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#1 benbrookjohn

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Posted 17 November 2020 - 01:04 PM

Good day,
I've searched numerous models and have had no luck finding a true 1/2 ton truck camper that doesn't require mods to truck.

The Four Wheel Campers look promising, but I'm seeking knowledge from actual owners.

Thanks for sharing with a hopeful future camper.

John
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#2 AWG_Pics

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Posted 17 November 2020 - 02:44 PM

Sounds like you may be in the market for a shell from either Four Wheel Campers or All Terrain Campers. Both high quality.


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Posted 17 November 2020 - 03:02 PM

John, I’ll also endorse the shells from ATC and FWC.  However, I would recommend one truck mod, and that would be to add airbags.  They help level out the truck, both front to rear, and side to side.

 

If I were to buy another pop up, it would be a shell with furnace, and very few other options.  I’d probably go with an ATC, because of their willingness to do custom work, and their great customer focus.


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Posted 17 November 2020 - 05:52 PM

John, I’ll also endorse the shells from ATC and FWC.  However, I would recommend one truck mod, and that would be to add airbags.  They help level out the truck, both front to rear, and side to side.

 

If I were to buy another pop up, it would be a shell with furnace, and very few other options.  I’d probably go with an ATC, because of their willingness to do custom work, and their great customer focus.

So, WS, i am going the atc shell route, adding a propex furnace, and a 12v fridge, oh, and a 360 shadow awning. trying to keep it as light as possible - would u still think my gmc 1500 would need airbags??

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#5 Vic Harder

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Posted 17 November 2020 - 08:11 PM

Yes.  You will need airbags, if for no other reason than to level it back out and keep your headlights aimed properly.


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Posted 17 November 2020 - 08:25 PM

Go, yes I do think you will need them.  You can get by without, but you won’t like oncoming traffic flashing brights at you.   The air bags level the truck. 


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#7 Casa Escarlata Robles Too

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Posted 17 November 2020 - 11:50 PM

John welcome to the cult.

On the truck mods make sure you at least have LT truck tires "C" rating or better.

Air bags are a definite.

My first truck with the Bobcat was  Ford Ranger.I went with supersprings on the rear,

but when I mover the Bobcat to a 2002 Tundra I went with air bags.

I really like the idea of adjusting the pressure side to side.Levels out great.

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Posted 18 November 2020 - 02:34 AM

Yes.  You will need airbags, if for no other reason than to level it back out and keep your headlights aimed properly.

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Posted 18 November 2020 - 02:36 AM

John welcome to the cult.

On the truck mods make sure you at least have LT truck tires "C" rating or better.

Air bags are a definite.

My first truck with the Bobcat was  Ford Ranger.I went with supersprings on the rear,

but when I mover the Bobcat to a 2002 Tundra I went with air bags.

I really like the idea of adjusting the pressure side to side.Levels out great.

Frank

so, how do you re-pressure your bags??


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#10 AWG_Pics

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Posted 18 November 2020 - 03:45 AM

so, how do you re-pressure your bags??

 

Mine are 'plumbed' separately. Each has its' own valve just like a tire valve. You just give it a little shot from your air compressor. 


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