Touring an Amazingly Spacious Small Pop-Up Truck Camper! (Four-Wheel Campers Tour)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video we take a thorough look at Bill and Maureen's 2014 Toyota Tacoma long bed with Four Wheel Campers's Fleet model pop-up camper in the back. I love how surprisingly spacious the camper is. It felt much larger inside than it looked on the outside. You can also tell that everything is well-built and of high quality. This thing was built to last.
I didn't film Bill saying how much the camper cost (he told me off-camera), but If you Google "Four Wheel Camper cost," the first result shows a 2020 Four Wheel Fleet MSRP being $19,395. That's similar to the number that Bill told me.
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Big thanks to Bill and Maureen for hosting me for lunch and sharing their rig with me. I'd never been in a pop-up truck camper before this. They always look so small from the outside, but inside, this thing was far more roomy, airy, and bright than I expected. I often think about my retired mom and dad and what they'd like in a small camping setup. Sleeping in the back of their RAV4 doesn't interest them, but something like this? I don't think that would be a a difficult sell. -Tristan
Wow, Soul, so nobody is allowed to host a similar type of channel as your hero Bob’s? STFU Loser.
Hi um Ym
My best friend shared this with me and wanted to share. This jesus was NOT Who they Crucified for our sins, this jesus is a LIE, YaH The Heavenly Father was and here is the PROOF
We’re praying to the WRONG ONE
HERE is The REAL MESSIAH, Who they REALLY Crucified for the sins of man
From the Dead Sea Scrolls Exodus 3 Scroll, "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote
Paleo Hebrew Direct Translation
Yad "Hand"
He "Breath"
Vav "Nail"
He "Breath"
YaH's Name:
(Ya)d + (H)e, as YaH is what Moses called Him as well all throughout the Book of Isaiah and Psalms, "this is My Name for all generations" (Exodus 3)
YaH The Creator:
Yad He, (Hand Breath), as YaH's "Hand" Formed man from the dust of the Earth and His "Breath" made him a living being (Adam)
YaH's Sacrifice of Crucifixion:
Vav He (Nail Breath), the "Nail" through the "Hand", that whosoever shall call YaH Savior, His Breath brings forth life (Salvation)
How YaH arrives:
YaH arrives via the Tent of Meeting (Exodus 33:7:11), NOT through childbirth (Isaiah 45:10)
Why they demanded YaH to be Crucified:
YaH was Crucified according to Hebrew law (Deuteronomy 21), to be Hung on an Almond Tree for BLASPHEMY, as the Messiah claimed He was YaH.
He was YaH
Bible verses of YaH
Isaiah 42:8
"I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
Isaiah 43:11
I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me.
Isaiah 45:5
I am YaH, and there is NONE ELSE.
More
bibleapps.com/y/yah.htm
Excellent presentation. Very thorough in my view
Thanks for the info about the dc to dc converter , good stuff .
If I had a truck and considered getting a pop up, this would be ideal. The fact you can lower the canvas during a storm and still have a place to sleep is huge for me. Security wise, this is so much better than a pull behind pop up! Looks very spacious and well thougjt out. Bill did a great tour. Thanks for shaing it!
Nice of Bill to do a walkthrough. He's so good at this that the company should have him do an ad for them!
Boy he did a great job showing in detail his rig, great job!!
KC Thanks for the compliment! Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
This gentleman is the best tour guide I’ve ever watched. He should be selling these units. Thank you for the video, very enjoyable!
Lisa - Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
This guy is good, kind of guy you'd trust to help if you had any kind of technical problem for sure.
