Just placed my order For the Tune M1 this afternoon...it's time for me to get a more comfortable living space in my truck. Very excited for this upgrade!
Patrick, thank you for taking the time to provide this video. With the wide range of 'pop up' or 'topper' campers, thoughtful & thorough reviews like yours are a huge help to those of us who have yet to use one. Q's for you: How have you addressed dust penetration and to what degree have you been successful? What motivated you to put the lattice-like panel at the front end of the camper, privacy? And how would you describe your experience with Tune when purchasing? Was it an on-site install at Tune? I'll look forward to reading your blog.
@@jacktyler7599 thank you! Dust has not really been a significant issue for us - though with the optional vent fan on high (pushing air into the camper) you can create a positive pressure in the camper to help. Properly sealing the tailgate is another great preventative measure. The lattice-like Molle Panel is a semi-universal way to add gear storage bags and Molle-compatible accessories (we have a large storage bag mounted to it currently). The purchasing process was excellent, the team at Tune are very helpful, and our install on-site at their Denver, CO facility was quick and easy. Hope this helps and thanks for watching and reading the blog!
Amazing build! Getting my Tune camper on my Jeep Gladiator in January and cant wait! Your drawer system is really nice would love to see a video on that as well!
Your first generation Tacoma is in great looking shape....much nicer looking than mine. I have over 300,000 miles on mine. Good looking rig with that top.
Great video, I will be checking out your others. So glad to hear the gfc comparison. I think this will fit my needs the best after watching your video. Keep us updated on how it works for you 👍
It is at a price point where you can purchase a pickup camper, travel trailer or fifth wheel. For it to be lucrative for myself, needs to be 10k or under.
@@LoveTribeOverlandthey do not equal over 10k. they want you to buy the experience and disregard what you actually are paying for. it isnt worth 13000 dollars lol
This might be an odd question, but with so many videos like this one, I want to see HOW you use this thing. Not the features so much, more what it looks like on departure day. Are you storing stuff in the bed or just in the cab? Where are you cooking? How old are the kiddos? Where do you store clothes? All that sort of minutia detail is what I’m most curious about. I have two small kids and I’m softly considering something like this for my ram 2500. I just want to see more of “what it actually looks like in use” if that makes sense. Otherwise, sweet.
This is a long shot but did I just run into you Thursday at Home Depot in the parking lot? You showed me your Tune truck camper after I was asking a few questions. I swear it was you! You gotta let me know. It had to be you so many details match what you showed me. I’m cracking up! 😂
Excellent explanation of the Tune M1. It looks like it is working great for you and your family on your first gen Toyota Tacoma. What will you add in the future to the M1? What are you doing for a shower and water storage for cooking and cleaning? Thank you.
The review on our site (linked in the description) will have accessories and mods updated as we go - as for water storage, we’ve used the same DIY setup for the last several years, more info on it here: www.takethetruck.com/blog/diy-camping-shower-water-container
Dude... you've got to get a fully vented and thermostat controlled heater. I've got a propex. Total game changer. Keeps temps comfy without human input. And heat is dry ... no open propane flame that puts out so much moisture. Got mine from Van Cafe.
Patrick - thank you for the awesome review video of the TUNE M1. I like what you have done with the additional storage system and the heater. Question: Do you have any condensation issues with the propane heater system you installed? Thanks Greg
Thanks, yes I made them and will have a more detailed video up soon on the process. The L-track is bolted to the bed using 1/4-20 stainless steel Rivnuts - very handy way to tie down gear, bikes, or our 12v fridge 👍
Thanks for the nice walkthrough. If you happen to have a moment, I have three questions: 1) Are the clamps that hold the camper onto the truck bed working well, for instance, after washboard roads? 2) When it's windy, how does the pop top campus do -- is there a lot of noisy flapping or is the canvas rigid enough to withstand very windy conditions? 3) Have you installed the insulation layer on the inside canvas? I am hoping that it's good insulation so I'm curious to learn how others see it. I'm looking at Tune M1s so would love your insights. Thanks! --Scott
Great review. Thanks. I’m interested in the performance of the Camco 3. How does it do in like Zero degrees. We travel to high altitude locations in winter to ski and Upper Peninsula of Michigan often so we need a really good heater. The Vario is a consideration but I’m thinking a Camco Wave 6 might do the trick without the power draw and space.
