BigJimCruising
Adventurer
Subscribing to keep updated about this. Won't know until close to the 10th but would like to make it! Happy Camping, Jim.
XP Camper
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jcbrandon
Explorer
Most excellent. Consider me about 80 percent confirmed for this.
dzzz
™
I hope people put these on one ton SRW pickups. The numbers will say a 3/4 ton should be enough. But, well, we know how THAT goes.
Having owned a dodge pickup I can recommend a 2011 Ford diesel one ton SRW without hesitation.
Regcabguy
Oil eater.
After almost being bankrupted by the 6.0 engine and owner's complaining of the abysmal 6.4 fuel economy,I hope Ford's in-house 6.7 works out well for them. The 5.5' reduction in turning diameter thanks to coils up front, along with the build quality and huge cab makes it a winner. Just don't pop the hood.I hope people put these on one ton SRW pickups. The numbers will say a 3/4 ton should be enough. But, well, we know how THAT goes.
Having owned a dodge pickup I can recommend a 2011 Ford diesel one ton SRW without hesitation.
You don't have to pop the hood when the dealer pulls the body off the chassis for engine repairs, right? :Wow1: Or has that changed since 2005 with the newest body/chassis?
ersatzknarf
lost, but making time
Noises Heard ?
I heard some noises today that Marc might be working on a non-cabover prototype design for a smaller vehicle, such as a LR D130 or similar size. I really like the idea of a non-cabover, hard-side, composite construction, pop-up cabin.
I heard some noises today that Marc might be working on a non-cabover prototype design for a smaller vehicle, such as a LR D130 or similar size. I really like the idea of a non-cabover, hard-side, composite construction, pop-up cabin.
crenninger
Member
Very interesting... Now what would prevent somebody for fitting this one onto a flatbed trailer like a Foldable Kendon or any 5x8 landscape trailer?
I would be all for it (and talked to Marc
... Just wondering if I have a crazy idea or if I am not alone.
Thanks
Christian
The Adam Blaster
Expedition Leader
Christian, I've thought about the "slide-in on a trailer" idea as well, but I'd still go with a cabover. My plan would be to go that route to initially save the expense of buying a truck, but still have a kicka$$ camper. Then when more funds became available, I would buy an appropriate truck to mount the flatbed and camper to.
The camper is so light, it could be pulled by most any vehicle, even my minivan!
The camper is so light, it could be pulled by most any vehicle, even my minivan!
crenninger
Member
exactly my thinking.
Have a good affordable camper, on the trailer.
The camper can be the same as the one for the Pickup truck. Maybe just at the design phase a few things need to be planned for it. but at least have 1 base for both. With maybe added accessories for the Trailer part or vice versa.
Christian
Accrete
Explorer
Great work on the build Marc!
A couple of questions on the XP. I've read the updated website and specs.
If the base rig were a 2011 F350 Chassis Crew Cab 176" wheel base what modifications are made to the flat bed to accomodate the higher cab of the superduty? Is there more "basement" with the extra 4" needed to lift the camper off the deck?
Are there alternatives for flat beds? There is an oregon builder that does amazing work near Medford and there is no sales tax for oregon residence on vehicles/upfitments or RVs. I can PM you their info if you wish.
thx for any reply,
Thom
A couple of questions on the XP. I've read the updated website and specs.
If the base rig were a 2011 F350 Chassis Crew Cab 176" wheel base what modifications are made to the flat bed to accomodate the higher cab of the superduty? Is there more "basement" with the extra 4" needed to lift the camper off the deck?
Are there alternatives for flat beds? There is an oregon builder that does amazing work near Medford and there is no sales tax for oregon residence on vehicles/upfitments or RVs. I can PM you their info if you wish.
thx for any reply,
Thom
The Adam Blaster
Expedition Leader
Thom, I would probably try to contact Marc directly through his email/website as he hasn't kept a presence on ExPo too much lately.
The XPCamper is designed to be mounted on a flatbed. One reason
why the flatbed was chosen over a chassis-mounted design is that
the camper can be easily removed from the truck. That lets you
use the truck for other purposes.
Here's a series of photos that show the XPCamper prototype being
used as a truck, without the camper on board:
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/3738/
why the flatbed was chosen over a chassis-mounted design is that
the camper can be easily removed from the truck. That lets you
use the truck for other purposes.
Here's a series of photos that show the XPCamper prototype being
used as a truck, without the camper on board:
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/3738/
Accrete
Explorer
just a ramble...
My wife is gaga over the XPCamper : )
As mentioned elsewhere we are trying to replace her daily driver that we sold (in my sig links) and off road trailer, and we both see many things about the XPC to get excited about.
An XPCamper as a Daily Driver? Are you crazy? Well, maybe. BUT we are also spontanious, live on the beautifuly WET! Oregon Coast, have places to explore right down the road. So yea, XPCDD : )
I am enjoying my communique' with XPC-Marc and look forward to the possibility that his creation will be sitting in our driveway! And the hope that my dearly beloved will let me drive it now and again.
Cheers,
Thom
My wife is gaga over the XPCamper : )
As mentioned elsewhere we are trying to replace her daily driver that we sold (in my sig links) and off road trailer, and we both see many things about the XPC to get excited about.
An XPCamper as a Daily Driver? Are you crazy? Well, maybe. BUT we are also spontanious, live on the beautifuly WET! Oregon Coast, have places to explore right down the road. So yea, XPCDD : )
I am enjoying my communique' with XPC-Marc and look forward to the possibility that his creation will be sitting in our driveway! And the hope that my dearly beloved will let me drive it now and again.
Cheers,
Thom