My best friend shared this with me and wanted to share. This jesus was NOT Who they Crucified for our sins, this jesus is a LIE, YaH The Heavenly Father was and here is the PROOF
We’re praying to the WRONG ONE
HERE is The REAL MESSIAH, Who they REALLY Crucified for the sins of man
From the Dead Sea Scrolls Exodus 3 Scroll, "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote
Paleo Hebrew Direct Translation
Yad "Hand"
He "Breath"
Vav "Nail"
He "Breath"
YaH's Name:
(Ya)d + (H)e, as YaH is what Moses called Him as well all throughout the Book of Isaiah and Psalms, "this is My Name for all generations" (Exodus 3)
YaH The Creator:
Yad He, (Hand Breath), as YaH's "Hand" Formed man from the dust of the Earth and His "Breath" made him a living being (Adam)
YaH's Sacrifice of Crucifixion:
Vav He (Nail Breath), the "Nail" through the "Hand", that whosoever shall call YaH Savior, His Breath brings forth life (Salvation)
How YaH arrives:
YaH arrives via the Tent of Meeting (Exodus 33:7:11), NOT through childbirth (Isaiah 45:10)
Why they demanded YaH to be Crucified:
YaH was Crucified according to Hebrew law (Deuteronomy 21), to be Hung on an Almond Tree for BLASPHEMY, as the Messiah claimed He was YaH.
He was YaH
Bible verses of YaH
Isaiah 42:8
"I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
Isaiah 43:11
I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me.
Isaiah 45:5
I am YaH, and there is NONE ELSE.
More
bibleapps.com/y/yah.htm
Darrell, stfu.
4 wheel camper is what I've been looking at. Bill did an amazing job explaining everything taking is time. Appreciated it
Bill did a great job showing us around his camper, outside and inside.
Thanks to SUV RVing for letting Bill talk without chatter and interruption. Very well done video!
I'm impressed with the thoughtful design of that camper. Four Wheel camper seems to be a company that cares about what they do and has given a lot of attention to the details. That tiedown system seems innovative and secure. For as long as Bill and Maureen have lived in that camper it doesn't seem to show a lot of wear.
IAD: Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching SUV RVing's Channel. - Bill
This is am amazing product educational video! Review doesn't even begin to define it. I feel so well informed on this system
Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching SUV RVing's channel - Bill
My thoughts exactly...I bought a 2019 Winnebago 2455 bhs...My wife isnt really into camping..So its just me and the dog lol.This would be a great setup for me
Bill: You are so thorough, interesting, and full of knowledge! I would subscribe to a channel of yours in a heart beat!
Charles Muller 👍 you took the words out of my thoughts 🙂. I would learn a lot from him.
Dido
Ditto*
What a perfect camper and excellent tour!! Thank you, Bill!
LO Thanks for the compliment. Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
In 1998 I bought one off a Mazda that broke down on it's way to Alaska. No Jack's so 5 guys picked it off the Mazda and slid it onto my Toyota pickup. Was only about 700lbs. It was awesome for the truck and used it every summer until we had to sell it for a larger growing family. I still see it around town today. It was the first one anyone had seen around here (Yukon Territory) and there are quite a few now. Great walkthrough thank you.
G.C. - Great story down memory lane! Thanks for sharing, it will also inspire others!!!! Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Bill, you are a sweetheart. Great walk-through - thanks a million
R.Mc - Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching SUV RVing's Channel - Bill
I've been eyeing the 4 wheel campers for a long time, they are a great option! And what a great and thorough tour!
nan...ca Thanks for the compliment! Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Thanks and great timing for me!
Looking at buying a similar build here in Aus, mounted on a Toyota Hilux.
I now know for sure that it can be done with a single person comfortably.
M.B. You are on the mark! Would even be more comfortable for one. Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Nice review of a great camping set up. We just finished our first trip with a slightly larger Hawk model from Four Wheel Campers on our Tundra half ton pick up. 3700 plus miles, about 150 of which were in 4WD. Portland to southern Arizona and Death Valley, into some very rough canyons (Marble, Warm Springs, Johnson, Trail). We love the camper/truck combo, particularly not losing our low center of gravity when getting into those remote areas.
MPG???
@@crackpipejoe3508 Over 10, but less than 18, depending on circumstances.
@@anthonywaynegrover NOT BAD.....THNX FOR THE REPLY!!!
Nice camper, he makes a good salesman for the product, lol
Yup...! Now, I want this rig, I like that 'stealth' option.
No doubt! Lol
When you talk I just watch your mouth.
til you see the prices. lol
Yeah! Great salesman, selling campers that are legally too heavy for Tacoma's.
