Four Wheel Campers Hawk Slide-In Camper Walk-Through

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Four Wheel Campers Hawk Slide-In Camper Walk-Through

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We're the Russos

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@Weretherussos 2 жыл бұрын

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@joshuaramirez7193 2 жыл бұрын

Sir, now that you have experience that camper for a while, is there any other camp that you would consider looking at? I want to see em all lol.. quality is what I want!

@Lord-Snowflake 2 жыл бұрын

Been looking at these campers, they look nice. I have a 2018 F250 Superduty with a longbed. Theres a 90gallon fuel cell in the bed directly behing the cab. Fuel cell takes up 30" of the first part of the longbed. Will this camper still work, ie for the camper tiedowns and the space remaining in the bed?

@degonzoman 3 жыл бұрын

Ordered one with all the goods, I can't wait to hit the road with it.

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy! When do you take delivery?

@degonzoman 3 жыл бұрын

@@Weretherussos unfortunately not until September but I’ve been saving for years to avoid payments so a little longer is ok

@CoolBreeze413 2 жыл бұрын

@@degonzoman hope you are enjoying it!!!

@degonzoman 2 жыл бұрын

@@Weretherussos just picked it up a couple weeks ago, on the road heading to the pan handle rally on its 1st shakedown run.

@Flordiakayakbass 2 жыл бұрын

@@degonzoman 9 months later, how do you like it ??

@meowzic 3 жыл бұрын

This tour was incredibly relaxing. I didn't want to watch the full video but ended doing so from being so relaxing lol

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@gaillittle1700 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome Back, hopefully we'll see more videos of your travels this year. Miss you and Kate

@keithandwiadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Really incredible walk through and camera work! You got me sold! Can't wait to see the next video!

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys - and thank you again for letting us use your beautiful property.

@GregWorzel 3 жыл бұрын

No one does a walk through as well as you. I want a FWC so bad I can taste it! :)

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks - it’s kind of our bread and butter.

@p.i.e.management9245 3 жыл бұрын

Heeeeeyyyy Joe... It always GREAT TO SEE YOU AND Kate.

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@harlanpatterson1959 3 жыл бұрын

Throughout most of the 90's i had the Four Wheel pop-up Fleet mounted on my Jeep 4x4 Comanche. Hands down the best little camper I've ever owned. Still kicking myself for selling it. Currently own a E350 will be revisiting the Four Wheel pop-up line for my next set up! Thanks for the tour.

@MultiRabe 3 жыл бұрын

You really are the best in the business with these walk-thru’s Joe...it’s incredible how you do it with such ease!

@jonathanbmBen-Menachem 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the excellent review. The Review shows a lot of experience and knowledge that the russos have gained during their long period of vanlife. Many thanks indeed for the analysis.

@CA2CAoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Just picked up our hawk we’re excited to use it!!!

@wornoutwrench8128 3 жыл бұрын

Great review Joe. I watch way too many RV review videos. I have my favorite presenters. Joe is right up at the top. I swear, he knows the product better then most of the sales guys out there. Must have something to do with actually being a guy that uses it all the time.

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - really appreciate it!

@jonathanbmBen-Menachem 3 жыл бұрын

Joe knows a lot because he uses the things he is talking about. Larning comes by using things and by improving them. The storage in the back seat is a good examplehow things evolve according to usage.

@Troche571 3 жыл бұрын

I priced one out for $41k, it's a great option if you want the luxury of an off-road camper that leaves the options for towing a trailer. With 3 pups it's still a little small, and for that price I would rather pick up an Opus 15 or HQ BLK Series 15 for 5k more.

@elnidofan 3 жыл бұрын

The 150K price of the MB Revel 4x4 is just crazy and may not get you to all the offroad trails compared to a real 4x4 truck. This looks like a great option to the Revel.

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Especially if you buy a used truck like we did.

@di557dianebritson 3 жыл бұрын

You two are pro's at this!

@Ober447 3 жыл бұрын

The advantage of the F350 is in the off-road capability. Much more stable (less bouncing) in rough terrain and better when negotiating cross slopes.

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Yes this is very true

@largol33t1 2 жыл бұрын

My dream setup would be one of these campers on a Land Rover Defender 110 pickup. Sadly, for some reason, they were made only for Australians. I find the "revised" 2021 model disappointing because the originals were the size of a GMC Suburban and you never had to complain about trunk space. Oh, and they could go to all the places a Hummer H1 could too!

