Should FWC's Swift & Fleet be marketed towards Tacomas?
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Todd780
OverCamper
Huh? I've had three recalls on my 2015 F-150. All were minor issues that hadn't even impacted my truck.
You take a gamble on any vehicle regardless of make or model. It's all a crap shoot. Everybody seems to build pretty good vehicles today but, any manufacturer can have issues.
bkg
Explorer
HAHAHAHA... dude... You're now just making stuff up.
tacollie
Glamper
I don't think it is a crap shoot. They are all pretty good these days. I talk trash to my buddies with GMs, Jeeps, and Rams because it's fun. It has nothing to do with the actual vehicles ?
I think if you put a 1200lbs FWC on a Tacoma or a Ranger you won't see a big difference in longevity. I think a 1500 lbs camper on a Tundra or a F150 will have similar longevity. I would take a 10 year old Tundra over any super duty before 2011. 2011+ is a different story. I'm waiting for the 17s to come down a little more before I grab one.
Having a FWC I get to talk to a lot more FWC owners. Lots move up from midsize trucks but it's not because of the truck. It's because the small campers are small. That's why we didn't put a FWC on our Tacoma. Most the camper people I talk to replacing their 1/2 tons with 1 tons is to get a bigger camper.
I think if you put a 1200lbs FWC on a Tacoma or a Ranger you won't see a big difference in longevity. I think a 1500 lbs camper on a Tundra or a F150 will have similar longevity. I would take a 10 year old Tundra over any super duty before 2011. 2011+ is a different story. I'm waiting for the 17s to come down a little more before I grab one.
Having a FWC I get to talk to a lot more FWC owners. Lots move up from midsize trucks but it's not because of the truck. It's because the small campers are small. That's why we didn't put a FWC on our Tacoma. Most the camper people I talk to replacing their 1/2 tons with 1 tons is to get a bigger camper.
bkg
Explorer
I'd go so far as to say 08 for Super Duty, assuming it's gas...
I want a 2020+... I admit it... don't need it... but I want the 10 speed.
Todd780
OverCamper
I agree. What I meant by crapshoot is that they are all pretty good but, regardless of the manufacturer it's possible to get a lemon.
Built on Friday afternoon / Monday morning type thing, haha
tacollie
Glamper
DaveInDenver
Middle Income Semi-Redneck
I had a 1996 Ford, which is why I ended up with a 1991 Toyota that got me from 2000 to 2015. Now I have a 2008 Toyota, which is why I'm looking at 2018+ Fords.
Todd780
OverCamper
Which model Ford are you looking at?
DaveInDenver
Middle Income Semi-Redneck
I'm watching what happens with Rangers. Absent a total loss accident my Tacoma is fine. Haven't even broken 100k yet (probably this month), so it should be awhile but I'm weighing whether I should put a gasoline engine, stick shift truck on ice to have an option in the back pocket in a future of self-driven cars that will not be allowed off highway.
Todd780
OverCamper
Oh yeah, you should be good for a while with that mileage! My '15 already has 100 K miles on it, haha
T-Willy
Well-known member
I've been eyeing FWC builds as my 50s approach and living space for foul weather becomes more attractive.
I would not run a FWC on a Tacoma. Dirt touring at capacity begs trouble. I've seen firsthand Tacoma suspensions ruined doing so. I much prefer plenty of payload freeboard touring.
Newer Super Duty 350s are attractive--they ride high, regular cab to retain a reasonable wheelbase, and then add 35s. With the exception of the camper and taller tires, you're more or less good to go from the factory and with plenty of payload to spare.
Also attractive are RAM 3500 chassis cabs for the ~75 gallon fuel capacity available with the Cummins.
I would not run a FWC on a Tacoma. Dirt touring at capacity begs trouble. I've seen firsthand Tacoma suspensions ruined doing so. I much prefer plenty of payload freeboard touring.
Newer Super Duty 350s are attractive--they ride high, regular cab to retain a reasonable wheelbase, and then add 35s. With the exception of the camper and taller tires, you're more or less good to go from the factory and with plenty of payload to spare.
Also attractive are RAM 3500 chassis cabs for the ~75 gallon fuel capacity available with the Cummins.
phsycle
Adventurer
That will be a looooooooong ways off. Toyota is pumping out quarter mil Tacoma’s a year and Jeep is doing the same with Wrangler. 5-10% of it is manuals but that will give plenty of future supply.
If it were me, I’d sell it and put that $17-20k in mutual funds/investments.
DaveInDenver
Middle Income Semi-Redneck
But then what would I drive? We only have the one truck. What I kick myself over is selling the 1991 rather than keeping it and doing a restore. I don't want to make that mistake again.