Sir, thank you. I'm in the market for this type of setup. This was a beautiful walk through and explanation of "everything". I recently finished the Pan American Highway from Florida to Argentina in a 2010 Palomino Bronco truck camper with a Toyota Tundra. I met a few people who had this set up with the Tacoma, I like this set up better. Especially needed for some of the small villiages and roads I traveled. The Bronco was toast by the time I finished the trip, as it's mostly for easy camping and not off roading and such. Thanks for your indepth review. Cheers!
Bernard: Glad you enjoyed SUV RVing's video. And thanks for sharing your experiences, it sounds like quite a fantastic journey! Thanks for watching - Bill
Well done Bill. You covered everything. I can say that as I own a Fleet Side Dinette that rides on a Tacoma. I've had mine in some pretty high winds and it's held up real well. The flexible vinyl pop up walls have never leaked a drop even at the windows. I understand it's the same material that "Rubber Rafts" are made out of. 35K of camping trips so far and looking forward to many more.
D Ranger: The roof is a continuous, seamless sheet of aluminum. I don’t know the gauge. But if I recall right FWC actually has to source it from Europe because no US rolling aluminum mill makes it in the width of the top. At least as of 2013 when I bought ours. Bill
I had no idea these existed. When I first fell in love with van life, my husband suggested building out his Dodge Dakota, but we didn’t come up with anything anywhere near this. I can’t wait to show him!
Chris: Glad you enjoyed the tour Tristan put together. Thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing. - Bill
Bill did a great job giving the tour. I have always been interested in the pop ups. Thanks.
FoaF - Thanks for the accolade! Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Bill was an exceptional commentator. He should do a channel. Thank you for showing this. I found it helpful.
Thanks for watching SUV RVing’s Channel - Bill
You sure got right man. Bill is proud and loves to talk about it! Awesome camper!!!
S.R. - Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Best salesman is a guy who’s not trying to sell! Great review!
David: Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching SUV RVing’s channel. - Bill
Oh, boy, what a great thorough camper tour. I constantly learn something new. Thanks.
Yumiko - Thanks for the compliment, glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Very impressive. He not only knows every inch of his vehicle and all the components that make every thing work, but also how to prepare for changes in the outdoor elements. He'd make an excellent instructor. He knows this stuff cold. Compared to this guy some people know just enough to get by.
LHASA APSO3: Thank you very much for the compliment. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching SUV RVing's Channel - Bill
Imagine having a customization business around these type of pop ups it reminds me of those pop up homes that are styled for the user. If there was something like that I would love this! I love the features of this I just want different colors and stuff here but love the setup and great information on it :D
LG: Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching SUV RVing's Channel. - Bill
This guy did an exceptional job explaining everything. The only problem with this camper for city travel is the restroom; outside the city, no problem. The best part is you can park your truck anywhere.
T.W.I.S.I. - Your point is valid, once while negotiation the "Going To The Sun Road" in Glacier with the masses, we just stopped at a pullout, popped the top up and went inside and used the Porta-Potty! And yes a Tacoma fits in any parking spot! Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Best walk through ever. Great job.
Ph: Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching SUV RVing's walk-around of our camper!! - Bill
Man this guy showing his camper truck is really good at explaining. Thumbs up!!!
Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching SUV RVing's Channel - Bill
This is so in depth and fun, what a great set up, thank you for the tour/demo!
Angie C: Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching SUV RVing's Channel - Bill
I’m impressed with the workmanship! The manufacturer should use this video for sales and owner orientation! Thanks for posting.
David: Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching SUV RVing’s Channel - Bill
Fantastic review, love so much about this setup. I have a 2014 Tacoma, but I went with the 5 foot bed :-(. On the suspension, while I have had good luck with Firestone airbags, they can dry out and fail after several years. I switched to Timbren rear leveler kit which are solid rubber inserts for about $225. You can’t adjust height and ride like the airbags, but for me, they have worked very well. Almost no leaning when cornering with heavy loads. If I do get another Tacoma, I’ll get a long bed after seeing this setup.
Jack: Thanks for your experience with Timbren. I suspect as you point out I will have to service the Firestone Airbags at some point as they are 6 years old. Switching to Timbren SES Levelers at this point would be problematic as I also replaced the OEM springs with a 2 inch lift, 7 leaf pack made by Alcan out of Colorado. I do see that Timbren makes spacers which might work in my case. Thanks for watching. Bill
can you put a camper on a 5 foot bed?
