored a couple
of routes to build an adventure vehicle. First was getting a RAM PW but having the camper on the aluminum flatbed. I also looked at van options. Test drove the MB 4x4 Sprinter and also the RAM 3500 Promaster. Couldn’t decide on which flat form so last summer, I rented a full size FORD Tribute camper van and set out for an adventure in the Canadian Rockies- it was a great experience however as you can imagine, the van have limited capabilities in terms of driving on difficult terrain- you’ll end end at campsites and boondocking could be a challenge too. Cost also comes into play for both options (forget about where to park both behemoth when you’re back in the city). So 2
months ago I ordered a ‘21 4R TRD Pro (can’t wait to get deliver so I can start my overland build) as I was inspired by some of TrailRecon’s video. AND NOW THIS? I’ve always suspected this built when he picked up the RAM PW and with the suspension upgrades recently. He’s gone other side! 🤣✌️🍁
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Very cool, Brad! Can't wait to see some beautiful sunrise coffee footage outside this rig!
This is practically the exact same setup i wanna do with my 2022 pw. I know this vid is old but it still gets me excited to know that it can be done with some upgrades. Very nice.
I love my simple setups - Taco w/ topper when 4wd needed, low-budget econoline van stripped for carrying MTB and moto's, and newer mini-van for road trips, but this is the end-goal. Comfort is inevitable : ) Great build
Congratulation 🎊on the new camper have fun be safe. Can’t wait to see the videos of you guy camping. 🎊👍🔥💙
Can’t wait to see some adventure content featuring this set up, detailed and entertaining as always Brad. Awesome.
Coming soon!
Brad, that is an awesome rig. I love the low profile and all of the amenities it offers. I begin my van life in September and will begin the first leg from Virginia to San Diego. My daughter is flying from SD to help me drive and spend some time together as we don't see each other for months at a time. After 63 years of backpacking I'm leaving it to join the van lifers. I'm housesitting for my brother up at Lake Arrowhead in October so you might see me cruising around on his Custom Road Glide. My sister is allowing me to set up base at her house in Sacramento giving me access to the Northwest. I'm excited about seeing some of the bases and radar sites I was stationed on many years ago; however, I believe most of them are closed now. Anyway, I've always loved your channel and you've inspired me to get out and see places I would normally not visit. I hope to meet you and Marco some day on the road. Take care and be safe.
I've had a FWC Fleet on my truck since December of 2015. I've traveled all over the west (~260,000 miles) nearly all boondocking. The FWC is fantastic and reliable. I've never had any regrets - and I'm picky. I'm going to buy a new truck - but the FWC is fine as is.
Very informative 🙌 one of the best four wheel camper walk around/reviews ✌️
Haha - when I saw this I was thinking that you look like a kid on Christmas morning. It really came through that the reason you're so excited is that this enables you to share your passion for the outdoors with your wife.
Great review as always - love the setup.
100%. Thank you!
That's awesome, glad to see you living the dream keep up the good work and great content, definitely a motivator for goals in my life
Useful hint: I'm old, raising and lowering the top was a bit of an issue with me. On my first trip someone showed me how to use the roof fan as an assist. WOW! What a difference - its now EASY - especially when there's a brisk wind.
Congratulations Brad! You really transformed this rad pickup into the ultimate expedition vehicle!
Thanks!
Man o absolutely love it!! You pushed me over the edge!! THANKS
Brad that’s an interesting option for camping, thank you for sharing and looking forward to seeing reports on actual trips…
Think I’d need to purchase some rattle cans of black paint and complete those stripes where the exterior hatches etc were skipped. It would “complete” the stripe.
That lift is looking real good.
That setup looks comfortable enough to travel for months on end. Very cool!
Congratulations! Very nice rig. Thankyou for a great new video. Y’all all take care and be safe.
Love those Four Wheel Campers. I have a Bigfoot fiberglass truck camper on my F250 and also a Jeep ZJ. I have no problem tent camping with the Jeep but the truck camper is just so much more comfortable, especially with the wife. She has a full kitchen at her disposal for cooking and a place to escape the bugs and wind. I am working on a setup to flat tow the Jeep with the F250 to have the best or both worlds. The funny thing is it's cheaper to flat tow the Jeep with the F250 than it is to just drive the Jeep because the F250 gets better mpg and burns diesel which is less cost per gallon. We don't have AC in our camper either but so far it hasn't been a huge issue because we just go to high altitude or north in the summer. Sometimes we will take a break on the road and nap and then it can get hot.
