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[Oilbrnr]

I'm not looking, I have a Hawk. I was just pointing out that there is a similar offering in the market that has gained some traction and I was sharing some info that I gained from a OVRLND owner. Also trying to explain why some people like that type of option to retain use of the truck bed.

[Mighty Dodge Ram]

This type of camper/shell is appealing to me. I still need to use my “truck as a truck” on a regular basis and de-mounting a traditional camper, including storage, would be a major issue. With this “topper”, Modular cabinets/dining/sleeping arrangements can be built and more easily stored in the garage. But as mentioned, price and dust are concerns. I’ve considered several options incl: Callen (currently out of business), aluminum work topper (ARE, Snugtop, etc), and AluCab (wedge limitations, no longbed models, $$$). It would be really nice to be able to stand up when getting out of bed in the morning. 😂

Added edit: I’ve got mixed feelings on retaining the tailgate or going with barn doors.

Edited by Mighty Dodge Ram, 17 August 2019 - 04:35 PM.

[ntsqd]

Never had a tailgate the sealed out the dust. That includes the '88 4runner and the '79 Suburban. To be fair, the '91 Suburban with 'barn doors' didn't seal out the dust either.

 

On the 4rnnr I'm looking at building an air deflector to push a little air down the back window like 60's-70's station wagons had.

Edited by ntsqd, 17 August 2019 - 07:36 PM.

[Beach]

I started a thread on this subject years ago as to whether FWC ever offered such a camper but can't seem to go back that far in my earlier posts search. Does anyone know how to research back more than a few years.

[Mighty Dodge Ram]

“On the 4rnnr I'm looking at building an air deflector to push a little air down the back window like 60's-70's station wagons had.”

Why I am thinking that earlier 4runners had that as an option? Maybe it was the Pathfinder or Xterra...or maybe it was a mini-van LOL! That would work on my current Leer shell.

Edited by Mighty Dodge Ram, 18 August 2019 - 04:09 PM.

[longhorn1]

Facebook Four Wheel Camper Owners has a post with exterior photos posted by Stan Kennedy.

[hmt]

 

[Spitfire]

Just saw this: https://www.truckcam...ect-m-revealed/

 

[Old Crow]

And here's an article on Project M by Bryon Dorr on the Gear Junkie web site....

 

Four Wheel Campers Reveals Lightweight Pop-Up Truck Camper

 

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[Stan@FourWheel]

We just finished a new webpage for "Project M".

 

We will continue to add items & pics to it.

 

https://fourwheelcam...odel/project-m/

 

 

 

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