Camper and Truck Photos [Archive]

GaryMc

04-04-2010, 03:12 PM

I don't see a photo thread for our campers, lets fix that.

Truck

2003 Tacoma
2.5" front lift via coilovers
3" rear lift via Deaver 9-pack and Downey extended shackles
Rancho RS9000 adjustable shocks
Ride Rite Airbags
BFG 285/75R16 AT's
16x8 Mojave Teflon wheels
BudBuilt Skid Plate

Camper

2008 FWC Eagle
Extended cabover bed
80 watt solar panel
Aftermarket compressor fridge

http://scarymc.smugmug.com/Other/Recent-Travels/IMG0005/827029114_nu4PA-XL.jpg

http://scarymc.smugmug.com/Machines/parts-is-parts/IMG0308/827873919_iWgnS-XL.jpg

Bcghosttowns

04-04-2010, 05:52 PM

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/2756/dsci0001ek.jpg (http://img687.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsci0001ek.jpg)

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/9426/img0262cz.jpg (http://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0262cz.jpg)

truck
96 dodge dakota
318
headers w/dual flowmasters
lots of power
leveled w/31's

camper
85 Jayco jaysporter 7
custom canoe rack
solar power in the works

Also in the works is a new truck.I have a 2010 ranger now that is getting built up a bit but isnt camper ready yet so i will update here when it is.

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2714/img00393.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img00393.jpg)

update
http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/9856/img0518v.jpg (http://img840.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0518v.jpg)

kcowyo

04-04-2010, 07:03 PM

Good call Gary! Stickied...

:smiley_drive:
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roamingaz

04-04-2010, 11:13 PM

Can't pass on a chance to show off my rig:sombrero:

TRUCK
'91 Ford, rebuilt 302
4" Procomp coils front
6" springs rear
Bilstein 5100 shocks
285-16 Toyo M/T
custom swing out tire carrier/roof ladder
Helton underhood shower
CB, GPS, custom security

CAMPER
'83 Four wheel Grandby
80 watt solar panel
2- Optima yellow top
Norcold TEK-2 marine fridge
ARB awning

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o246/roamingaz/camper016-2.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o246/roamingaz/camper002.jpg

Northern Explorer

04-05-2010, 01:48 AM

Truck:
2005 Chevy Colorado

Camper:
Four Wheel Camper Finch

See signature for modifications and upgrades

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg284/NorthernExplorer/Colorado20090713.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg284/NorthernExplorer/UP%20Overland%202009/expo20090042.jpg

Prybry

04-05-2010, 06:21 PM

Here is my rig...

2005 Dodge Powerwagon
Factory:
4.56 gears
electric lockers f&r
electric sway bar disconnect
12K Warn Winch
full skid plates from axle to rear bumper
33" BFG AT ko's
Alcoa wheels

My Mods:
Air lift bag set in rear
200w driving lights behind grill
CB, VHF/UHF, scanner
Sony 7" DVD screen in dash
Zune mp3 player
K&N intake
ActivGate Tool boxes/liner
4" Boss step bars

Camper:
1975 Bethany Pickupper
home brew power panel
sink w/12v water pump
gas furnace
2 burner gas stove
microwave (shore power only)
porti-potty
sleeps 4 (2 most comfortable)

I can't get upload to work... I'll post pictures tonight.

85K54WC

04-07-2010, 10:44 PM

Leaving tomorrow for three months with this rig. Fossil hunting in Western Kansas. Wa Hooo Retirement is good, pain is bad.

suntinez

04-09-2010, 01:31 AM

Truck:
2007 Tundra, longbed - stock except for BFG ATs

Camper:
Flippac

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh310/suntinez/camper%20overview/openwithcrank.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh310/suntinez/camper%20overview/outside-frontview-mePepper.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh310/suntinez/camper%20overview/closed1.jpg

Truck is seldom this clean!! :costumed-smiley-007

Bella PSD

04-09-2010, 03:51 AM

Another Flip Pac
http://bellaphotographics.com/FlipPacBuild/FlipPacCoreBanksNC.jpg

Truck
F350 Crew Cab 7.3L, 6 speed, 4" lift, 16x10 wheels, 35" MT, custom bumpers

Camper
Custom built Flip Pac being modded into a full truck camper

slooowr6

04-09-2010, 04:32 AM

Here is mine:

Truck:
06 Tacoma
Bilstein 5100 shocks
Wheeler add-a-leaf
Ride-Rite air bags
Timbren overload spring up front
TRD supercharger
265/75R16 Load range D Nitto Grappler
spidertrax 1.25" spacer in the rear
Audiovox backup camera

Camper:
ATC Bobcat camper

http://chobao.smugmug.com/Other/Public/DSC6426/831606229_ZJm68-L.jpg
http://chobao.smugmug.com/Other/Public/DSC6428/831606182_DiMBk-L.jpg

tanglefoot

04-09-2010, 06:04 PM

slooowr6

04-09-2010, 06:10 PM

Wagon:

1985 4Runner
22-RE 5-speed
4:1 low range from Advanced Adapters
LockRight in rear axle.
Various OME suspension
All-Pro front bumper w/ Chicago 8000 winch

Camper:
1988 Four-Seasons Magnum 8-foot
10-watt solar
No propane yet

36079 36080 39190

Nice setup.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39190
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36080
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36079

tanglefoot

04-10-2010, 02:17 AM

Thanks, and thanks for making the pictures show up. The rigs on here are amazing. Roamin--I really like the way your Grandby turned out. And the Tacoma rigs are mighty slick. :Wow1:

Escape Pod

04-10-2010, 04:25 AM

Just got our Flip-Pac for our new Ford F-150 Super Crew short-bed; haven't had a chance to camp in it yet, but did manage to replace the two incandescent bulbs with LED's to minimize battery drain. We'll be using it with our travel trailer as a campsite off-road, where the trailer can't follow. The short-bed still allows room for plenty of storage while allowing a relatively easy parking job in the city. These pics were taken in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (CA).

Pest

04-23-2010, 07:41 PM

Wagon:

1985 4Runner
22-RE 5-speed
4:1 low range from Advanced Adapters
LockRight in rear axle.
Various OME suspension
All-Pro front bumper w/ Chicago 8000 winch

Camper:
1988 Four-Seasons Magnum 8-foot
10-watt solar
No propane yet

Wow! I love your setup. I had an 85 4Runner until just recently. I had explored the options of putting a camper on it or modding a flippac or something onto it, but deemed it a lost cause after finding zero info on it being possible.

One thing, how well does your rig take to the highways? By that I mean, I was lucky to hold 45 - 50MPH up I-70 with only about 50 pounds of gear in the back in my 4Runner...

LateNate

04-23-2010, 11:07 PM

http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu345/fnexpeditions/PC190003.jpg

tanglefoot

04-24-2010, 02:13 AM

Wow! I love your setup. I had an 85 4Runner until just recently. I had explored the options of putting a camper on it or modding a flippac or something onto it, but deemed it a lost cause after finding zero info on it being possible.

One thing, how well does your rig take to the highways? By that I mean, I was lucky to hold 45 - 50MPH up I-70 with only about 50 pounds of gear in the back in my 4Runner...

Thanks. Well, I haven't tried it yet to be honest but I imagine it'll be quite a bit slower than that. I think I'll have to use 2nd gear, and I don't like going over 35mph in 2nd. I'm used to it though...the family camper I grew up riding around in is 22-RE powered and good chunk heavier with the class-C camper body on a dually rear axle. It's usually 2nd gear most of the way up the I-70 passes.

That's alright, it's faster than biking, and you see more than those who are flying around on the roads.

Nate--nice hardside. I don't think I've seen one that bolts on like a shell before. Looks like it has all kinds of opportunities for interior mods.

Eric

BajaXplorer

04-27-2010, 03:41 PM

Truck: 2009 Power Wagon, Camper: 2010 FWC Hawk
BX
:beer:
Beer is good food. Beer makes you feel the way you ought to feel without beer. Beer is the reason I get up every afternoon. Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants to see us happy. Beer is water that has reached it's full potential.

davidshourd

05-05-2010, 03:01 PM

Thought I would post here as well. None of the picture below show the final solar panel set up I just installed last week or the custom side hatch and interior stainless counters. search my username posts if you want to check them out. thanks-

2007' Nissan Frontier Nismo Package
-rear locker
-3" lift (Radflo Coilovers with TC upper arms up front, 3 pack add a leaf with 1.5" longer HD shackles in the rear)
-285/75r16 Hankook mudders
-custom skids and sliders
-KMA front bumper
-hitch mount 9000i Warn (front and back power hook up)
-Optima red top
-bedliner on rockers/fenders
-CB/XM
2008' FWC Eagle
-40W solar
-Stainless counters
-removed stove/sink/water. added side hatch for additional storage
-LED bulbs all around.

Pictures: 1: on the lot before I purchased (used). 2: Oregon coast. 3: Near Santiam Pass Oregon. 4: Near Mt. Hood Oregon 4. Canyondlands Moab last year.

kcowyo

05-05-2010, 03:11 PM

3: Near Santiam Pass Oregon.

They do make a nice warming hut at lunch, after busting through powder all morning, don't they?

Nice combo!

.

wild1

05-05-2010, 04:18 PM

Nice to see all of your rigs out and doing it. Here's mine at play in Baja and eastern Montana.

Bike_Mech

05-05-2010, 04:45 PM

Nice to see all of your rigs out and doing it. Here's mine at play in Baja and eastern Montana.

How does it work lifting the cabover Alaskan in blowing snow like your Montana shot? Do you end up with a bed full of snow?

Thanks
-Chris

davidshourd

05-05-2010, 04:57 PM

They do make a nice warming hut at lunch, after busting through powder all morning, don't they?

Nice combo!

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for sure. after a day of playing in the snow it was great to crank up the heat and get a hot cup of irish coffee going. The evening of that day shown in the picture we ended up camping out there. got down to about 15 degrees, camper stayed warm though. those heaters do their job.

wild1

05-05-2010, 05:29 PM

While rain or snow getting in an Alaskan cabover while being raised or lowered is an often repeated criticism it has never been an issue for us. Maybe on the older ones with the hand operated pump but the electric pump has it up in very short order and the drop time is also very quick.

davidshourd

05-07-2010, 02:55 PM

packed up this morning and getting ready to head out on a weekend trip. this will be the first trip with the new solar panels. weather is looking good so I should be able to really see how they perform. heading south of Portland to eugene, then east to the oakridge area. anyone in the area?

davidshourd

05-10-2010, 02:26 AM

couple shots from the weekend. weather was perfect nearly the entire weekend!

