Aussie truck campers

[paddlequest]

Why is it that these truck caps have never caught on over here?

 

[Petrolburner]

Not as many flat beds out there to mount them on perhaps?

 

[paddlequest]

I am strongly considering having one made custom up here in BC. They really do provide all the answers I am looking for. I wonder on custom fabrication costs though.

 

[trump]

Capacity. Most are made for compact/midsized truck platforms, but our North American truck offerings in those segments don't have the weight capacity.

 

[Clutch]

They clash with truck nutz....

UTE ltd, sells something similar...no need to go custom. Importer is in Seattle, close to you.

 

[trump]

The company to look at is Campa USA. They make or made an awesome setup like you're looking for on a Tacoma.

http://www.campausa.com

 

[KK6POV]

before i bought my most recent shell, i considered doing this. They weigh a tremendous amount. I think in OZ they put them on 1 tons.

 

[paranoid56]

you could go custom.
this guy had this build and turned out stellar.

 

[60Dan]

The company to look at is Campa USA. They make or made an awesome setup like you're looking for on a Tacoma.

http://www.campausa.com

The campausa setup is sick.
Was that setup a one off or do they sell them?

 

[robertbruce]

Thats' not a Aussie Truck Camper

This is a Aussie Truck Camper. (Tour Pic)

and they only get much better!

 

[trump]

The campausa setup is sick.
Was that setup a one off or do they sell them?

That particular setup I believe was a one off they did. They tend to do a lot of custom work, but shouldn't have any problem making one for any vehicle. The flatbed Chris (the owner) did on his Unimog has some very cool features.

 

[FJR Colorado]

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Why is it that these truck caps have never caught on over here?

Very cool. A little bit like an Aussie panel van.

I wish there were options like this in the US. About the nearest I've been able to find is the Tufport; but they run about $7K and it's another $1500 or so for shipping from British Columbia.

I wish the old Callens were still available.

Anybody know of a similar unit? Basically a big oversize camper topper but without all the RV stuff...

 

[Clutch]

Anybody know of a similar unit? Basically a big oversize camper topper but without all the RV stuff...

Workmate

Bel-Air

 

[FJR Colorado]

Thanks, Mr. Clutch!

 

[lx450landcruiser]

I'll sell you mine for 7k I'll have it up in Washington state in a few weeks.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=178671&d=1376441266