Four Wheel Pop-Up Camper "Fleet" model
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- This is a road test feature story about the Four Wheel pop-Up Camper "Fleet" model, designed for use on very small pickups like the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier and Ford Ranger. The story is brought to you by Rollin' On TV, a show about RVs and the RV lifestyle.
This video is 9 years old but still much better than the new small Rv's today
That's the beauty of the RV industry, there's something for everyone. Many would also say, of the larger/heavier RVs with a shower and toilet, "that big, that heavy ... no way!".
I own one and this great. I agree it's expensive, but you get what pay for. I used to own conventional camper and for off road and long traveling it's pays to own a popup camper.
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this is difficult when your are away in far from township specially storage for food and water supply this is major impact for not convenient to use for such model
now i just gotta find an extra 11 grand to buy one of these & stop paying rent and live - yep - you guessed correctly - out of my truck ...
these sure are better than the old dangerous top heavy models carried by heavy duty trucks
Really interested in the hawk.
I'm thinking about purchasing one of these for my Nissan Frontier. It's a short bed (5ft) but I think the Fleet can still be fitted, with about a foot of overhang. The other option is their Swift model, but it's just too small for me. That extra foot on the Fleet makes all the difference.
We have a 2004 Frontier with the short bed and your plan is exactly what we have in mind. Not a lot of "extra" room in there but it'll work! We added airbags out back to help support the weight and have a small utility trailer to help pack along bulky things that won't store easily in such a small rig, should work fine.
Matt - No. Playingguitar -- the hold-down bolts and turnbuckles inside the bed. The manufacturer can give you complete details.
Do you know if the company makes a "fleet" model for a Ford Ranger XLT supercab? I'm ripping out the 3.0L V6 and installing the bigger 4.0L V6. I may even upgrade the suspension (shocks, etc.) to hold the extra weight.
Okie - I don't know if they have that product. You'll probably have better luck contacting the manufacturers for that information.
Neet little camper. Will it fit a short bed(5') Tacoma?
I think the best source of that information would be the camper manufacturer. They have all the specs.
Nice video. Like how you showed how to set up. One question that I have is why no jacks for leveling? I thought that that was a "must have". Like the fact of low profile for mpg. That why I'm in interested in pop-ups
The corner jacks are mainly used for removing the camper from the truck and supporting it when not being carried by the pickup. The jacks are removable when the owner doesn't plan on unloading the camper any time soon. We had this rig as a short-term loaner and it came to us as you see it. As a rule, we use wood blocks under the tires to level the truck and camper. The four-corner jacks are designed to carry the weight of the camper, but not for significantly supporting some of the weight of the truck if used for leveling. Once the blocks under the tires level the truck the corner jacks can be used to effectively help reduce sway and jiggling around if the owner so desires. We don't mind a bit of vehicle movement when we move around inside the camper so we didn't miss using the jacks as stabilizers.
you have a video showing the inside of all3 models for comparison? give me a better idea what size truck I need
How much room is in one can it hold a small fold up table, ez up, Chairs, ice chest?
This seems to be perfect for weekends to a week on the road. I don’t know how long I could take it without a shower. Question, how is the noise infiltration? Is it like sleeping in a tent? The walls seem to be thicker and somewhat insulated. As for the bed, do you just throw out a couple of sleeping bags (or a queen bag) or do you “make a real bed”? Lastly, is there an option for AC? I live in South Texas, yesterday it was 101 deg. F and 87% humidity.
It's a bit like sleeping in a tent as far as noise and insulation are concerned. FW offers an Arctic Pack option that adds fabric insulation inside, the manufacturer can tell you more about that. We use a Travasak queen-size-type sleeping bag. Again, the manufacturer can answer your AC question.
So I have a 2000 tundra is that the one one the video Does it come with. Shower and toilet ?
decided against one with a indoor shower/toilet? does it have an exterior shower?
Hi Jeff, thanks for the video. may I know the Tacoma model? is that on this video a 4x4?
I don't recall if it was a 4wd, and I believe that truck was the early-vintage Toyota Tundra, before the truck grew in size in a later model.
