FWC/ATC vs Panther Truck Camper...any advice?
#1
Posted 19 February 2011 - 10:43 PM
But, I just stumbled upon Panther Truck Campers, and can't find much user feedback. They are very light, and have an interesting design: not as much headroom as a FWC/ATC when open, nor does it have a cab-over bed (cab-over storage instead). But there seems to be great storage room, there wouldn't be any issues with fabric wearing out/ripping/leaking, and it doesn't need to be popped up, which is nice for the occasional urban/stealth bivy. I also like that they offer the camper with very little creature comforts. I'm curious if anyone has any input? How would the aerodynamics/effect on gas mileage/handling compare to ATC/FWC?
I have a 2004 Tacoma xtra-cab, V6, so the Panther model I would be looking at would be the Cascade Compact. Weight starts at 622 lbs.
Thanks for the advice!
#2
Posted 19 February 2011 - 11:14 PM
They don't mention anything about the frame construction so it must be wood. If that's true, you aren't going to have the same long life and great resale value you get with the FWC/ATC campers.
#3
Posted 19 February 2011 - 11:28 PM
2006 Tacoma, '66 AS Caravel, 2002 Eagle
#4
Posted 19 February 2011 - 11:30 PM
#5
Posted 20 February 2011 - 04:43 PM
I never noticed they had a camper line before but when someone pointed out they were carry the SMEV stoves in their parts store I noticed they had good pricing on the atwood 8012 heater, kaper led lights fixtures, etc. so I'll probably source a few items from them.
2022 F350 7.3L; family trailer at the moment and some aluminum stuck together to eventually form another truck camper
#6
Posted 21 February 2011 - 03:52 AM
And does that cabover berth seem MIGHTY small, or is it me?
#7
Posted 21 February 2011 - 04:38 PM
http://www.ourpanthercamper.com/
#9
Posted 22 February 2011 - 02:01 AM
Bummer there is no pass-thru window on the cascade to see out the back door window while driving. Cool layout though.
And does that cabover berth seem MIGHTY small, or is it me?
The cabover is storage space, not a bed.
#10
Posted 22 February 2011 - 03:19 AM
Craig K6JGV_________________________ 2004 2500 CTD 4X4 FWC HAWK 1960 CJ5
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