Awesome little RV

[DILLIGAF]

This thing is cool as hell. Hmmmmmmmm

https://x.com/TheFigen_/status/1737432657955258879?s=20

 

[Ziggy]

I likey the design/idea.

 

[wzuber]

Wow.....it's a show'r and a grower....nice unit....hah

 

[Backlash]

That concept has been around for decades! Check out "Alaskan Campers."

 

[DILLIGAF]

That concept has been around for decades! Check out "Alaskan Campers."

That just a camper shell, correct? They need to work on their website

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

Pretty cool till it starts raining

 

[Backlash]

That just a camper shell, correct? They need to work on their website

They build a slide-in truck camper and patended that same type of design over 60 years ago. They are well made and command appropriate pricing due to their quality.

 

[RichL]

Where would you put the Harley?

 

[rivermobster]

Where would you put the Harley?

On a trailer?

That's pretty cool!

 

[DILLIGAF]

Where would you put the Harley?

Ahhhhh.....this one would be used for short trips here and there. Keep the big 5th wheel toy hauler and have it tucked in the garage till I got back

 

[DILLIGAF]

On a trailer?

That's pretty cool!

True....you could pull an enclosed for a harley or sxs for sure

 

[DILLIGAF]

Pretty cool till it starts raining

Ya....wonder if the rain would make its way in

 

[Backlash]

Ya....wonder if the rain would make its way in

Are you asking about the Alaskan or the RV in the initial post on this thread?

 

[PaPaG]

I wonder how much that would cost, I would be in for 100k for a starter. but I bet it is much more.

 

[monkeyswrench]

I wonder how cramped it is closed up? Looks like a 2 person setup while driving, but hard to tell. Really a sweet design. Like a miniature "Anderson Mobile Estates" rig. If it can haul a car trailer, I'm in!

 

[Sharky]

4 Wheel Campers did that back in the 80's. Astro van.

4 Wheel still builds pop up campers. Moved from their founding in CO to CA where they still build the best pop-up campers in the world.

 

[Sportin' Wood]

They build a slide-in truck camper and patended that same type of design over 60 years ago. They are well made and command appropriate pricing due to their quality.

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This or one of the other pop-up campers is our next camping vessel. I am done with the DP; it will stay anchored at Islander until I get sick of it enough to dump it.
The Roof Top Tent on the Colorado ZR2 is not cutting it, so we are going back to a truck camper. I've got to find a suitable truck first, however. Toss up between a Ram Power Wagon and a pre-emissions oil burner. Leaning this week toward a 2021 Powerwagon if I can find the color I want. (Green, tan leather)

The truck camper will work great for what we want to do in the next five years. Drift boat Fly fishing trips, UTV trail rides, hiking, and mountain bike trips. I hope to go to Alaska in the next five years for an extended summer stay and Baja for an extended winter stay if my work situation does not change. Tom, I got the 50-amp RV electrical connection done last week, so if you want to drag your trailer to Montana this summer, power and water are ready. You are on your own for sewer, but it is only three miles to the dump station. We should have two RV spots prepared in spring, both with electrical.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Are you asking about the Alaskan or the RV in the initial post on this thread?

RV

 

[Backlash]

This or one of the other pop-up campers is our next camping vessel. I am done with the DP; it will stay anchored at Islander until I get sick of it enough to dump it.
The Roof Top Tent on the Colorado ZR2 is not cutting it, so we are going back to a truck camper. I've got to find a suitable truck first, however. Toss up between a Ram Power Wagon and a pre-emissions oil burner. Leaning this week toward a 2021 Powerwagon if I can find the color I want. (Green, tan leather)

The truck camper will work great for what we want to do in the next five years. Drift boat Fly fishing trips, UTV trail rides, hiking, and mountain bike trips. I hope to go to Alaska in the next five years for an extended summer stay and Baja for an extended winter stay if my work situation does not change. Tom, I got the 50-amp RV electrical connection done last week, so if you want to drag your trailer to Montana this summer, power and water are ready. You are on your own for sewer, but it is only three miles to the dump station. We should have two RV spots prepared in spring, both with electrical.

I would seriously consider taking a hard look at the Alaskan. I have a vintage one that I plan to restore when I find some time (Yeah right!!). The new models are extremely nice, and insulated better than most other truck campers. It will definitely keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The 4x pop-up campers Sharky mentioned are also nice, but they have the canvas upper half and a smaller door that makes entering/exiting a little less convenient. They are lighter weight though, so, depending on the truck, it may be something to consider.

