Let's see your Truck Campers (Go Fast Campers, FWC, Alaskan, Hallmark, Habitat, etc.)

Let's see your Truck Campers!

This is a place to post the following about Truck Campers:
- Information
- Modifications
- Truck Modifications
- Pictures
- Anything Camper Related

This applies to Go Fast Campers, Four Wheel Campers (FWC), Alaskan, Hallmark, Habitat, and much more!


GFC setup:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsXQbXpdz2A

Post up your setup!

 

How do you like the camper

 

2014 limited, four wheel hawk with a little lift and airbags.

 

Can we see some pics of the inside?

 

Looks great! Any pics of the inside seating arrangement?

Front Dinette
Side Dinette
Rollover Couch

The hawk would be the same model I'd purchase. I might make some custom lighting upgrades on the exterior like:

Squadron Sport, Angled Flush Mount
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/Squadron-Sport-Angled-Flush-Mount-LED-Work-Scene.asp






Instead of the generic LED scene lighting. Plus I can snap on an Amber Rock Guard for Amber Lighting (Less Glare, Bugs, Etc.). Hopefully I can work with a FWC dealer to have them install the lights during the build process. That way I can have all the wiring neatly tucked under the interior panels.

 

Really nice campers guys!!! One day I'll get one..
til then I'll just keep this thread for a reference.

 

Don't have any of it popped up. Rollover couch model with a king pull out. Fits my family of four just fine albeit snug at night

 

Nice! I like the Rollover couch since it rolls over into a double bed. Only complaint would be blocking the door, doesn't seem like too big of a deal

 

We have a system in the morning to get the couch rolled back to make room but ya it does block the door. Hasn't proven to be that big of an issue though. Having the camper gets us out as a family and that's the best part!

 

@Paul84 Another question (sorry)

Could you measure the distance between the camper and the bed where the tailgate closes?

Thinking of adding Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners to reduce the amount of Bed Flex but don't want to buy and install and have the camper not fit.

http://www.chaosfab.com/2007-2017-Tundra-Bed-Stiffeners-48677

 

Cool video of a rare Four Wheel Campers (FWC) Hard Side Camper:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZspDp0tJfE

One just sold for $8500 here in socal. 2012 model too - wish I had picked it up

 

What do these things weigh? You guys having to run bags too? Is your performance Offroad sacrificed significantly?

I’m fairly set on a RTT on a rack, but being completely out of the elements and AC makes these things really attractive.

 

A FWC Shell (Base Model) ~ 825lbs
A FWC Equipped ~ 1075lbs

Airbags aren't required. They are nice for heavy loads but ride quality is compromised off-road. A progressive or HD spring is preferred with a camper but ride quality is harsh when the camper is removed. I say go camper if you camp often or want to experience different places without worrying about finding a hotel or campsite.

 

Looks like there's about 1" clearance on each side when you take the trim piece into account.

 

Thanks!

 

These lights would be an awesome upgrade to consider:

Night shot showing 1 Light ON

Both the Squadron Sport, Work/Scene and Squadron Sport, Angled Flush Mount would be great options.

 

How easy is it to load/unload these campers from the truck? I'm looking for a solution where I can simply back the truck under it on Friday night after work, take off in the morning, and when coming home on Sunday evening take the camper out again. I don't want to have a camper on board full time.

 

It’s not difficult to take these on and off. Probably takes me 1/2 hour or an hour from start to finish. I’ve only done it twice though and on a level surface. Look at “Wander the West” forum, there is a ton of info on these things over there.

 

Great, thanks! I'll check out that forum.

 

It's pretty easy with the camper jacks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYlaydCjP7Q

 

Nice, that's not too bad at all.

 

Pretty awesome camper build over on the sister site TacomaWorld:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/iggys-1-taco.368214/page-18

Starts at post #352






Unfortunately the thread doesn't have much activity recently. It was rumored a company was going to start producing these. No word on pricing or WHO would manufacture them. Looks like a great alternative to the AT Overland Habitat. I'd rock it in the Tundra version if I don't go the FWC route.

 

Stolen from the AT Overland FB Page

 

Bumping this thread with something cool from Vagabond Outdoors.


http://vagabondoutdoors.com

"We are pleased to introduce “The Drifter”. The all aluminum construction and lightweight camper built for whatever you can throw at it! It’s sized perfectly for mid-sized trucks, providing space and comfort without compromising weight or drivability.

From concept to reality, establishing our business, setting up our new shop, and securing a patent pending design – we have made many refinements over the last year of beta testing and are incredibly excited to launch Vagabond Campers."

From what I've seen and read it appears to be the perfect minimalist camper. I really hope they release a full size version for the Tundra. If they do and it's reasonably priced I'm definitely ordering one.

https://www.instagram.com/vagabond_outdoors/

 

Adding Go Fast Campers to the list

Hopefully one going on the Tundra later this year

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsXQbXpdz2A

 

This looks really nice...anyone have any more info on this?

 

That prototype turned into this:
http://vagabondoutdoors.com

 

What camper is this? Any chance you can can get more pics of the inside? With a growing family, that sleeping platform is attractive.

 

AT Habitat

This video goes through it pretty well
https://vimeo.com/199697219

If there’s anything specific you want pix of, let me know and I can take some more

340ish lbs. setup in a minute or so. Fuel economy is unchanged since install.