@proceedingonwardinamerica 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you again Joe

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jimmyeller4436 2 жыл бұрын

Solar panels on top you can do a lot air conditioner 😆I Love stuff like this Y'all have a blessed year

@philiptarnaski1667 3 жыл бұрын

Hi to you all and Thanks for the camper tour 👍

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@cigarmann 3 жыл бұрын

I have to hand it to you guys, the truck type campers don't appeal to me but at least you have a unique channel which is refreshing to watch, cheers!

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

We appreciate that, thanks. Since truck campers aren't your thing, what is?

@cigarmann 3 жыл бұрын

@@Weretherussos I'm thinking to appease my wife and pups, a compact class c (b+). I am very interested in the Winnebago Ekko. The dimensions and all weather capabilities really appeals to us.

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Spend some time in the different campers your considering and you’ll find that one speaks to you both more than others.

@jim6335 3 жыл бұрын

Its important when you are raising the front to put more force going straight up then on the push bar. You will damage the hinge panel if you push too much on the bar.

@dragonfly6243 3 жыл бұрын

Hello again. I'm super happy to see you guys are back.

@mikeanshit158 2 жыл бұрын

Overland? These campers have been around way longer than that term. I cant wait to get mine! Propane heater and flush mount stove and done.

@gregoryf9299 2 жыл бұрын

Very good vid and very cool camper! I like this one and torn to the Scout models too. Definitely some pros and cons to both brands!

@LincRYAN 3 жыл бұрын

Hi joe and kait great 👍🏻 video good job 👍🏻 of this video. Stay safe . Lincoln 😊

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lincoln!

@ritabroils6190 3 жыл бұрын

Missed you and Kait.💛👍🏾

@kevinvanlohuizen2709 3 жыл бұрын

Having your shore power connection above the furnace could be an issue. If your not careful you could melt your power cord with the furnace on.

@arenopolisgoias 2 жыл бұрын

sou inscrito no canal, e gosto demais dos videos que vc produzem, parabéns, Deus abençoe

@13raden 3 жыл бұрын

the roof looks pretty wavy on the right side at 5:32. Especially where the clamp is holding it down.

@tanyabjorling5822 3 жыл бұрын

I like this alternative to traditional slide ins. But I'd have to purchase your model due to no bathroom or indoor shower spot. I like yours with the dinette/shower and your dedicated cassette toilet cabinet!! Lol

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

They offer a shower and toilet as options in the slide in

@johnmorgan1629 3 жыл бұрын

They have quite a range of these, nice to see realistic weights for the vehicles they are supposed to go on. Personally would still go for a van like your old one or smaller C.

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

They do - we really want to test their Project M

@abhishek8587 3 жыл бұрын

Woahh Jeff Bezos is really into the overland camper life!

@meowzic 3 жыл бұрын

😄😄😄 I was thinking the same thing

@SecretFiles21 2 жыл бұрын

same 🤣

@fanofbama14 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t unsee it now 😂

@ASHAH925 Ай бұрын

i was like he looks like someone I've seen, couldnt put my finger on it. lol

@jimflanagan6029 3 жыл бұрын

Nifty trick using the fan .

@eliudm472 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see you guys

@keithatwood5648 11 ай бұрын

The part I was waiting for was video of you climbing in and out of the camper. Does not look easy.

@WillemLuntungan 3 жыл бұрын

Nice truck Campervan 🙏🙏👍👍👍

@LincRYAN 3 жыл бұрын

Nice rig

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! What did you like about it?

@Zfari Ай бұрын

no mention of shower of toilet options. By far the #1 question for anyone looking at popup campers

@titaniummaster1532 2 жыл бұрын

Great demeanor, great video thank you!