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=41069&d=1273456095

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=41071&d=1273456095

jarmstrong

05-13-2010, 11:41 PM

here we are loaded and ready for the snowshoe jeep jamboree - 2003 dodge 2500 diesel, 2005 sunlite pop up and 1999 jeep wrangler

DurangoSteve

05-14-2010, 01:58 PM

Butler Wash, Utah

2003 Tundra Access Cab, 1999 Phoenix Coyote, AirLift airbags

SunMan

05-19-2010, 03:36 AM

Now that I've got my lift complete I'll add a few...

Bike_Mech

05-19-2010, 08:22 PM

Now that I've got my lift complete I'll add a few...

Are those lights on the back of your camper wired into your backup lights or are they more like a porch light switch in the camper?

I want to put some better lights on the back of my rig!
-Chris

SunMan

05-19-2010, 09:43 PM

Are those lights on the back of your camper wired into your backup lights or are they more like a porch light switch in the camper?

I want to put some better lights on the back of my rig!
-Chris

They are porch lights wired into the camper. Not back up lights, would be a cool idea though!

Rot Box

05-20-2010, 05:06 PM

Desert Drifter

05-20-2010, 10:13 PM

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo194/deejis-photos/IM001931.jpg

truex14

05-25-2010, 03:52 PM

Well, I finally got a rig together and I'm heading west. Gonna spend time in the Uinta, Wind River, Absaroka, Selway Bitterroot Ranges and then out to the Olympic Peninsula. Prolly take 3 months. Will sell everything afterwords.

2005 2500 HD Duramax
2007 KLX250
2003 Northstar TC650

Scoutman

05-25-2010, 04:50 PM

I guess now that I have a camper I can post up in here..
06 Starcraft Pine Mtn Lonestar on an 06 Dodge Ram 3500

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=41737&d=1274721405

GSBfree

05-26-2010, 06:10 AM

Now that I've got my lift complete I'll add a few...

SunMan...I've always loved your rig! What lift did you install and the new tires....look great! What is your over all lift between the new tires and lift?

GSBfree

05-26-2010, 06:47 AM

Love exploring with the Hawk. Fortunate to have been out this Spring 7 of the last 8 weekends.... :victory:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ZQ9KOCTgEIs/S_y-xRRPTHI/AAAAAAAADKg/H0e__WeS8V0/s800/Succor%20Creek%20%283%29.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ZQ9KOCTgEIs/S_zBVdPxkDI/AAAAAAAADK0/RetQSdsafWc/s800/FWC%20Hawk%20%283%29.jpg

davidshourd

05-26-2010, 02:35 PM

Stan@FourWheel

05-26-2010, 03:50 PM

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what is the round looking hatch on the hatch next to your heater exhaust (drivers side).

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davidshourd

05-26-2010, 04:31 PM

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sweet. I like it.

SunMan

05-26-2010, 04:37 PM

SunMan...I've always loved your rig! What lift did you install and the new tires....look great! What is your over all lift between the new tires and lift?

GSBfree,
Thanks for the comments...good to see some pics of your rig too....looks great! You need to post a few of 'em over on WtW!

I scored a sweet deal on those American Mojave's which instigated the lift. I installed a Ready Lift 2.5" levelling kit up front and a 2" block in the rear and then crammed some BFG AT 285/75/16's in the holes. I always thought the huge fender wells swallowed up my 265's. Over all with the new tires the lift is ~3".

PKDreamers

05-31-2010, 09:09 AM

hzj75 1995 1HZ our old bus just about to clock up 400000kms on the old girl

deadbeat son

06-02-2010, 03:05 AM

My 1983 Toyota and toys.

Nice truck, where's the camper?

NothingClever

06-29-2010, 04:13 AM

'09 FWC Fleet on a '02 Tacoma.

Park County, Colorado - ranch country.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/NadaListoCeroSeis/Taco%20Stuff/June%202010%20Vacation/IMGP1428.jpg

Looking west towards Mt Shavano - Salida, CO is down in the valley.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/NadaListoCeroSeis/Taco%20Stuff/June%202010%20Vacation/IMGP1430.jpg

Navigating avalanche debris from this past winter on FR 888 which parallels Tomichi Creek.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/NadaListoCeroSeis/Taco%20Stuff/June%202010%20Vacation/IMGP1434.jpg

Campground about 2/3 the way up FR 888.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/NadaListoCeroSeis/Taco%20Stuff/June%202010%20Vacation/IMGP1438.jpg

Top of Tomichi Pass.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/NadaListoCeroSeis/Taco%20Stuff/June%202010%20Vacation/IMGP1441.jpg

Looking north to Hancock Pass.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/NadaListoCeroSeis/Taco%20Stuff/June%202010%20Vacation/IMGP1443.jpg

Four Wheel Camper's newest hire - my daughter recently landed a 1 year contract for durability testing. So far, she's worked all cupboard and turnbuckle access doors at least 36 times a day to test hinge strength.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/NadaListoCeroSeis/Taco%20Stuff/June%202010%20Vacation/IMGP1420.jpg

islandsurfer

06-29-2010, 05:09 AM

2001 GMC 1500 6" FABTECH lift and 35" tires w/ 1995 sportster 7'
camping at a local riding spot in El Paso TX.

SGNellett

07-12-2010, 08:28 PM

Also in the works is a new truck.I have a 2010 ranger now that is getting built up a bit but isnt camper ready yet so i will update here when it is.

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2714/img00393.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img00393.jpg)

Whoopsie! :Wow1: I hope no one was hurt! Care you share the details? Anything interesting? :smiley_drive:

SGNellett

07-12-2010, 08:31 PM

Camper:
1975 Bethany Pickupper
home brew power panel
sink w/12v water pump
gas furnace
2 burner gas stove
microwave (shore power only)
porti-potty
sleeps 4 (2 most comfortable)

That is an interesting looking old camper, I don't think I've ever seen one before.

SGNellett

07-12-2010, 08:38 PM

http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx148/alaskanidi/Alaskan%20Camper/DSC01255.jpg

Man, that truck looks HUUUUUUUUUUGE!!! :smiley_drive:

Jeff Wanamog

07-12-2010, 10:43 PM

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/ppijeff/Yellow%20post%20camping%205-29-2010/IMGP0259.jpg

slooowr6

07-12-2010, 10:46 PM

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu15/ppijeff/Yellow%20post%20camping%205-29-2010/IMGP0259.jpg

Cool roof lift structs setup, it's the first one I see to set it on the side. Which struct model did you use?

Overland Hadley

07-13-2010, 12:07 AM

Cool roof lift structs setup, it's the first one I see to set it on the side. Which struct model did you use?

x2

Some info would be great.

Jeff Wanamog

07-13-2010, 12:15 AM

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/116/1186/=7xnqyw

used 50 lb. struts. I decided on side mounts due to the lack of structure above the rear door. I went a little over board on the solar panel and it was too much effort to raise the roof. The support angles that hold my solar panel run almost full width. Panel is 130 amps.

Hope this helps.
Jeff

kerry

07-19-2010, 05:11 PM

Jeff Wanamog

07-19-2010, 06:57 PM

I set it up so that when I pull the end supports over center to initiate lowering, the top doesn't fall on me but needs just a little pulling. Not much though. I like having more initial power when raising the top because that is when I am hunched down. I don't have back problems, but after my heart attack I was told to limit my lifting.

Jeff

offroadcamperguy

07-19-2010, 09:57 PM

Hi,

Our 1991 Cherokee with custom Phoenix Pop up is our new baby!
We are excited about adventuring in our camper, but have only made it a few hundred miles from home on some pretty light trails so far. Maybe someday we can take our time and work our way all the way around the WORLD in this great little rig!! WE'LL SEE.....

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=463&pictureid=2114

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=463&pictureid=2113

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=463&pictureid=2102

offroadcamperguy

07-19-2010, 10:05 PM

Hey, does anyone have advice on how I can put those really nice LARGE PICTURES on my posts. I know it sounds stupid, but I just haven't quite mastered this yet. Thanks for any help you would like to give!

Overland Hadley

07-20-2010, 05:31 AM

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=463&pictureid=2102

Great rig.

billy bee

07-20-2010, 03:50 PM

Hey, does anyone have advice on how I can put those really nice LARGE PICTURES on my posts.

I have my pics hosted on another site. I use SmugMug mostly b/c you can view pictures on that site in the original size. So, I can direct somebody to the site for really good views. It has lots of other good features but also costs $35/year to subscribe. (I have a coupon you can use is SmugMug interests you. Enter this code when you join: SSrZ54yJrWCbI. There is also a free two-week trial available. https://secure.smugmug.com/signup.mg).
With the pics hosted on SmugMug, I click on the little picture icon (http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/images/editor/insertimage.gif) in the Reply frame and paste the image location in the dialogue box that pops up asking you to paste the location of the image.

Voila:
http://billybee.smugmug.com/Cars/CTD-FP/P1040375/916410487_sVeFn-M-1.jpg

So, now you can right click on the image I just posted above and some options will open in another dialogue box. Left click on "Copy Image Location" and you have a url on your clipboard that can be pasted into another post using the http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/images/editor/insertimage.gif icon.

OR you can type in the code: paste url of pic here. The url (in this case http://billybee.smugmug.com/Cars/CTD-FP/P1040375/916410487_sVeFn-M-1.jpg) is pasted in place of, "paste url of pic here."

HTH.

