Truck topper pop-top/canopy camper

[KickinNDishin]

My husband and I are getting a 3/4 ton 6.5' bed duramax '16. We want to get a pop-top topper camper, not a slide-in, because we want to use the truck bed and don't need all the things most slide-ins have. I have seen some brands offer diesel heater (exterior unit) options and solar with big batteries. Both of those would satisfy most of what we want. This is going to turn into a long term Rokslide review. We (me and @sndmn11) are going to the Overland Expo next week to look at all the brands we've been researching.

I want to start this thread to learn what pitfalls you have experienced, what we should look for as far as construction or features that were yes/no, and any questions we should ask these manufacturers, etc. This would be our first "camper" and would open up a lot for our family upland hunting in other states, deer hunting in CO, and summer camping.

Brands that have caught our eye:
Four Wheel Campers Project M
Oru Designs Bruin XL
Lone Peak Overland
Tune M1
Others? This expo will have a lot...

Thanks!



@robby denning

 

[hoooogan]

Hiatus Campers. If you are going to the Loveland Expo, I believe they will be there. Erin (one of the owners) is an awesome person to chat with. I went from camper shell (Leer) to GFC (Go Fast Campers) to Hiatus. Hard walls pop style, a touch on the heavy side but awesome solution for wind and inclimate weather. Solved all the issues I had with the GFC.

 

[sndmn11]

Hiatus Campers. If you are going to the Loveland Expo, I believe they will be there. Erin (one of the owners) is an awesome person to chat with. I went from camper shell (Leer) to GFC (Go Fast Campers) to Hiatus. Hard walls pop style, a touch on the heavy side but awesome solution for wind and inclimate weather. Solved all the issues I had with the GFC.

View attachment 921788

They will be there as well. I assume yours is always on? How is the inside setup?

 

[butcherboy]

I’ve looked into GFC a lot. I like the hardside pop up of that Hiatus though. Another option I have really been interested in is the Jumping Jack trailers. I know you would have to pull a flatbed trailer but I think the design and being able to have an atv or SxS with you is a great option.