Hello All,
Been a reader of the forum for a little while now as I’ve been researching truck/camper combos. Now that I’ve dialed-in exactly what I’m after (2003-06 Tundra + FWC Hawk or Kestrel), I figured it was a good time to start getting some input from the folks who have been using these types of campers for a long time.
My first question for you all is really pretty simple. How realistic is it to think that I could/would take the camper on & off the truck with some regularity. Regularity meaning – leave the camper off for driving the truck to and from work, etc. and then putting the camper on every couple of weeks in the spring through fall for weekend road trips.
Now that I’ve asked that question, let me give a bit more background info that might be helpful. I’ve been a tent camper or sleep in the bed of a truck kinda guy for a long time now…so the concept of upgrading to a FWC is an exciting idea for me. I’ve done a lot of research on FWC’s and really feel like it would be a great fit for me. I did consider other options – VW camper van, sprinter with self-mods, truck with topper and self-mods – however they all have drawbacks for my particular lifestyle. Some of the main reasons are - I need a 4WD option and I really like the idea of having a truck because I can pull the camper off and use it like a truck.
Also, I have put some thought into what kind of system I could build that would allow for easy (relative term I know
) removal/install of the FWC. I think have a concept that would actually work pretty well and be easy to build. That being said, I haven’t actually seen how the campers mount to the truck in person, so I’m just trying to get a feel for how much of a pain it is to disconnect and remove. I guess that brings me back to my question…
Anyway, I would really appreciate any input you all would be willing to share on this topic, since you guys are the ones with expertise!
Thanks!
Brandon Eshelman
Been a reader of the forum for a little while now as I’ve been researching truck/camper combos. Now that I’ve dialed-in exactly what I’m after (2003-06 Tundra + FWC Hawk or Kestrel), I figured it was a good time to start getting some input from the folks who have been using these types of campers for a long time.
My first question for you all is really pretty simple. How realistic is it to think that I could/would take the camper on & off the truck with some regularity. Regularity meaning – leave the camper off for driving the truck to and from work, etc. and then putting the camper on every couple of weeks in the spring through fall for weekend road trips.
Now that I’ve asked that question, let me give a bit more background info that might be helpful. I’ve been a tent camper or sleep in the bed of a truck kinda guy for a long time now…so the concept of upgrading to a FWC is an exciting idea for me. I’ve done a lot of research on FWC’s and really feel like it would be a great fit for me. I did consider other options – VW camper van, sprinter with self-mods, truck with topper and self-mods – however they all have drawbacks for my particular lifestyle. Some of the main reasons are - I need a 4WD option and I really like the idea of having a truck because I can pull the camper off and use it like a truck.
Also, I have put some thought into what kind of system I could build that would allow for easy (relative term I know
) removal/install of the FWC. I think have a concept that would actually work pretty well and be easy to build. That being said, I haven’t actually seen how the campers mount to the truck in person, so I’m just trying to get a feel for how much of a pain it is to disconnect and remove. I guess that brings me back to my question…Anyway, I would really appreciate any input you all would be willing to share on this topic, since you guys are the ones with expertise!
Thanks!
Brandon Eshelman
