Finally pulled the trigger..............Hallmark K2

SidecarFlip wrote:
Maxcustody....

I agree the low profile was a definite plus and one of my reasons for buying. I live in West Texas and the wind is constant.....I too drove over the road and can relate. You can't beat the price point on the Palomino, and I am glad you have had good luck with it. ................

I'm envious in the least. The Palomino was my test to see if I was going to keep running a TC or become a motel tourist. I had a contract run from MBPXL to New York City hauling boxed meat for Gingold Foodum ocasionally NM too. That wind never stopped it seemed like.

Really no issues at all (Palomino) which is uncommon for an entry level PUP. especially a FR Product. I expected the worse (after owning a Lance HS) and I was quite surprised. Fit and finish is good, everything works (had to modify the ammonia fridge a bit, FR 'forgot the insulation and the baffles and had to build a new battery box to house another battery, one don't work for me but other than that, no issues and when it's time, I think I can sell it for a reasonable amount. I got it pretty cheap, bought a leftover one year old unit and did some negotiation. I have my sights set on what you have now.

Like I said before, Nice unit and no wind issues, I know you understand that all too well.

When you take possession of her, you'll have to do an update and let us (me) know what you like, dislike and fit and finish. I'll be standing by for that. I still play with big trucks a little, hard to get out of your blood but now it's a voluntary thing, not a have to do thing.

There is always something to modify to better suite our needs.......a truck, camper, jeep we are never done. LOL

I will definitely post up. Matt will be sending me pics of the build so I will post those as well. 90 days is going to be a long wait........

I have not been OTR since 1994. Used to haul box and flatbed. Flatbed was better not the tight timelines.

Scott

Maxcustody....

I agree the low profile was a definite plus and one of my reasons for buying. I live in West Texas and the wind is constant.....I too drove over the road and can relate. You can't beat the price point on the Palomino, and I am glad you have had good luck with it. ................

I'm envious in the least. The Palomino was my test to see if I was going to keep running a TC or become a motel tourist. I had a contract run from MBPXL to New York City hauling boxed meat for Gingold Foodum ocasionally NM too. That wind never stopped it seemed like.

Really no issues at all (Palomino) which is uncommon for an entry level PUP. especially a FR Product. I expected the worse (after owning a Lance HS) and I was quite surprised. Fit and finish is good, everything works (had to modify the ammonia fridge a bit, FR 'forgot the insulation and the baffles and had to build a new battery box to house another battery, one don't work for me but other than that, no issues and when it's time, I think I can sell it for a reasonable amount. I got it pretty cheap, bought a leftover one year old unit and did some negotiation. I have my sights set on what you have now.

Like I said before, Nice unit and no wind issues, I know you understand that all too well.

When you take possession of her, you'll have to do an update and let us (me) know what you like, dislike and fit and finish. I'll be standing by for that. I still play with big trucks a little, hard to get out of your blood but now it's a voluntary thing, not a have to do thing.

WVbassmistress wrote:
Very sporty!!!

Congrats!

Thanks

SidecarFlip wrote:
I've personally looked at FWC's not an Alaskan, just pictures. What really impresses me about the FWC and the Hallmark is the low closed height. Having hauled around a HS Lance for years and dealing with windy conditions, a PUP is like having nothing in the bed of my 1 ton. Even my wife has commented about how the truck acts on the highway with out present PUP loaded. I really dislike the wind buffeting a HS produces. I drove over the road for many years with a Reefer and I'm very familiar with wind, especially out west where the wind is always blowing the wrong way it seemed. Probably should have just jumped into a Hallmark or FWC instead of getting what I did (Palomino), but the OTD price was enticing and it's given me the perspective I was looking for and I've had no issues with it in 2 years (fingers stay crossed). I know pretty much what I require now.

I agree the low profile was a definite plus and one of my reasons for buying. I live in West Texas and the wind is constant.....I too drove over the road and can relate. You can't beat the price point on the Palomino, and I am glad you have had good luck with it.

SidecarFlip wrote:
The one thing I don't care much for inside the Hallmark units are the upper storage cabinets, cannot wrap my head around the design at all. Bet I could option something else instead. Hallmark is pretty flexible on build from what I hear.

They are great with custom features, etc. You can basically delete those if you don't like them. I actually like the ABS cabinets for more storage, figured in a small space they will be utilized. I think they will be convenient over the cooking area for pantry, spices etc.

Very sporty!!!

Congrats!

I've personally looked at FWC's not an Alaskan, just pictures. What really impresses me about the FWC and the Hallmark is the low closed height. Having hauled around a HS Lance for years and dealing with windy conditions, a PUP is like having nothing in the bed of my 1 ton. Even my wife has commented about how the truck acts on the highway with out present PUP loaded. I really dislike the wind buffeting a HS produces. I drove over the road for many years with a Reefer and I'm very familiar with wind, especially out west where the wind is always blowing the wrong way it seemed. Probably should have just jumped into a Hallmark or FWC instead of getting what I did (Palomino), but the OTD price was enticing and it's given me the perspective I was looking for and I've had no issues with it in 2 years (fingers stay crossed). I know pretty much what I require now.

The one thing I don't care much for inside the Hallmark units are the upper storage cabinets, cannot wrap my head around the design at all. Bet I could option something else instead. Hallmark is pretty flexible on build from what I hear.

SidecarFlip wrote:
My second choice would be a 4 Wheel Camper Grandby. I like them as well and the Grandby is right in there with a Hallmark price wise. Both. well built units. I like the Alaskan units as well but I don't care for the interior arrangements.

All well built long term use units.

I have looked at FWC for many years. I have several friends who have them. They are a good product, however I think quality and build are very different.

I also looked at Alaskan, they look like a great product as well, just not for me.

My second choice would be a 4 Wheel Camper Grandby. I like them as well and the Grandby is right in there with a Hallmark price wise. Both. well built units. I like the Alaskan units as well but I don't care for the interior arrangements.

All well built long term use units.