What's new at Coyote RV/Phoenix Pop up?

[Regcabguy]

First off, we had a gentleman come along with a nice new Dodge Power Wagon short bed crew cab, and ask if we could build a camper around his "in bed fuel tank." We said, sure, of course we can. Then he said, do you think you can still get a restroom with hot shower, casette toilet, refrigerator, stove sink, heater, generator storage, fishing rod holders, yakima tracks, ladder, steps, custom paint job, extra narrow size to fit truck tighter, extra long to come to the end of the tailgate layed down, front to back king size sleeper with SHORTENED cabover, fantastic vent, and keep it low enough to fit into my garage?

We said... sure, no problem! So we began, and here are some photos:


Here it is in the shop, about half way done.

Here are some of the options, accessories and features:

Extra fuel tank access area:

Generator storage:

Extra low profile molded fiberglass aerodynamic PULSE cabover, set back on a shortened cabover length for better aerodynamics:

Carefree Freedom III crank out awning:

Ladder to roof, cassette toilet access door, air conditioner with cover, and fly rod holder tubes (VERY HEAVY, DO NOT RECOMMEND!):

Aluminum folding scissor steps:

Water tank access door, enables one to see the water level and allow warm air to the insulated tank in extreme cold weather, this sits in between the generator storage and the extra fuel tank access area:

Restroom, with hot shower, and cassette toilet:

LED light and vent in restroom with simple waterproof wrap full around curtain:

European style stove sink combo with tempered glass flip covers:

View of complete kitchen side taken from king size front to back sleeper:

View of dinette side taken from cabover bed. This dinette makes easily into full adult size single bed.

Some pictures of how it looks on the truck:

This camper weighs 1320lbs wet (with out jacks mounted).

Great work,but with such close clearance between the cab and camper,no rubbing?

 

[AeroNautiCal]

That's one of the loveliest, low profile, slim camper's that I've seen, and a comfy, civilized home from home.

I think you may need to get a better camera to do justice to your pic's.

 

[Burger]

Low Profile

I love the look of these campers! What do we give up with a low profile unit? Squeezing into a garage is nice, but does this mean we choose a blow-up air mattress? Do we choose no storage under the bed? I understand there are trade-offs, just wondering what they might be. And, even with a low profile unit, is there a range in the total height of the truck with camper? Is there a standard height for a truck, never thought about that before.

It is depressing to measure the height of my "normal" garage. Sigh. What was the builder thinking?

Thanks
Burger

 

[DanoT]

I love the look of these campers! What do we give up with a low profile unit? Squeezing into a garage is nice, but does this mean we choose a blow-up air mattress? Do we choose no storage under the bed? I understand there are trade-offs, just wondering what they might be. And, even with a low profile unit, is there a range in the total height of the truck with camper? Is there a standard height for a truck, never thought about that before.

It is depressing to measure the height of my "normal" garage. Sigh. What was the builder thinking?


Thanks
Burger

You give up under bed storage with the lower profile. Because Coyote builds custom campers, if you are thinking of buying new, you could send Rob at Coyote a few garage/truck measurements and that way find out what is doable.

 

[offroadcamperguy]

Short Bed Tundra Pop up

Finally picked up some good racing scales, so that we can weigh the campers, without driving them all over town!

Here is the last unit out, weighed and loaded last Friday. It has the big National Luna refrigerator, microwave, queen extended cab over bed with storage under, air conditioner, battery system, solar charger, jacks mounted, extra large table, 300 watt portable inverter, 12v outlet, and special metal topped roof vent.


Tundra 6' bed extended cab. Camper built extra short to shut the tailgate behind. Here it is on the scales:

Close up of the actual weight reading:

And here it is rolling away for it's adventures!!

 

[Danadog]

Rob,
I notice that you use Wave heaters in some of your campers.
How are they working in higher altitudes?
Thanks

 

[bphang10]

hey rob,
i've been studying this thread for quite awhile and am just beginning my own build. i have a few questions if you don't mind.
1. what is your general rule for minimum cabover clearance?
2. i've noticed offset windows on some of your doors, where do you source these doors?
3. you've mentioned before that you would make popup canvas for others. can you do these for custom campers, are they all the same 3 layer materials, and how much time would that take?
4. do you have a recommendation on the best compact 3 way fridge?
thanks for your time and all the info and photos of your work.
bp

 

[offroadcamperguy]

My customer's report no trouble to speak of, using their Wave heaters at high altitudes. Thanks for the question. Have a great night!