We haven’t taken it through a good amount of dust/silt yet, but typically the main point for dust ingress is around the tailgate so a good sealing kit for that area will go a long way in keeping it out. We have had it through multiple heavy rains with no water ingress, so the camper seems to be very well sealed. Will report back on how it holds up to the dust in the long term review.
What were your thoughts on not choosing the glass option for the windows? I would think there’s a price difference. Also, did you consider the four wheel camper project M. I would love to hear your thoughts. I’m kind of stuck between the two.
We chose the aluminum panels for both cost-savings (yes, the glass are an additional cost), and for security purposes while traveling - most instances of theft are crimes of opportunity - simple smash & grab jobs - so the aluminum panels help keep things out-of-sight, out-of-mind. We did look at the Project M as well as many others ( www.takethetruck.com/blog/best-lightweight-small-truck-campers ), but ultimately the Tune M1's east-west sleeping platform, plethora of t-track, and weight-to-space ratio won out.
Is your Tacoma a full time driver? The Tune M1 seems a bit bulky than other options, but you do get more space with the Tune M1 which is very nice. Now that you have had the Tune, for a while, would you recommend it on a Toyota Tacoma first gen daily driver? I’m sure I would have to re-gear the truck. Any issues with the Tune leaking? The company was having issues with the tent leaking at the seams for a bit. I’m not sure if the issue has been resolved or what caused the leakage. Thank you for responding to everyone’s questions.
No water ingress issues at all on ours, and I believe that was a pretty limited issue that they’ve remedied. Yes, I daily our Tacoma when we’re not traveling and after regearing to 4.88s (3.4 w/ auto trans) I honestly forget it’s on there except in the curves, but not noticeably different than when we had a GFC on it. I’m sure coming from a bone stock configuration you’d notice it for a bit until you got used to it.
We had the Molle panel custom made by custommollepanels.com and I have a link to the mount we used in the post on our site (linked in the description) - it does take some modification to work with the Wave 3
I also have a first gen Toyota Tacoma that is going strong. Did you make any modifications to your stock suspension to handle the additional payload? I’m seriously thinking of getting a Tune M1 and have a stock suspension. Any input you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Yes, we go into detail on all our prior (and ever evolving) mods here: www.takethetruck.com/blog/toyota-tacoma-overland-truck-build We had made all our modifications prior to owning the M1 (when we had our GFC installed). The ADS suspension we have is overkill for the majority, but it does offer an incredible improvement to both on and off road handling and ride comfort. However, a simple add-a-leaf kit (like the one made by Icon) will be adequate for the added weight of the M1 - though I’d recommend the full Old Man Emu suspension kit from Toytec if you plan to do any off road driving long term. Hope this helps.
We’ve done some mild off roading with slightly off camber trails and the M1 has handled comparably to our old GFC with Kinsmen Hardware awning (70lbs). Unfortunately, most of our local off road trails here in the Ozarks are a bit too tight to run with the M1’s wider profile but out west this will be much less of an issue. And we’ve had no water intrusion issues in ours so far!
Tune uses a double bulb seal between the camper and the bed. We also used butyl putty in smaller imperfections in the top of the truck’s bed rails to make for a nice flat sealing surface prior to install. As far as sealing the bed itself, we have a tailgate seal installed to help keep dust out. This has been our SOP for every camper we’ve had 👍
Quick question. Looking to get a tune and want to do the king extension and have been looking at hest mattresses. What size did you go with to get a full king bed?
We used three of the 78x25 and did slightly modify one so it would fit a little less tightly - have a little more detail in our review of them here: www.takethetruck.com/blog/best-most-comfortable-memory-foam-camping-bed-mattress
I get that minimalist and overlanding can go hand and hand (except cost) but $13k for basically a shell is pretty nuts. That’s a pretty good used slide in or smaller camper trailer with a kitchen and bathroom
@@coryricci301 I hear ya, all depends on your needs and use case - a slide in like you’re describing generally will weigh 2-3x what the M1 weighs leaving most midsized trucks either grossly over GVWR or you need a full size pickup. Plus they’re even more limited off road.
