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You choose the truck.
I just build the camper and supply the flatbed.
IMO the short bed is a great platform for some more adventurous exploring.
The truck in the pic is a 05 Dodge short bed.
XP Camper
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You choose the truck.
I just build the camper and supply the flatbed.
IMO the short bed is a great platform for some more adventurous exploring.
The truck in the pic is a 05 Dodge short bed.
Nimbl Vehicles
Freedom to Roam
Weight?
1500-1800 lbs ( depends on the final materials)
Price? Around 70 k including flatbed
Whats included? Every thing you need and nothing you don't
etc... I'll have the final answers soon
Nimbl Vehicles
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Thanks for the info.:drool:
Weight seems very reasonable.
Love the pictures. Being a Dodge owner I enjoy seeing them on the trail.
To put the price in perspective. My Outfitter was $37,000 new. Outfitter has a new popup camper, and it is over $40,000. It does not come with a flatbed and it also has typical inferior RV parts.
Weight seems very reasonable.
Love the pictures. Being a Dodge owner I enjoy seeing them on the trail.
To put the price in perspective. My Outfitter was $37,000 new. Outfitter has a new popup camper, and it is over $40,000. It does not come with a flatbed and it also has typical inferior RV parts.
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I know that the XPC won't be inexpensive.
But a lot has to do with the construction method.
It's the only fully composite pop up camper ever build,no wood or staples are used.
It has all marine grade appliances, all stainless hardware etc.
It is also the 1st removable camper which has all diesel appliances, as far as i know.
But a lot has to do with the construction method.
It's the only fully composite pop up camper ever build,no wood or staples are used.
It has all marine grade appliances, all stainless hardware etc.
It is also the 1st removable camper which has all diesel appliances, as far as i know.
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Northern Explorer
Explorer
Great update to the site!!!
In the XP Camper Prototype 1.1 Specifications (PDF) under "power supplies" is it supposed to read 120 volts?
If I was in the market for a full size overland truck, this would be the camper I would put on it.
In the XP Camper Prototype 1.1 Specifications (PDF) under "power supplies" is it supposed to read 120 volts?
If I was in the market for a full size overland truck, this would be the camper I would put on it.
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Thanks
Here is the text of the specifications Marc posted.
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XPCAMPER the eXpanding eXploration camper
http://www.xpcamper.com
Prototype 1.1
Specifications April 2009
Specifications subject to change
Flat Bed
• Aluminum construction
• Weather-tight storage boxes
• XPCamper quick releaseTM
• Built-in sidebars double as sand ladders and work bench (option)
Camper Body
• Seamless monocoque composite shell reinforced with carbon fibers and Kevlar
• Wall thickness 1.5 in.
• Marine-grade synthetic teak flooring
• Entry door has no lip for easy cleaning
• Entrance door and storage doors constructed of fiberglass composite panels and frames
• Stainless steel hinges throughout
• Safety cylinder locks all keyed alike
Interior Layout
• Inner dimensions of the cabin
....Length Overall 170” (14'-2”
Including cabover bed area
....Length Excluding bed area 105” (8'-9”
....Width 82”
....Height, roof raised 80”
• Seating area for 2-4 people
• Seating unit converts to additional bed
Bed area
• Queen-size bed and comfortable mattress above the cab
• Size: 60” x 80”
• Reading lights
• Storage for books etc.
Windows
• Double insulated acrylic windows with thermal insulated aluminum frames
• Shades and mosquito nets
Skylight
• Escape hatch with aluminum frame 44” x 20”
Bathroom
• Combined stand-up shower/toilet room
• Electric cassette toilet
Kitchen
• Countertop with undercounter stainless steel sink
• Single handle faucet for warm and cold water
• Foot operated sink faucet for minimal water waste
• Diesel powered ceramic top stove
• Microwave oven
• TJ 4.2 cubic foot DC refrigerator with freezer compartment and crisper bin
• Kitchen cabinets with locking drawers on ball bearings
• Overhead cupboards
Storage
• Outside storage compartment under the seat pedestal
• Under floor storage for cans
• Over 50 cu. ft. of storage (flatbed and camper combined)
Upholstery
• High grade foam with removable covers
• Commercial grade fabric power Supplies
Power Supply
• Control panel for power management and monitoring of liquid levels
• Battery main switch, safety cut-out, residual current breaker
• DC power supplied by AGM battery bank
• Battery capacity: 12V 420 amps
• Inverter 2000 watt pure sine wave
• Solar panel 12V 330 watts
• Power outlets for 12V DC and 110V AC
Lighting
• Low voltage LED ceiling lights
• Xenon lighting in kitchen
• Lights for outside storage compartment
• Reading lights in bed and seating area
• Two built-in HID lights for exploration in the dark
• Switch for HIDs on the interior of camper for emergency lighting
• Built-in floodlights for safe parking at night
Water supply
• 80 gallon freeze-proof drinking water tanks
• 25 gallon gray water tank
• Stainless steel water faucets in kitchen and bath
• All plumbing insulated
• Outside shower and hose
• Water filtration system with pump
Heating system
• Webasto Dual Top
• Hydronic heat and hot water supply with built-in 3 gallon diesel tank
Audio system (optional)
• iPod hook up
• Speakers
• Optional LCD TV/DVD player
Estimated price
To be determined
For more information contact Marc Wassmann
email marc@xpcamper.com
phone 415-672-1504
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XPCAMPER the eXpanding eXploration camper
http://www.xpcamper.com
Prototype 1.1
Specifications April 2009
Specifications subject to change
Flat Bed
• Aluminum construction
• Weather-tight storage boxes
• XPCamper quick releaseTM
• Built-in sidebars double as sand ladders and work bench (option)
Camper Body
• Seamless monocoque composite shell reinforced with carbon fibers and Kevlar
• Wall thickness 1.5 in.
