What's new at Coyote RV/Phoenix Pop up?

[offroadcamperguy]

CamperGuy:
Any chance you'll be at the Sportsman Show in Jan here in Denver?
Would like to get a closer look.

YES, we are going to have a space at the Denver International Sportsman's Expo, at the Colorado Convention Center, Jan 6 Through the 9th (I think, not sure of the date exactly).

First show we have done in many many years. Hope to see lots of Expedition Portal peeps there!!

[offroadcamperguy]

Are you really cutting into the roof with that sawsall or is that a joke looks like a 20,000.00 od toyota and ya chop the roof I too would like to see what the cut looks like, how the camper is mounted is it permanent,sealed for leakage and how.need more close up picks I have a ford escape would it be possible to mount one on that...Den

Hi Wannaby,

Yes, I was really cutting that vehicle.

I think we could fit your Ford Escape with a nice little unit as well. Just call us up, make an appointment for your design session, and we'll get your order under way!

I don't have too many during build photos because I didn't used to thing that anyone would be all that interested. I did catch some shots of one of our Cherokee builds, and that is a pretty similar fit to your Escape. Here are those pics:

[AmericaOverland]

Uhh, HS!

Is there anything like this being done in Texas?! Now, I wonder what you can do for me for my Honda CR-V or my '77 Scout II. Awesome work! My problem is logistics - I live in Houston, and I don't want to have to fly back (I could rent a vehicle to drive back and forth once). Whether I have it done in Texas or Colorado depends on how the markets play out in 2011.

Stephanie

[goin camping]

Hi Rob,

I want to thank you for posting the pictures of the F250 camper. Since I have that model truck in a slightly raised 4X4 I was very curious what you could do with that small truck bed. You did well. You fit a lot of stuff into a small area.

Please post more interior pictures. I really enjoy seeing your work.

[offroadcamperguy]

Uhh, HS!

Is there anything like this being done in Texas?! Now, I wonder what you can do for me for my Honda CR-V or my '77 Scout II. Awesome work! My problem is logistics - I live in Houston, and I don't want to have to fly back (I could rent a vehicle to drive back and forth once). Whether I have it done in Texas or Colorado depends on how the markets play out in 2011.

Stephanie

Hi America Overland,

The Honda CR-V would probably do better with a roof top tent, but the Scout II is the perfect vahicle for a conversion. In fact our (my family's) first camper was built for our own Scout II! Unfortunately, I do not have any photos of that old beast, but I do have a photo of one of our more recent Scout IIs, below. We have just one location, here in Denver. You won't have to fly back and forth though, we have the Scout fit design already set up, so all we need to know is what kind of equipment you want in yours, then we will work up your complete custom desgn quote for your review and approval. Once we get your order under way, we will build the unit, ready for install, then we make an installation appointment. When you arrive, we will set up a hotel room for the night before installation, and a rental car for the day of. You can run around Denver, see the sights, and at the end of the day your new Scout II conversion will be ready for the road!

Interior Scout II


Scout II Phoenix Pop up

[offroadcamperguy]

Next project: It's been a very long time in the making. Tighter fit, more style, one of a kind features. The Pulse is coming! Will be complete this Thursday, and showing at the International Sportsman's Expo Denver Thursday Thru Sunday. You guys and girls are going to LOVE this one!!

I've got work to do!

[AmericaOverland]

Hi America Overland,

In fact our (my family's) first camper was built for our own Scout II! Unfortunately, I do not have any photos of that old beast, but I do have a photo of one of our more recent Scout IIs, below.

The question I have is, how much are we talking? What is the advantage of going with this rather than a FWC costing about a third? Walk-through? The only way I could justify this is by seeing JP Morgan and HSBC going bankrupt and certain markets melting up in a supernova that will never be witnessed again by any human, past, present, or future.

[offroadcamperguy]

You definitely have a point there. The GOOD QUALITY fully equipped Phoenix Custom Unit for your Scout II, including our exclusive Phoenix Easy Lift, the 20,000 btu automatic furnace, molded double sinks and electric water pump, couch that makes second bed, power converter, battery system, 3 way refrigerator, under bed storage, adjustable electric push button air mattress, fantastic vent, triple layer insulated side liner, aluminum welded cage framed sheet fiberglass covered Pro-Flex construction, and full installation conversion..... $18,495

When we sold the 4 Wheel Camper name, back in about 1988, in order to streamline, speed up, and maximize production efficiancy, they decided to quit building the Blazer, Bronco, Scout, 4 Runner, Ramcharger, Trailduster, all other walk through models, Fleet II, Fleet S, Keystone, and all custom work. This might have changed in recent times because I don't really have extra time to keep an eye on other manufacturers, but what I have heard is that they are busy as can be building and selling their standard models, and that is great. I with them the best of luck. I don't ever bad mouth or put down competition. I just try to build my niche by providing products and services that are more personalized and custom fit.

So, whenever someone is wrestling with "justifying the cost" of a unit on their vehicle. The answer is that folks come to us when they want to fit a vehicle that they just really LOVE. It's why you sometimes spend $500 on a nice dress that your wife might only wear one time. There might be 1000 logical reasons not to spend that money, but You Love here and she's so worth it.

[wannaby]

The price is within the balpark considering something like this http://www.xpcamper.com/price-specs.html starts at 23000.00 and yours is a custom fit for most suv type vehicles .....Myself I would have to win the lottery to buy anyone of these thing is i still couldnt see cuttung up my perfectly good ford escape to have a non removable camper unit ...its like ya say ya gotta really love your vehicle to do that to it...me ill take my old chevy truck and throgh an old pop up on it... thats more my style ....you have a good nich and a good product and good luck with it ...and keep us updated with picks and info....Den

[jorgy]

I think that is a decent explanation on costs. Mayny things aren't "worth" it. Ever owned a boat? Boats are awesome, and they can be very affordable, particularly if you buy a used 16-18 foot aluminum boat with a tiller outboard. However, you can also get something much more expensive. Options add up. Start looking at custom sailboats--weekender style. The option prices alone will be shocking.

The XP camper is pretty awesome, but the $23,000 starting price is a shell with no installation. You need a flat-bed too...

The good value is a FWC or ATC used @5-12 years. Not beat, fits most modern trucks, etc. If you want something with a bit more headroom, or a different bed/couch/fridge/whatever, these are pretty nice. BTW, once you add all the options to a new ATC, you wont be far off...