 

[DILLIGAF]

This or one of the other pop-up campers is our next camping vessel. I am done with the DP; it will stay anchored at Islander until I get sick of it enough to dump it.
The Roof Top Tent on the Colorado ZR2 is not cutting it, so we are going back to a truck camper. I've got to find a suitable truck first, however. Toss up between a Ram Power Wagon and a pre-emissions oil burner. Leaning this week toward a 2021 Powerwagon if I can find the color I want. (Green, tan leather)

The truck camper will work great for what we want to do in the next five years. Drift boat Fly fishing trips, UTV trail rides, hiking, and mountain bike trips. I hope to go to Alaska in the next five years for an extended summer stay and Baja for an extended winter stay if my work situation does not change. Tom, I got the 50-amp RV electrical connection done last week, so if you want to drag your trailer to Montana this summer, power and water are ready. You are on your own for sewer, but it is only three miles to the dump station. We should have two RV spots prepared in spring, both with electrical.

Nice......You two are getting everything dialed in it seems. MT is def on my trip list.

I know you guys try to travel light and be efficient with everything. The truck camper seems like a good choice for ya.

We both know there is no boat, motorcycle or camper that will fit every situation. Just have to choose what fits your situation the best. Easier said than done for sure

 

[Sportin' Wood]

I would seriously consider taking a hard look at the Alaskan. I have a vintage one that I plan to restore when I find some time (Yeah right!!). The new models are extremely nice, and insulated better than most other truck campers. It will definitely keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The 4x pop-up campers Sharky mentioned are also nice, but they have the canvas upper half and a smaller door that makes entering/exiting a little less convenient. They are lighter weight though, so, depending on the truck, it may be something to consider.

Nice......You two are getting everything dialed in it seems. MT is def on my trip list.

I know you guys try to travel light and be efficient with everything. The truck camper seems like a good choice for ya.

We both know there is no boat, motorcycle or camper that will fit every situation. Just have to choose what fits your situation the best. Easier said than done for sure

Angie really likes the Alaskan Campers, as the canvas uppers can be prone to flapping in the wind. The rigid sides also give a false sense of security from the bears.

@DILLIGAF, there is a sweet short class C 4WD on FB marketplace right now that would be perfect for a single guy to mob around in and drag the MC on a small trailer. Has a head and kitchen in it but not much more.

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[BabyRay]

Angie really likes the Alaskan Campers, as the canvas uppers can be prone to flapping in the wind. The rigid sides also give a false sense of security from the bears.

@DILLIGAF, there is a sweet short class C 4WD on FB marketplace right now that would be perfect for a single guy to mob around in and drag the MC on a small trailer. Has a head and kitchen in it but not much more.

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While driving the Alcan Highway a few years ago, I saw that canvas sided trailers aren’t allowed in some areas due to the risk from bears. I suppose a brown bear wouldn’t be stopped even by fiberglass or aluminum if it was intent upon entry though.

 

[Sportin' Wood]

While driving the Alcan Highway a few years ago, I saw that canvas sided trailers aren’t allowed in some areas due to the risk from bears. I suppose a brown bear wouldn’t be stopped even by fiberglass or aluminum if it was intent upon entry though.

We've been to areas in Montana that are the same. I think if a bear wants into a camper, they will get in by ripping a wall down or the roof off. LOL, Like a can of sardines.

 

[Backlash]

Angie really likes the Alaskan Campers, as the canvas uppers can be prone to flapping in the wind. The rigid sides also give a false sense of security from the bears.

@DILLIGAF, there is a sweet short class C 4WD on FB marketplace right now that would be perfect for a single guy to mob around in and drag the MC on a small trailer. Has a head and kitchen in it but not much more.

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It's funny you mention this.

Growing up as a kid in Florida, we had no problem tent camping all over that amazing state! We'd camp lakeside listening to the sounds of bull gators and an occasional panther. They never bothered us, but I'm sure they could have as our cheapo-deluxe tents offered zero protection.

Our family moved to Wyoming and we didn't realize the new concerns with regards to camping in the Rocky Mountains. We bought a small travel trailer shortly after, and rarely ever camped in a tent from that point forward. My Mom was convinced bears were going to seek us out and drag us away to satisfy their hunger while my Dad, my sister and I teased her.