Bill is a great guy i could imagine to hang out with and camp. I wish him only the best on his adventures :)
Great tour. I’ve been looking at these campers as an option if I decide to get a truck. Thank you to Bill and Tristan for this great tour of all of the features. Very thorough and well done.
ll_l Thanks for the compliment..... Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
What a likable man - I could listen to him read the phone book. Great review!
Muu Marlin: Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching SUV RVing's Channel - Bill
When he said "Now on to the most important thing". I thought now he is going to show us his beer cooler not his porta-potty
You must be under 50.
Hahaha, I knew it was the potty, I'm old, lol
Such a well done straight to the point no repetition and detailed thorough description.
imaudm - Thanks for the compliment!! Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Very well done by all! Made me rethink my RAV4 with attachable tent vs a Tacoma set up like this. Thank you
VD. Your comments are good "Food for Thought"!! The important thing is either set-up gets you into the great outdoors. Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
That fellow Bill is a first class tour guide. Four Wheel Campers should give him a nice gift, because he is certainly driving traffic to their site, and interest in their nice products!
D.K. Thanks for the compliment... FWC is probably too busy to worry about us... Although I am sure this video helped their sales... Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
I felt like i was listening to the official camping Dumbledore , that was simply magic ! thanks alot
H.... Great come back.... LOL and funny comment.... I will take it as a compliment, glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
@@lostinmt8370 Indeed sir that was a compliment , glad you liked it , thanks for sharing this video with us that was an inspiration , well i'm kinda broke now but will have a camper like that someday ;) anway keep rocking it sir
Really detailed explanation of is electrical systems and a thorough walkthrough of how to set up and take down the bed and dinette.
Robert H: Yes, the upgrade to 6 AWG wiring from the Tacoma engine bay to the camper combined with the Redarc DC-DC charger that has a integrated MPPT solar charger redarcelectronics.com/products/dual-input-40a-in-vehicle-dc-battery-charger has made all the difference in the world on the camper battery/electrical systems. Glad you enjoyed the video. Bill
Wow! What a great rig! Thanks for the in-depth tour. I love it!
Valerie - Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching SUV RVing's Channel - Bill
Thorough organized, efficient. Mr. Bill must have been a Navy man. Thank you Bill.
hcwbw3: Navy no - but I'm the son of a WWII Army CPL who was in CO. B 39th Engineers who saw duty in Africa, Sicily, Italy, and France. So as you said "Thorough, Organized, Efficient" was the discipline I was raised under.. Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, Thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing. - Bill
This is the type of truck/camper arrangement my husband would prefer, when we can afford such a thing. Thanks for such an information packed video. Bill, you did a fantastic job explaining everything. This video is worth saving for sure. Thanks Tristan for the interview.
RC. You are most welcome... Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Now that I am thinking about a 4 wheels product, I watched with more attention to detail. Spectacular tour of the camper and how it is used!
DellsDad86: Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, Thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing. - Bill
The best truck pop-up camper setup I've ever seen! Great video and interview.
TUAVP .... Thanks. Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Very interesting. Bill is a great narrator, informative and gregarious
wow that tour is MOST EXCELLENT, a sincere Thank you!
My best friend shared this with me and wanted to share. This jesus was NOT Who they Crucified for our sins, this jesus is a LIE, YaH The Heavenly Father was and here is the PROOF
We’re praying to the WRONG ONE
HERE is The REAL MESSIAH, Who they REALLY Crucified for the sins of man
From the Dead Sea Scrolls Exodus 3 Scroll, "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote
Paleo Hebrew Direct Translation
Yad "Hand"
He "Breath"
Vav "Nail"
He "Breath"
YaH's Name:
(Ya)d + (H)e, as YaH is what Moses called Him as well all throughout the Book of Isaiah and Psalms, "this is My Name for all generations" (Exodus 3)
YaH The Creator:
Yad He, (Hand Breath), as YaH's "Hand" Formed man from the dust of the Earth and His "Breath" made him a living being (Adam)
YaH's Sacrifice of Crucifixion:
Vav He (Nail Breath), the "Nail" through the "Hand", that whosoever shall call YaH Savior, His Breath brings forth life (Salvation)
How YaH arrives:
YaH arrives via the Tent of Meeting (Exodus 33:7:11), NOT through childbirth (Isaiah 45:10)
Why they demanded YaH to be Crucified:
YaH was Crucified according to Hebrew law (Deuteronomy 21), to be Hung on an Almond Tree for BLASPHEMY, as the Messiah claimed He was YaH.