And in keeping with the theme of this thread, here are pics of my Dodge CTD/FlipPac rig:
http://billybee.smugmug.com/Cars/CTD-FP/P1040372/916410222_CSvzt-M.jpg

http://billybee.smugmug.com/Cars/CTD-FP/P1040385/916411560_pEHPY-M.jpg

http://billybee.smugmug.com/Cars/CTD-FP/P1040346/906733335_pnCb2-M.jpg

http://billybee.smugmug.com/Cars/CTD-FP/P1040356/906732669_VU6jz-M.jpg

bb

knobbytracks

07-20-2010, 04:46 PM

Here's my rig in the attachments...

knobbytracks

07-20-2010, 05:03 PM

http://http://www.northstarcampers.com/NorthstarBrochurePages_1_20.pdfPage 6 of the Northstar brochure has a picture of my rig as well!

offroadcamperguy

07-21-2010, 02:25 AM

I have my pics hosted on another site. I use SmugMug mostly b/c you can view pictures on that site in the original size. So, I can direct somebody to the site for really good views. It has lots of other good features but also costs $35/year to subscribe. (I have a coupon you can use is SmugMug interests you. Enter this code when you join: SSrZ54yJrWCbI. There is also a free two-week trial available. https://secure.smugmug.com/signup.mg).
With the pics hosted on SmugMug, I click on the little picture icon (http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/images/editor/insertimage.gif) in the Reply frame and paste the image location in the dialogue box that pops up asking you to paste the location of the image.

Voila:
http://billybee.smugmug.com/Cars/CTD-FP/P1040375/916410487_sVeFn-M-1.jpg

Thank You so very much! This forum site is just full of great helpful people like you... I have joined smugmug and will be working on inserting more interesting and exciting photos to go along with my little comments!!

http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/13011651_B5Vy2#941915979_mVDrG-L-LB

So, now you can right click on the image I just posted above and some options will open in another dialogue box. Left click on "Copy Image Location" and you have a url on your clipboard that can be pasted into another post using the http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/images/editor/insertimage.gif icon.

OR you can type in the code: paste url of pic here. The url (in this case http://billybee.smugmug.com/Cars/CTD-FP/P1040375/916410487_sVeFn-M-1.jpg) is pasted in place of, "paste url of pic here."

HTH.

And in keeping with the theme of this thread, here are pics of my Dodge CTD/FlipPac rig:
http://billybee.smugmug.com/Cars/CTD-FP/P1040372/916410222_CSvzt-M.jpg

http://billybee.smugmug.com/Cars/CTD-FP/P1040385/916411560_pEHPY-M.jpg

http://billybee.smugmug.com/Cars/CTD-FP/P1040346/906733335_pnCb2-M.jpg

http://billybee.smugmug.com/Cars/CTD-FP/P1040356/906732669_VU6jz-M.jpg

bb

Thanks Billy b!! I have signed up with smugmug, and will be working on puting in some better pix!! Nice rig too, love the flip pac, very smart design.

http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/13011651_B5Vy2#941915979_mVDrG-L-LB

offroadcamperguy

07-21-2010, 02:42 AM

Here is one with my AK 8' fiberglass model.

http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx148/alaskanidi/Moab%20trip%20spring%202010/DSC01083.jpg

My next project is a fixer upper 81 Four Wheel Camper that I just bought for $250.

http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx148/alaskanidi/Alaskan%20Camper/DSC01255.jpg

What year is that Alaskan?? I've been in the business just about my whole life, but never seen one of those! Cool Love the "out of the ordinary"

http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/13011651_B5Vy2#941916418_p3T4K-O-LB

offroadcamperguy

07-21-2010, 02:50 AM

Butler Wash, Utah

2003 Tundra Access Cab, 1999 Phoenix Coyote, AirLift airbags

Yeah Phoenix Pop Up!! That's one of my babies, happy to see you out there enjoying your Phoenix... looks great!!

Here's one of the new ones: http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/13011651_B5Vy2#941916967_vjgwe-S-LB

The Swiss

07-21-2010, 03:19 AM

Yeah Phoenix Pop Up!! That's one of my babies, happy to see you out there enjoying your Phoenix... looks great!!

Here's one of the new ones: http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/13011651_B5Vy2#941916967_vjgwe-S-LB
offroadcamperguy,

Snooping around a little on the link you posted above, could you tell us some more on this
http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/zebra-climbing/941916646_K6WeM-M.jpg

and this :drool:
http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/PB270009/941916833_LcAP2-M.jpg
http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/PB270015/941916964_FPspy-M.jpg

adventureduo

07-21-2010, 03:52 AM

Yeah offroad camper guy, where you been? I need my 80 converted :D

billy bee

07-21-2010, 04:38 PM

Here's one of the new ones: http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/13011651_B5Vy2#941916967_vjgwe-S-LB

ORCG,

You wanted to be able to post large pics in the thread. So, go the distance. Righ click on a picture in your SmugMug Gallery. left click on "Copy Image Location," and paste it using the http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/images/editor/insertimage.gif button on the Reply window.

See:
http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/340411348537835996130784035331/941916967_vjgwe-O.jpg

bb

Overland Hadley

07-21-2010, 05:53 PM

http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/PB270009/941916833_LcAP2-M.jpg
http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/PB270015/941916964_FPspy-M.jpg

Can we see some interior photos of this? Looks like a great setup.

offroadcamperguy

07-22-2010, 03:45 AM

Can we see some interior photos of this? Looks like a great setup.

For over 37 years now, we have done custom pop up fits on just about every kind of vehicle one can imagine. just now started really telling everyone about it.

Here are a few interior pics... But for some more information, please check out this recent magazine article about the company.

http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/2010-tour:-coyote-rv/

Thanks for the interest!

http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/13011651_B5Vy2#943218643_KDNQa

http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/13011651_B5Vy2#943218643_KDNQa

http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/13011651_B5Vy2#943218650_XUrTp

http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/13011651_B5Vy2#943218643_KDNQa

imhsar

07-22-2010, 04:51 AM

The 2010 Mid-Atlantic Truck Camper Rally was held in Sanford, Virginia from April 16th - 20th. Organizers Ron and Michelle Humphress rallied over 100 truck campers together.

Deltarat

07-25-2010, 11:01 PM

Here's mine, taken with my iPhone on Saturday 7/24/10 while in the Sierra's.

f_skinner

07-25-2010, 11:14 PM

Here is mine, 2004 F250 and a 2010 Grandby.

Gunnison National Forest on Marshall Pass, Colorado

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=44436&stc=1&d=1280099395

Maximus Ram

07-25-2010, 11:22 PM

Here is mine, 2004 F250 and a 2010 Grandby.

Gunnison National Forest on Marshall Pass, Colorado

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=44436&stc=1&d=1280099395

is that the new F250 red x model....:Wow1:...cause all I can see is a red x, Mr. Skinner

Maximus Ram

07-25-2010, 11:24 PM

Here's mine, taken with my iPhone on Saturday 7/24/10 while in the Sierra's.

Nice looking Dodge. Where abouts in the Sierra's did you hit up..get any of them thunder busters up there ?

f_skinner

07-26-2010, 01:41 AM

LOL....
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=44445&stc=1&d=1280108431

Deltarat

07-26-2010, 01:49 AM

Nice looking Dodge. Where abouts in the Sierra's did you hit up..get any of them thunder busters up there ?

19 miles east of Nevada City, About 5 miles off HY 20 along Chalk Bluff Road.

Got a bit of rain this afternoon, just enough to make spots in the dust on the truck...

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"What say the Brethren?"
"Hang the Bastards"

Maximus Ram

07-26-2010, 03:58 AM

19 miles east of Nevada City, About 5 miles off HY 20 along Chalk Bluff Road.

Got a bit of rain this afternoon, just enough to make spots in the dust on the truck...

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"What say the Brethren?"
"Hang the Bastards"

Nice.

Satisfactory... And So Recorded :friday:

Deltarat

07-26-2010, 08:52 PM

Nice.

Satisfactory... And So Recorded :friday:

New Helvetia #5

You??

Maximus Ram

07-27-2010, 01:16 AM

New Helvetia #5

You??

LSD3 and Tuleburgh #69

ps: Have you seen this thread
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45691&highlight=ecv

Deltarat

07-27-2010, 02:29 AM

LSD3 and Tuleburgh #69

ps: Have you seen this thread
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45691&highlight=ecv

Was PBC in early 1980, haven't been to anything since about '95...guess I should break out the red shirt attend something one of these days :drool:

Maximus Ram

07-27-2010, 03:11 AM

Was PBC in early 1980, haven't been to anything since about '95...guess I should break out the red shirt attend something one of these days :drool:

Snowshoe Thompson just outside of Markleeville this weekend:wings:

johng

07-31-2010, 04:32 PM

Here's my rig at Sequoia NP.

esjinslc

08-01-2010, 06:43 PM

I just got a used Flip-pac on my Tacoma.

Jeff Wanamog

08-01-2010, 10:25 PM

Very nice! What plans do you have for the interior.
Oh, and welcome to Expo.
Jeff

Snafu

08-12-2010, 04:08 AM

2001 GMC 1500 6" FABTECH lift and 35" tires w/ 1995 sportster 7'
camping at a local riding spot in El Paso TX.

Thats awesome dude...I'm pretty sure you're at Red Sands right? Love wheeling out there

land travaler

08-13-2010, 04:39 AM

some realy nice rigs in hear id realy like seeing more truck camper setups

esjinslc

08-19-2010, 03:53 AM

These were taken up in the Tetons over the weekend.

islandsurfer

08-24-2010, 01:46 AM

Thats awesome dude...I'm pretty sure you're at Red Sands right? Love wheeling out there
Yes that's redsands...but now I am on my way to DC..been traveling for about a week on I40. Stopping at a lot KOA campgrounds...

mporter

08-26-2010, 01:20 AM

family ride. 2011 F350 6.7 powerstroke with a 2005 Northstar 850SC.

NicR

09-17-2010, 06:48 AM

1997 Light Craft on a 07 5.9 4x4 Cummins.
These pics were taken this last weekend 9-11-10, Near Mt. Rainer Washington, at the Evans Creek ORV park campground. The third time out with the camper since I purchaced it two months ago.

46680

46681

Shawnh

09-19-2010, 04:25 PM

I just found this sight and am very impressed. Here is my rig. I'm on my second season with the pop-up and loving it. These pics are outside of Tarryall Reservoir in Colorado. The trail is China Wall.

Mamontof

09-19-2010, 04:35 PM

family ride. 2011 F350 6.7 powerstroke with a 2005 Northstar 850SC.

What your opinion regarding 850 camping in snow windy winter condition ?
Do you have inside shower option ?
Thanks

f_skinner

09-19-2010, 04:54 PM

Shawnh, that looks like a great spot. We went to 11 mile to do some fishing. I love camping this time of year since no one is around. We are new to truck camping and just got ours in June.