• Marine-grade synthetic teak flooring
• Entry door has no lip for easy cleaning
• Entrance door and storage doors constructed of fiberglass composite panels and frames
• Stainless steel hinges throughout
• Safety cylinder locks all keyed alike
Interior Layout
• Inner dimensions of the cabin
....Length Overall 170” (14'-2”
Including cabover bed area....Length Excluding bed area 105” (8'-9”
....Width 82”
....Height, roof raised 80”
• Seating area for 2-4 people
• Seating unit converts to additional bed
Bed area
• Queen-size bed and comfortable mattress above the cab
• Size: 60” x 80”
• Reading lights
• Storage for books etc.
Windows
• Double insulated acrylic windows with thermal insulated aluminum frames
• Shades and mosquito nets
Skylight
• Escape hatch with aluminum frame 44” x 20”
Bathroom
• Combined stand-up shower/toilet room
• Electric cassette toilet
Kitchen
• Countertop with undercounter stainless steel sink
• Single handle faucet for warm and cold water
• Foot operated sink faucet for minimal water waste
• Diesel powered ceramic top stove
• Microwave oven
• TJ 4.2 cubic foot DC refrigerator with freezer compartment and crisper bin
• Kitchen cabinets with locking drawers on ball bearings
• Overhead cupboards
Storage
• Outside storage compartment under the seat pedestal
• Under floor storage for cans
• Over 50 cu. ft. of storage (flatbed and camper combined)
Upholstery
• High grade foam with removable covers
• Commercial grade fabric power Supplies
Power Supply
• Control panel for power management and monitoring of liquid levels
• Battery main switch, safety cut-out, residual current breaker
• DC power supplied by AGM battery bank
• Battery capacity: 12V 420 amps
• Inverter 2000 watt pure sine wave
• Solar panel 12V 330 watts
• Power outlets for 12V DC and 110V AC
Lighting
• Low voltage LED ceiling lights
• Xenon lighting in kitchen
• Lights for outside storage compartment
• Reading lights in bed and seating area
• Two built-in HID lights for exploration in the dark
• Switch for HIDs on the interior of camper for emergency lighting
• Built-in floodlights for safe parking at night
Water supply
• 80 gallon freeze-proof drinking water tanks
• 25 gallon gray water tank
• Stainless steel water faucets in kitchen and bath
• All plumbing insulated
• Outside shower and hose
• Water filtration system with pump
Heating system
• Webasto Dual Top
• Hydronic heat and hot water supply with built-in 3 gallon diesel tank
Audio system (optional)
• iPod hook up
• Speakers
• Optional LCD TV/DVD player
Estimated price
To be determined
For more information contact Marc Wassmann
email marc@xpcamper.com
phone 415-672-1504
The Adam Blaster
Expedition Leader
Along with the other dimensions that have been posted to the site, what are the overall dimensions of the unit/truck combined?
Width of the camper is posted, but what about overall length and height?
Do you feel that with the lower center of gravity of the unit that it would be safe/acceptable to give the truck a lift, no more than say 6 inches?
Width of the camper is posted, but what about overall length and height?
Do you feel that with the lower center of gravity of the unit that it would be safe/acceptable to give the truck a lift, no more than say 6 inches?
theMec
Adventurer
Larger tires are easy (if you have the HP) but a 6" lift would change the geometry of the front end components big time. Add a heavy camper, drive at highway speeds and .. well too risky for me.
Nimbl Vehicles
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The camper is 8"9", the over all length depends on what kind of truck you have.
Same with the height.
Don't know about a 6" lift, i am a fan of no more than 2" ( or leveling kit) with some bigger tires.
So far have gone places with that set up i shouldn't :sombrero:
But then again I always had some good spotters as well...