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Why No Great Bed Campers for Thundra?

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by TacoTommy, Sep 13, 2018.

  1. Sep 13, 2018 at 3:43 PM
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    TacoTommy

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    all these great slide in campers for Tacos like Alu-Cab etc., yet nothing that I can find.. Are we just not the market, or should I shut up and buy a trailer...
     
  2. Sep 13, 2018 at 3:53 PM
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    Ahh....Lance, Alaskan would be a great start. But.... you will need a DC with 6.5 or 8 ft bed. 5.5ft is too short.
     
  3. Sep 13, 2018 at 3:54 PM
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    I wish Alu-Cab would make Tundra products! I’m guess they think they wouldn’t sell enough to make it worth shipping a Tundra to South Africa for development. I will likely be going with a Go Fast Camper. They seem to have the best option as of now.

    AT also just started making their summit series which looks good too.
     
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  4. Sep 13, 2018 at 3:57 PM
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    I agree.. me and my Tundra are sitting here jelly as hell at all the cool Taco stuff.. Hey Tundra owners have wants and needs too... like sleeping on the wet side... thanks Taco vendors...
     
  5. Sep 13, 2018 at 6:53 PM
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    GFC makes minimal campers, which are good if you don't want too much weight or luxury and just needed a solid place to sleep easily:
    https://gofastcampers.com/
     
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  6. Sep 13, 2018 at 8:42 PM
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    Does this count?
     
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    The trick is to brake really hard to make it slide in :D
     
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    This is what I'm :drool: over. A Grandby Shell model with the 'king-size' bed option and maybe wired for solar. :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Oct 25, 2018 at 12:18 PM
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    This!!!!

    Me and the Mrs checked them all out at the Expo West back in May and Vagabond was the one we liked best. I actually did a follow-up with them yesterday and this was the reply I got back.

    "Allen,

    Glad you were able to see the campers in person! We have had a great response on the Drifter orders and are really focused on production. We almost have the full-size design completed and will offer it as soon as we finalize pricing

    If you're not already signed up on our mailing list, please sign up. We will announce it there first before we start taking orders. Hopefully next month.


    Thank you,

    Phil Villanueva
    phil@vagabondoutdoors.com
    707.741.1732"
     
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  12. Nov 5, 2018 at 12:29 PM
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  14. Nov 6, 2018 at 4:45 AM
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    NorthStar makes one for short bed trucks that has a bathroom and kitchen.
     
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    I've seen the Northstar. Nice units but meant for 3/4 ton trucks. Not 1/2 ton friendly or meant to be used off-road like the FWC.
     
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