He was YaH
Bible verses of YaH
Isaiah 42:8
"I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
Isaiah 43:11
I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me.
Isaiah 45:5
I am YaH, and there is NONE ELSE.
More
bibleapps.com/y/yah.htm
This man did and awesome presentation of his camper truck. Pretty complete living situation. All it needs is a bathroom
Simara: Four Wheel Camper does have a model arrangement with a "Built in Cassette Toilet", but you lose the whole vertical set of cabinet in the back corner where were have the storage. We opted for the portable cassette toilet that I pulled out of that bottom cabinet. There is an inside shower arrangement on some models but don't know how practical they are. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching SUV RVing's Channel - Bill
Scotty Kilmer approves this truck 😀 cool camper 👍🏻
LNYC - Glad to hear a Leading Authority on campers agrees! - Hope you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Great job in reviewing Bill. I think you have inspired a number of us to take the plunge.
Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching SUV RVing's channel. - Bill
Well done Bill, you have a great little rig and explained it to a T.
RW. - Thanks for the compliment!! Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Air bags are awesome! The difference is amazing!
What a great unit! Amazing! Thank you for the tour, Mr. Bill!
huyked - Thanks for the compliment, glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
@@lostinmt8370
You are welcome, Mr. Bill.
Bill what a camper you have there. You know your camper well. I wouldn’t mind one on my 2014 Silverado. Happy Trails!
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching SUV RVing’s channel - Bill
I like the tours you've been posting. Thank you.
f.d. I agree Tristan does a nice job... Thanks for the compliment to him, glad you enjoyed this video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Very thorough tour, the time and effort is greatly appreciated !
Thanks for watching SUV RVing's walk-around of our camper!! - Bill
I love those campers!you can get them with next to nothing in them and set it up as you wish.or get all the bells and whistles.well thought out in their builds.nice interview.
c.w. - You are on the mark there! A good dyi person can really have a great time kitting it out! Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
I didn't know there was a popup truck camper shell option. That's an awesome camper. Nice rig. 🙂
Great walk around video, maybe the best I have seen on the four wheel camper, nice for on or two. Good to know that the Toyota can handle it just fine. May take another look at one. Thanks 😊
R.R. Thanks for the compliment!! Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Great review, Bill could be a sales manager for that company. He knew everything. Got me thinking about one of these. Thanks for posting the video
Richard: Glad you enjoyed the video, we have the unit for just over 6 years. Thanks for watching SUV RVing's channel. - Bill
When the top is down, this is a very stealthy camper. Yet in that state it is good to have 2 ppl sleep in it comfortably. Well done!
CG - Stealthy down yes, 2 ppl could sleep that way.... But "Comfortably" definitely applies to the top up... Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Awesome showing and video,Bill..You would make a great trusted salesman.Thank you for the video..Have a blessed day..
G.J. - Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Nice show and tell! Great campers! The only thing is the wind or stormy weather, the canvas can get quite noisy. Nice to know you can sleep with the top down.
I too was glad to see that feature.
Yes,I agree with all on his explanation of camper and truck,I needed a refresher course,thank you
Paul C.: Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, Thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing. - Bill
a very thorough presentation of the FWC Fleet model, great!
s-o-fla -- Thanks for the compliment. Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Bill could be a sales rep for FWC. He's very knowledgeable and a good explainer.
ORflycaster: Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching SUV RVing's channel. - Bill
Great set up, who needs a house marvelous !