It’s a hidden winch mount made by AMP’d UP Fab in Idaho, mounts behind the stock bumper. Not sure if he makes one for the ‘21 Tacomas yet, but worth reaching out. 👍
More wind resistance than our old GFC, so it was noticeable above 60mph. But after regearing the differentials it’s essentially comparable to when the truck was stock without a camper.
14mpg city / 17mpg highway - which is pretty much the same as when we had the GFC on, but it definitely catches more air - we regeared the differentials to 4.88 (from the stock 4.10 gearing) and now it’s pretty comparable to stock on the highway
We have a complete build guide for the drawer platform that includes a parts list of all item we used here: www.takethetruck.com/blog/truck-bed-sleeping-platform-8020-aluminum-build
always like to here Tune M1..is thinking of the Extra Insulation 'kit'...for Frigid winter camping!!! how's the tent fabric on breezy nights?...LOUD??....cheers ! Great design indeed!
Wind noise has not been an issue at all, had it out camping in some 25+mph winds and there was hardly any noise, and none of the typical tent flap one would expect.
@@takethetruck Great to Know!!! ...love the east-west sleeping position!! will this Tune M1 fit a 2010 Tundra CREWMAX?? also, any branches ( Tune M1 ) in the Toronto Canada Area??
Can please say the brand of mount you used for the Wave heater? Looks like a really good solution. And is it easy to take the heater off once winter is over?
No, but Tune has discussed offering camper jack attachments as an add-on for the M1. They install the camper using brackets attached to the t-track, so a similar method could be used for lifting the camper off the truck using a pulley system in a garage if you have a garage is tall enough. One down side to removing it regularly, is that you'd need to reseal it each time it's reinstalled.
Versus having the GFC on it’s negligible, I’d say less than 1mpg. There’s a good bit more wind resistance, but it’s surprisingly unnoticeable. We’re running stock gearing currently though, and will be going to taller gears to offset soon. I’ll report back results in the long term review 👍
We primarily use it for taking the chill off before bed and in the mornings. It's excellent for this use case. If you're looking for long-term winter camping solution, a diesel heater or Tune's Truma heater option will be better equipped - though they have their own caveats (namely higher fuel consumption and energy consumption).
Do you have a link to the t nuts your using? Or did you pay the $2 per from tune? Also, are the stock struts on the rear hatch/ gullwing strong enough to mount l track and possibly maxtrax or rotopax?
We got some from Tune and some online (listed in the accessories in the full review on our site - link in description). The stock struts likely are not strong enough for maxtrax, but you could upgrade the struts to accommodate them. I personally wouldn’t recommend mounting a Rotopax to the doors as that’s a considerable amount of weight when filled.
Yes, they don’t make the Badlander for the first gen Tacoma, and it’s not really comparable from a space-to-weight ratio. The east-west sleeping setup in the Tune M1 is a game changer for space in the truck.
Can you please do an updated video on the Tune M1? Have you had it in a multiple day constant rainfall or in a snowstorm? I would like to know how it does.
@@demonhunter-skydomeatlanti1746 15MPG city/17MPG hwy running 33” all terrain tires with 4.88 gearing and auto trans - pretty content with these numbers. Always do my own oil changes, but have had it on a lift for alignments multiple times - anywhere that accommodates a transit van (most places) should be able to handle a truck with one of these.
At 12,999 starting price they’re definitely an investment, but not out-of-line with others we considered (FWC Project M being the closest semblance). We looked at 25 different lightweight small truck campers before landing on the Tune M1, being right for our family/budget. www.takethetruck.com/blog/best-lightweight-small-truck-campers
Just placed my order For the Tune M1 this afternoon...it's time for me to get a more comfortable living space in my truck. Very excited for this upgrade!