Frank

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=46724&stc=1&d=1284914922

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=46725&stc=1&d=1284914922

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=46726&stc=1&d=1284914922

84scrambler

09-20-2010, 04:39 AM

Man, that truck looks HUUUUUUUUUUGE!!! :smiley_drive:
i love that truck and camper

84scrambler

09-20-2010, 04:40 AM

My next project is a fixer upper 81 Four Wheel Camper that I just bought for $250.

http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx148/alaskanidi/Alaskan%20Camper/DSC01255.jpg[/QUOTE]

this truck i mean :sombrero:

mporter

09-21-2010, 12:33 AM

What your opinion regarding 850 camping in snow windy winter condition ?
Do you have inside shower option ?
Thanks

Have not tried it in anything colder then a chilly beach evening, and do not have the arctic-pack snap in liner. I live in sunny So Cal and think it will be just fine for are needs. Yes it has the shower, which my wife loves

f_skinner

09-21-2010, 12:42 AM

I will try this again... Eleven Mile Lake

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=46813&stc=1&d=1285029649

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=46814&stc=1&d=1285029649

Mamontof

09-21-2010, 12:45 AM

[QUOTE=mporter;712734]

Thank you !!!

Shawnh

09-21-2010, 01:42 AM

f_skinner, nice shots, how was the fishing? I was thinking about trying out Antero Reservoir some time, have you been there? I hear the fishing is hard to beat. Here is a shot of Chinns Lake near Fall River Reservoir from a Few weeks ago. It is a great spot but too crowded in the summer.

f_skinner

09-21-2010, 01:47 AM

I have not fished Antero in about 10 years but yes it is a great spot. 11 Mile is hard sometimes but the key is to wait until dark when the water cools down a bit near shore. I caught my limit in the few hours of trying...

Frank

art@lanlogic.com

09-21-2010, 01:55 AM

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=530&pictureid=2319

2009 Dodge 2500 diesel short bed
Carli Starter Suspension system
Carli long travel air bags
Air Lift compressor and wireless remote
Buck Stop Baja Bumper with PIAA lights and Warn 16.5 winch
Toyo Open Country M/T 34” tires
Torklift SuperHitch and receiver extension to flat tow a Jeep LJ

2010 Hallmark UTE camper
AC and two Fantastic fans
40 gallon water tank
Xantrex Prosine 2000 watt inverter
Microwave oven
Solar panel with Blue Sky controller
Indoor shower
Yakima roof rack

MakersTeleMark

09-21-2010, 09:46 PM

1978 Grandby on a 1987 M1028 outside of Elkton, CO the other day:

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=46863&stc=1&d=1285105527

Edit: After checking out the other pages in this thread, and after a pm I received, I thought I'd add some more details.

Truck and camper is as above. 5/4 ton Chev ex-mil diesel. 4.56 gears, Corporate 14 bolt rear with a Detroit locker, Dana 60 up front with a posi running on 9.00 r 16 (36 x 10.5) spring over axles. Mods are 90w solar to the big blue top, custom bike rack, solar shower, one kick butt no head (mp3 only) stereo system with an 800 wt amp and 2 big kicker speakers (one pivots to face outside, also speakers sub as a great surround system when watching DVD's on my laptop off of the pure sine wave inverter), new furnace, ez awning.

Can't really think of more that I need except for a big LED flood for the exterior and maybe a cheap water pump so I can wash dishes with 2 hands. Over the last 60 days I've spent more than 40 nights in it, and it's not even hunting season yet.

Still plenty of mountain biking to do. Lots of truck mods that I've done, and the camper is stocked with all the goodies. I have duplicates of everything I have at home (which is easy, because I live in a 225 sq. ft' trailer, but I'm a gourmet cook who loves to fish, bike, ski (159 days last year) and hunt). You know it's a bad when you run out of something at home and know exactly where it is in the camper.

I wish I could afford a fridge, but I make do.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=48017&stc=1&d=1287473846

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=48018&stc=1&d=1287473846

Also, someone posted some nice South Park photo's earlier. Was just down there for 4 days last week. Love that country.

Keep it simple, and you can go everywhere.

wannaby

09-22-2010, 11:32 PM

here are some plans for sale on ebay...anybody bought them and built one ..look pretty cool
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PLANS-build-Unique-POP-UP-Truck-Camper-RV-Truck-Tent-/260665477917?pt=Motors_RV_Trailer_Camper_Parts_Acc essories&hash=item3cb0df8b1d

simimike

09-25-2010, 08:04 PM

Arctic Circle, July 2010. 2005 Dodge 4X4 LB with a 2006 Granby

tanglefoot

09-26-2010, 01:42 AM

Nice Mike...there a picture in front of that sign in the Northstar brochure/catalog I have.

knobbytracks

09-28-2010, 06:33 PM

Speaking of the Northstar brochure, check out my rig on page 6!

mporter

10-13-2010, 04:03 PM

Quick trip out to some BLM land to check out the truck, camper, and it's systems. Every worked great, my Buddy especially appreciated the AC and generator, he had gone to a party the night before and had been over served, he loved napping at 3pm when it was 97f outside and a lovely 74f in the camper. All performed as it should. This truck is really impressive,great on road and surprisingly capable off.

klahanie

10-18-2010, 03:54 AM

Here's mine...

2010 F350, diesel, srw chassis cab. Custom camper deck. 1997 FWC Granby.

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79/klahanie_2001/IMG_6_jpeg.jpg

47941 47939 47940

Bike_Mech

10-18-2010, 02:20 PM

Here's mine...

2010 F350, diesel, srw chassis cab. Custom camper deck. 1997 FWC Granby.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=47937&d=1287373242

47941 47939 47940

Who built that deck/bed?

Thanks
-Chris

klahanie

10-18-2010, 07:18 PM

Express Custom Trailers (http://www.expresstrailer.com/index.php) in Parksville, BC

zidaro

10-18-2010, 08:30 PM

My Toys
tundra Crewmax with a Northstar TC650

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt178/zidarophoto/NorthstarTC650/DSC_0038.jpg

both are beautiful

kcowyo

10-25-2010, 06:37 PM

Here's mine...

2010 F350, diesel, srw chassis cab. Custom camper deck. 1997 FWC Granby.

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq79/klahanie_2001/IMG_6_jpeg.jpg

Lookee, lookee who got his truck finally! David, that looks great. Smart bed too! That sure seems worth the wait to me, hope it was worth it to you too. Glad to see it all out on the road & in the field, enjoy!

:smiley_drive:

.

TOTHEHILLS

10-27-2010, 09:08 PM

2003 Northstar TC650 on a 2005 Nissan Titan CC 4x4

waynemaple

11-01-2010, 01:44 AM

I have only owned my FWC Finch since Sept 2010 and slept in it a total of three nights. I really like it and it seems to be great qaulity. I was supprised at how well it was constructed, It is a shell model with furnace and extra battery options. The original install was a bit squeeky, so I added a quarter inch of rubber mat and two more elevator bolts, as well as made some front mount hooks on the frame of the truck. To secure the camper from moving in the bed. It stays put and only takes a couple hours to load or unload. The camper is comfortable for me at 6'1'' and my wife and two large dogs. I have the roll couch, screen door and roof rack options also.This camper will be put to the test this winter and I'm confident it will be great. Thanks to FWC for making a superb product.:jumping:

teleturns

11-03-2010, 01:59 AM

I bought an early 80's FWC Grandby spring 2010 for $500. I have recently painted it and added a new door from FWC. We took it up to Moab this past weekend and now I feel that the camper is apart of me. This is the best truck camper I have ever owned. Here are some pics of my setup. Time for bigger tires on the truck!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/taunm/193.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/taunm/192.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h61/taunm/189.jpg

Prospector Red

11-18-2010, 07:25 PM

Here's my weekend getaway rig. I picked up this old school camper on CL for $225.00, gave an extra $25.00 for the mounts and then modified them to fit my truck. probably have a total of $325.00 into getting this camper on the truck. I was lucky to find one in such good condition for so cheap. Guy (original owner) just wanted it off his truck. I also picked up a towbar on the corner for $10.00 and mounted it to my Rubicon. Works great for weekend getaways.

Still working on some water storage, outside shower, and awning ideas.

Here's a pic of it on the side of the road.

http://i53.tinypic.com/jjpuh2.jpg

Prospector Red

11-18-2010, 07:44 PM

Oops, I just noticed this sections only for pop up campers. Sorry

Mc Taco

11-19-2010, 04:12 AM

Oops, I just noticed this sections only for pop up campers. Sorry

No worries.

And Welcome to ExPo!

TOTHEHILLS

11-19-2010, 03:57 PM

I almost bought this camper a few years ago. It is a Northstar TC 850, but it turned out to be too much for my Titan. The owner decided to keep it and had sent me these pictures after mating it to his new F-250. It's a beautiful rig, so I thought I'd share it on this site.
(I have since found a TC650 model that is more manageable for my Titan. Pics of my rig are a few posts above)

westyss

11-19-2010, 07:10 PM

Is this a pop top camper? And if it is, the first two pics are top down looking for a beach camping spot.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Fnztfagr_Fo/TObUNYz_fWI/AAAAAAAACKo/5ACGHIwWKs0/s800/harrison%20trip%203%20007.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Fnztfagr_Fo/TObTVlP9Y1I/AAAAAAAACKY/2t12OTIkHNg/s800/harrison%20trip%203%20064.jpg

this next one is the beach spot on Harrison Lake.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Fnztfagr_Fo/TObVOB3ImzI/AAAAAAAACK8/Y-ezMOzxNyk/s800/harrison%20trip%203%20056.jpg

And one at Neys PP on lake Superior.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Fnztfagr_Fo/THbkoncAluI/AAAAAAAABCw/YBc0AP3MQjg/s800/DSCF0686.JPG

O2Bob

11-20-2010, 07:41 PM

03 Dodge Diesel & 04 Custom Northstar 850sc. 400watts solar, 600ah AGM batteries, Outback 2012 inverter/charger & MX60 solar controller, Webasto diesel hydronic hot water and heat, Wallas diesel fired ceramic stove top. Oh, and my favorite do it all motorcycle Yamaha TW200...

AUTO360

11-20-2010, 11:55 PM

02 Bob- You forget to mention "front mounted TW"

turbohaulic

12-04-2010, 03:50 AM

Well I'm new here and just posted some pics in the full size section but this is about campers:D I got this 1990 hallmark a month ago. I've not been camping in it yet but very excited to try it out!

