Fwc Grandby questions

[bootlegger]

I've recently sold my Palomino and I'm wanting a Grandby.I know the options vary but what can I expect for 6k or so dollars?
Also, are there different bed sizes over the cab on this model?
Thanks.

 

[JHa6av8r]

Here's a link to the used pop-up camper thread on the Wander the West site - http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/7380-used-pop-up-truck-camper-alert-thread/

The gear exchange thread will have campers available. Normally the bed slides out to a queen with E-W sleeping.

 

[djmase]

I've recently sold my Palomino and I'm wanting a Grandby. I know the options vary but what can I expect for 6k or so dollars?
Also, are there different bed sizes over the cab on this model?
Thanks.

For 6k you can generally do better in a Grandby than you can in most other FWCs. Especially if you drive an older truck, people are basically giving the older units away. There is a late model shell up the street from me for 6.5k, and I live in the most inflated fwc market around.

Regarding bed size, I am not sure about differences in models. Mine is a 2001 and has an enormous E-W bed over cab, and a large N-S bed down low. You can see some pics on my build thread on page two of this forum.

 

[bootlegger]

Thanks for the replies. My truck is 97 Dodge 2500 longbed.

 

[djmase]

Thanks for the replies. My truck is 97 Dodge 2500 longbed.

Okay, thinking you will need to stay newer than '91 with your Grandby purchase, but Stan can verify that. Or, if you go to FWC's page, they have fit guides that will tell you how new you need to go to ensure a fit.

 

[goodtimes]

Okay, thinking you will need to stay newer than '91 with your Grandby purchase, but Stan can verify that. Or, if you go to FWC's page, they have fit guides that will tell you how new you need to go to ensure a fit.

Yup.

The change was in '91, but to be sure, just measure the camper width at the back end at the bottom of the door. If it's 64", it won't fit the newer trucks, if it's right at 60", it will.

A lot of people measure between the wheel wells - that's the wrong place. It's the distance between the bed posts (basically, the width of the tailgate) that causes the problem.

 

[LuckyDan]

The Fit Guide:

http://www.fourwh.com/used-camper-fit-guide/used-four-wheel-campers-general-fit-guide/

For 6K you should be able to find something more than a bed and 4 walls, though being in Ohio you need to be prepared for drive for one. Then again one may come available just across town. The following is the dealer list:

http://www.fourwh.com/popup-truck-campers-dealers/

Go Anywhere in Wisconsin is still a dealer. Maybe a call to them will prove uber lucky for you.:ylsmoke:

 

[bootlegger]

I found one! Its an 03 ]model with no jacks and no papers. FWC website doesn't list a manual for an 03.

 

[Cayuse]

I found one! Its an 03 ]model with no jacks and no papers. FWC website doesn't list a manual for an 03.

Grab it! I paid $7K for my 2002 a year ago with a king bed pullout and I think extra height added as well.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

As John said, pay a visit to WTW. We have almost daily postings of used pop up campers. I've seen some nice campers posted within your budget. BTW, the WTW site is very pop up oriented, with FWC and ATC being the most popular/common.

Good luck in your search!

Here's a link to the used pop-up camper thread on the Wander the West site - http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/7380-used-pop-up-truck-camper-alert-thread/

The gear exchange thread will have campers available. Normally the bed slides out to a queen with E-W sleeping.