D.H. You hit the mark for alternative houseing!!!! Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Hello there! Very nice little rig! I commend you on your minimalist footprint with modern quality and safety. The only item not there we need is a dry bathroom with foot flush toilet and shower, plus A/C! I do like the idea of the mid-sized truck. That’s how we roll also, but I’m a Chevy guy and we are on our second Colorado. The first was a 2016 Ext Cab Z71,4x4, V6, we bought for the wife to commute to work in and for both of us when together, or towing our 22’, 4,000 lbs Travel Trailer all over, up an down the East Coast from Bar Harbor ME to Key West FL, we’ve had till we both retired and moved to sunny Central Florida. Once there an all settled into our new home, after an epic 4 month adventure camping from Central Florida as far west as Corpus Christi and Waco Tx, checking out museums and local brew pubs while staying mostly in State Parks. After we settled in finally at our new home, we were in need of only one vehicle, so I went looking at all the half ton an mid-sized trucks an SUV’s. We wanted a new Gladiator, but their so dam expensive! But like I said above, we ended up with another Colorado, but a Crew Cab 4x4, V6, W/T Trim this time, mostly because I found one on the lot with exactly all I needed. Including OnStar 4G LTE WIFI! Along with the dealer installed Skid Plates offered on the Bison. I also changed the tires to the KO2, in 265/70-16 size, plus a 2” Level Lift Fox Coilover loger travel setup, with the FireStone Air Bags. With an 84 month 100,000 Bumper to Bumper Warranty! All for a total of just under 35k! Our Travel Trailer is a modest Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup 16FQ that weight just under 4,000 lbs gross. On that 4 month trip over 4,250 miles we averaged 16 mpg on the whole trip towing or exploring the areas in just the truck. The new truck gets 14 mpg towing on the highway at the speed limits or as low as 10 in the mountains. Commuting we get 17-26, with a high of 30 mpg on The Overseas Highway at night with the Cruise Control set at 45 mph, over a stretch 41 miles long at night cc’d with no traffic! We really like the Colorado and have had no issues in the first one we had just under 90,000 miles on it and still got 20k in trade on the new one! Well good luck, have fun and stay safe!
K. R. V. Thanks for sharing your latest rig build out it sounds great. You are able to park your trailer then hit the trails exploring!! So you should venture west to AZ and UT you would have a blast out here in your rig. Yeah bummer the Gladiator is so expensive😢. But I am still trying to figure out how I can get this FWC Fleet in that 5 foot Gladiator bed and get the overhang properly supported! 🧐
Lost In MT yea I hear you about the Gladiator! But the way Jeep has it configured, with the rear axle placed so far forward any slide it camper with have its center of gravity behind the axle, that would lighten the front axle too much, while leveraging too much weight on the rear axle! If I was not so enamored with the high speed passing power, empty an towing, I’d have gone with a DuraMax Diesel Colorado. But I’m glad I did not, especially with the present situation, around here in Central Florida, gas is down to under $2.00/gal.! Even though I use premium when towing, where I’ve discovered with the higher octane gas I am able to feather the gas pedal on the highway keeping the trans in a higher gear to get better mileage. In the mountains and on hills if I feather it I keep the rpm’s down and keep the trans from downshifting so quickly.
K. R. V. Thanks for the comments back. I have measured out the Gladiator box and it’s looks ok. As you so observantly point out the axle location is an issue. I have to measure the back of bed Gladiator to the axle and compare it to my Tacoma long bed. I have my private pilots license, so weight and balance calculations are always on my mind! The Tacoma axle spacing puts negligible weight to my front axle (See my comments to “Travels with Yoly” for my Weights.) Stay safe and healthy!!
Nice rig Bill! If I had a truck, it would be a Toyota with a pop-up like that.
D.Y. Go for it, we didn't get their overnight, but lots of planning for the future helped us achieve this goal. Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Old school guy,great set up,everyone learn from him
Nice setup. So to overcome the limited payload capacity of a tacoma all we have to do is ad beefier spring and air bags?
mixflip My 06 Tacoma has a payload capacity of 1200 lbs. which includes me. Air bags and springs help with sagging and beefing up breaks will help you stop, but you shouldn’t exceed your payload capacity. The truck will probably operate fine by going a bit over capacity, but if you get into an accident (your fault or not) insurance may refuse to pay.
I doubt that the water in the hot water heater can be used as part of the total amount of usable water because when the water supply in the holding tank is gone, the water pump will not be able to pump the water out of the water heater.
