Truck Camper

[Seahawk]

A friend of mine has one of these: https://www.intechrv.com/models/flyer/explore/



I have borrowed it twice and I really like the ramp and ability take bikes and other stuff along.

It is on the list.

[vash]

bad Ass ^^^^^

i want one bad. i think i like the Turtleback, but that is only RTT option. i dont know how you get a dog up there, or me, when i am old.

a sleep-inside model like the Off-the Grid models might be better for my uses.

[tevake]

If we are drifting into compact tow behind campers, I like these A frame rigs.
They are low profile when towing, yet have standup headroom and some extra space inside when set up.

https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/camping-trailers/rockwood-hard-side-pop-up-campers#lg=1&slide=2

Cheers Richard

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by tevake

If we are drifting into compact tow behind campers, I like these A frame rigs.

Like many families in the 60's we had a Coleman pop-up for camping and river trip.

The above A frames are Swiss Chalets in comparison to our Jode family rig.

These type of threads wander in the best of ways...

[Baz]

This one has the Rambo ("First Blood") bike on the front......

[aigel]

Originally Posted by Baz

This one has the Rambo ("First Blood") bike on the front......

This looks exactly like what I want next. A 3/4 or 1 ton with an Alaskan. I read earlier though that the Alaskan's have no aluminum frame?

The MC or a good bicycle will make packing unnecessary to go to town and get beer or whatever.

G

[jyl]

Devil’s advocate: in 5 minutes you could pitch a nice big tent with a lot more room, doesn’t move around when you walk in it, doesn’t weigh the truck down, don’t need to carry a MC, doesn’t cost much.

I do like that Alaskan though, no overhang, no jacks.

[Arizona_928]

Originally Posted by jyl

Devil’s advocate: in 5 minutes you could pitch a nice big tent with a lot more room, doesn’t move around when you walk in it, doesn’t weigh the truck down, don’t need to carry a MC, doesn’t cost much.

I do like that Alaskan though, no overhang, no jacks.

Sleeping on the ground sucks. I would do an elevated platform with a canvas tent. But that's essentially a trailer at that point.

[rfuerst911sc]

Every camper/RV is a compromise . And folks have different needs/wants . There is no one size fits all and that's ok . For overall versatility a truck camper is a good compromise but they are not for everyone . Just like a 40' long 5th wheel is not for everyone .

A simple tent can be a great option until it rains 3 days straight ............ there is no joy sleeping on the ground and getting soaked . Or being 95 degrees out and humid I will be turning on the AC in my truck camper and sleep like a bear while you sweat like a pig in your canvas wrap 😁 .

[widebody911]

[GH85Carrera]

Go big or go home!

[tooms351]

Here's my rig the first day I bought it. Kind of over kill but I do tow with it. I'll be bugging out for the Appalachian Trail right after I go to the 4th of July IMSA race. Hopefully two months of cooler temperatures!!!

[vash]

Originally Posted by jyl

Devil’s advocate: in 5 minutes you could pitch a nice big tent with a lot more room, doesn’t move around when you walk in it, doesn’t weigh the truck down, don’t need to carry a MC, doesn’t cost much.

I do like that Alaskan though, no overhang, no jacks.

five minutes? come on John!! unless you have one of the new pop up kind, there is no way. putting up a tent with my wife is a lesson in LOVE and UNDERSTANDING. i would say, 20 minutes if we are syncing. if not, total wild-card.

i would think a root top tent would be 5 minutes, which is the charm of the thing.

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by jyl

Devil’s advocate: in 5 minutes you could pitch a nice big tent with a lot more room, doesn’t move around when you walk in it, doesn’t weigh the truck down, don’t need to carry a MC, doesn’t cost much.

I do like that Alaskan though, no overhang, no jacks.

OTOH,

Tents get wet, then mold when packed up

Tents not allowed at many grizzly sites; and not a great idea when allowed in Griz country

I spent 8*30*4 + 5*30*5 nights in tents in the alpine, sub-alpine and deserts as a grad. student. I now have better tents but only use them a few nights a year.

Now, a Vanagon with a tent popup....

[aigel]

I have car camped for many years with a tent setup ... haha. It totally sucks. My family's excitement about going camping went up 1000% once we got the camper. That includes me.

You haul a lot of stuff car camping with a tent. It all has to come out and go back in. Stove, coolers, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, pillows, lamps etc. It felt like I am constantly loading and unloading crap. In a truck camper all is contained and I only throw in fresh food, fill up the water and I am ready to go. Previously tent camping, even with all camping gear in a pile and packing lists, it would always be a major effort to get ready for a trip, set up when there, tear down and then upon return stow it all again ready to go out again.

G

[aigel]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

A friend of mine has one of these: https://www.intechrv.com/models/flyer/explore/



I have borrowed it twice and I really like the ramp and ability take bikes and other stuff along.

It is on the list.

Major requirement for me is any shelter that's not a tent needs to be tall enough where I can stand. These compact trailers etc. are not going to work.

[jyl]

Ok, you’ve convinced me to get a Vanagon camper. Hey look there’s one here!

[911boost]

We need a separate thread to show off our Westys or Rivs

[RWebb]

You want this:

[Baz]