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[Oilbrnr]

I know the owner of the OVRLND that is pictured on the white Tundra. Pretty sure the only *option* he did was the barn doors. With tax, it was around 12k. Without a mattress.

 

He had a FWC prior (not sure which model or how well equipped) but he felt it was too heavy for the Tundra in areas here in AZ/UT/MX that he likes to go.  Plus, he's 6'4" so he can actually stand up now inside and keep his expensive mountain bikes protected somewhat from theft.

 

I was fairly interested, especially since they are built in Flagstaff, until I found out the price. Heck of a lot for an unfinished shell IMHO.

 

If FWC does bring something like this to market, my guess would be 8-10k

[So Cal Adventurer]

He had a FWC prior (not sure which model or how well equipped) but he felt it was too heavy for the Tundra in areas here in AZ/UT/MX that he likes to go. Plus, he's 6'4" so he can actually stand up now inside and keep his expensive mountain bikes protected somewhat from theft.

I have a 2014 Tundra and. 2018 FWC.

I’m 6’4” and the new ones have 6’6” ceilings so ample room.

But I’ll agree with it being too heavy for the Tundra out of the box.

I had to do a lot of work to mine to get it to handle the weight

Edited by So Cal Adventurer, 14 August 2019 - 03:25 PM.

[cwdtmmrs]

I don't see the attraction. Especially for that kind of $$$. The camp tackle looks crude and unhandy to me as well.

[Oilbrnr]

Well, the attraction is you can build it out the way you want, which, for a guy like myself is appealing. But not at that price point. Last I heard they were 6-8 months out to start on one, and that was before this years ExPo West. 

 

Also it is lightweight and you can actually have input into the design.

[cwdtmmrs]

Still doesn't make any sense. You can get an ATC shell for $9,650.00 or a complete one for around $15,500.00 and get a lot more value. They will work with you on the build as well.

[Seattle Mitch]

I used a canopy on my Tacoma before I acquired my Fleet and the amount of dust inside the bed/canopy was out of control. I'm interested in how the design of the new camper may have addressed this.

[Oilbrnr]

Still doesn't make any sense. You can get an ATC shell for $9,650.00 or a complete one for around $15,500.00 and get a lot more value. They will work with you on the build as well.

Does ATC offer a shell that keeps/uses the OEM tailgate? 

[cwdtmmrs]

No. If that is the deal breaker, I kinda understand. Still not for the $$$. That camper should be 1/2 the price.

[Ghettofab75]

No. If that is the deal breaker, I kinda understand. Still not for the $$$. That camper should be 1/2 the price.

 

 

I'm guessing that OVRLND is simply not a big enough manufacturer to be able to get the costs down much.  FWC should be able to do better than that but I also doubt it will be much below $8k.  We shall see.  I am interested to see the interior and what they've done with that or options for the interior setup.  It is neat to see something different from FWC at any rate.

 

Kevin

[CougarCouple]

Hello Oilbrnr
If you are looking for a camper with a tailgate option, call'em. We found Jeff and Marty very accommodating.

Russ