Four Wheel Camper - A Review

[MrBeast]

KC, Great review. If I was not so dead set on a hard side id be buying a FWC.

I really enjoyed reading about your travels, stayed up most of the night last night reading.

As well I am pretty sure this is emigrant peak?



I am not sure because I am not used to seeing it from that angle, but if it is I used to live not that far from there when I was in high school, and I was born and raised in Livingston.

I got my first taste of aviation over at The Flying Y ranch MT48 there ole Duane took me up in his 172 when I was about 8 years old, and I have been hooked on flying ever since.

[Sean VHA #60013]

KC, excellent thread! I just spend a better part of the night reading the entire thread, as I stumbled upon it while doing research on how to customize camper shells, researching modifying my 1989 Dodge W250 Cummins into a vehicle I can sleep in and live in for 3-4 days at a time if I go into Travel Nursing [I am an Emergency Room RN & Charge Nurse] , and also something I can take my Wife and children camping in if I do not go into Travel Nursing.

This thread has been an exceptional read! You have me thinking of simply pursuing a FWC instead

[FordGuy1]

I just ordered a Grandby from Stan. I pretty much ordered it loaded, and I must say after reading these comments I can't wait. It's going on my 2003 SuperDuty until I can order a new 2013 Superduty. My wife and I have done a lot of tent camping over the past few years, we don't miss are Trailer at all. We kept talking about a way to get in the back country and not worry about cold weather, and be able to tow our Jeep, the solution was a FWC. It's going to be a long 10 weeks!

[pintailbrowns]

Now that I have finished this, it was almost like I just lost a friend. Wow KC, what a write up, what amazing pics! This has to be the best thread I have ever read. I really needed to do more work, but kept reading and reading. I just picked up my 95 T100 SR5 for my Son, and now I am going to have to waste more time vs. working while search for a camper. Worst part, looks like he just lost his truck . Miss you already KC, how about an updated pic of you last adventure... just one more?! A short paragraph...? Addict here

[bimmeryota]

I'm a new member of the portal and this thread is what sold me on it. I just went through all 32 pages since I searched for reviews on the FWC. The documentation and the commentary are top notch. Thanks to KC for starting it and to everyone who has kept it alive for so long.

I'm interested in the FWC Eagle for my truck but would like the thoughts of the knowledge base here on what I've got. My biggest concern is drivability both on and off road with a loaded camper. My truck is already pretty high with a 4in procomp lift and a 1.5in body lift. I wanted to avoid a body lift but only went because of hood clearance for the 3.4L motor I swapped in to replace my 3.0L. I'm running 33x12.5s with 4:56 gears and a 5 speed.

Considering the lift, tires, gears and engine, would there be anything I would have to change other than adding air bags(which I will definitely choose over the helper springs)? I've been considering a supercharger but I'm more concerned with the drivability because of the height vs the power(my 3.4 is much, much better than the 3.0 I pulled out)

Does anyone here run a FWC with a hilux or 1st gen tacoma that is lifted with at least 33s?

[Stan@FourWheel]

You might want to call Chris at "Rocky Mountain Four Wheel Campers"

1-303-431-6611

He is a Totota Tacoma fan and has been building his truck up for several years.

In the last year he stumbled accross the Four Wheel Pop-up Campers and is now part of the team.

He first bought a used camper, and was so excited he became a dealer for us in Colorado.

He knows Tacomas and off road suspension very well.

In only his first 8 months in business selling campers for us, he is almost our top selling dealer.

Solid guy.

Nice guy to work with.

We are lucky to have him as part of our team.




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[bimmeryota]

Thank you Stan. I will try contacting him on my lift questions.
I'll hope to meet you at the off road expo in october if you're going to be there. I'm looking forward to seeing my first FWC in person.
Joe

[NothingClever]

I'm looking forward to seeing my first FWC in person.

It's a fun experience. My wife and I were sold instantly when we saw Tom and team at the Denver Outdoor Show in 2010. We thought it would be another two years or so before we bought one and then a used, pristine Fleet model magically appeared as if on cue about a month later. We couldn't pass up the opportunity since it was spec'd exactly as we wanted. So, moral of the story - be prepared to buy one after you see one!

[Overland Hadley]

So, moral of the story - be prepared to buy one after you see one!

Indeed. It did take me two years, but once you have had a good look at one it is hard not to start planning.

[bimmeryota]

Let the planning begin! I just saw them at the off road expo today for the first time and now I'm totally sold. Even brought the future wife with me and she approved. At first she thought it was pricey but then we looked at the toy hauler rv's that were on the display and now knows how good a deal it is in comparison.
Mitch was super helpful and answered all my questions.
Now I gotta save up the cash and get my my little lifted hilux ready for it!