Fine looking setup, enjoy your time with it , looking forward to seeing more of the POWER WAGON 👍🏻
Very nice setup! The slide in camper also would allow someone to pull behind a jeep in many of the trailers made from old truck beds. I know you already have a trailer with RTT, so that wouldn't be needed for your family, but others might consider if they already have an old truck bed trailer.
Looks like an excellent setup. Thanks, Brad
Awesome build, Brad! Excited to see all the adventures to come!
Thank you!
I love those Four Wheel Campers, I love oddball and rare campers period. You guys are going to have a blast with that rig, enjoy!
Currently watching the vid from our Trailmanor pop up. I still love tent camping but it's nice to have some of the creature comforts sometimes. It's nice to have options based on the type of adventure.
Beautiful setup. You'll get countless years of use from it. We currently have a f250 7.3 with a Hallmark. It's the only camper we've owned that hasn't fallen apart. The Four Wheel are very comparable. We see them in the desert of idaho and Nevada. Unfortunately we are selling our through Hallmark. I have lower back fusion, and getting in and out of the bed is just getting too tough. We never planned to sell. Enjoy your awesome setup. Wish we could continue to enjoy ours.
Nicely done Brad! The older we get the more one appreciates basic comforts. It’s got everything you need, and a smiling wife! Looking forward to your adventures with this rig.
I have a full size with a fifth wheel but I still do the jeep tent setup . Roughing it out there is the part I love most. Congrats on your new slide in trailer. Hope it works out for u. I personally enjoyed more of your old jeep videos. Maybe one day you will go back to a jeep. Keep up the overlanding either way!
Looks cool, and wish you all the best on your upcoming adventures in the RAM
These are very interesting campers. Love the extra kiddo bed too.
Congrats.... I will wait for the trip video with this amazing expedition vehicle.
Amazing setup, sooo jealous. Congrats Brad, i know you will put that to good use.
“Super important to me” reads, the only way I could get her out! Lol! Like the overview! Thanks for sharing
Glad you found a way to get your wife out into the backcountry with you more often Brad! Been working on the same thing with my wife. We were fly camping and our super Cub for a few years, but her dietary issues made it impossible, moved to the truck camper, and a nice overland trailer I built up from a Smitty built. Started traveling the country in a super c this summer, but I'm hanging on to the small units once we do what we want to do with the super c
Wow. Wow. Wow. Never saw this coming. Best of luck you ya Brad. Happy wife, HAPPY LIFE.....
Congratulations on your new toys. I was looking at those and the project M. Keep us posted on how you like it.👍👍
Man I tell ya. I love your full size build. This thing is a beast!
Very cool! Sweet set up. I'm sure you will really enjoy getting out to those hard to get to places but enjoying some extra comfort!
Love it man. Great addition and that truck is beautiful!
Awesome. We’re in the market for next year as long as prices don’t go through the roof. This was very informative, thank you.
Very cool that will provide you an your wife some great comfort an not impede on your adventures. Looks good brad as always be safe 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the great video. I get excited whenever you post videos. I never thought about over-landing or camping but after viewing your videos; I’m truly inspired to get a pickup truck and create a similar setup. Maybe one day we can do a trip together, I’m in Northern California. Please keep up the great content. We truly appreciate it.
Nice . You didn't missed any details.
Love your videos.
POWERCAMPER! Congratulations!
Last video i commented wether you are putting a cab on the truck and now here it is. Looks gorgeous brad
Excellent choice Brad! Wish I knew you were buying one up here I'm in Sacramento and sell Rv's and I know that place well. You're going to love having this on the back of that Power Wagon!
So Happy for you Brad. You deserve it!!
Thanks so much
Congratulations!! My wife and I love our FWC Hawk. Same layout as yours minus the inside shower and cassette toilet. On an F-150 4X4 so its not as trail capable as yours, but I'm working on getting it somewhat better.
amazing setup man, congrats! love the channel love the content
Congrats, I looking foward to have one off this camper. Have I great and safe trip.
When I lived up in the Pacific Northwest, I would see many slide in campers. They usually had turnbuckles on the 4 corners of the camper that would help secure the camper to the truck bed. They were located close to where the jack lifting plates are. There were brackets that would come out of the 4 corner pockets of the bed or be secured to a bracket that mounted to the bottom of the truck bed. This can easily slide out on a steep up hill slope.
I have a 2017 FWC Fleet. It’s been great. You’ll especially like it when the weather is bad outside.
BTW, there’s a mod you can do to the fan to slow it down. That should quiet it down and reduce the power draw.
Mopeka makes a propane level sensor that works over Bluetooth, it can be a little finicky but it works pretty well. In the App it only has 20 pounds and larger tank settings but there is also an enter your own size option so I think it would work for you.
