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Four Wheel Camper (FWC) Thread

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Drainbung, Aug 28, 2021.

  1. Aug 28, 2021 at 1:18 PM
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    Drainbung

    Drainbung [OP] Some days you are the show...

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  2. Aug 28, 2021 at 1:36 PM
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    Looks good, how do you like the combo so far?

    I’m currently considering a truck camper or a 5th wheel Scamp
     
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  3. Aug 28, 2021 at 2:26 PM
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    Drainbung

    Drainbung [OP] Some days you are the show...

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    No complaints. I knew what I was getting into since I had an Eagle model in my Tacoma for a couple years. Those 5th wheel Scamps are sweet, I see one roll through here every once in a while.
     
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  4. Sep 30, 2021 at 8:43 AM
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    Did you end up modifying the suspension for the weight of the Granby?

    Just mounted a Hawk on my 2021 SR5. Installed the Firestone Ride Rite air bags.

    Thanks!
     
  5. Sep 30, 2021 at 10:19 AM
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    Drainbung

    Drainbung [OP] Some days you are the show...

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    Yes, I went with ADS 2.0 remote reservoir and custom springs from Alcan out of CO. I sent them the loaded/unloaded weights and told them I wanted a 2-2.5" and they nailed it.
     
  6. Sep 30, 2021 at 11:03 AM
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    Frick can’t believe I didn’t make this thread!! Haha

    Here’s my rig, an 09 Hawk that’s been renovated a bit with interior/exterior paint. Gonna do new wallpaper soon, too. Have a Toytec 3” lift with 2.5 coilovers, add-a-leaf, Firestone airbags, and 35” KO2’s on 18” Bronze Method Roost wheels. It’s gone some sick places here in CO!

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  7. Sep 30, 2021 at 11:49 AM
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    Drainbung [OP] Some days you are the show...

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    I was just out this past weekend in Northern NV.

     
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  8. Dec 8, 2021 at 4:35 PM
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    Drainbung [OP] Some days you are the show...

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    Alabama Hills

     
  9. Mar 23, 2022 at 7:35 AM
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    Drainbung

    Drainbung [OP] Some days you are the show...

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    My neighbor just picked up his Project M so we did a quick shakedown trip, Northern NV.

     
  10. Mar 23, 2022 at 3:27 PM
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    I’m impatiently awaiting my Hawk to be built . 2021 SR5 double cab . Need to get cracking on my suspension upgrade for the rear..
     
  11. Mar 23, 2022 at 3:42 PM
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    I said fuck that wait time and drove to the cali coast from CO to get mine used haha it's just absurd considering the wait time before the pandemic was maybe a month or two.
     
  12. Mar 23, 2022 at 4:06 PM
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    Drainbung [OP] Some days you are the show...

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    My neighbor waited well over a year for his Project M, insane.
     
  13. Jul 1, 2022 at 9:40 PM
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    Any idea how hard it is to find a Used Granby Shell model? :rofl: nice truck, OP!

    LBFTW!
     
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  14. Jul 14, 2022 at 1:41 PM
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    Ours in the wild

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  15. Jul 14, 2022 at 2:28 PM
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    Long weekend trip to put up trailcams for elk season. Our FWC is a Fleet Shell made for a Tacoma but works great on the Tundra with a riser underneath to clear the cab and bed rails.
     
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  16. Jul 21, 2022 at 12:30 PM
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    Any pictures/info on the riser?
     
  17. Jul 21, 2022 at 1:21 PM
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    I'll grab some pics for you, but I stole this idea from a camper forum.
    I used OwensCorning®FOAMULAR® 250 Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Rigid Foam Insulation panels from Home Depot. The panels have a compression strength of 25 psi and I had to use 2 of the 2" panels to get it high enough. I also threw a thin (1/4" I think) stall mat on top of the panels to keep the camper from shifting and help distribute the weight a little. Works great and adds some serious R value to the floor! Many people with older and much heavier campers use these panels for their newer trucks that tend to have higher sides and roof lines.
     
  18. Jul 21, 2022 at 1:24 PM
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    I like how low it now sits to the roofline of the truck with your riser. Makes it look a lot more sleek and integrated.
     
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    Thanks for the info!
     
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    Thanks, it sits about an inch off the bed side rails and maybe 2" from the shark fin antenna. I've had it on some fairly rough roads and no issues yet!
     
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    Picked it up on Friday. Finished my solar instal . 210w panel and Victron MPPT . LifePo4 battery and Victron DC to DC charger to replace the ACR is next … at some point.

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  23. Jul 26, 2022 at 2:38 PM
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    Spent the night out in Dixie Valley, northern NV.

     
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    My dream setup!

    Any CrewMaxers running a Hawk and wheeling their truck hard?

    My concern is the how far the Hawk would hang off on the 5.5’ ft bed (tailgate removed)

    Has anyone fabricated some form of protection to protect the Hawk’s overhang on the 5.5’ bed?
     
  25. Dec 23, 2022 at 2:54 PM
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    Howdy all, just picked up a 2020 Tundra TRD OR, upgraded from my trusty self proclaimed “underpowered wagon” Tacoma, that I’ve had for a very long time, with which I had a 2017 FWC fleet mounted on the back… just here to pick some brains… As I plan on keeping the Fleet and since it was designed for light pickups and it will require a platform to rest on in the bed of the Tundra and I prefer to maximize space and storage, has anyone seen or conjured up a drawer platform on a full size with a light camper?
     
  26. Dec 23, 2022 at 6:28 PM
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    Where are you located. I could weld you up a tailgate/slider/support or whatever you need. Find a local welder who does custom work if you can.
     
  27. Dec 24, 2022 at 5:31 AM
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    Seen it many times, there's a few groups on facebook that I bet you could find ideas on. One cool thing I've seen is depending on how much you have to raise it, think about turning it into extra storage with some sliding shelves. Also wanderthewest.com has a lot of good info.
     
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    I’m based out of Cody, Wyoming from March until November, then I’m usually somewhere in the desert. Here’s the FWC sans the tundra.

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  29. Dec 24, 2022 at 5:57 PM
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    I have friends in/near Cody. Let me know if you’d like me to reach out to see if any of them would like a project. I know one is a good fabricator but may be busy.
     
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  30. May 27, 2023 at 11:15 AM
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    Mounted my DMOS Shovel where the "trash bag holder" rear step was.

     

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