Would the vinyl pop up last for years? It seems to me it will eventually wear to tear. Thnx
The vinyl fabric is excellent quality material, which is part of why this line of campers is expensive -- they used good quality hardware. The vinyl lasts for years, and even longer when kept treated with a sealant/protectant such as 303 spray or another factory-approved product. If the fabric should wear out or become damaged, the factory can install a new one or ship to a local authorized repair center for replacement. These campers are made to last and remain in service for a long time.
Hi Jeff Johnston I have my like your show here I need one for my truck so can you tell me how much this ?
I like it but why does noboby ever state the cost?
A good question. Mainly it's because there are so many different price levels for most RVs, with different option packages and so on, plus each dealer has a somewhat different pricing level. Each year the pricing may change, too, and as this feature was done in 2011, chance are good the cost has changed. We find it's easier to let interested parties contact the manufacturer or dealer directly to avoid pricing confusion. I hope this helps.
what keeps the camper secure from sliding off the truck?
Tie downs.
"The next morning, a fast approaching storm called for a quick pack and go"!
Could it not handle it?
No. It was because we were leaving, and breaking camp, and rather than do so in the rain, we opted for a quick pack and go process. If you check the manufacturer's website you'll see their campers are rated for something like 40-plus mph winds.
I want to build my own because I don't want/need to cook inside and I have a cooler, but what I need is a toilet.
xiolaglo Same for me BBQ and cook on a port able stove outside.
Camper for storage, place to change your clothes and sleep comfortably in at night.
Mine has a bathroom, and ac.
Are you the guy from Web Bike World?
What’s the weight
Can someone sleep in the camper while you are driving?
Where can I order one?
I acll it roof. Roo, as in kangaroo. Anyway, I like. One, to go, please.
$11,000 u say? dang, thats too much!
these campers are $25000 takes a year after you order it to get it.
Evert RV manufacturer has its challenges and selling a popular product built by a smaller company is one of them. Hopefully any lead times can be reduced in the future.
Imix Muan I picked up a Palomino for half the price. SS1600. Fits good I priced out a FWC for my truck. 32000 plus. That's crazy. I paid 15 for the SS.
Imix Muan not worried it's solid. I'm not living in it and I'm not doing ridiculous 4x4ing highway gravel roads
Don't you think a little pricey 16,000$ I could buy a better pop up
OMG $16,000USD? Have these RV manufacture gone plum loco? Before I finished watching the video I was thinking no more than $2,000USD.
$2,000 would not even come close to covering the manufacturer wholesale cost of the appliances and fixtures on one of these campers. There are other pop-up campers on the market but the FW models are expensive and popular for a good reason -- they're well made and worth it.
Maybe $2,000 is a little low, but could not buy this brand new for more the $5,000 fully equipped. More than $5,000 and the manufacturer is simply gouging the price. However, if they truly feel many will not be sold then a higher price to recover costs is expected and acceptable.
While they're expensive. They're solid and hold their price very well. I bought a used one last summer. It's a 1983 model I believe, an 8' one and even it ran me $1,300 dollars and that was the cheapest one I could find after months of searching other than 1 other one that they wanted 800 bucks for but had water / leaking issues. Even being 35 years old it's still in pretty good shape. I took it on a 4,000 plus round trip last summer with no problems. Drove from Montana to Colorado for Labor day no problem. Works in my 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 6.5" bed just fine. And it stores really simple I have it in my back yard right now just sitting on 2 saw horses rated for 1,100 pounds a piece. While they're expensive up front, if you take care of it they will hold their value and you get your money back at the end. I challenge anyone to search their local craigslist or big nation wide RV sale websites to find any of these for less than 2,000 dollars even from the 80's like mine. Because I looked for months all across the US, there aren't but maybe a handful of people willing to get rid of them for that price.
$16K is actually a good price compared to others for 1/2 Tons.
Ma tutti senza WC...cacano per strada 🤣
these campers r expensive..they lie also
+Jim Anderson Yes, they're expensive. That's the nature of things you buy as a consumer, some things cost more than others. If you don't like the cost, you buy something else with different features. That's pretty easy, isn't it? And what do you mean by "they lie." Do you have any kind of specific examples, or is that just a random comment? If you want to do something like accuse a company of lying about something, it would be good if you had some type of facts or examples to back it up. Otherwise you're just being uncivil.
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