@@OffGridBackcountryAdventures congrats man! You’re gunna love it
@@takethetruck Thanks, I'm really looking forward to it. Your video helped me make the decision. 🤘
The weight/engineering/design/materials/ build quality of this is so perfect
It’s a great design for sure
Patrick, thank you for taking the time to provide this video. With the wide range of 'pop up' or 'topper' campers, thoughtful & thorough reviews like yours are a huge help to those of us who have yet to use one. Q's for you: How have you addressed dust penetration and to what degree have you been successful? What motivated you to put the lattice-like panel at the front end of the camper, privacy? And how would you describe your experience with Tune when purchasing? Was it an on-site install at Tune? I'll look forward to reading your blog.
@@jacktyler7599 thank you! Dust has not really been a significant issue for us - though with the optional vent fan on high (pushing air into the camper) you can create a positive pressure in the camper to help. Properly sealing the tailgate is another great preventative measure. The lattice-like Molle Panel is a semi-universal way to add gear storage bags and Molle-compatible accessories (we have a large storage bag mounted to it currently). The purchasing process was excellent, the team at Tune are very helpful, and our install on-site at their Denver, CO facility was quick and easy. Hope this helps and thanks for watching and reading the blog!
Great rig. Im really thankful you answer peoples questions🙂
More great learning for us…..
Thanks! 🙏 Glad you found it helpful!
Amazing build! Getting my Tune camper on my Jeep Gladiator in January and cant wait! Your drawer system is really nice would love to see a video on that as well!
Thanks, the M1 looks really good on the gladiators! I’ll get a video on the drawer/platform build together soon 👍
Your first generation Tacoma is in great looking shape....much nicer looking than mine. I have over 300,000 miles on mine.
Good looking rig with that top.
Thanks! Ours will be creeping up on 300k as well soon enough. As long as these trucks are well maintained they’ll keep on kickin’
Great video, I will be checking out your others. So glad to hear the gfc comparison. I think this will fit my needs the best after watching your video. Keep us updated on how it works for you 👍
Thanks! Glad you found our review of the Tune M1 helpful!
Cool looking camper
Over $14k after taxes. About $38 per pound. I wish reviewers would normalize including the price, as it is a major factor for many of us.
It is at a price point where you can purchase a pickup camper, travel trailer or fifth wheel. For it to be lucrative for myself, needs to be 10k or under.
I'd be happy if the seller would make the price easily available. Everybody's trying to hide cost of stuff. I don't think it helps.
Quality = $$$ there's a lot of quality materials and craftsmanship that goes into a top like this. I can't imagine it coming in under 10k.
Over 1600.00 for a Chevy sort bed 😢
@@LoveTribeOverlandthey do not equal over 10k. they want you to buy the experience and disregard what you actually are paying for. it isnt worth 13000 dollars lol
This might be an odd question, but with so many videos like this one, I want to see HOW you use this thing. Not the features so much, more what it looks like on departure day. Are you storing stuff in the bed or just in the cab? Where are you cooking? How old are the kiddos? Where do you store clothes? All that sort of minutia detail is what I’m most curious about. I have two small kids and I’m softly considering something like this for my ram 2500. I just want to see more of “what it actually looks like in use” if that makes sense. Otherwise, sweet.
This is a long shot but did I just run into you Thursday at Home Depot in the parking lot? You showed me your Tune truck camper after I was asking a few questions. I swear it was you! You gotta let me know. It had to be you so many details match what you showed me. I’m cracking up! 😂
😂 yep, that was me - small world, good talking to you!
@@takethetruck that’s so funny. I searched Tine truck camper and clicked on yours first. Happy Camping!
Excellent explanation of the Tune M1. It looks like it is working great for you and your family on your first gen Toyota Tacoma. What will you add in the future to the M1? What are you doing for a shower and water storage for cooking and cleaning? Thank you.
The review on our site (linked in the description) will have accessories and mods updated as we go - as for water storage, we’ve used the same DIY setup for the last several years, more info on it here: www.takethetruck.com/blog/diy-camping-shower-water-container
Nice work that's awesome using a tv mount will keep that in mind God bless
Dude... you've got to get a fully vented and thermostat controlled heater. I've got a propex. Total game changer. Keeps temps comfy without human input. And heat is dry ... no open propane flame that puts out so much moisture.