WheelTired

12-10-2010, 04:01 PM

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv360/whatwheels/a776eceb.jpg

MakersTeleMark

12-10-2010, 09:32 PM

Nice. When did you get the Hallmark?

simimike

12-19-2010, 03:50 PM

Touring in Utah, and 4th of July in Alaska. The fun never stops. Hope to see you on the road.

mike

ETAV8R

12-21-2010, 05:41 AM

Here's Gini. I have had the flippac for a couple months and used it twice. Stumbled across this cool thread and had to share.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/TCAV8R/Death%20Valley%20Halloween%202010/Day%201%2010-30-10/IMG_9583.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/TCAV8R/Death%20Valley%20Halloween%202010/Day%201%2010-30-10/IMG_9586.jpg

chnlisle

12-21-2010, 06:39 PM

Touring in Utah, and 4th of July in Alaska. The fun never stops. Hope to see you on the road.

mike
Don't forget a pencil and lots of pix.

gene

12-24-2010, 04:21 PM

I just received my All Terrain Campers Ocelot last Friday. I ordered it through Jay Aronow Camper sales and received it only 4 weeks later! Glad to get camper ordered before the 2011 price increase. I believe the weight is only 550 pounds. I don't even feel it on the truck. I'll have actual camping photos later.

chnlisle

12-24-2010, 05:42 PM

Don't forget a pencil and lots of pix.

When do we get the Alaska Pix? I wrote that in pencil!

Bike_Mech

12-27-2010, 03:17 PM

mountainclimber8

12-29-2010, 12:39 AM

Chris I'm not sure what that is but like a moth to a flame I continue to stare at that thing. Each time I come up with an idea I find 2 other ones that cancel that out.

I am more confused now than I was before I looked at it. I do like it. I'm just not sure why.

:elkgrin:

gene

01-05-2011, 04:51 PM

Truck: 2006 Dodge Cummins with 6 Speed manual, stripped "work version" ie: rubber floors, crank windows, rear locker.

Camper: All Terrain Campers, Ocelot Model, Shell Version with pull out bed, driver's side large window, Wave 3 heater, all LED lighting. Purchased from www.jayaronowcampersales.com

Pictured at Saline Valley, 12/29/10

Scoutman

01-05-2011, 06:07 PM

gene

01-05-2011, 06:12 PM

That's nice. What locker are you running?

It is the factory Dodge. When one ordered "limited slip" in 2006, you'd actually get a locker, I think made by Eaton. It works flawlessly. I had a 2003 Ford with factory limited slip that was worthless.

ETAV8R

01-07-2011, 06:30 AM

Not mine, but taken in Morro Bay back in November.

I guess it's a "camper".

-Chris

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5287/5296543705_315f404b95_z.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5084/5297141636_b665c6e06b_z.jpg

Very interesting machine. The pole looks like it can be put into a vertical position. Ham radio guy? I want to know more about this monstrosity!
p.s.
I don't think it has enough horns! sarcasm

SkiFreak

01-07-2011, 08:38 AM

Very interesting machine. The pole looks like it can be put into a vertical position.
Maybe it is a yacht...

I don't think it has enough horns! sarcasm
Fog horns???

Afragoneta

01-12-2011, 09:45 AM

Volkswagen Eurovan TDI Westfalia 4WD lifted 2,5" with rear differential lock:

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/8430/81415829.jpg
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/3109/48860560.jpg
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/3340/43609246.jpg
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/2121/65495264.jpg
http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/631/29088398.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1169/98475241.jpg
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/1654/87164253.jpg
http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/7725/90477326.jpg
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3006/20459176.jpg
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/4134/38974863.jpg
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/1658/42557324.jpg
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/5653/22952786.jpg
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/2880/88155025.jpg

Overland Hadley

01-13-2011, 01:35 AM

^ Nice camper!

IT Guy

01-17-2011, 03:34 AM

Photoshop rendition of an economy pop-up expedition camper.

http://www.syncspeedy.com/images/chinook-tacoma-combo-v1.jpg

XtremeOffRoad4x4

01-17-2011, 03:39 AM

XtremeOffRoad4x4

01-17-2011, 03:42 AM

Factory Dodge Tiger Provan poptop camper. Cummins, 4x4, king cab.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/a_alchaar/100_5840.jpg

Stan@FourWheel

01-17-2011, 04:03 AM

That is awesome !!

Great set up.

================================================== ===

Factory Dodge Tiger Provan poptop camper. Cummins, 4x4, king cab.

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Regcabguy

01-17-2011, 12:20 PM

Factory Dodge Tiger Provan poptop camper. Cummins, 4x4, king cab.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/a_alchaar/100_5840.jpg Excellent setup. Perhaps consider some Toyo M-55,285-75-16's?

bob91yj

01-28-2011, 02:37 AM

Here's my junk prepped for last years Baja 1000. My wife and I chase for Dust Junkies Racing, 2010 Baja 1000 class CHAMPS!
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w251/bob9iyj/2010baja1000009.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w251/bob9iyj/2010baja1000005.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w251/bob9iyj/2010baja1000003.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w251/bob9iyj/2010baja1000007.jpg

terrisjoy

02-11-2011, 03:46 AM

Where did you get your steps? Thanks, Terri

Code Monkey

02-11-2011, 04:11 PM

Riz

02-15-2011, 01:31 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/rizart/janelotcamper.jpg

Tacoma 4-banger with a Four Wheel Ranger... Parked in the "c-lot at Mary Jane," Winter Park, CO.

bob91yj

02-15-2011, 02:54 AM

Where did you get your steps? Thanks, Terri
If you're asking me, we use a Werner work platform from Home Depot. It's worked well for us.

Better pic.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w251/bob9iyj/parker4252011006.jpg

ToolBox Guy

02-16-2011, 02:55 PM

SLO_F-250

02-16-2011, 03:45 PM

I have went through a couple different campers on my truck, trying to find the right one that fits my utility bed.

I was at the verge of building my own when I came across this used Skamper.

The first photo is the truck with the old Six-Pac on it.

Awesome Skamper! Whats the year/model? I have an 89 OS06. Yours looks great with the utility bed! Any cool mods, fixes, or recommendations?

Here's my setup. I got it in decent shape, but been bringing it back to life for the past year. Fun project. I had to build some boxes/shims to get it to fit on my truck, but it added plenty of storage. My build/mod thread link is in my sig.... I just realized I never posted picts on this thread.
Cheers, :smiley_drive:

Paul

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Pauly034/Camper/DesktopPict.jpg

http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz87/rpbelmont34/Big%20Sur/Cruising.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/Pauly034/Camper/TheRig.jpg

ToolBox Guy

02-16-2011, 08:03 PM

Awesome Skamper! Whats the year/model? I have an 89 OS06. Yours looks great with the utility bed! Any cool mods, fixes, or recommendations?

Here's my setup. I got it in decent shape, but been bringing it back to life for the past year. Fun project. I had to build some boxes/shims to get it to fit on my truck, but it added plenty of storage. My build/mod thread link is in my sig.... I just realized I never posted picts on this thread.
Cheers, :smiley_drive:

Paul

The model year is a 1990 and it is an O72S. I haven't done much searching regarding the Skamper brand and the little I have done seems to only bring up a few things regarding there pop-up trailers. I will do some tech stuff on it eventually in its own thread or maybe add some info to yours.

NothingClever

02-18-2011, 05:35 PM

Perhaps this is what Tom Hanagan was referring to when he told me last summer to watch for something significant in the near future.

Very nice, IYAM.

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chadlanc

02-19-2011, 08:03 AM

MineSweep

02-21-2011, 05:22 AM

Very interesting machine. The pole looks like it can be put into a vertical position. Ham radio guy? I want to know more about this monstrosity!
p.s.
I don't think it has enough horns! sarcasm

I actually saw this thing parked in the parking lot near the bowling alley on the Dry Side of Naval Base San Diego about a year ago. I drove around it in circles for about 10 min with a completely puzzled look on my face. I'll have to see if it's still around and get some more pics.

NothingClever

02-23-2011, 11:05 AM

"Calling Stan to the customer service counter, calling Stan to customer service."

OK, so what's the deal? I'm Annie Lennox....talk to me.

Weight difference from aluminum?

Is this a special fibreglass that's resistant to spidering?

What's the % cost increase for a fibreglass versus aluminum for a given model?

Any other insight to get between me and my wallet.

I'm glad my wife doesn't frequent forums.

You don't cross-post Forum questions to Facebook, do you?

calabasher

02-25-2011, 10:57 PM

This is prior to adding 10 plys and air bags. Hitch went from 14in to 8 1/2in with trailer. Rides much better now not much sway at all. Been reading and lurking for months really appreciate all the helpful info in this forum. Jayco had a leak or 2 afraid to look under skin yet just know there's rot there. But it's pretty clean inside and I am going to try it for a week at Daytona next month and see how it works out. Thanks again for all the ideas.

John

micko

02-28-2011, 09:13 AM

Thought I might add my effort to the forum. Custom built for remote outback expeditions. Car has just gone 12 months old. Build was completed in May 2010 (if these things are ever considered "finished"). Rear pod is lift off. Front pod is permanent with all the essentials (batteries, power management, fridges and tools). Vehicle was cut in half and lengthened by 500mm at new.

Broke her in on a three month, 14,000km jaunt across some of the western desert regions of outback Oz. 1800 km "off track", and only 2,500km on the black top. Performed faultlessly. Love it.
:wings:

Cheers Mick

14543225

Witchdoctor Oz

02-28-2011, 09:59 AM

Great video.

Very nice truck, more images of your effort building your camper would be tops.

Cheers
David

micko

02-28-2011, 10:45 AM

Cheers David. I have written a fairly extensive blog on the build. The link is included below.

http://www.exploroz.com/Members/92954.75/10/2010/Creating_the_dream_off-roader.aspx?ky=&p=%2fMembers%2f92954.75%2fMyBlog.aspx

"Creating the dream off-roader". It's a fairly lengthy diatribe including most key areas of the build and the how’s and why for’s. Plenty of photos. I have also followed up with some personal product reviews on some of the products used in the build and just how they stood up to the rigours of true expedition travel. Recommend my engineer Marco and Allform industries to anyone.

