Truck topper pop-top/canopy camper

[406flyfish]

GFC is coming out with a new model next week. Quite a bit of new accessories and options in the near future as well. Should narrow the gap between SP and GFC.

 

[sndmn11]

GFC is coming out with a new model next week. Quite a bit of new accessories and options in the near future as well. Should narrow the gap between SP and GFC.

re you going to switch back?!!

 

[406flyfish]

re you going to switch back?!!

Haha I keep going back and forth. It is nice that GFC is right down the road from me if any problems were to arise. When stopping in, he had stated he had a demo v2 Pro that would fit my truck and would offer 30% off that particular unit. With that offer, it’s a 7k price difference between the GFC and SP.

I do believe SP is more thought out and perhaps better quality. However, I don’t think I can swallow a 7k price difference with that offer.

Looking at homemade diesel heaters right now.

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[sndmn11]

Haha I keep going back and forth. It is nice that GFC is right down the road from me if any problems were to arise. When stopping in, he had stated he had a demo v2 Pro that would fit my truck and would offer 30% off that particular unit. With that offer, it’s a 7k price difference between the GFC and SP.

I do believe SP is more thought out and perhaps better quality. However, I don’t think I can swallow a 7k price difference with that offer.

Looking at homemade diesel heaters right now.

A

$7k is a good bit of difference.

 

[Wrongside]

I’ve been wanting something like the GFC or SP for quite awhile. Mostly for camping, fishing, hunting, traveling to matches, and just traveling with the wife and dog.

We take delivery of an AllTerra Tech OV1 (they’re based relatively near us) later this month. And leave immediately after for a 10 day moose hunt up north. Hopefully there aren’t too many glitches with the new cap. Really pumped to get it.

I also have a diesel heater and power station on the way. Little nervous about taking so much unproven gear- not really my style- but we will roll with whatever happens.

 

[sndmn11]

I also have a diesel heater and power station on the way. Little nervous about taking so much unproven gear- not really my style- but we will roll with whatever happens.

Detail your power and heater for us?

 

[Wrongside]

Detail your power and heater for us?

Pretty basic so far. A LF Bros Plateau heater and the Bluetti Elite 200 V2. Time will tell how long the Bluetti can run the heater.

This winter, after hunting season, I’ll look at adding solar on the roof and possibly additional battery power storage. But whatever it ends up looking like, the power and buildout will need to be fairly streamlined and removable. I don’t want to lose the use of my truck for truck things.

 

[Extrapale]

I've had a Super Pacific since '22. Ram 2500 Power Wagon. I have not built out the bed.

Spent nights in the 20s with no heater. I was plenty warm. I have a Lil buddy, but have never needed it.

I am very happy with it.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

42x12 Side Slider Window - Driver
42x12 Side Slider Window - Passenger

Pros/cons, the height of the windows is low on these setups so you don't really look through them much, they are less secure, and leak heat. If you want privacy they will be covered most of the time. For ventalation purposes the one under the cab is shielded and can be used in crappy weather.

All that said I framed out a spot for a driver side window on the FWC inspired camper I am building SO I get the appeal. Just devils advocate thoughts.

 

[sndmn11]

Pros/cons, the height of the windows is low on these setups so you don't really look through them much, they are less secure, and leak heat. If you want privacy they will be covered most of the time. For ventalation purposes the one under the cab is shielded and can be used in crappy weather.

All that said I framed out a spot for a driver side window on the FWC inspired camper I am building SO I get the appeal. Just devils advocate thoughts.

We ordered these with a half cut out interior molle panel; I was thinking about security also. All my toppers have had side windows and have never had any break inside, so likely overthinking.

THey make these in two halves, so we can mix and match to stay as both sides with half cut outs, or swap them around to do full/none of we ever desire.