Got mine from Van Cafe.
Patrick - thank you for the awesome review video of the TUNE M1. I like what you have done with the additional storage system and the heater. Question: Do you have any condensation issues with the propane heater system you installed? Thanks Greg
Enjoyed your video. Happy Trails!
Thanks! 🙏
Really liking this brand of pop up. I’m coming from and still have my ARE camper shell.
It’s a palace compared to when we travelled in our old Snugtop camper shell 😅
@@takethetruck yeah I remember your Snugtop with fan on top. Very cool. But this build is even better. Good job 👍🏽
@@RolandoNispiros thanks Rolando! Appreciate you following along all these years 🙌
@@takethetruck no problem thanks for the awesome content.
Nice walk thru, thx. Get mine in Jan, looking to copy your one side bench bed setup maybe. Love your blog too!
Thanks! I'll have more details on the 8020 platform build soon, glad you found the blog helpful too!
Did you make the cabinets/drawers yourself? Very professional looking, also is the L-track on the bed base screwed directly to the bed?
Thanks, yes I made them and will have a more detailed video up soon on the process. The L-track is bolted to the bed using 1/4-20 stainless steel Rivnuts - very handy way to tie down gear, bikes, or our 12v fridge 👍
Do they make these for the new tundra? I’m very impressed with the king bed option!
I would think so, but I’d reach out to them directly to confirm
Thanks for the nice walkthrough. If you happen to have a moment, I have three questions:
1) Are the clamps that hold the camper onto the truck bed working well, for instance, after washboard roads?
2) When it's windy, how does the pop top campus do -- is there a lot of noisy flapping or is the canvas rigid enough to withstand very windy conditions?
3) Have you installed the insulation layer on the inside canvas? I am hoping that it's good insulation so I'm curious to learn how others see it.
I'm looking at Tune M1s so would love your insights. Thanks! --Scott
does the camper extending past the bed rails obstruct the view from your mirrors at all?
Great review. Thanks. I’m interested in the performance of the Camco 3. How does it do in like Zero degrees. We travel to high altitude locations in winter to ski and Upper Peninsula of Michigan often so we need a really good heater. The Vario is a consideration but I’m thinking a Camco Wave 6 might do the trick without the power draw and space.
Great review
Thanks! 🙌
Have you had this off road yet? Wondering how much dirt gets in as the toppers are notorious for this I hear. This is a very cool set up!
We haven’t taken it through a good amount of dust/silt yet, but typically the main point for dust ingress is around the tailgate so a good sealing kit for that area will go a long way in keeping it out. We have had it through multiple heavy rains with no water ingress, so the camper seems to be very well sealed. Will report back on how it holds up to the dust in the long term review.
What were your thoughts on not choosing the glass option for the windows? I would think there’s a price difference. Also, did you consider the four wheel camper project M. I would love to hear your thoughts. I’m kind of stuck between the two.
We chose the aluminum panels for both cost-savings (yes, the glass are an additional cost), and for security purposes while traveling - most instances of theft are crimes of opportunity - simple smash & grab jobs - so the aluminum panels help keep things out-of-sight, out-of-mind. We did look at the Project M as well as many others ( www.takethetruck.com/blog/best-lightweight-small-truck-campers ), but ultimately the Tune M1's east-west sleeping platform, plethora of t-track, and weight-to-space ratio won out.
Thank you for your insight.
Is your Tacoma a full time driver? The Tune M1 seems a bit bulky than other options, but you do get more space with the Tune M1 which is very nice. Now that you have had the Tune, for a while, would you recommend it on a Toyota Tacoma first gen daily driver? I’m sure I would have to re-gear the truck. Any issues with the Tune leaking? The company was having issues with the tent leaking at the seams for a bit. I’m not sure if the issue has been resolved or what caused the leakage. Thank you for responding to everyone’s questions.
No water ingress issues at all on ours, and I believe that was a pretty limited issue that they’ve remedied. Yes, I daily our Tacoma when we’re not traveling and after regearing to 4.88s (3.4 w/ auto trans) I honestly forget it’s on there except in the curves, but not noticeably different than when we had a GFC on it. I’m sure coming from a bone stock configuration you’d notice it for a bit until you got used to it.