You'll find the product reviews pretty close to the top of this index list.

http://www.exploroz.com/Members/92954.75/MyBlog.aspx?ky=&p=%2fMembers%2f92954.75%2fMyBlog.aspx

Cheers Mick

brut4s

03-02-2011, 09:26 AM

Tool box guy saw this in the mag anymore pics?

brut4s

03-02-2011, 09:32 AM

54058
oops here is the pic

ToolBox Guy

03-02-2011, 02:43 PM

54058
oops here is the pic

I might have a few. That camper has been sold, it was just a bit too small for the family to sleep in.

offroadcamperguy

03-03-2011, 12:05 PM

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k636/coyoterv4u/raptorand10033.jpg

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k636/coyoterv4u/raptorand10037.jpg

2011 F150 Raptor Crew Cab

Phoenix Custom PULSE Pop up

Stan@FourWheel

03-03-2011, 03:35 PM

<< Raptor Phoenix Pop up PULSE >>

Nice !

I like the looks of that.

:)

.

.

rockandroll

03-04-2011, 04:40 PM

I'm wary of posting my budget setup following that Raptor! But here we go:

http://panamnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img6928a.jpg

http://panamnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/img6942y.jpg

We have already camped 60 nights and put over 3.5k on the odometer. I've taken it to places wood-framed campers have nightmares about in their sleep. But, so far so good!

http://panamnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/IMG_6633.jpg

Marc1

03-08-2011, 12:11 AM

Here we go ...

bob91yj

03-08-2011, 01:26 AM

I'm goig to hate on your rear bumper because the rest of the rig looks so cool!:sombrero:

Very nice rig, I'd never seen the XP camper before.

Marc1

03-10-2011, 03:02 AM

I'm goig to hate on your rear bumper because the rest of the rig looks so cool!:sombrero:

Very nice rig, I'd never seen the XP camper before.

Yah I know. Working on the rear bumper now,pics to come.

brut4s

03-10-2011, 04:08 AM

Marc1
how do you like the Donahue suspension and which one do you have?

Marc1

03-10-2011, 12:05 PM

Marc1
how do you like the Donahue suspension and which one do you have?

I love it. Have the 3" leveling kit which includes new progressive springs, shocks and camber alighnment kit.

Chili

03-10-2011, 02:55 PM

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k636/coyoterv4u/raptorand10033.jpg

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k636/coyoterv4u/raptorand10037.jpg

2011 F150 Raptor Crew Cab

Phoenix Custom PULSE Pop up

I didn't know the crew cabs were already out. Awesome!

newmexflippacker

03-10-2011, 05:02 PM

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n637/xsocalguyinnm/quartziteaz.jpg

Love it when your camping in weather that allows you to have all the windows open on the Flip Pac...talk about fantastic cross breezes. This pic is from Quartzsite Arizona, the evening after having my Flip Pac installed in Phoenix just hours earlier...I was on the way to Southern California. I was fortunate in that I planned the install of the Flip Pac around a road trip so got to use it extensively immediately.

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n637/xsocalguyinnm/atthreeriversnm.jpg

Three Rivers has very impressive rock art over a large expanse. I was on my way home from California, decided to go up through bottom of state of New Mexico so I could go to Three Rivers...where I live at 7500 feet elevation in Los Alamos, in October...the snakes are already in their winters sleep....silly me...I was venturing at Three Rivers and encountered very angry diamond back rattlesnakes still out sunning themselves...elevation does make a difference in October in New Mexico!

Chili

03-10-2011, 05:42 PM

I wish Flip Pac made a topper for full sized Bronco's. That would be PERFECT as a replacement for the fiberglass top.

eddiememphis

03-10-2011, 08:19 PM

1995 F-150, 2001 Starcraft 8'.

http://scottysix9.smugmug.com/Travel/Grand-Lake-Aug-2006/DSC00452/144122654_i9itc-M.jpg

Grand Lake, CO.

http://scottysix9.smugmug.com/Travel/Tarryall-Reservor/DSC01421/194214680_pCNZy-M.jpg

Tarryall Reservoir, CO

http://scottysix9.smugmug.com/Travel/Camping/DSC00405/202581871_ry4jp-M.jpg

Here is a good picture of the camper's best feature. The full size door.

http://scottysix9.smugmug.com/Travel/Flat-Tops/DSC01284/181239420_SekhV-M.jpg

Street side kitchen.

http://scottysix9.smugmug.com/Other/Old-Card-Dump/DSC00660/1091044847_ynHTF-M.jpg

Curb side dinette.

http://scottysix9.smugmug.com/Other/Old-Card-Dump/DSC00573/1091035539_EwAfE-M.jpg

Outdoor kitchen/ living room.

http://scottysix9.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Moab-March-2007/DSC00888/136743194_z5B4m-M.jpg

On the road to Moab.

newmexflippacker

03-10-2011, 11:51 PM

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n637/xsocalguyinnm/fittingthefly.jpg

UPS just dropped off the new Rain Fly from SLO Sail and Canvas...wow amazingly easy to put the fly on the Flip Pac! Impressed with the coating on the fabric on the inside. I am going to apply the nikwax tomorrow..but I bet I don't even need to....thats how it feels anyhow. The other cool thing about this fly...is the cream color goes with my Flip Pac tent color...our's isn't gray like all the newer ones.

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n637/xsocalguyinnm/fittingthefly1.jpg

I love that the tent size is the same whether you have a small truck as we do, or you have a gigantic turbo truck such as "Suntinez" has ;-)

homemade

03-12-2011, 07:46 PM

I don't have many pictures of my homemade camper but I found these on an old computer from when I had added the fold up bed platforms. A basic shell, I don't really want all of the other camper bling. Lots of fun over the years but if I had known about them back then I would have just bought a new flippac.

greg mgm

03-21-2011, 10:22 PM

I used to own an '03 Starcraft Starmate 9 1/2' pop up. I bought it in '06 and used it for a few years before I sold it. Mine was basically in new condition and had a bath and shower.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/gregmgm/IMG_5429Medium.jpg

I plowed a couple times with it-
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/gregmgm/IMG_4723Medium.jpg

tdi2cummins

04-05-2011, 01:46 AM

Here's mine, taken with my iPhone on Saturday 7/24/10 while in the Sierra's.

Love your truck man! saw your snorkel install over on Cummins forum

cwsqbm

04-05-2011, 05:26 AM

1995 F-150, 2001 Starcraft 8'.

http://scottysix9.smugmug.com/Travel/Camping/DSC00405/202581871_ry4jp-M.jpg

Here is a good picture of the camper's best feature. The full size door.

Cool. The lack of a stand-up door is one thing that has (literally) kept me out of most pop-up truck campers. Have other manufacturers done anything similar?

Pest

04-25-2011, 07:49 PM

Cool. The lack of a stand-up door is one thing that has (literally) kept me out of most pop-up truck campers. Have other manufacturers done anything similar?

Palomino RV does, at least with their Bronco line.

morrisster

05-09-2011, 07:26 PM

I was told by a few guys that buy these and fix them up that the palominos are built with particle board and they never buy them used.

I have a starcraft myself

Larry

05-09-2011, 09:55 PM

Finally got my new Phoenix out for a quick one night trip….and beauty shot. Much more to come this summer!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/5698323702_d1f923dc43_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2142/5697749201_1eb5634a14_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/5698324396_afc1bea912_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/5705816890_d02a08460a_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5644707172_ac9a5304c9_b.jpg

My neighbor buddy’s sad Palomino Bronco. It is barely 6 years old and leaks like a crazy and has more rattles than Babies R’ Us not to mention the interior that is literally falling apart. He is an older gentleman and takes really good care of his stuff and is just sick that his Palomino has totally self destructed in such a short time. The main reason for his structural issues with his Palomino is due to the stand-up rear door as there is no structural integrity to the rear wall (or sides for that matter). He couldn’t believe how quickly the Phoenix pops up when setting up camp and packs back up when you are ready to go home. To pack up, he spends 20 to 30 minutes raising the top to release the rear upper wall, then lowering the top, tucking in the fabric, folding in the back wall, then making at least 3 laps around the camper as he lowers it in order to tuck in all of the molded fabric. That is a huge compromise just to have a stand-up rear door.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2258/5697748529_f6cfbe43c5_b.jpg

Desert Drifter

05-11-2011, 10:51 PM

Larry - Very Sweet!!!!! :victory:

MakersTeleMark

05-12-2011, 07:37 AM

Disgustingly nasty rig right there. Wow. I would think that would lead to every current Chevy CEO getting a pink slip for breakfast after looking at what some modern engineering can do to some old iron. Sorry about your friend.

Cataraft in the bg?

eugene

05-13-2011, 03:05 AM

1995 F-150, 2001 Starcraft 8'.

http://scottysix9.smugmug.com/Travel/Camping/DSC00405/202581871_ry4jp-M.jpg

Here is a good picture of the camper's best feature. The full size door.

Interesting, my palomino has the full size door like that but the upper wall around it folds accordion style. I don't see the middle hinge on yours so I assume yours must disconnect at the top or bottom.

Scoutman

05-13-2011, 02:12 PM

Interesting, my palomino has the full size door like that but the upper wall around it folds accordion style. I don't see the middle hinge on yours so I assume yours must disconnect at the top or bottom.

The upper wall on the Starcraft campers also folds down. You can't see the hindge in that pict but you can see it in mine. There are clips at the top of the upper wall that hold it to the roof and a clip that attaches the upper and lower portions of the door.

http://www.rocketcityrockcrawlers.com/forum/uploads/10/101_1471_Large.JPG

SLO_F-250

05-13-2011, 03:28 PM

Larry, You combo is awesome! Great work! I like the custom paint as well!

eugene

05-14-2011, 02:12 AM

The upper wall on the Starcraft campers also folds down. You can't see the hindge in that pict but you can see it in mine. There are clips at the top of the upper wall that hold it to the roof and a clip that attaches the upper and lower portions of the door.

http://www.rocketcityrockcrawlers.com/forum/uploads/10/101_1471_Large.JPG

The door is like that on mine,but my wall is hinged at the top and bottom and middle. Makes it pretty weak. I'm going to see now if a wall like that will clear the lift arms.

