norseman Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Just scored a used one that fell into my lap. The roof top tent was cool but want a bit more comfort without sacrificing mobility. The top pops up and it has a kitchen with water, fridge and a stove! https://fourwheelcampers.com (Picture isn’t mine) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiflier Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I've read upon those and am very impressed. Congratulations, N-Man, and I just know you'll put such a perfect rig to good use. That's one thing about the equipment you have, you actually USE them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbone Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I've seen videos of the young lady who uses that camper. She's a very interesting person. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwakwe Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Good luck with it. I just spoke with a guy this weekend who was out for the inaugural trip with their new FWC Hawk. Nice rig. Jonathan Hanson has a lot of good stuff to say about them over here: http://www.exploringoverland.com/overland-tech-travel/category/JATAC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIB Posted August 10, 2020 Moderator Share Posted August 10, 2020 Cool find! I've looked at similar from All Terrain Campers since they are only a few hours from here and we see a few of theirs around town. One of the guys on one of the bigfoot trips I went on had one so I got to check it out .. thumbs up. Roof top tents are interesting but my GF doesn't have the balance or flexibility to be negotiating ladders .. at all .. never mind in snow, rain, and darkness. I don't want to buy something that she can't use with me. Before I buy a camper, I'm going to have to get a full sized truck to haul it, my current Taco is a crew cab with only a 5 foot bed .. not a win. MIB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explorer Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 These are neat options. Thank you all for the links and information. The only concern I have, is that this is like getting a little pregnant with going the RV route. The features these campers provide have so many gadgets, electronics, kitchen sink and even toilet that they are like a mini RV. Too complex and too much maintenance for just going out camping (for now, maybe later I will bite). I recall that one of the BFRO trip leaders in CA bought one of these (I think from the company that MIB posted) and put it on a Tacoma. He told me that he will never camp in a tent again after he was touched by a BF through the tent wall. That really freaked him out and he felt safer inside a hard shell camper at night. Everybody has their own personal rationale to make this investment. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norseman Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 32 minutes ago, MIB said: Cool find! I've looked at similar from All Terrain Campers since they are only a few hours from here and we see a few of theirs around town. One of the guys on one of the bigfoot trips I went on had one so I got to check it out .. thumbs up. Roof top tents are interesting but my GF doesn't have the balance or flexibility to be negotiating ladders .. at all .. never mind in snow, rain, and darkness. I don't want to buy something that she can't use with me. Before I buy a camper, I'm going to have to get a full sized truck to haul it, my current Taco is a crew cab with only a 5 foot bed .. not a win. MIB FWC makes Taco sized campers. They are popular. 7 minutes ago, Explorer said: These are neat options. Thank you all for the links and information. The only concern I have, is that this is like getting a little pregnant with going the RV route. The features these campers provide have so many gadgets, electronics, kitchen sink and even toilet that they are like a mini RV. Too complex and too much maintenance for just going out camping (for now, maybe later I will bite). I recall that one of the BFRO trip leaders in CA bought one of these (I think from the company that MIB posted) and put it on a Tacoma. He told me that he will never camp in a tent again after he was touched by a BF through the tent wall. That really freaked him out and he felt safer inside a hard shell camper at night. Everybody has their own personal rationale to make this investment. At 50 for me it’s about comfort and ease of putting up and taking down. My wall tent is super comfortable and roomy. But not easy to put up and take down. This camper is ready to camp in 5 minutes. Rooftop tent was same way. But not easy to get in and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiflier Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) I chose a small tow-along, mainly to sleep felling a bit safer in big bear country out West. I also chose it because I was pushing 70 at the time and after decades with my spouse, me and the dog, it seemed the best choice for the three of us. It's only a 16 footer but camping small is he way we like it. lt has everything. That inside bathroom at 3:00am is the BEST thing, too. It's small enough to fit in many tent sites and we don't use a generator. We can go a week unplugged and like being able to leave it to go elsewhere in just the truck. The truck also has a cap which means we can take as much or as little with us as we wish. Oh, and a good rack on top of the cap for the canoe. We looked at slide-in bed campers but the floor space just wasn't going to work for us plus the dog. If I was flying solo, I may have stayed with a tent, or, if it was just me and my spouse at the time we would have gone more compact. But for our lifestyle now we're glad we went the tiny (7x16) house route. On top of that it meant we could comfortably stay with a half-ton truck with a V8 and do the hills and mountains without ourselves becoming a hazard. Last year I upgraded the trailer's wheels from a "C" (65 mph top speed) to a "D" rated set (81 mph) which has a little higher cargo weight capacity. This is our fourth season in the rig. Edited August 10, 2020 by hiflier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiiawiwb Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 18 hours ago, norseman said: Just scored a used one that fell into my lap. The roof top tent was cool but want a bit more comfort without sacrificing mobility. The top pops up and it has a kitchen with water, fridge and a stove! https://fourwheelcampers.com (Picture isn’t mine) Norse...how do you get it on and off? How much does that weigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norseman Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Jack stands 1350 lbs 2 hours ago, hiflier said: I chose a small tow-along, mainly to sleep felling a bit safer in big bear country out West. I also chose it because I was pushing 70 at the time and after decades with my spouse, me and the dog, it seemed the best choice for the three of us. It's only a 16 footer but camping small is he way we like it. lt has everything. That inside bathroom at 3:00am is the BEST thing, too. It's small enough to fit in many tent sites and we don't use a generator. We can go a week unplugged and like being able to leave it to go elsewhere in just the truck. The truck also has a cap which means we can take as much or as little with us as we wish. Oh, and a good rack on top of the cap for the canoe. We looked at slide-in bed campers but the floor space just wasn't going to work for us plus the dog. If I was flying solo, I may have stayed with a tent, or, if it was just me and my spouse at the time we would have gone more compact. But for our lifestyle now we're glad we went the tiny (7x16) house route. On top of that it meant we could comfortably stay with a half-ton truck with a V8 and do the hills and mountains without ourselves becoming a hazard. Last year I upgraded the trailer's wheels from a "C" (65 mph top speed) to a "D" rated set (81 mph) which has a little higher cargo weight capacity. This is our fourth season in the rig. I wanted a 4x4 capable rig but still pull my jet boat. Eventually it will be my Dodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiflier Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Of course. I mean it would be a struggle getting your boat up on top where my canoe is, LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatFoot Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 22 hours ago, norseman said: Just scored a used one that fell into my lap. The roof top tent was cool but want a bit more comfort without sacrificing mobility. The top pops up and it has a kitchen with water, fridge and a stove! https://fourwheelcampers.com (Picture isn’t mine) Awesome. Can't wait to see the eventual pics of this in the field (inside too!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norseman Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Some more pics of the camper. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiiawiwb Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Nice setup, no question about it. It's simpler and more convenient than towing a pop up and you can get into spaces not accessible. Glad you're enjoying it. Great scenery and views. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbone Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Hannah Strait is back in her truck camper, and is now a bigfoot hoaxer... I can forgive her 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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