Would you consider mounting a FWC Grandby Flatbed on an AT flatbed trailer?

[mudhoneyandthenips]

Considering a Conqueror NA trailer but someone mentioned to me the possibility of mounting a Grandby on a trailer. Probably $15k - $20k less.

What do you think?


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[haven]

Sounds like a clever plan. Be sure to consider clearance between the cab over part of the camper and the rear of your tow vehicle. When it's time to sell, you'd have interest from people who want a trailer, and people who want a flatbed-mounted truck camper.

For others who may not be familiar with the FWC Grandby flatbed model, see
http://www.fourwh.com/product/grand...truck-camper-tray-ford-chevy-dodge-2500-f250/

 

[STREGA]

I have, in fact I wanted to mount a Hawk on a AT flatbed trailer. IIRC AT brought such setup to Overland Expo a couple years ago.

 

[fireball]

Here is our Hawk on an AT flatbed. A grandby would fit too. We love it!

A flatbed FWC won't fit on the AT trailer but I'm sure you can easily find a trailer it will fit on.

 

[mudhoneyandthenips]

Thanks! Looks good, that's what I need to see. Do you have any additional pictures? Maybe from the side?


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[Rando]

It seems that this may be an expensive way to go compared to purchasing a purpose designed camping trailer. The FWC flatbeds are not really available on the used market, and the true cost for a reasonably outfitted one is > $30K plus the cost of the trailer. If you are going to mount on on a trailer, getting a larger drop in pop up (which can be found used) and adding storage boxes around the sides (like fireball did) would likely be a more affordable and space efficient option. Are there other off road capable camping trailers available?

 

[fireball]

The flatbed FWC are bigger and nicer but also weigh more and are much more expensive!

I got a good deal on both the trailer and the camper used a few years old but both in great shape.

The beauty of the FWC is that it is so quick and easy to setup. We can be parked and ready to go to sleep in 2' time. The full setup including disconnecting the trailer opening the kitchen and the awning is under 15'.

Here are a few side shots.

 

[mudhoneyandthenips]

Thanks. Looks good.


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[Bill Barlow]

M101A3 Trailer with Skamper 60S camper

I Installed a Skamper 60S on a M101A3 trailer, (see picture). I've done a couple of camping trips and one off road trip to
baja. It's been a great camper. It takes 15 mins to setup and take down. when not in use it fits in the driveway with room to spare.