I have this setup exactly except it's an old Jayco poptop camper. I have air bags and stock springs and it works really well.
@@budirving7007 To address this issue, the Camper is plumbed in a manner that will allow you to drain that 6 gallons back into the 20 gal tank. Then by closing 2 valves you can completely isolate the water heater tank. That allows you to use the last 6 Gallons. Any water not able to be pumped out of the 20 gal tank can be drained if needed out the outside value that I pointed out in the beginning of the video. Thanks for watching SUV RVing’s channel - Bill
You cannot increase payload, mods are for ride quality. Adding suspension modifications lower your payload, they do not increase it, ...100 lbs in springs etc, you now have 100 lbs less payload.
The Tacoma has an available payload of between 1100 and 1200 lbs in 4wd, that means that with upgrades, passengers, fuel, water, gear, etc. these campers are just too heavy for Tacomas, simple...people always speak of upgrades to suspension, but never speak of braking...they are actually decreasing their payload by adding things.
The new Ranger is closer to 1500-1600 lbs payload and I would carefully add up the weight when putting a FWC on one of them, Tacoma? No. Keep in mind that Rangers, Nissans, and Toyotas outside of N. America, have bigger payloads, diesel engines etc. almost 1000 lbs across the board for a Ranger or Hilux.
FWC definitely owes this man some commission for his thorough tour. He needs a channel if he doesn't have one.
J.A. - Thanks for the compliment!! Haven't heard a peep out FWC and no commissions have been sent my way! LOL... I will leave the channel efforts to individuals like Tristan. I have posted a couple of lame videos but it takes a lot of time and skill to produce a quality show.... Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Great job on the tour. I hope to have something similar one day.
E.G. Hope your plans come true... Thanks for the compliment, glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
You have a real gem there. You explained it all really well too. Thx for sharing.
John: Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching SUV RVing's Channel - Bill
Thoroughly done. Thank you!
Ps... Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Thumbs up Bill, I do like your camper & the exterior looks of excellent build quality. Wonderfully demonstrated too. Everyone of us have our own likes & dislikes so I'm glad you showed us YOUR design. A couple of comments after watching your demonstration, 1. Why a dual cab, you could have even more camper space? 2. Maybe due to licensing regulations but if you could overhung the rear slightly and have a slight floor cut-a-way it could possibly give you a little more entry height. Btw: Enjoying your replies in the comments too! Happy travel's when you can move freely again.
Blue Yonder: We selected a dual cab because we are retired and our kids come to visit, and the other is gear storage. FWC only makes one “shell” model (But lots of interior options) for the 6 foot bed length Tacoma. So truck cab does not play a role in camper length. On your second question, I have seen that arrangement on full size pickups. The overhang for me would be a “Departure” angle issue. I have already dragged the receiver hitch getting out of a number of washes! Also if you check my actual weight reply, It would only add to my rear axle weight and subtract from my front. Best wishes to you, we all hope to be on the move soon! Thanks for watching.
Bill
The English Pennliner has subscribed, great video, wish I had found you earlier, great inspiration, thank you
M.J.H. - Thanks for the time stamp... - Hope you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Impressed by how much Bill knows his camper.
Lar - Thanks for the compliment... Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Wow...really thorough tour!
JtHGyp - Thank you! Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
I am blown away that is a grate setup.
Cheeto - Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
I miss our 2012 truck camper, thanks for sharing!
K's.N. Oh the nostalgia, you need a reset and then start again! Hope you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
@@lostinmt8370 Yeah, camp hosting in our 23' travel trailer isn't the same as when we did it 8 years ago in our 80 SQ ft with super slide, we'll keep dreaming, lol.
Very impressive tour. Love the upgrades he did on electrical system. Odd that he only has a single solar panel. I guess it's adequate foor his needs, but wouldn't a second panel help on cloudy days?
Great job, thank you. Stay safe.