 

[offroadcamperguy]

Hi BP, Great to hear of a brand new project... LOVE that moment when you dive in! I have answered your questions below in BLUE color.

hey rob,
i've been studying this thread for quite awhile and am just beginning my own build. i have a few questions if you don't mind.
1. what is your general rule for minimum cabover clearance? I like the cabover nice and close to the cab, like 1" if possible. This looks tight, and cuts down on the "wind dam" effect from highway wind coming up the windshield and getting trapped in that gap between the cab and camper. The only exception to this low profile I can think of is for those of us who do EXTREME rock crawling or off roading of any kind. The cab and bed articulate more severely when rock crawling and therefore the cab may bump the bottom of the cabover if you have that tight clearance. But what I recommend is go ahead with the tight clearance on your build, and then block the camper up a little higher whenever you are going heavy off road.
2. i've noticed offset windows on some of your doors, where do you source these doors? Amerimax. I can order you any size you like, pretty much, or feel free to look into a direct buy from the source.
3. you've mentioned before that you would make popup canvas for others. can you do these for custom campers, are they all the same 3 layer materials, and how much time would that take? We would be happy to have a custom sized liner made for you. Yes, they are all a similar design, asside from the number, size and location of windows. You can pretty much get any length you need, and arrange the windows any way you like. Allow for about 30 days build time, plus shipping, just to be safe.
4. do you have a recommendation on the best compact 3 way fridge? Well, if you want a 3 way, then I would recommend Dometic. But we have been steering away from the traditional RV 3 way design, and moving more towards the all electric 110v/12v high efficiency refrigerators, because they are colder, faster, more dependable, and are not sensitive to levelness. Some good brands are Waeco, Norcold, ARE, and Ntl LUNA units.

thanks for your time and all the info and photos of your work. You are very welcome, any time. Have a great night, and good luck on the build.... send pics!!
bp

 

[offroadcamperguy]

Ok, sorry for the stall out.

Big projects in the works, and some will be done soon!

Should do some updates at the end of this next week, or a little later.....

 

[offroadcamperguy]

Rob and Cari-

I wonder what you could put on something like this (minus the rack on the bed):
http://www.magnamtruck.com/used/Che...404638b501a5469e26ff97b9.htm?useHistory=true#

Hmmmmmmmm.........

"Oh, wifey honey. Where's the check book?"

SO sorry I missed this one the first time around! YES we can build you a camper for Your Magnam truck.. We have a few special projects in the works now that you will be seeing in the next few months right up this ally!!

 

[offroadcamperguy]

Raptor Time!!

Okay, finally a new project to post.... Raptor P.U.L.S.E. SC custom


Features:

Hot water
Shower/Restroom
Cassette toilet
Norcold compressor refrigerator
Glass flip top euro-style Stove/sink combo
110v to 12v power converter with built in battery charger
12v to 110v portable power inverter with built in 12v outlet to plug into
Special angled extra wide table
Kitchen floor elevation with extra trap door storage under
Solar battery charger
Special length to allow tailgate to close behind
Phoenix ratchet strap tie downs
4 corner happi jac camper jacks with power drill attachment
Air Conditioner with snap over cover
Carefree Freedom III crank out 8' awning
L.E.D. spot light on three sides
High mount ladder to roof to also allow tailgate to close
Portable 2,000 watt generator with built in storage and vented access door
Full custom paint job with Raptor metallic Tuxedo Black

wieght includes all optional features, plus full water tank, full propane tank, generator, and jacks installed

 

[docdave]

Thanks for the updates Rob and Cari.....we really like seeing what's new at Coyote RV. I still hope to have you build one for me.

 

[ripperj]

Very nice!!! Hope mine comes out as awesome
Is that the 5.5' bed??
Whats the reason people want the tailgate up/on for?? Security? Porch?

 

[mudmony]

Hi BP, Great to hear of a brand new project... LOVE that moment when you dive in! I have answered your questions below in BLUE color.

suprising you share info so freely as a manufacturer, not sure if I could do that, kudos. The Raptor rig is beautiful, nice build and at only 1100lbs and 400 hp, you could see alot of country in a short period of time