1stDeuce

05-17-2011, 07:11 PM

A few pics of my truck with the '94 Hallmark Ute 8.5' camper I just picked up. Stayed in it the night I picked it up and loved it!! Notice the tall door, which is NICE!! Did some light wheeling to get to a trialhead and it seemed OK. Planning to add solar to charge the batts, and city water hookup with a two handle faucet. Needs some work where the jacks mount up too... Plywood is soft. I revised the front tie downs so they are inside the bed, like a FWC. Not much room for the rear one in the bed unfortunately, so it'll grab the bumper.
Chris

http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu312/LittleBuddy73/Camper/0515111023.jpg
http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu312/LittleBuddy73/Camper/0515111022.jpg

eugene

05-18-2011, 02:28 AM

mine had the tie downs on the jack mounts like that. I drilled and bolted in U bolts a couple feet forward to use the in bed tie downs. I bought 4 U bolts and used the nuts and flat bar from two to double up the others, flatbar and nuts on the inside and outside of the plywood.

haulindave

05-25-2011, 03:34 AM

Hi All,

I'm new to form , but not to camping or adventure trucking or biking .
Just got back from a week in Death Valley on my XR650l ,:bike_rider: also have 4 other bikes and three of them are dual-sport too!
This is my first post and hope my pics come though ?

I got the T100 a few months ago and the flip-pac a couple weeks ago .:wings: They both need some work . I've been wanting a flippac for about 15 years ever since I first saw one ! The T100 need new heads , the flippac need the roof repaired . Someone had torn a roof rack off the top along with the tie down arms that go to the hood and it had holes in it ? I used some expanding foam and Bondo and fiberglass repair to fix it ? Then made my own lock down arms because flippac didn't have them and they didn't call me back ? Then made a couple rods to pick up flippac and put on truck ? Also just picked up a carpet kit that will help make it nice and homie ?:sombrero:

Dave

ExpoMike

05-25-2011, 02:46 PM

Got out for our first shakedown trip and had a good time. Our new to us, '97 Ram 2500 and '04 FWC Grandby X.

http://gallery.lisaandmike.org/albums/1st_fwctrip/IMG_0755.jpg

http://gallery.lisaandmike.org/albums/1st_fwctrip/IMG_0777.jpg

http://gallery.lisaandmike.org/albums/1st_fwctrip/IMG_0780.jpg

CLynn85

05-30-2011, 08:22 PM

Just brought this one home yesterday. We really want another FWC, had one 4 years ago and absolutely loved it, we were dumb and sold it, and now it's next to impossible to find one this side of the mississippi. In the interim though we need something, and wanted to have enough time to prep it for our Canada trip in August, so after much debate I emailed the seller of this one, in Ohio(!), and this weekend made the trip to get it. It's an 85 model, but seems super-solid, and though it's well used, everything seems to be in good, serviceable condition. We'll probably add a 12V fridge to replace the icebox, maybe update the lighting, tweak a few things, but overall I think it'll do just fine while we continue the hunt for a FWC Eagle or ATC Bobcat.

Some trip stats: 24 hours, 700 miles, 40 gallons of 87 octane, 5 states, and 1 deer.....:truck: Luckily the uber-bumper took the hit like a champ and spared the truck from damage, but bambi was killed instantly. It looks like it may have cracked a weld, but I won't know til I sand some more of the paint off.

Well, here she is:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5027/5777911418_c1bf28e8e4_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/5777912764_66df66f9c9_b.jpg

Still undecided if I want to add airbags or not. I probably will, especially since it'll have more weight when loaded, but it didn't squat anywhere near as much as I expected it to.

SLO_F-250

06-01-2011, 11:52 PM

Just brought this one home yesterday. We really want another FWC, had one 4 years ago and absolutely loved it, we were dumb and sold it, and now it's next to impossible to find one this side of the mississippi. In the interim though we need something, and wanted to have enough time to prep it for our Canada trip in August, so after much debate I emailed the seller of this one, in Ohio(!), and this weekend made the trip to get it. It's an 85 model, but seems super-solid, and though it's well used, everything seems to be in good, serviceable condition. We'll probably add a 12V fridge to replace the icebox, maybe update the lighting, tweak a few things, but overall I think it'll do just fine while we continue the hunt for a FWC Eagle or ATC Bobcat.

Some trip stats: 24 hours, 700 miles, 40 gallons of 87 octane, 5 states, and 1 deer.....:truck: Luckily the uber-bumper took the hit like a champ and spared the truck from damage, but bambi was killed instantly. It looks like it may have cracked a weld, but I won't know til I sand some more of the paint off.

Still undecided if I want to add airbags or not. I probably will, especially since it'll have more weight when loaded, but it didn't squat anywhere near as much as I expected it to.

Carl!!! Congrats on the Skamper! haha. Guess when you saw mine your couldn't resist! :sombrero: j/k. Looking forward to seeing your mods and hearing your opinions. I just got done with a 2000 mile road trip to SW Utah. Hammered the truck and camper with over 200miles of dirt adventures and it held up great.

Glad the dear didn't to much damage. Hope all is well and hit me up next time you are on this side of the country.

Printer

06-02-2011, 12:10 PM

Just brought this one home yesterday. We really want another FWC, had one 4 years ago and absolutely loved it, we were dumb and sold it, and now it's next to impossible to find one this side of the Mississippi.

It is amazing how hardit is to find one east of the Mississippi. I have been looking for almost 2 years now.

Good luck with your new camper.

GpnAZ

06-07-2011, 04:42 AM

First picture is offroading through the pines in Northern Arizona. Second picture is on Ahlstrom's Point, Lake Powell, Utah. Third picture was taken on top of Double Crater (360 degree view)in the Cinder OHV Park by Sunset Crater National Monument, Arizona. I sure don't get enough pictures of some of the awesome places I've camped.

haulindave

06-07-2011, 07:28 AM

Excellent pics Mark !:26_7_2:

Sure makes me want to get out there ! :safari-rig: :campfire: :camping:

Overland Hadley

06-07-2011, 04:53 PM

Excellent pics Mark !:26_7_2:

x2

GpnAZ

06-08-2011, 01:19 AM

Thanks Guys! Nathanael, you have some beautiful images on your website, I really enjoyed them. My wife and I were both born and raised in MN, although we met each other after we had lived in Phoenix for a number of years. We always enjoy going back and visiting the relatives and friends back in MN.

Overland Hadley

06-08-2011, 02:07 AM

Nathanael, you have some beautiful images on your website, I really enjoyed them. My wife and I were both born and raised in MN, although we met each other after we had lived in Phoenix for a number of years. We always enjoy going back and visiting the relatives and friends back in MN.

Thanks. :)

offroadcamperguy

06-12-2011, 04:16 PM

Raptor pop up
http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k636/coyoterv4u/OffRoadPopup-1.jpg

Geo-Den
http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k636/coyoterv4u/007-2.jpg

Fully Equipped inside, only 570 lbs
http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k636/coyoterv4u/010-6.jpg

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k636/coyoterv4u/011-5.jpg

craig333

06-12-2011, 06:06 PM

Here's a recent one.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk132/craig195/snowcamp.jpg

CLynn85

06-14-2011, 01:50 AM

Raptor pop up

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k636/coyoterv4u/011-5.jpg

The thing I love most about this style camper is the fact that when closed and parked somewhere, it doesn't stick out as a camper very much at all, just looks like some cooky work truck (other than the fact that it's a Raptor) and doesn't immediately finger you as a "tourist" with a big honkin camper on the back. Good work! Would love to see an interior shot or two just standing at the back door looking in for some perspective.

Greedyg76

06-14-2011, 11:19 PM

nice campers

NothingClever

06-20-2011, 03:11 AM

Some summer vacation pictures :D .

Just after cresting Los Pinos Pass.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/NadaListoCeroSeis/June%202011%20Vacation/DSC00997.jpg

On the way to Cinnamon Pass (CO) from the Lake City side.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/NadaListoCeroSeis/June%202011%20Vacation/DSC01051.jpg

My 2 y/o daughter watching "Wonder Pets" on Mom's new iPad. It was hovering just above freezing outside but toasty inside.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/NadaListoCeroSeis/June%202011%20Vacation/DSC01031.jpg

Tried to go over Ophir Pass but it was closed on the Telluride side. Open all the way on the Silverton side.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/NadaListoCeroSeis/June%202011%20Vacation/DSC01118.jpg

Mineral Creek area, northwest of Silverton, CO.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/NadaListoCeroSeis/June%202011%20Vacation/DSC01128.jpg

Dunno where this is but it's Colorado.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/NadaListoCeroSeis/June%202011%20Vacation/DSC01043.jpg

Just south of Ashcroft (ghost town) which is one valley east of the Maroon Bells valley.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f313/NadaListoCeroSeis/June%202011%20Vacation/DSC01157.jpg

Overland Hadley

06-20-2011, 03:51 AM

Hey Clever,

How do you like the awning off the back of the camper? It looks to be a Fiamma? Your camper is a Fleet correct, I wonder what I could find to fit an Eagle?

NothingClever

06-20-2011, 04:21 AM

Hi Nathaneal :bike_rider:,

The awning is great and yes, it's a Fiamma F35 Pro 1.8m model (the case is 71.5" end to end). I bought it for the sun and rain of Florida (upcoming move) where I know we won't surive without it. We didn't use the awning on this trip in Colorado since the sunshine in the morning was welcomed to scrub off the night's frost.

On a user-friendliness note, it's best deployed with two people but doable with one. I stand on the hitch basket to deploy it while the 4WC top is popped and it would be near impossible for me without it. On a separate but somewhat related note, that hitch basket makes entry and exit and roof loading a lot easier on a lifted truck. The step stool that 4WC provides (good quality) is simply too short for a lifted truck. You gotta stretch to get in and it's a big drop when exiting. The hitch basket really closes the gap as another step and makes loading/unloading/sorting gear a LOT easier.

Anyways...back on track.

The supplied Fiamma brackets (which are mounted to the vehicle and the feet of the awning's support legs fit into) weren't a clean mount to the FWC so I improvised and simply screwed some hooks into the wooden 'eaves' of the Fleet. The Fiamma feet (at the ends of the support legs) have holes in them and I just hook the feet to the hooks on the camper. Not a final solution but a good 'nuff to get goin' one.

Suffering a bit from OCD, I chose to go with the Fiamma awning in order to color match the F45 that came on the Fleet from FWC.

