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#1 Wallowa

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Posted 18 January 2020 - 07:04 PM

So what do you folks think about the new approach for FWC?   

Add in the options and 9K $ quickly goes up...but weight is still low and it is a solid idea for those that want a minimal package for off roading..

 

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#2 longhorn1

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Posted 18 January 2020 - 07:23 PM

Great idea. I visualized being 25 and starting with the "M". Built in drawer system, Dometic Top loading fridge and freezer, 1500 Litium Yeti Goal Zero power pack, 2-100W Goal Zero solar on the roof. Some type of furnace/heater, sink module with foot pump, single burner stove top. What it would be like to be young again. At the same time I love my fully loaded Grandby.[emoji4]
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#3 Casa Escarlata Robles Too

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Posted 18 January 2020 - 07:37 PM

Nice idea.Very minimal.

The price opens up the market.

My 09 Bobcat "full" camper was 9K plus options.

One thing I find strange is that the bedding is an option.

That out of the gate pushes the price close to10K.

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Posted 18 January 2020 - 09:01 PM

It's not unlike what I originally was trying to do with a Leer canopy, 2x4s and sheet of plywood.  I could never really make it work well, so I like what they're doing.  Now though, my Hawk is about as minimal as I'd like to go.  20 years ago, I'd have bought an "M", without a doubt.


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#5 Norsman

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Posted 19 January 2020 - 11:05 PM

I like that you can keep your tailgate on and the mounting channels on the sides. I probably would've gone with this M style instead of my Hawk as my whole idea was to camp more outside rather than inside. BUT, my wife was getting tired of crawling into a tent and being cold and wanted comfort. I'd say the water heater, furnace and refrigerator really make camping easy again.

 

Now she complains about crawling up into the camper on the RAM truck...lol. So I got these steps...IMG_0709-M.jpg


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#6 busboy66

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Posted 15 February 2020 - 10:32 PM

I like the idea and am seriously considering getting one.

 

Pros:

Light - sub 500 lbs

Can be left on permanently and used as a shell

Fully customizable interior space

Keep tailgate on truck

Retain use of bed - dry storage of items

 

Cons:

Hard egress - open door and climb over tailgate, or open tailgate from the inside

Dust - I'm not sure if the tailgate area can be sealed

Bugs - no easy way to have door and tailgate open and keep out bugs

Cost - It's pretty spendy for a shell with a bed

 

All in all I feel it is a better option for me than a roof top tent or a dedicated camper. Maybe Marty at All Terrain Campers will start making them?


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Posted 16 February 2020 - 02:06 AM

BB66, I asked Marty a few months back, it was a no.  Won’t hurt to ask again.


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Posted 16 February 2020 - 03:28 AM

BB66, I asked Marty a few months back, it was a no.  Won’t hurt to ask again.

 

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