G.B. Thanks for compliment. Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
I’ve got an Outfitter Caribou Lite on my 2013 TRD Tacoma doublecab. We did Firestone airbags only, usually with 65 lbs of air in them. Many trips with this setup. At 90k I went to Bilstein 5100s and heavier front springs. Offroad.com built the front strut assemblies for me so only 4 bolts to swap each front corner. Transformed the ride. As far as maintenance on your taco at 90k, get ready to replace the serpentine belt, idler pullies (bottom one will go first by squealing in the cold), rebuild both front half shafts/replace inner and outer seals, and read drive shaft carrier bearing. 5100 and spring upgrade made a huge difference in stability. Had a dometic 3 way in our Scamp and same in the Outfitter. Never had an issue with it. Enjoy the rig!
Leo: Thanks for all the tips and specs on your build, it sounds perfect for you. I run 60 lbs on the right and 70 lbs on the “battery ladened” left. I installed a rear set of custom made Alcan leaf springs ( www.alcanspring.com ) on the rear with the air bags from day one! Your maintenance tips are very much appreciated. I do carry a spare serpentine belt with a flexible ratchet head wrench for the tensioner in my recover bin. But most important is a print out of the routing of the belt. It would probably take me 2 days of trial and error to get the routing right without it🤣😂. Bill
Nice rig you have there. Hope this camper sell in my country.
ESER ... I think Four Wheel Camper would probably ship it anywhere since it would fit in a shipping container. Might be a little pricey to crate... Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Just watching now, that is pretty sweet how spacious it is inside. That roof really gives some good height to it.
tinaBeane: You are correct, the inside height is very accommodating. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching SUV RVing's channel. - Bill
@@lostinmt8370 I also follow IDGAXJ, cool you could meet up with Manny & Joel.
EXCELLENT Review!
C. 78727 - Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
OMGosh, this is exactly what I've been looking for. Now to find the source and price. I live in Colorado, shouldn't be too hard to find. Thank you!
Rita: This is the FWC in Colorado: Rocky Mountain Four Wheel Campers, 5772 Lamar St., Arvada, CO 80003
www.rmfwc.com
info@rmfwc.com
303-431-6611. Thanks for watching SUV RVing’s Channel. - Bill
Very good review. I looked at this camper also when I was shopping for one.
ps. - Thanks for the compliment... Did you make a final selection yet? Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Bill is such an awesome guy!
Well done!
Thank you!
radioactivelight: Glad you enjoyed the tour Tristan put together of our camper. Thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing. - Bill
Fantastic rig! Great tour by Bill.
M-L T - - Glad you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Very excellent review, tour and presentation. LOT's of terrific information. Thanks for sharing... best wishes... Ax
I like the setup, looks familiar. ;)
aka Mike ..... I was going through all the comments again on Tristan's post of our FWC. And sure enough you did watch it as you suspected when we meet north of Alamo Lake.. I hope everything is going well and that we can cross paths again this coming winter. Stay in touch!..... Bill
@@lostinmt8370 Lol! Oh yeah this vid caught my eye right away! :) I think this was around when I first got mine (I remember wondering what you did to beef your suspension) and loved seeing what others have done.
Everything is well, I hope the same for you two. I haven't been getting out much lately, by choice. But when I do I'll be keepin an eye out for ya!! Good to hear from you ya stay in touch, take care.
tHIS IS WAY KOOL.............PLANTY OF ROOM FOR THE FISHING POLES.....GREAT VIDEO............JB..........
JB: You are right on the fishing poles, and we are not even utilizing the Yakama tracks on top!
Thanks for watching SUV RVing's walk-around of our camper!! - Bill
Interior 10:22
mn n - Thanks for the time stamp... Hope you enjoyed Tristan's video, thanks for watching his channel SUV RVing - Bill
Wow, what a great walk-around Bill! The company should pay you...I'm sure this video sold a few. How fun you made it all sound. Wishing you and your wife safe travels. Great job!
Zari: Thank you for your positive comments. We have and continue to enjoy it immensely. Best wishes to you this holiday season. Stay safe! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching SUV RVing’s channel. - Bill
I Started To Develop An Aversion To Velcro Separation!
remoteviewer57 Ya, I can see your point as well as other comments here comparing it to finger nails on a chalk board! After awhile I guess I have gotten “Tone Deaf” To it! LOL Bill
Excellent! Four Wheel Campers should hire Bill as a spokeman!
Joshua: Thanks for watching SUV RVing's walk-around of our camper!! - Bill