Four Wheel Camper - A Review

[kcowyo]

Thanks Brad. Time to turn the page.

This wonderful little unit saddled up to a new owner yesterday and rode off into the sunset, headed for Texas to create new experiences & memories. A little bittersweet of course, but it deserves to be out roaming and exploring new trails & places. Felt like I was setting it free..




This also marks the first time in over a decade that the camper has been off my truck. I originally thought to sell the camper first, then sell the truck. But stripped down it's caught my eye again. It's been parked for quite awhile so it needs some major TLC. I've got some choices to make this Fall.. rebuild or replace. But that's a subject for another thread, another time.

 

[rangerdogg]

I think your full review helped many people .
You should feel great about that .
Good luck with your next adventure

 

[BlackdogGS]

I’m looking for a picture of a Hawk model on a F150 with a 6.5’ bed. Anybody?

 

[jmnielsen]

I’m looking for a picture of a Hawk model on a F150 with a 6.5’ bed. Anybody?

I'd love to see that too.

 

[dman93]

I’m looking for a picture of a Hawk model on a F150 with a 6.5’ bed. Anybody?

Not a great picture, it’s my friend’s truck.

 

[Oilbrnr]

There are pics on FWC's site...

 

[beef tits]

I've had my Grandby shell for a bit now and am not super impressed with it. I give them a "meh" rating. Maybe it's because I have the shell model but frankly I'd much rather have my truck-bed back and just get a GFC or an AT Atlas - something simple that pops up with a bed. The FWC, as a shell, is overkill for what it amounts to.... A box with a pop up and a bed.

 

[cbadbox]

I read this entire tread two and a half years ago, great story, good info, thank you!

Convinced me to pull the trigger.

 

[Rockaway]

Still got it, but it's for sale -

Fantastic photo


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[bimmeryota]

This thread also inspired me to go T100 + FWC

 

[Rockaway]

This thread also inspired me to go T100 + FWC

That’s a great package. Get out and enjoy


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[bigeyedfish]

I flipped through this thread over the last several days. Really makes me miss my T100 even though the 3.0L was a dog.

Great photos and great writing KC.

 

[Mules]

If you can't find what you want, just build one, I am. Here's my never ending project.

https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/gladiator-pop-up-walk-through-camp

 

[beef tits]

If you can't find what you want, just build one, I am. Here's my never ending project.

https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/gladiator-pop-up-walk-through-camp

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How are you planning to deal with flex between the bed and cab?

 

[Mules]

How are you planning to deal with flex between the bed and cab?

Three options to deal with the flex.

1) I designed the shell to be cut between the front two ribs and install a rubber accordion trim. This is what most expedition trucks use.

2) I could stiffen the frame and do not cut the shell. The is only 3/8" flex when my Gladiator is maxed out. Jeeps have a pretty rigid frame, unlike other trucks, which are designed to flex.

3) I'm going to try a secret before I use the above options. I'll have to test it first and if it doesn't work go to option #1.