If you order your FWC shell without an awning, you might want to check out Carefree of Colorado. They'll have (or fabricate) the right size for the Eagle and will be less expensive but high quality. Maybe not as jazzy and sexy as an Italian Fiamma but fully functional just the same.

Hope that helps :) .

Overland Hadley

06-21-2011, 12:34 AM

Thanks for the info NC.

Stan@FourWheel

06-21-2011, 05:11 PM

Just thought I would add an odd ball FWC picture in here from time to time.

:)

AeroNautiCal

06-22-2011, 02:48 AM

Those little trucks saw great service in the UK, in combination with the Island Plastics Romahome, a demountable two berth camper.

http://i28.tinypic.com/fx5ieh.jpg

Surprisingly, they started off on the 360cc Honda Acty, then the Bedford, Suzuki and Daihatsu's. The camper module could be left, freestanding, though the majority remained affixed to their base vehicles till that unit was replaced.

These camper's have a tremendous following here.

That Four Wheel Camper looks kinda neat on that wee truck, though no one will be getting a speeding ticket anytime soon. http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv29/helixpteron/happy0054.gif

Birder

06-22-2011, 07:29 PM

The same truck is now made by DFSK (was DFM) and there will be a 4x4 one next year

My mate makes catering trucks with them

http://www.bob4.com

Lighthawk

06-24-2011, 05:24 AM

Here's my rig. I got my FWC Hawk in July 2010. Since then it's been a blast with trips to Death Valley (hey Sunni), East Side of the Sierra, Mendocino coast kayaking, Tour of central Nevada, and lot's of shorter trips.

I added Ride-Rites and a sway bar to help control the camper when bashing about, plus Bilstein 5100's all around. The truck came with 18" wheels to which I added BFG AT's. Mileage ain't great at 13mpg, but it's a capable package to go many places.

With sink, 3-way fridge and furnace we're comfy. I will be adding a Wave 3 before fall, in addition to blower furnace. Both can be complimentary I believe. Other mods are gas can holder in the back, home-made arctic pak, lifters for the top, (soon to be) Bike tights to the rear for vertical mount of two mtn bikes. Some LED's have been installed plus new PM-1 group 31 house battery w/ smart Iota charger to keep electrical up to snuff.

http://www.pbase.com/lighthawk/image/135825837.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/lighthawk/image/135825835.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/lighthawk/image/135825833.jpg
The bikes were thrown on top for an quick trip, but will soon be mounted on the rear of the camper.
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/gallery/image/7328-another-steele-pass-moment.jpg
One other shot from Steel Pass, DV

portal pat

06-26-2011, 08:52 AM

This is a uniquely Australian setup. Our '06 Nissan Patrol 4.2 Intercooled turbo diesel with Australian portal axle assemblies with a deluxe Trayon camper. Weighs about 920lbs. dry. View at trayon.com.au
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae100/slowzuki/2011_0625trekka20001.jpg
And a shot with it packed to go.
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae100/slowzuki/2011_0625trekka20043.jpg

Xrunner

06-26-2011, 01:55 PM

Overland Hadley

06-26-2011, 02:17 PM

Very nice! Could you post some pictures of the interior?

x2

Heifer Boy

07-01-2011, 01:47 AM

This is a uniquely Australian setup. Our '06 Nissan Patrol 4.2 Intercooled turbo diesel with Australian portal axle assemblies with a deluxe Trayon camper. Weighs about 920lbs. dry. View at trayon.com.au

Nice setup Pat. Obviously with portal axles you don't take your 4WD'ing very seriously :)

TrayOns are great things and very much the inspiration for my build. I've talked to the owner a few times at some shows and he's a great guy. The dual cab version was a little big in my opinion and hung over the back too far. Trying to get a 'caravan' interior in a dual cab tray is a big ask. Single cab looks great on the back of your Patrol though.

Another option from over here is the Carry Me Camper from Candy Canvas. Great tent and a nice simple box. http://www.candycanvas.com.au/SingleCab.php

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There's lots of custom manufacturers building slide on campers like this about the place. I nearly went down the route of increasing the size of my box and putting a Mr Swagman RTT http://www.mrswagman.com.au/rooftoptents/introduction.shtml on it but I really didn't want anything above roof height for ecomony reasons.

portal pat

07-02-2011, 01:23 PM

Very nice! Could you post some pictures of the interior?

Will get some next time it's erected.

kylekai

07-02-2011, 11:47 PM

2011 Chevy Silverado Diesel with 2011 Hallmark Everest popup:

http://modesittsoftware.com/Hallmark/ChevyWithTC.jpg

Flagster

07-06-2011, 05:13 PM

Larry

07-07-2011, 02:01 AM

Updated beauty shots of a 2011 Phoenix on my '78 K10. Island in the Sky, Canyonlands

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5279/5896839452_6e1a3e3330_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5312/5896100325_bb79cb5887_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6018/5896540592_1bdf6c4292_b.jpg

Valley of the Gods
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5896309787_fd96b73901_b.jpg

Top of the World
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5318/5895695605_66891ebf6c_b.jpg

imcolej

07-11-2011, 03:44 PM

Great setup Lighthawk! I have an 06 DC Tundra that I'd like to ultimately kit out like yours. Thanks for posting.

Outback

07-12-2011, 12:20 AM

656346563565636Here is my Flip Pac on my 08 Dodge Diesel 4x4 1 ton srw.

Desert Drifter

08-05-2011, 12:55 PM

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo194/deejis-photos/IM002282.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo194/deejis-photos/IM002269.jpg

Regcabguy

08-05-2011, 11:34 PM

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo194/deejis-photos/IM002282.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo194/deejis-photos/IM002269.jpg Very cool rig and photos!

jason78westy

08-14-2011, 06:57 PM

First trip to Badlands and Black Hills. Second to RMNP.

Overland Hadley

08-14-2011, 09:09 PM

First trip to Badlands and Black Hills. Second to RMNP.

Good looking rig!

Do you have a platform built for standing on the roof, or were you just tiptoeing up there?

jason78westy

08-15-2011, 12:06 AM

Good looking rig!

Do you have a platform built for standing on the roof, or were you just tiptoeing up there?

Thanks!

Tiptoeing about as light as a 215lb'er can! No damage..:elkgrin:

Overland Hadley

08-15-2011, 12:29 AM

Tiptoeing about as light as a 215lb'er can! No damage..:elkgrin:

Do you have the new "no seam" roof?

jason78westy

08-18-2011, 09:39 PM

Nope, ordered my hawk in May '10, Picked up from Go-Anywhere at the end of July '10.

clcoyle

08-23-2011, 03:35 AM

This is a uniquely Australian setup. Our '06 Nissan Patrol 4.2 Intercooled turbo diesel with Australian portal axle assemblies with a deluxe Trayon camper. Weighs about 920lbs. dry. View at trayon.com.au
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae100/slowzuki/2011_0625trekka20001.jpg
And a shot with it packed to go.
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae100/slowzuki/2011_0625trekka20043.jpg

Very cool looking truck...

sasfrontier

08-24-2011, 04:07 AM

^^ That rig is the coolest Nissan based overlanding rig by far. I love the front bumper, simple and clean.

morrisster

09-15-2011, 10:41 PM

on the road
http://aswewander.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_7205.jpg
farther off the road - daniel boone national forest
http://aswewander.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/storyboard-1.jpg
Here is my wife and my home for the next year. We are on a combo trip of road trip/overland expedition crossing all around north america (we are currently in Quebec, headed east through NB, PEI, NS and then south into Maine - to hopefully see more fall)

Setup is 2004 Silverado 3500 QCLB Duramax/Allison 4x4 with a 2004 Starcraft Pine Mountain Starmate.

Scoutman

09-15-2011, 11:25 PM

MidnightRider

09-16-2011, 05:14 PM

Hello everybody, im new here to the portal. Here are a few pics of my rig.

Flagster

09-20-2011, 07:01 PM

Hello everybody, im new here to the portal. Here are a few pics of my rig.

Nice...I have been wondering what a "few" extra inches off a short bed tacoma would look like...I am not thinking of going with a camper quite as long as yours but it doesn't look as unwieldy as I thought it would...

dzzz

09-24-2011, 08:28 PM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5667335710_c6a11327f9_z.jpg

ActionCamper

09-25-2011, 11:32 AM

I just uploaded 72 photos. I'm sorry that the quality and background etc. is not perfect,
but there was no time for nice arrangements and so on.
>> see photos (http://www.actioncamper.com/events.php?kn=AG&lng=en)
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http://www.actioncamper.com/events/00054/v013.jpg

chadlanc

09-26-2011, 06:04 PM

looks cool...but where on earth do you put a spare tire?

Overland Hadley

09-27-2011, 04:11 AM

looks cool...but where on earth do you put a spare tire?

Spare tire is located in the front-top section of the camper.

chadlanc

09-27-2011, 05:54 AM

on the roof? I nearly killed myself just trying to get my 35 inch tire in the back of my brute

ActionCamper

09-28-2011, 09:19 AM

looks cool...but where on earth do you put a spare tire?

>> here you see where it's located (http://www.actioncamper.com/event_ent.php?evid=6&kn=AG&lng=en) ... and of course it's in a vinyl, smell tight cover, leaving enough space inside the rime to carry tire fix kit, compressor etc.. The calculated tire was a 35/12.5 17" Cooper Discoverer SST Mud Terrain from my Rubicon. Sizes bigger than that will be very rare for overlanding, I guess. But a bigger tire cover and a smaller matress can be made if desired.
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http://www.actioncamper.com/events/00006/v014.jpg

chnlisle

09-28-2011, 03:46 PM

New ATC Cougar
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jayaronowcampersales/

ActionCamper

09-29-2011, 05:26 AM

on the roof? I nearly killed myself just trying to get my 35 inch tire in the back of my brute

I love to play with my Rubicon when I have my spare on the tailgate, but I believe overlanding is a different story where everything is done a little bit more thoughtfully. For instance: last winter I spend five weeks in Libya, partially driving on very sharp lava rocks. I hade not one tire problem even though I run my tires with Staun Bead Lock inner tires with flat run functunallity. In our group I had the tires with the best backup feature and still took the most care. Others had several tire damages. One can decide if tire changing is fun or not. I don't think so.
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>> the last thumb nail show a video with special ActionCamper functions (http://www.actioncamper.com/event_ent.php?evid=54&kn=AG&lng=en)