@AB-nb2ic 10 ай бұрын

Good video and walk through. 6gal hot water heater?? Upgrade to tankless! (they cost less and Never run cold) No A/C? House batteries not connected to charge off the alternator?? Sink too small to wash a dish in? No toilet or indoor shower? This rig needs some help

@flyfish6473 3 жыл бұрын

Joe, you should suggest to FWC (you have clout with them:) to replace their open J hook turnbuckles (standard on the slide-in models) with something like 5/16" x 4-1/2" Stainless Steel Jaw x Jaw Turnbuckles for their slide-in models. If you watch Sir Williams on FWC KZfaq site, you will see the open J hooks detach and even bend/fail. If you go to the KZfaq channel SUV RVing, and to his vid titled "Touring an Amazingly Spacious Small Pop-Up Truck Camper! (Four-Wheel Campers Tour)," the owner of the Fleet model experienced failures with his turnbuckles and replaced them with the Jaw x Jaw turnbuckles. Go to the 29 min. point for a visual of his solution. I didn't include links as I don't know if you allow them. I asked the owner about his attachment system and this is some of his reply: "The OEM turnbuckles from FWC were just open ALUMINUM J hook design ones. A little shift around and the J hook would just drop off. Also I hit some rough off road areas and the aluminum threads stripped together and I couldn’t get the turnbuckle to turn or tighten. So they lasted about 3 months! What you saw was 5/16" x 4-1/2" Stainless Steel Jaw x Jaw Turnbuckles, I replaced the Jaw threaded through pins with quick pin disconnects. I used 4 Koch 3/8” Quick Links 1,980 lb WLL on the steel hold down straps on the bed to get the turnbuckle length to come out right. No more problems now!!"

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

We haven’t had any issues with ours, even after extensive off-roading and almost 30k miles. I’ll keep an eye out however for those hooks.

@pcarr8618 Жыл бұрын

Video was done very well!!

@Weretherussos Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rjhein 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this vid - It's a sweet rig! One thing I noticed - it appears the hose connection (for city water) is directly above the hot water tank vent. I'm wondering how that wouldn't melt the hose over time... Maybe rig some type of system to keep the water line out of the way?

@Weretherussos 2 жыл бұрын

Most people don’t hook up to city water and just fill the tank. That said, unless the hose was sitting directly on the vent it shouldn’t pose a problem.

@curiousnomadic 3 жыл бұрын

prefer the vans. Maybe you should start a coffee line.

@musingsnplaylists 3 ай бұрын

this is soooooo good for men who like solo adventures but need an option to take it off for work or other things. Like it's great for going on rougher terrain I bet but comfortable and not a whole entire RV or something. I love the design but as a woman the lack of a bathroom is a huge problem for me lol

@chrisogren8154 2 жыл бұрын

A very nice camper. I had to laugh when I saw that thermostat. I don't think I've seen an analog thermostat for 20 years. C'mon Four Wheel Campers, really ? The lack of kitchen storage for pots and pans, utensils and glassware, compared to a hard-sided camper and no microwave is a bit of a deal-breaker for us, though. You did an excellent job on the exterior/interior walkthrough.

@grottu Жыл бұрын

That camper is still behind Alaskan and they are made for 70 years 😆

@TheWilliamHoganExperience 4 ай бұрын

What- No head? Big omission. Put a composting toilet under the settee, and you've got a truly functional camper. At a minimum, provide space for a pota-potti - or at least Homer bucket and a pee jar,

@grif5332 Жыл бұрын

I want one!

@arikjohnson412 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet!

@justincase7661 3 жыл бұрын

WTGOJOE!!

@johnhuff393 3 жыл бұрын

Good evening from Godley Texas, I was started to wonder what happened to to you both. Great presentation as usually. Am I wrong in assuming you now work for FWC as a spokesperson. Happy travels and stay safe.😉

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John - no we don’t work for FWC but they did pay us to make this video.

@johnhuff393 3 жыл бұрын

@@Weretherussos thanks for the reply; I wasn't trying to be nosey. Looking forward to your future adventures. Stay safe.

@monicalifornia_ 3 жыл бұрын

Love it love it love it. Great walk through. I 👍

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Monica!

@timgraaff7551 3 жыл бұрын

Good video, thanks.

@MrAndycm 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@winneoredboy 2 жыл бұрын

very interesting and informative

@richbowie76 3 жыл бұрын

Joe cool !

@shawnhenderson1130 Жыл бұрын

I find it amazing that people would trust the factory tie down points for a 1000lb camper...

