The Official Unofficial Super Pacific X1 Camper Thread

Mind posting some pics of how you mounted the curtain rod in the inside?

 

I wanted something temporary.. so I used one of these Nite Ize CamJams. They are awesome and I already plan on picking up some more for other stuff. Very useful.

https://niteize.com/camjam-cord-tightener

 

Those things look awesome. Nite Ize makes some really cool little knick knacks.

 

I didn't know about them until I saw these.. I forget even where I got them. Maybe Bass Pro or REI. They seemed to have a bunch of little things yeah

 

So I ordered a SPC in December assuming a 12 Month lead time. Just got my Invoice, which is great but I am not financially prepared for it. Anyone figure out a way to finance one of these things? I was figuring on paying for it August/Sept not March. Suggestions?

 

Personal loan, or sell this spot and purchase another when your ready. Build times are getting shortened drastically.

 

depending on credit look for a 12-18 month zero percent credit card with 1.5 or more cash back. buys you some time i did this on one or 2 purchases just make sure you pay it off before the apr expires.

 

Thanks, great idea. Just picked up a card to cover it and 15 months 0% on initial purchases.

 

@Mark77 I hear you on the paranoia.... Constantly on the back of the mind, even at 5 years remission... Keep going forward Mark!!

 

@ptradm I originally had a deposit on a GFC V2, but after watching @ScenicCityOverland video and talking with Alex, I immediately sold my deposit and placed one on my SP X1. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxSzsxwWL-s&t=101s. Best decision I've made. Nothing bad on GFC, but the X1 has so many more and user friendly features.

 

Any pictures on mosquito nets for the back and doors?

 

Haha, got it. That's funny, because that company's website claims current lead times are about 12 months.

 

I posted my curtain earlier, I just tied a length of paracord across the rear hatch. You could similarly tie cord across within the canopy, there are plenty of tie points. Mine is just a window covering not really a curtain, but it should work well for curtains too if you want to go this way. I used stick-on velcro to hold it in place at the bottom. The goal was just to keep people from looking in when the truck is parked.

 

Saw my first X1 locally in San Diego tonight. Which one of you was it? Heading north on Nimitz Blvd at West Pt Loma Blvd. There are quite a few Drifters, GFC and other around but the SP logo on the side door is easy to spot, even in the dark

 

Simple and effective. I like it.

 

Edit: Nevermind.

 

Damn I didn't know there was another SP in San Diego! Was it a cement third gen?

 

Not sure....it was dark out and I wasn't really paying attention til the SP logo caught my eye. To be honest couldn't even say if it was 2nd or 3rd gen, SB or LB. I figured location heading out of Pt Loma should be enough to call someone out lol.

 

So I’m not the handiest guy, especially with electrical so I didn’t really know how to wire up the power to the SP bed outlet. I bought a Dometic fridge wire kit and modified it. Super easy except the power cord was about 2 feet short of the outlet near the tailgate so I moved it up to the front of the cap. Tan the wire along the frame with some zip ties and brought it up between the cab and bed then tucked it under the SP through that weird little gap Toyota has in the bed. It works!

 

Thanks @JasonLee and @econwatch for the info regarding Dobson and leaf stuff

I intend on mostly doing washboard roads and mild off-roading.

the issue here is I do not own a Taco yet. We are decided on a 3rd gen. I feel fairly resolved on a 4door SB. Haven’t quite figured out why I’d buy a TRD off-road if I am going to have to change rims/tires/leafs anyways? (I’m aware it has locking diff). Otherwise there isn’t much difference between a stock TRD sport - Off-road is there?