FWC/ATC with a pass through?

**Ruffin' It** · 01-30-2008, 03:24 AM

I love the idea of a Four Wheel Camper/All-Terrain Camper, but I REALLY want to be able to go from the cab of the truck to the camper without exiting the vehicle. Does anyone either make a product like that OR has anyone retrofitted a FWC to allow for this? I don't worry so much about cutting up a truck, but I'm afraid to hack into a camper myself.

Thanks,

Tyler

**kcowyo** · 01-30-2008, 07:00 PM

I haven't seen anything like that. I understand the appeal, I would like that option too. But by cutting into the camper you may be compromising the integrity of the camper's frame, weakening the unit as whole.

Have you considered the Blazer Chalets and maybe upgrading some of their features? I like them a lot and even their dated color schemes are kinda retro now. That concept has a loyal following and a knowledgeable owner base still out there.

Chinook camper bodies are still out there and can be added to a 90's Toyota truck. The Chinooks would likely need some upgrading as well. Comments I've read regarding camper bodies permanently fixed to a cab & chassis, expressed concern & doubts whether it would be flexible and/or rigid enough to withstand the rigors of off-road travel.

Those were just opinions. I have yet to visit with anyone who has owned and traveled extensively off-road, with a fixed cab & camper combo.

**Willman** · 02-01-2008, 02:39 AM

EarthRoamer does...with a price...

Nice rigs...run into him on my way back from the 07' Trophy in Page, AZ

Huge drool factor!

**Mobryan** · 02-01-2008, 03:33 AM

Which just goes to prove, TMAI is still a viable engineering principle

For those of us with platinum plated tow hooks, that is

Matt

**Lutzy48** · 02-02-2008, 03:32 PM

Take a look at the Tiger CX line. My unit is bult on a Ford F-350 4-wheel drive extented cab chassis with a 6.4L diesel engine.

**kcowyo** · 02-03-2008, 07:29 AM

Nice Tiger Lutzy.

I didn't consider suggesting a Tiger Provan, but I really like those units. Owners seem to hold on to them too, so there must be some good build quality there. The used ones I've seen for sale still bring a premium price so the resale must be strong too.

I definitely see the appeal of the Tiger CX.

**VikingVince** · 02-03-2008, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Lutzy48

Take a look at the Tiger CX line. My unit is bult on a Ford F-350 4-wheel drive extented cab chassis with a 6.4L diesel engine.

Hello...just wondering...are you the guy on the Tigermotorhomeowners website who has pics of his Tiger going offroad in Moab?

**VikingVince** · 02-03-2008, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by kcowyo

Nice Tiger Lutzy.

I didn't consider suggesting a Tiger Provan, but I really like those units. Owners seem to hold on to them too, so there must be some good build quality there. The used ones I've seen for sale still bring a premium price so the resale must be strong too.

I definitely see the appeal of the Tiger CX.

KC...I've been interested in the Tiger CX for a number of years. If you're not familiar check out www.groups.msn.com/Tigermotorhomeowners
There's lot of useful info/praise/issues/problems etc

**Lutzy48** · 02-03-2008, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by VikingVince

Hello...just wondering...are you the guy on the Tigermotorhomeowners website who has pics of his Tiger going offroad in Moab?

No, but it is the same setup as mine only he is running a gas engine and I opted for diesel.

**Ruffin' It** · 02-03-2008, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Lutzy48

Take a look at the Tiger CX line. My unit is bult on a Ford F-350 4-wheel drive extented cab chassis with a 6.4L diesel engine.

I gotta say, that is hard to argue with. It's a little larger than I prefer, but not much. Great, now I've got yet another option to consider.

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