@Weretherussos Жыл бұрын

They’re not factory tie down points. Part of the installation of the camper is to install mounts for the camper to attach to

@ghettovanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome… I really like that

@gerardhoward1652 3 жыл бұрын

Nice setup 👍🏻

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@somethingoutdoors1412 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I was expecting like maybe 8 Grand LOL

@scottthejeepguy7499 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you

@SpyderWoman7 Жыл бұрын

Have been following you for a while, love your content. Especially the really thorough reviews. I really enjoyed this one. I'm considering a Four Wheel Camper for my Tundra and this is the most informative review I've seen to help me decide. One thing that is always overlooked is the pass-through window to the truck cab. While they seem to be going out of style, I'm Camp Pass-Through, mainly as a security feature. For wild camping or stealth camping, I like the idea of being able to reach the cab if necessary. Does the pass-through window open? If so, how far?

@randyherrmann3610 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Is it safe to camp in the camper on the jack stands without the truck underneath? Or is that too much weight in the front end while sleping on the bed?

@CarrieJo5916 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ✌💕

@johnmarkharris Жыл бұрын

It’d be nice if the window covers could tack to the ceiling

@yashpanwar Жыл бұрын

Nice setup ,,sir ji

@Weretherussos Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@amyb5457 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see ya, seems like it been forever, didn't recall seeing Kate in the video, hope all is well with y'all, but there was no tolit or shower in that model but u have both in your camper right?

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

There is an option to get these with a toilet and shower but there wasn't one in the version we looked at. And yes, we have both in ours.

@bobw9297 3 жыл бұрын

I had a nice Tim Hortons coffee , great camper , yours is nicer

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Tim Hortons? Are you up in Canada?

@bobw9297 3 жыл бұрын

@@Weretherussos yup 40 min west of Toronto airport

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Been up in the area. Beautiful country up there.

@baron7024 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone have experience with the durability and longevity of the pop up fabric? Replacement costs? Even properly maintained it seems to me the camper would outlast the fabric many times over. Thanks.

@Weretherussos 2 жыл бұрын

Well taken care of the fabric lasts for many years. You’d have to call Four Wheel Campers to ask about the cost of replacement.

@yaboilayshay8944 Жыл бұрын

$20,000 - $$30,000 that’s it steel they’re basically giving that thing away! I’m not being sarcastic either😂

@normwitt5882 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, excellent walk through! I have one of these on order and I intend on sliding the camper into a new Ford150 hybrid with the 72KW built in generator. I’m excited at the possibility of plugging the camper into my onboard generator for all the power I need for as long as I’ve got fuel in the truck. The service manager at four wheel campers seems to be too overwhelmed with work to be able to accurately tell me if this electrical hook up would be compatible. I wonder what your thoughts about this would be? Thanks, Norm

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Norm - from what I can read, it seems like it would work. Many people use 1 and 2 kw generators for their camper so there’s more than enough power - but without seeing or using it I can’t say for sure. Do know that there is a connection from the truck battery/alternator to charge the camper. I don’t know what happens if you’re getting 12v power from the truck and 120v power from the generator. It’s a new system so it will be hard to get any definite answers before someone tries it.

@normwitt5882 3 жыл бұрын

@@Weretherussos Thanks Joe, the battery charging system is where the four wheels camper service manager has concerns but too busy to check it out. I really don’t know what my next step should be. My new truck won’t be delivered for another couple of months and my camper isn’t due for delivery until first of June so I’ve got some time. Maybe between now and then someone will publish a promo on this hybrid powering and successfully charging a camper or some other RV without any damage. Excited to find out because the prospect of being plugged in wherever you go would be freaking awesome! Thanks, Norm

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

So the question to ask your sales person is if the camper battery system could be damaged if you’re plugged into shore power while running the engine. If so, you can either disconnect the line back from the truck battery OR add in a cut off switch to turn the power from the truck alternator off when you’re running the generator. I don’t see why you won’t be able to charge the camper off the trucks generator especially if the literature I saw is mentioning running welders, etc off it. Just DO NOT plug into the 30amp 240v outlet as the 30 amp plug on the FWC (and all RVs) is 120v. Also, I saw that the charging station is in the bed of the truck - if so, are there other outlets if you won’t be able to reach the outlets in the bed with the camper on?

