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Back when I was "truck cap camping" in my Tacoma the tailgate surface indentions were killing my knees and causing spills when cooking. I went on Amazon and ordered a big black plastic cutting board that I trimmed a bit and mounted to one half of the width of the tailgate with pop rivets...

I'd get the big heavy items installed (the camper) and run stock for a bit...see what needs help, and then work on the suspension. We use the truck with the camper on and also with the camper off and also as the tow rig for our toyhauler. That's about 1700 pounds of load variance for the FWC...

I was for years a happy "truck cap camper" out of my Tacoma. Had all the basics covered, it was simple, and with one size upsized all terrain tires I never had an issue roaming various public lands all over the US. With retirement & more free time I decided I wanted to upscale and get some...

Enjoying Palo Duro Canyon (and a photo posting test): Insert Image Menu Bar option: Attach Files Box option: Copy & Insert directly: I'm having issues with some photos. Photos appear properly for several days, then change to links that open with photo...then just links that don't work...

For years I ran a Chevy K series truck with a similar aluminum topper. It had no roof ladder rack when I bought it used. The brand was Leonard...but I can't say your is the exact same...but likely if you need common parts that may be a source for you. I wanted a ladder rack for some...

As a fellow FWC operator: 1: Those roof tracks are very useful. The flexibility of use for solar panels, ski racks, a kayak is key. Who knows for sure what tomorrow will bring forward as far as your needs/desires. 2: Keep your panel mounts "low and clean" and the panels "tucked back" from...

Photos #2: Petroglyph National Monument: Antelope: Turkey: Sandia Mountains: More RT66: The end!

Additional photos: Valles Caldera National Monument: Female Big Horn Sheep; North of Pilar, NM: Comanche National Grasslands; West of Kim, CO.: Beautiful meadow in the Carson National Forest: The decent into Palo Duro Canyon SP, TX.:

It's an overall sad commentary of many folks that we share our public lands with. I recently posted about a trip I enjoyed to New Mexico. One of the special places we visited was the N.P.S. Petroglyph National Monument. I was reluctant to post images of the ancient artwork that had modern...

Leaving the Comanche Grasslands behind I continued the journey back East. OZY and I would be traversing and spending our next night in... As we ran East on Route 400 our goal for the evening was Greensburg, Kansas. This town had a very modern looking downtown area and offers free overnight...

With Laura now departed, it was just OZY and me and we headed north out of the Albuquerque area in search of interesting areas offering dispersed camping and good fishing opportunities in and around the Santa Fe and Carson National Forests and some of the BLM lands in north central New Mexico...

With my daughter Laura's arrival scheduled for the next day I ran down to Albuquerque and staged up at the Coronado Campground North of town in Bernalillo. Great campground & facilities. Got a site in the back section (R-4) that had water & a restroom/shower nearby and a nice picnic shelter...

Entering into New Mexico I set my sights toward Tucumcari and the Ute Lake/Reservoir located northeast of the city. The spirit of old Route 66 still runs strong here along what is now the I-40 Business Spur. I also saw several interesting restaurants that would deserve a visit, old motels with a...

With Spring in the air, I decided to make a month long run from Northern Virginia out to New Mexico. My New Mexico target area would be generally North of Albuquerque and include Santa Fe and Taos with a focus on exploring the National Forests of this region. I desired an easy driving route...

Now well into a month long trip focusing on remote public lands camping without facilities. The Boxio is working out great. I'm completely satisfied with the design and function. It is light, rugged and simple. Glad I purchased it. The separation of liquid/solid waste is very effective...

Just researching this area now for a trip I'm starting next week. Thanks for the photos, report and route #'s!!!

Wonderful report and photos. Thanks and safe travels!

Heading out that general way in April...loving these reports and photos! I see you're aired down...at least you seem to be in a good spot and not knee deep in mud or snow. Best wishes! When I'm out roaming in my camper for a few days or a month...I settle into my camping/exploring mode and...

Hoping to hit that general area in April. Thanks for posting!

One man's opinion: I "truck cap" camped for years out of various trucks and a few years ago went deep into researching pop-up wedge type campers for my Tacoma DCLB. My lifestyle changed and I foresaw with full retirement I would have much more time so I jumped into a larger rig. That said I...