Vertical pop up camper? Similar to flippac or wildernest

[Stevanjohnson]

Does anyone out there make a camper shell that simply pops up vertically? Something simple, without the flip forward or sideways of the flippac or wildernest.

Obviously it wouldn't allow for as much room, but a simple westfalia style accordion/hinged cap to allow for some movement when parked. Not quite a full camper but more luxurious than simple bed over shell sleeping.

I'm sure a capable shop would be able to even take a standard camper shell and convert... essentially cutting the off and modifying. Has anyone seen anything like that executed well?

I've seen so many tent toppers on top of camper shells but this way you would in theory be able to avoid the ladder up and down and be able to stand up completely.


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[Stevanjohnson]

Basically this set up minus the cab over portion. I have a 6.5 foot bed so not really necessary. And having used basic camper shells on Craigslist plentiful could be a good budget start.

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[Cummins_expo]

http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/169657-New-Alucab-Camper/page2?highlight=ALU+CAMPER Close?

 

[mkish]

I think FWC and Phoenix (and maybe ATC and Northstar?) offered a NCO (non cab-over) version for a while. I don't know if they were any good, or any were actually produced...

 

[wanderer-rrorc]

stock bed toppers dont have any support inside them...the fiberglass is all the strength....

 

[CreeksideKP]

http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/150693-Post-build-uh-build-thread

http://www.vmioffroad.com/products/...on/expedition-vehicle-truck-conversion-2.html

 

[AdventureHare]

Have you considered attaching a hard-shell RTT to the top of the canopy, and then cutting a hole?

I would create a reinforcing frame for the attaching bolts, and maybe even a platform between to take up the differences in shape.

You could even start with a frame and then skin it with any number of things. Alu-Cab produces some very nice canopies that can handle things right on top (as opposed to the ecto-frame typically required.)

 

[driller]

https://www.topperezlift.com/

 

[SGNellett]

https://www.topperezlift.com/

Hmm, that has some potential...

 

[Stevanjohnson]

https://www.topperezlift.com/

that looks awesome, but the more i look at the pricing i realize you could get into a used wildernest or flippac for around the same price.

maybe i'm just cheap, but cutting the top cap off a standard used shell from craigslist and installing lifter arms to manually be popped up and pulled down. similar to a sportsmobile van set up.. keeping it as simple as possible and lightweight. avoiding the motorized aspects of the topper ezlift.

i didnt think about a standard camper shell being fiberglass and not having any structural support however... reinforcing it with a frame inside may be necessary. i would imagine a shop that specializes in converting vans to sportsmobile could be up to the task. may have to send a few emails.

 

[toytruck]

subscribed. This thread popped up at the right time. Ive been reading that old thread where a member attempted a flip pac on a 1st gen 4runner but nothing came of it. Would be great to see something come to fruition with this idea in mind. Wouldnt mind something like this for my 1st gen :smiley_drive: As most others say, likely will need to go custom if there's nothing already out there that fits exactly what you're looking for

 

[Stevanjohnson]

it sounds like wildernest made something at one point that is almost exactly what i've described... of course it is also extremely rare

http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/169324-Let-s-see-those-WilderNests

 

[Clutch]

it sounds like wildernest made something at one point that is almost exactly what i've described... of course it is also extremely rare

http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/169324-Let-s-see-those-WilderNests

Would love to see the interior of it, is there sleeping platform (like the hammock in a Flip Pac)...or is just for standing up in the bed so you can either do cots or a sleeping platform in the bed of the truck.

 

[RobertD]

https://boise.craigslist.org/pts/6077725218.html

https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/wan/6073317635.html

 

[Jeep or Tacoma]

now

if I could just find one that could be modded to fit a Jeep JKU