Ford Ranger options

[Happy Jack]

I'm looking outfit a Ford Ranger for the trips I take every year. I have had SUV's in the past and used a tent and slept on the ground. I'm looking for something where I can leave my bed made up and not take it down or have to put it up every day. Thinking about putting it in the bed of the truck. It needs to be sealed of course and would need large screen windows for cooling during my summer trips. A hard cover would be nice that would open or pop up with canvas sides and back. Kind of like just the top part of a pop up camper. Anyone know of something like this? Some of the areas I go to have tight trails and I need the small truck or suv.

Great site and I was really happy to read about others out in the back country I have had the pleasure to enjoy.

 

[bdbecker]

Four Wheel Campers makes what you are looking for:
http://www.fourwheelcampers.com/

You could build your own:
http://www.vintageprojects.com/misc/pop-up-camper-shell.html

I think a Flip-Pac is probably the best option for a Ranger from a weight perspective:
http://www.flippac.com/

And last, but not least, the soft topper:
http://www.soft-top.com/Softopper/