Photomike
Southern Alberta or where the camper is parked!
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I started out in a truck cap when I was younger. Was sure a lot better then a tent. Put plywood on the floor, covers on the windows and a sleeping bag.
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JD5150
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You would get more head room with a commercial topper. Go with barn doors so you don't have to mess with climbing over or dealing with a tailgate.
For the price of a used camper and if you don't need 4x4 you could look around for a used full size cargo van. Most have 55 inches or more of head room. Easier to get in and out of. More doors to enter/exit van or get to camping gear. Can leave boat trailer hitched up and still have a clear path to enter van from side door
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Grit dog
Black Diamond, WA
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You can make a cardboard box into a "camper" as well, but it all depends on the space and amenities you're shooting for.
Fwiw, I don't consider a topper an upgrade from a tent. Maybe an equal depending on the setup and a downgrade in some scenarios.
I still love tent camping. Proba ly have spent enough nights in a tent to cover a couple years straight up, but it sure is luxurious to have an actual camper with fridge, heater, stove, water, shower, etc.
"Yes Sir, Oct 10 1888, Those poor school children froze to death in their tracks. They did not even find them until Spring. Especially hard hit were the ones who had to trek uphill to school both ways, with no shoes." -Bert A.
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JD5150
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Might want to wait and check these out. Manufactured by Eagle Cap/Adventurer. Scout camper. Two more new models coming.
https://www.truckcamperadventure.com/adv........rer-launches-scout-olympic-truck-camper/
https://www.scoutcampers.com/
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ppine
Northern Nevada
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The Four Wheeler TCs are good. But they are expensive and almost never for sale used. The only reason I have never owned one.
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