We managed to survive all those years unscathed and camped everywhere from Montana south to Texas, and as far west as the Pacific Coast from Vancouver to San Diego.

There are a number of nice truck campers from Four Wheel Campers, Lance, Alaskan (And many more than I care to list). Each has their strong points and fits a certain niche. The fun part is finding one that suits YOUR needs the most. Happy hunting, no pun intended!

 

[Sportin' Wood]

It's funny you mention this.

Growing up as a kid in Florida, we had no problem tent camping all over that amazing state! We'd camp lakeside listening to the sounds of bull gators and an occasional panther. They never bothered us, but I'm sure they could have as our cheapo-deluxe tents offered zero protection.

Our family moved to Wyoming and we didn't realize the new concerns with regards to camping in the Rocky Mountains. We bought a small travel trailer shortly after, and rarely ever camped in a tent from that point forward. My Mom was convinced bears were going to seek us out and drag us away to satisfy their hunger while my Dad, my sister and I teased her.

We managed to survive all those years unscathed and camped everywhere from Montana south to Texas, and as far west as the Pacific Coast from Vancouver to San Diego.

There are a number of nice truck campers from Four Wheel Campers, Lance, Alaskan (And many more than I care to list). Each has their strong points and fits a certain niche. The fun part is finding one that suits YOUR needs the most. Happy hunting, no pun intended!

I'm far more nervous than anyone else in my family. Angie is way tougher than I am; however, she sent me out of the rooftop tent one time when a bear knocked over a secure storage we use for spices that got left out on a table. I laid there for a second, asking her if she was serious about me going down the ladder to rescue her spices, and she said something like yes, you pussy, or give me your man card, or don't be a bitch. So here I am in the pitch black, half asleep, with only my Ugg boots on and an ill-fitting headlamp, trying to locate a box of spices.
Well, the bear must have gone around the driver's side when I came down the passenger side because it was gone.
However, as I approached the tent, thinking I was gonna go back to bed, here comes the bear in a full sprint with a bag of marshmallows hanging from its mouth, like a fat kid that just stole a candy bar. Sum Bitch ran right by me, nearly knocking me down.

Apparently, the next camp up was still up, sitting around the fire, and Boo Boo walked right up to them, grabbed the booty, and bolted headed back in my direction.
Angie finally gave me back my man card.

I don't like not being on top of the food chain.

 

[Racer56]

Who makes the RV in the Twitter post?

 

[DILLIGAF]

I'm far more nervous than anyone else in my family. Angie is way tougher than I am; however, she sent me out of the rooftop tent one time when a bear knocked over a secure storage we use for spices that got left out on a table. I laid there for a second, asking her if she was serious about me going down the ladder to rescue her spices, and she said something like yes, you pussy, or give me your man card, or don't be a bitch. So here I am in the pitch black, half asleep, with only my Ugg boots on and an ill-fitting headlamp, trying to locate a box of spices.
Well, the bear must have gone around the driver's side when I came down the passenger side because it was gone.
However, as I approached the tent, thinking I was gonna go back to bed, here comes the bear in a full sprint with a bag of marshmallows hanging from its mouth, like a fat kid that just stole a candy bar. Sum Bitch ran right by me, nearly knocking me down.

Apparently, the next camp up was still up, sitting around the fire, and Boo Boo walked right up to them, grabbed the booty, and bolted headed back in my direction.
Angie finally gave me back my man card.

I don't like not being on top of the food chain.

That a girl Angie.....lol

 

[DILLIGAF]

Who makes the RV in the Twitter post?

I don't think that was mentioned

 

[Taboma]

That just a camper shell, correct? They need to work on their website

They've been building the Alaskan Campers for many years. Dad had a couple of different ones in the 70's, got into them after their Airstream trailer got hit head on and totaled on day # 1 out on Rt 66, of their Tour De Usa they'd were heading out on.
Said screw it, no more towing and got and custom outfitted the Alaskan. They were hydraulic lifting for full stand up room inside, but when in the down position you wouldn't want to leave something on the counter, it would be on the roof next time you saw it.
Built a rack so he could winch his aluminum fishing boat up on top, he absolutely grew to love that heavy beast. They were built tank-stout, and ready to handle the wilds of Alaskan offroad and not get sliced off by a tree branch.
But, by modern standards, ugly as sin.