Dave's Four Wheel Camper Flatbed Project: Zephyrus

Dave · Oct 21, 2016

I think that era ended when Tom took over the company in 2001 - it's a WAY better product now :thumbsup

Dave · Oct 29, 2016

Small mods and furnishings continue as I think of them. A place to hang keys and some tunes by EcoXGear

On the prowl

Dave · Nov 17, 2016

At the recent FWC Rally I spent some time with Tom (owner of FWC) sitting inside my camper talking about the company and what I liked and what I didn't. We went over a few things that I thought could be improved and Tom took notes.

Lo and behold if a box didn't show up last week with some of the items that we had brainstormed about. Talk about customer service above and beyond the call of duty!

As a result of this keen interest on improving the product line, 3 new modifications have implemented two of which I'll document now and the third will have to wait for a better photo.

First off is the dinette seating. The only thing that was holding the cushion in place was a rubber bumper and small screw. Probably sufficient for smaller folk but I could tell they wouldn't last with me.

The seat...

The rubber bumper keeping it from sliding forward...

Out with the old and in with the new (original bumper and screw below new and improved bumper)...

Voila!

Second item was to solve the issue of being able to hang clothes up in the camper like jackets etc. This simple aluminum extrusion mounted to the roof will solve that. And while it may seem like a small thing, it really is important to be able to hang things up. I'll add a pic of it in action later with the camper opened up.

The third item? You'll have to wait and see

Yuman Desert Rat · Nov 18, 2016

CPI.... Gotta LOVE it!!

Dave · Nov 19, 2016

The 3rd item was pretty simple. The forward area where the utility box (fuses etc) seemed to be where I found myself sitting time and again. This spot had no cushion or actual provision for seating. Now it has a double sided cushion ready to act as both a seat and a step.

Fabric side up as a seat

Vinyl side up as a step

F250inTX · Nov 19, 2016

Love that hangar idea... not as much room in my Hawk but still would like the ability. I also love the idea of the double sided cushion. I remove our cushion to climb in and out but tougher for my wifs as she is shorter. I will check with local upholsterer.

Dave · Nov 19, 2016

Playing around with a new photo app called Prisma. Pretty darn cool effects.

Redline · Nov 19, 2016

Agree on the need/utility of hanging stuff inside, and sitting on the forward box area by the front window. My Raven had a cushion there but I need to add one in the Hallmark.

Doug · Nov 19, 2016

We added a couple of those 3M Command hooks to the side of our upper cabinet. They stick on and come right off if we ever want to remove them. Gives us a place for four jackets, etc. pretty easily.

Dave · Nov 20, 2016

Here's a better photo with the new hanger extrusion in use.

You could easily hang several shirts here. 11 to be exact

Dave · Nov 22, 2016

A couple days out enjoying the build and the beach

Great view out the back window

TangoBlue · Nov 22, 2016

Are you guys living out of the truck until you PCS?

ETAV8R · Nov 22, 2016

That aluminum hanger holder is great. Did you make it or buy it somewhere? I'd like to put one of those in my Finch.

Dave · Nov 23, 2016

TangoBlue said:
Are you guys living out of the truck until you PCS?

Just for one week, we pick up the keys to our new place Sunday when we get back from Trona Pinnacles/Jawbone/Lake Isabella.

Dave · Nov 23, 2016

ETAV8R said:
That aluminum hanger holder is great. Did you make it or bought it somewhere? I'd like to put one of those in my Finch.

FWC made it.

Dave · Dec 15, 2016

The more we use the camper, the more the choice to go this route is validated. Love it.

Now we're finally getting out in it a bit. Once you get over a few pinstripes its more fun too