Great information my friend!
I was wondering how much is the gas mileage with a full setup? As well how much does the setup weight?
Thank you!
We get 17mpg highway, and our camper weighs around 360lbs.
Do you have the link to the Molle panel and as well as the TV mount? thank you!
We had the Molle panel custom made by custommollepanels.com and I have a link to the mount we used in the post on our site (linked in the description) - it does take some modification to work with the Wave 3
I also have a first gen Toyota Tacoma that is going strong. Did you make any modifications to your stock suspension to handle the additional payload? I’m seriously thinking of getting a Tune M1 and have a stock suspension. Any input you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Yes, we go into detail on all our prior (and ever evolving) mods here: www.takethetruck.com/blog/toyota-tacoma-overland-truck-build
We had made all our modifications prior to owning the M1 (when we had our GFC installed). The ADS suspension we have is overkill for the majority, but it does offer an incredible improvement to both on and off road handling and ride comfort.
However, a simple add-a-leaf kit (like the one made by Icon) will be adequate for the added weight of the M1 - though I’d recommend the full Old Man Emu suspension kit from Toytec if you plan to do any off road driving long term. Hope this helps.
How well does a Tune outdoor camper hold up when popped up during very windy conditions?
Camped in some 30-35mph winds a couple months ago and it was just fine - far less tent flap than other pop-up toppers we’ve been in.
Thank you for the video. Quality build for sure. What were the measurements of the bed sleeping east to west?
Thanks! 🙌 The bed in ours is appx 72”x80” with the king extension in place, or 72”x60” with it removed.
@@takethetruck Thank you.
Can you please give me specifics on what TV mount you used for the Wave 3? I have the same set up
Have you done any off-roading with the tune yet? How does she handle? Also have you had any issues with water intrusion?
We’ve done some mild off roading with slightly off camber trails and the M1 has handled comparably to our old GFC with Kinsmen Hardware awning (70lbs). Unfortunately, most of our local off road trails here in the Ozarks are a bit too tight to run with the M1’s wider profile but out west this will be much less of an issue. And we’ve had no water intrusion issues in ours so far!
What did you do to seal the truck bed and bed rails before the topper was installed? It’s an important step to take.
Tune uses a double bulb seal between the camper and the bed. We also used butyl putty in smaller imperfections in the top of the truck’s bed rails to make for a nice flat sealing surface prior to install. As far as sealing the bed itself, we have a tailgate seal installed to help keep dust out. This has been our SOP for every camper we’ve had 👍
Quick question. Looking to get a tune and want to do the king extension and have been looking at hest mattresses. What size did you go with to get a full king bed?
We used three of the 78x25 and did slightly modify one so it would fit a little less tightly - have a little more detail in our review of them here: www.takethetruck.com/blog/best-most-comfortable-memory-foam-camping-bed-mattress
@@takethetruck awesome thanks!
I get that minimalist and overlanding can go hand and hand (except cost) but $13k for basically a shell is pretty nuts. That’s a pretty good used slide in or smaller camper trailer with a kitchen and bathroom
@@coryricci301 I hear ya, all depends on your needs and use case - a slide in like you’re describing generally will weigh 2-3x what the M1 weighs leaving most midsized trucks either grossly over GVWR or you need a full size pickup. Plus they’re even more limited off road.
Can you give details on your tacoma winch bumper? Looks light... I want a winch for my 21 Tacoma, but need light or might skip it. Thx!
It’s a hidden winch mount made by AMP’d UP Fab in Idaho, mounts behind the stock bumper. Not sure if he makes one for the ‘21 Tacomas yet, but worth reaching out. 👍
@@takethetruck thx!
How much more drag with this camper?
More wind resistance than our old GFC, so it was noticeable above 60mph. But after regearing the differentials it’s essentially comparable to when the truck was stock without a camper.
Hows the MPG's? Looks like it catches air?
