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#1 WhimsyM

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Posted 16 August 2019 - 10:17 PM

Hello,

 

Just introducing myself. I'm starting to look for a FWC Fleet model for my Tacoma. I'm just learning about them and how to get my hands on one! Any advice for the best spots to shop, etc. would be appreciated. My budget is about 15k... One thought, my Tacoma is a 2016 4x4 Sport. Can anyone provide insight on mods I'll need to consider in order to accommodate the camper weight. 

 

Thanks everyone!

 

Happy Friday!


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#2 longhorn1

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Posted 16 August 2019 - 10:20 PM

A very good place is Facebook Four Wheel Camper Owners, and you can access the link to Used Four Wheel Campers. These 2 sites are great. jd

Hello,

Just introducing myself. I'm starting to look for a FWC Fleet model for my Tacoma. I'm just learning about them and how to get my hands on one! Any advice for the best spots to shop, etc. would be appreciated. My budget is about 15k... One thought, my Tacoma is a 2016 4x4 Sport. Can anyone provide insight on mods I'll need to consider in order to accommodate the camper weight.

Thanks everyone!

Happy Friday!


Edited by longhorn1, 16 August 2019 - 10:21 PM.

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#3 Casa Escarlata Robles Too

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Posted 16 August 2019 - 10:37 PM

Welcome to the cult.Have you considered the ATC Bobcat.

It's basically the same as the Fleet but lower in price.

You might get in contact with Marty at AllTerrianCampers.

 

Do you want a shell or a full camper. They might be able to put into

a new camper for close to your price range.

 

The ATC campers are a very great value and great construction.

 

I have had my Bobcat full camper for 10 years now ,have logged about 50K miles traveling with it.

Lots of trips to Yellowstone and between our home.Also 2 6 week trips to Alaska.

 

We have been extremely satisfied with our rig.

Have fun shopping.

Frank

   This is from 2010.We now have a 2002 Tundra carrying it.

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Vic here are the pics of the rack.

  

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#4 Stan@FourWheel

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Posted 16 August 2019 - 11:47 PM

To better carry the camper weight ...

 

Most customers are adding a set of the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags to the rear suspension of the truck.

 

And then upgrading to a set of "E Rated Tires" for the truck.

 

There is more you can do, but these 2 items above cover the basics to get you going.

 

Hope this helps a little.

 

 

 

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Posted 17 August 2019 - 02:25 AM

To better carry the camper weight ...

 

Most customers are adding a set of the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags to the rear suspension of the truck.

 

And then upgrading to a set of "E Rated Tires" for the truck.

 

There is more you can do, but these 2 items above cover the basics to get you going.

 

Hope this helps a little.

 

 

 

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Agree with Stan, we have both and I added a rear anti-sway bar that really reduced lateral sway and tipping...'05 Tundra SR5 Access Cab/ full kitted '16 Hawk...

 

FWC is the top tier of quality in my opinion..

 

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#6 CougarCouple

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Posted 18 August 2019 - 02:57 AM

Hay Frank how do those pvc work on the outer flaps?

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#7 Casa Escarlata Robles Too

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Posted 18 August 2019 - 07:43 PM

Hay Frank how do those pvc work on the outer flaps?

Russ

Russ they act as props to hold the flaps open for sun shade/to keep rain out while getting some air in.

Somewhere maybe in "mods" there are posts about using/making them.

They have been great.

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#8 WhimsyM

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Posted 19 August 2019 - 08:50 PM

Thank you SO SO much everyone! I'll check out the Bobcats now! I hadn't heard of them :)


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#9 Wandering Sagebrush

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Posted 20 August 2019 - 02:24 AM

Thank you SO SO much everyone! I'll check out the Bobcats now! I hadn't heard of them :)


ATC is a fantastic builder! Quality product, very customer oriented, will do custom builds. They are my first choice for a pop up!
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#10 Living The Dream

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Posted 20 August 2019 - 04:42 AM

At 8:00 I start to talk about my modification to my truck to handle the weight. It might be of interest to you. You're gonna love the setup. 

 

 


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