tacollie
Glamper
Hard to say. It sucks having business partners. Maybe they did split up. It's a little weird considering Off-grid changed their name less than 1 year ago.
It's crazy FWC allowed 2 dealers to be less than 30 minutes from each other.
2021 Overland Explorer Vehicles (OEV) CAMP-HBE pop-up flatbed pickup camper (renamed the "Hudson Bay" for 2023 model year)
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It's crazy FWC allowed 2 dealers to be less than 30 minutes from each other.
For those that missed it in the CAMP-X/Backcountry thread, there was also a dealer change in Bozeman, MT.
When Big Sky RV was taken over by "Bish's RV" chain, they stopped ordering OEV and were just selling off current stock. When I asked, they said they had stopped carrying OEV. I was hoping another local shop would pick up OEV. Dark Horse Customs has done so.
While Dark Horse Customs isn't a camper/RV carrier, they are well known for their offroad customization, performance and other vehicle mods, as well as restorations, hot rod work and custom fabrications. This should be a good fit and will likely result in a more focused, knowledgeable and enthusiastic support compared to that from an RV/Camper dealer that carries many, many brands.
When Big Sky RV was taken over by "Bish's RV" chain, they stopped ordering OEV and were just selling off current stock. When I asked, they said they had stopped carrying OEV. I was hoping another local shop would pick up OEV. Dark Horse Customs has done so.
While Dark Horse Customs isn't a camper/RV carrier, they are well known for their offroad customization, performance and other vehicle mods, as well as restorations, hot rod work and custom fabrications. This should be a good fit and will likely result in a more focused, knowledgeable and enthusiastic support compared to that from an RV/Camper dealer that carries many, many brands.
tacollie
Glamper
I have an appointment to pickup our under bed storage tomorrow. I'll get the scoop from Off-grid.
FWC is cheaper and probably easier to sell. We got our Camp-x new for $43k this spring and it was a hard pill to swallow. It's the most expensive thing I've bought that isn't a building. If we ordered the same thing today it would be $54k. That's a big step up price wise.
FWC is cheaper and probably easier to sell. We got our Camp-x new for $43k this spring and it was a hard pill to swallow. It's the most expensive thing I've bought that isn't a building. If we ordered the same thing today it would be $54k. That's a big step up price wise.
tacollie
Glamper
Ken and Matt split ways. Everything is cool between them. 10x is there OEV dealer. Off-grid will install and service OEV campers for 10x. If you want to buy an OEV go to 10x. If you need service go to Off-grid. Off-grid is selling FWC because they are a cheaper price point and higher production.
Wakeup2river
Active member
we are looking at building the same set up but a super cab long bed.
With a 4800 payload do you really need the airbags? At least my truck pans out to 4,800.
thegoldrun
Active member
Yes. Or better yet, upgraded springs and shocks. The truck is rated to haul 4k+ safely but not comfortably, especially off-road.
WW Cyclist
Member
I have a '23 F-350 Cab and Chassis, Bowen Customs tray and HBE 6.75. Added 2 leaves to the pack with no other suspension upgrades. Truck sits level and rides the same as it did before I installed the camper. It's not a Cadillac ride but it is level and solid. Trying to stay as stock as possible for international travel.
Ninelitetrip
Well-known member
Saw this rig in Arizona. Nice setup.
New version of the Aluma tray released.
Has rear sealed storage drawer, upgraded lights, and options for a 14" bulkhead/headache rack:
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Has rear sealed storage drawer, upgraded lights, and options for a 14" bulkhead/headache rack:
Aluma Tray 6.75' Flatbed
ALL NEW 2025 DESIGN! ALUMA TRAY 6.75′ BUILT FOR FULL-SIZE TRUCKS Starting at: $11,150 USD Learn More MEET THE NEW 2025 ALUMA TRAY FLATBED! We’ve taken our original design and improved the profile of the storage boxes, added the option of a rear drawer (available in two lengths), improved the box...
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Function over form. Typically the flatbed storage is sized to maximize space. The flatbed/truck beds flex independently of the cab, so the storage attached to the flatbed doesn't need to allow for as much clearance as the space between the cabover and can roof.
Maximizing space in the storage racks cqn also be related to specific items, like ladders or oversized spare tires (40" tires, foexamplele).
Some flatbed manufacturers will customize the storage if you prefer it to be smaller and line up with the top of the pickup cab.
Transit720
Member
IMO, the reason is $. It’s easier and more profitable to manufacture a “one size fits all” box height, compared with sizing the box to the model of truck cab and model of camper.
Even though a “too-tall” box presents problems such as raising the center of gravity of the rig, and increasing wind resistance (deceased fuel efficiency), a too-tall box technically “fits” and maximizes storage.
If, instead, the box height is short relative to the cab height, the customer would understandably be unsatisfied with the loss of storage associated with the “empty space”.
The ideal situation, of course, is to have a box height that is sized for the specific truck and camper, allowing only as much clearance as is necessary between the cab-over portion of the camper, and the roof of the cab.
Spending time behind the wheel of a truck camper really helps a person understand the tradeoffs between maximizing storage space on the one hand, and negatively affecting the stability (center of gravity) & fuel efficiency on the other.