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I'm curious to hear, too. I'll share my past few camper shell setups: I had an ARE MX on my Frontier for 5-6 years. It was a good setup. I liked the extra headroom (more usable than cab-height on mid-size trucks for both cargo and camping). I found cab-height to be fine for my old full-size...

GLWS! They are fit for adventure! You might include a location in your post. One can figure out Washington state from the license plate but otherwise...

Agree 100%! I've been subscribed to this thread for years. I'm working up to building my own camper probably this winter. I'm pulling ideas from here and there but one factor I've seen with a lot of the "DIY" / no-weld / no-sew builds is that they are relatively cheap and easy to build but in...

I skimmed back through the entire thread just now. Did you ever give a budget? You can get 20mpg+ with a diesel Sprinter or maybe AWD Transit. But they'll be expensive. If you can wait another 6 months and have $50-$60k to drop on it the VW ID.BUZZ should be out. That should get you the...

OP (SpaceJamHikes) : I'm resurrecting this thread from awhile back: What did you choose? Are you still in the Outback? Did you compromise your MPG vision and get a big van? Find a Delica somewhere?

I've been watching your thread since the beginning. I've got an '08 setup similarly. I've got a few questions: 1) do you leave the iKamper on full time? How hard is it to remove? I used to use fiberglass toppers only for many years but I had a way to take them off/on with a hoist in my...

As another counter-point to the litany of anti-Subaru folks: Subarus are very capable. And if you haven't pushed it to its limit then you don't know what it can do. If you aren't super experienced off-road then you're likely being overly cautious. Believe me: even if you get a 4Runner w/ a...

I had a similar experience on the WAM install, however mine was likely a good bit more difficult. They sent me one for a. plastic bumper Frontier when I have a chrome bumper. Ended up having to weld on some new mounts and I did an alright, but not great job. Same with trimming the bumper to...

I've got a 2008 Fronty so I can't compare there, however my wife drives a 2020 Subaru. The "smart" cruise control hammers the gas AND brakes to maintain the speed very aggressively. I found in the settings that this is configurable to a few different levels. I dropped it just by one and it...

I also like to keep a few sockets/extensions/etc on hand. I'm specifically wondering about specific-size wrenches vs. adjustable. Hmm, well that is sorta the point for me. The "toolkit" I have stashed under my seat isn't what I'm going to rebuild an engine with or anything. It's for the...

Question for whomever: why all the wrenches? I've always kept a generic adjustable wrench and vise grips under my seat but never felt the need to lug around a bunch of different sized wrenches. Any work I need to perform "on the trail" (or wherever) is both unlikely and only the bare minimum...

I just discovered your DIY pop-top. Very impressed. It's refreshing to see people making what they want and getting out there. I'm subscribed to see your updates. I'm still deciding if I'm going to build my own or buy. Your can-do attitude shows through and is inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

$18k for both is a steal! GL with the sale. I’d like the camper but I’ve got a 6’ bed and already own the truck. One suggestion: if you find it tough to sell separate them. Each of these items is pretty hot right now alone. Used prices on trucks are high and pop-up campers for 5 foot...

I like your ingenuity! I can't say I'm super comfortable with the strength of those attachments but it also looks like you know what you're doing. And also you tested it yourself first so: thumbs up.

I've got a 6M CC LWB Frontier as well. I love seeing yours. Keep us updated. I'm jealous of your topper.

Does this model fit a Nissan Frontier? Or just the Taco/Colorado?

To each his own. Looking through a rear-view mirror (glass) and 3 more layers of glass still works fine for me. I could live without rear glass but I prefer it. As for the side: I like being able to see out when I’m in there. You can always block with shades if you’re worried.

Let’s us know how it goes!

OP what are the chances of you coming through the Southeast anytime soon?

OP I felt the same as you and the conclusion I came to (for simplicity and cost) was to install a heavy-duty isolator switch. It's normally off and the twice a year I need the winch I pop the hood and flip the switch and we're good to go. At least if there is a short I'll find out when I'm...