@normwitt5882 3 жыл бұрын

@@Weretherussos I’ve gotten more valuable information from you than anyone else. Thank you! I will check on shore line plugged in when the truck is running question. All of the plug-in connections are in the back of the bed, however, my thinking is that FWC is no wider than the tailgate opening which gives some room for connecting. Also I could have a connecting shore line special made to fit the tight arrangements. What most surprised me was your information on the 30 amp 240v plug. That is exactly where I would have plugged in the FWC. My goal would be to run the AC, toaster, coffee pot when the wife’s using her hair dryer and curling iron, just kidding, not. When you pull into a camp ground and plug your shore line into the 30amp plug instead of the 120 plug I thought that is what give you all that extra power. If you have the time and interest, run a you tube search on the F150 hybrid and watch the one where they are using the truck plugged into two large living quarters horses trailers. They seam to be using the same style shore line cords with an adapter into the 30amp 240v plug. What I don’t know is weather they toasted the battery chargers on these two units or not. They did not report any problems. Thanks, Norm

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Norm the 30 amp hook up at a campground is 120v, just like the household 15 or 20 amp 120v plug. The 240 and 120 plugs look the same and many people have fried their campers plugging into a 240 outlet for a dryer. That said, I don’t see why you can’t charge off the 20amp household plug - just get an adapter for the 30amp (Our camper came with one). That said, I found the test you referenced. In the article, they say that they’re powering two trailers, each being 120v from the 30amp 240v plug off the truck. I don’t know how they’re doing this without a converter in-line to bring the voltage down to 120 ( maybe they have one). My concern here is that your camper is going to be situated directly above the exhaust for the truck and those fumes are going to be coming into the camper, especially when you have the fan running.

@sherrycaillier7063 3 жыл бұрын

Do you live full time in your truck camper? You do a great job on your walkthrough videos!

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

Yes we do - thanks!

@triedandtrue1820 2 жыл бұрын

I have a f150 with 1800 lb capacity with 5.5ft box, can you leave tailgate on? Doesn't look so nice agree, just question, great vid 👍

@gibau1000 Жыл бұрын

Very reasonable prices. What about the empty shell only?

@marcpikas2859 3 жыл бұрын

Those bed cushions look pretty thin for older bones. I'd carry an air mattress to put on top..

@Weretherussos 3 жыл бұрын

We use a 3” memory foam topper and it’s perfect.

@surfearth1 Жыл бұрын

Seems odd to have electric switches in the propane cabinet… not sure that to spec…?

@cstarbuilt3338 Жыл бұрын

Can you give more details on the rear bumper!?! I can’t find it on Aluminess’s website.

@jnmaher1967 3 жыл бұрын

You should review Scout Truck Campers.

@joshuamirijello7738 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a tour of the hawk front dinette?

@brucemacdonald1847 2 жыл бұрын

How long is the wait after ordering a camper with the stove top sink and everything else?

@2amRendezvous 2 жыл бұрын

Are you able to sit comfortably on the dinette in FWC Hawk when the roof is down?

@maplesf1884 3 жыл бұрын

More vids....

@rst872 2 жыл бұрын

do you think something like this would fit on a ford maverick?

@jackal2766 3 жыл бұрын

Yah but what is the price of this exact model you showed? thanks

@Hipporider Жыл бұрын

How much height inside with the pop top fully up? I wonder if these are sold in Australia?

@frankyq21 Жыл бұрын

How do you carry firewood 🪵???

@jackfntwist 3 жыл бұрын

What's going on with the channel? Are you guys not traveling any more?

@jonathanbmBen-Menachem 3 жыл бұрын

Yes they are, but they decide to share with us some other vehicle to compare with the one they use. Please do remebers that the times are far from being normal and that many vanlife people are in full isolation due to the virus and that many places are locked down for public use. What is going on with the channel ! it is just another presentation that many of the readers are interested in.

@jackfntwist 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanbmBen-Menachem I didn't ask you. But thanks for answering for them.

@markgilliam8676 2 жыл бұрын

I got a 92 Ford 4x4 F150 what would fit in it

@timgoodsell4053 3 жыл бұрын

I really like these but as with all truck campers, storage is minimal. You’d really need to tow a trailer for toys.

@kenconley9642 Жыл бұрын

Does anybody know,..Does this have to be licenced separately from the vehicles like here In Washington state for regular hard sided truck campers???Also, do you have to install tie-downs and air-bags??

@Weretherussos Жыл бұрын

Licensing all depends on your state. Yes, tie downs are required and are installed by the camper dealer. Airbags are dependent on the truck. We didn’t need them but some do.