I love the new look of your power wagon. The lift and camper look amazing. Great set up.
Thank you!
That is my dream rig. The mods on the PW is top notch!
Nothing better than having options. One dimension camping doesn’t exist. Have fun!
Nice setup, congratulations! I just got my Fleet in May, we are pretty satisfied with it
So cool! Have fun Brad!!
Congrats! We love ours so far. They are well constructed and tough too. It will be another few days before the video comes out on our channel, but we bashed ours up pretty good in Moab last weekend. All things considered given what I did to it, it held up very well and is fully repairable which is a comfort. My brother has a project M on order for his Power Wagon but I keep telling him he might want to give the slide in some more thought as well but I'm sure either option will be great in the end.
Being comfortable is important. If your not you won't go. Great set up!!!
As usual great.
Thanks Brad !
Nice, very convenient can’t wait the adventures videos.
Awesome Brad👍...the minute you said you were doing a lift and needed the rear suspension upgrade...rear camper was my guess...can't wait to see the overlanding videos!😎💯%🇦🇺
I can't believe you preheated the water for coffee!! It just makes for very substandard taste.
Totally Awesome and happy for you guys, also look towards your feedback on the overall setup in use!
Great project Brad.
I hope you can enjoy it very much. Greetings from Costa Rica.
Great set-up. Thank you for the walk through tour.
This video leaves me wishing I was 30 years younger and able to do the things I could then. Great video and really nice setup.
How old ARE you? I'm 65 and I just bought my FWC Hawk 5 months ago for a 2 year tour of North and South America. I'm just dying for the Canadian border to open so I can spend 2-3 months exploring Canada and AK on and off road before heading south!
How would this camper becin hard winter...snow and temps in the teens
@@mattdalton8149 He has the extra insulation "thermal pack" so it stays nice and warm, and one of the 10 lb propane tanks lasts about 3 nights in freezing weather. I generally keep mine in the low-mid 50s and get even more. There are 2 ten lbs tanks, and that lasts me a solid week of cooking and heating
I have an old Grandby, on my '93 Ram250 Long bed 4x4.
Two suggestions:
1: Swap out that 'fantastic fan' for a MaxxAir fan. You'll be MUCH happier, AND, you can use it in bad weather! (Rain doesn't come in it!)
2: Look up Exped Mega Mat.
I swapped out my foam mattress for that inflatable pad, and I absolutely LOVE it. I can adjust it, based on how badly my back feels!
(Please be mindful to deflate it, when you're driving around, as large changes in elevation (and heat) may cause 'stretching/ballooning' problems)
Other than that, congrats, and welcome to the FWC family!
Dream Machine!!!! Love it brother!!
Cotter pins for those turn buckles!
Congrats, Brad.
Very excited to see more videos on this rig!
More to come!
You’re on the same path as my parents. Started off with…jeep, then ram with pop up bed camper, now it’s the same truck, no camper pulling travel trailer.
Congratz with new camper rig👍🏼
I think it’s best to have different modes of rigs to camp with. Sometimes we think that it’s important to commit to one rig and stick with that decision, but we have a travel trailer for some things and a similar truck camper for other trips that are more transient and hopping from here to there. Good for you!
Sure that's a nice luxury to have if you can afford it, but it certainly isn't necessary. Most people have to save for years to get one camper and if they choose it carefully based on their preferred travel style, that one camper will serve their needs perfectly.
Ordered a 22 hawk shell. No water, no fridge nothing to go wrong. Just heater, flush stove and solar. Got the grey smooth siding for my grey 2020 ram 2500 cummings. And ride right airbags with daystar cradles. And of course im on 35’s so gonna order the rigd spare tire swing out.
Really cool camper. I wonder if you still have it...and if not, why not? I'll go look through your old vids to see if you've already talked about this....anyway. Very cool! Thanks for showing us around.
Looks good Brad. Looking forward to seeing how you use this setup.
Thanks 👍
SUPER cool. Love the all white. Congrats & good luck
Thanks so much!!
6:54 “I may put some things in here but don’t tell anybody…”
As he tells EVERYBODY. Hahaha good stuff.
Have fun with your new toy!!! 🙃👍
I've owned a FWC. Pretty sure it was just an oversight while filming, but I noticed you let the strap on the back panel get caught in it. On that back interior support, don't forget to wrap the strap around the knob (just above the mirror), and then snap it. Pressure keeps the bi-fold in place, but snapping that strap is added security.
Can you get to the back from the front cab. Having kids that would be huge to have. Congratulations that’s awesome jealous so jealous and thank you for serving. Your entire family thank you for all you’ve done. Aloha from Maui
Unfortunately not, no cab access with this camper.