My buddy just got his film back from our SoCal trip. He’s the one that convinced me GFC was the way go. Our next trip is Baja 
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Hey in the first pic, where you got your gfc camper installed you got some rear squat. Did you have all your over landing gear already mounted in the bed already or was all the squat fro, just the camper? I’ve got a 2018 raptor as well w the decked drawer system and am planing on just the gfc topper, no rtt and am wondering if I need the deavers with + height. Thanks.
That was with decked w/ drawers filled, alucab tilt slide, fridge, and arb compressor… stock suspension.
It’s the reason I did front springs and +4HD deavers. Since we primarily lean towards overlanding/camping and carry a lot of gear it was a must.
What all will you be running in the back?
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Thanks!! I’ll be running the topper and maybe the drawers half filled constantly. When we camp/travel I’d say w all gear were probably around an extra 150-200lbs payload. I also plan to buy a toy hauler camper, the intech one so probably hauling about 2000lbs. I was thinking either the +2 or +3 hd’s. I want to keep as much as possible stock height as my wife already dislikes how high it is stock.
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If you aren’t doing the front then you’d probably be fine with +3HD. the HD was designed for someone who is carrying 500# + at all times and between the decked and topper you’ll be there.
Thanks!! I think I’ll be more toward #400 total constant. I’m not getting the rtt. You think the +3 is still a good idea? It’ll add about 1” over stock height correct? Do you know if the height increase comes after it’s loaded down w the prescribed weight? So do I get a 1” increase after the #500 is applied?
Nice build! Did you use the GFC Universal Mounting Brackets for the FSR awning? If so, 2 or 3 brackets?
Appreciate it!
Yes, universal brackets and did 3. Holds up nice and firm with no issues at all!
The guys at comal truck gear (where I am in Texas) told me the +4 were for having 500# constantly and would level it out well. I definitely have more than 500# almost all the time so still sags a little…. But I’d say you’d be good with +3
Also, sorry for late response, never saw this!
Did you space the brackets evenly or put two closer toward the rear awning hinge? Does even matter? Thx.
Yep, nothing special just tried to distribute the weight as best as I could! However, it was hard as hell to do solo lol deff suggest 2 people to make it easier
Thx for the tips!
Just picked up my FSR awning and had another question so I can avoid having to redo the install. There are 3 tracks on the bottom tent extrusion. Did you install the universal mounts on the top 2 tracks or the bottom 2 tracks? If on the bottom 2, does it interfere with opening the side panel? Thx in advance!
I will have to look tomorrow to double check, but havent had any issues opening the sides at all. Ill report back!
Hi, have you had a chance to check if you used the upper or lower tracks for mounting your awning?
Great photos! Where was the first photo of your truck going trough the canyon taken? Putting together a trip to the Sierras and looking for some tips.
Appreciate it! That’s Anza-Borrego desert, insanely awesome and fun trails, worth it.
If you’re looking for something along there just pick up the PCT (pacific crest trail) at any point and you won’t be disappointed, really great trails through CA, OR, and WA.
Hey, so sorry! Been busy and just completely forgot about this. Let me get a pic asap and send over!
Not a problem. I talked to GFC support and they told me to mount the universal brackets on the lower two tracks. The FreeSpirit 270 is mounted and pretty sweet! Thanks for getting back to me.
If anyone is interested in this set up I’m looking to part ways!