14mpg city / 17mpg highway - which is pretty much the same as when we had the GFC on, but it definitely catches more air - we regeared the differentials to 4.88 (from the stock 4.10 gearing) and now it’s pretty comparable to stock on the highway
is it noisy in high winds?
What latch are you using on the long drawer in your truck. Nuce rig👍
We have a complete build guide for the drawer platform that includes a parts list of all item we used here: www.takethetruck.com/blog/truck-bed-sleeping-platform-8020-aluminum-build
always like to here Tune M1..is thinking of the Extra Insulation 'kit'...for Frigid winter camping!!! how's the tent fabric on breezy nights?...LOUD??....cheers ! Great design indeed!
Wind noise has not been an issue at all, had it out camping in some 25+mph winds and there was hardly any noise, and none of the typical tent flap one would expect.
@@takethetruck Great to Know!!! ...love the east-west sleeping position!! will this Tune M1 fit a 2010 Tundra CREWMAX?? also, any branches ( Tune M1 ) in the Toronto Canada Area??
Can please say the brand of mount you used for the Wave heater? Looks like a really good solution. And is it easy to take the heater off once winter is over?
We have a link to the mount in the detailed review on our site. And it is very easy to take off and on.
Where is the molle panel from?
Had it custom made by custommollepanels.com (Left perimeter 1” blank and drilled the mounting holes myself)
Did it come with jacks just incase you want to remove it for any reason? Or how would you do that if you wanted to. Thanks!
No, but Tune has discussed offering camper jack attachments as an add-on for the M1. They install the camper using brackets attached to the t-track, so a similar method could be used for lifting the camper off the truck using a pulley system in a garage if you have a garage is tall enough.
One down side to removing it regularly, is that you'd need to reseal it each time it's reinstalled.
What was your Mpg hit?
Versus having the GFC on it’s negligible, I’d say less than 1mpg. There’s a good bit more wind resistance, but it’s surprisingly unnoticeable. We’re running stock gearing currently though, and will be going to taller gears to offset soon. I’ll report back results in the long term review 👍
How does the Camco hold up to the cold weather
We primarily use it for taking the chill off before bed and in the mornings. It's excellent for this use case. If you're looking for long-term winter camping solution, a diesel heater or Tune's Truma heater option will be better equipped - though they have their own caveats (namely higher fuel consumption and energy consumption).
Do you have a link to the t nuts your using? Or did you pay the $2 per from tune?
Also, are the stock struts on the rear hatch/ gullwing strong enough to mount l track and possibly maxtrax or rotopax?
We got some from Tune and some online (listed in the accessories in the full review on our site - link in description). The stock struts likely are not strong enough for maxtrax, but you could upgrade the struts to accommodate them. I personally wouldn’t recommend mounting a Rotopax to the doors as that’s a considerable amount of weight when filled.
do you sell ?
Did you consider Topo Toppers? About $4k less.
Yes, they don’t make the Badlander for the first gen Tacoma, and it’s not really comparable from a space-to-weight ratio. The east-west sleeping setup in the Tune M1 is a game changer for space in the truck.
Do you leave it on your truck all the time or take it on and off?
@@bradgradert it’s been on full time since install, same as our old GFC we’ll likely keep in on
Can you please do an updated video on the Tune M1? Have you had it in a multiple day constant rainfall or in a snowstorm? I would like to know how it does.
Guess u have to do your own oil changes; don’t think u will get this on a lift.
@@demonhunter-skydomeatlanti1746 15MPG city/17MPG hwy running 33” all terrain tires with 4.88 gearing and auto trans - pretty content with these numbers. Always do my own oil changes, but have had it on a lift for alignments multiple times - anywhere that accommodates a transit van (most places) should be able to handle a truck with one of these.
@ awesome! That gives me some relief. Thanks bud!
That thing is awesome and about 1/3 overpriced. Pop up fabric truck top. 15,000. Bullpoop
At 12,999 starting price they’re definitely an investment, but not out-of-line with others we considered (FWC Project M being the closest semblance). We looked at 25 different lightweight small truck campers before landing on the Tune M1, being right for our family/budget. www.takethetruck.com/blog/best-lightweight-small-truck-campers