FOUR WHEEL CAMPER (FWC) THREAD!!

Post up your campers and upgrades you did to accommodate them!
Be sure to include model number, year and layout.

This thread is for general info, bs, wiring, tips/tricks, used for sale links, etc. Basically, buying time while I save every damn penny to afford one!


Photo cred: tavllc (@tavgoat)

 

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I must say, I have NO AFFILIATION WITH FWC. *Believe me, I wish I did!
I'm just in the market for one and researching currently.

Dealers/Installers (in no particular order):
Juniper Overland (https://juniperoverland.com/) - Opening Jan. 2018!
Tactical Application Vehicles (https://www.tavllc.com/)

Some very kind human runs this FB page that lists FOR SALE FWC's!


FWC MAIN: http://www.fourwh.com/

FWC Annual Rally, Ocotillo Wells, CA (November)

Trade Show Dates link: http://www.fourwh.com/support/popup-truck-camper-trade-show-dates/

Service/Owner's Manuals link: http://www.fourwh.com/support/popup-truck-camper-repair-service-manuals/

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA:
Four Wheel Campers109 Pioneer Avenue, Woodland, CA 95776Phone: 530-666-1442Fax: 530-666-1486E-mail: CustomerService@fourwh.comShowroom Hours Are:Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pmSaturday, 8:30am to 4:30pmOur Service Department is Open Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pmClosed Sundays

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA:
American RV Company135 N. Aspan Avenue # 6, Azusa, CA 91702Phone: 626-513-4778E-mail: rvsales@americanrvcompany.comWebsite: http://www.americanrvcompany.net
****THIS IS MY HOME DEALER, DON'T STEAL THE INVENTORY I NEED!!!

TIGARD, OREGON:
American RV Company13320 SW Pacific Highway, Tigard, OR 97224Phone: 877-394-9635E-mail: rvsales@americanrvcompany.comWebsite: http://www.americanrvcompany.net

PRESCOTT, ARIZONA:
AT Overland-Adventure Trailers3035 N. Tarra Ave, Unit 3, Prescott, AZ 86301Phone: 877-661-8097E-mail: info@adventuretrailers.comWebsite: www.adventuretrailers.com* Please Call for Appointment Before Visiting Their Showroom

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH:
Equipt Expedition OutfittersPaul May515 W Pickett Circle (1810 S), Suite 300Salt Lake City, UT 84115Toll Free: 866-703-1026E-mail: Sales@Equipt1.comWebsite: www.Equipt1.com* Please Call for Appointment Before Visiting Their Showroom

ARVADA, COLORADO:
Rocky Mountain Four Wheel CampersChris Janeway5772 Lamar StreetArvada, CO 80002Phone: 303-431-6611E-mail: info@rmfwc.comWebsite: www.rmfwc.com* Please Call for Appointment Before Visiting Their Showroom

BOZEMAN, MONTANA
Four Wheel Campers Bozeman MontanaSteve Wilkerson30 Intrepid DriveBozeman, MT 59718Primary Phone: 406-624-3915E-mail: info@fwcjh.comWebsite: www.fwcmontana.com* Please Call for Appointment Before Visiting Their Showroom

JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING:
Four Wheel Campers Jackson HoleDenny Saunders940 W. Broadway, Jackson, WY 83001Primary Phone: 307-690-7404Secondary Phone: 307-690-8253E-mail: info@fwcjh.comWebsite: www.fwcjh.com* Please Call for Appointment Before Visiting Their Showroom

BOISE, IDAHO:
Boise Spring WorksDenny Saunders605 Meadowland Drive, Boise, ID 83713Phone: 208-272-9252E-mail: info@fwcjh.comWebsite: www.fwcidaho.com* Please Call for Appointment Before Visiting Their Showroom

EAGLE, WISCONSIN:
Go Anywhere, LLCSean DempseyS71 W39206 County Rd. ZZ, Eagle, WI 53119Cell Phone: 262-370-4255E-mail: trailrider71us@yahoo.comWebsite: www.go-anywhere.com* Please Call for Appointment Before Visiting Their Showroom

WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA:
Main Line OverlandMatt Henwood325 Westtown Road, Suite 14West Chester, PA 19382Phone: 844-656-7626E-mail: sales@mainlineoverland.comWebsite: www.MainLineOverland.com* Please Call for Appointment Before Visiting Their Showroom

BOW, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Main Line OverlandEric Valdez10 Dunklee Drive, Suite 37Bow, NH 03304Phone: 844-656-7626E-mail: sales@mainlineoverland.comWebsite: www.MainLineOverland.com* Please Call for Appointment Before Visiting Their Showroom

ATLANTA, GEORGIA
O'Neil Overland & MercantileAsk for B.P. O'Neil212-A Marray DriveChamblee, GA 30341Phone: 800-778-0127E-mail: bp@overlandmercantile.comWebsite: www.OverlandMercantile.com* Please Call for Appointment Before Visiting

OUR DEALER FOR CANADA:
Morrissey Industries Ltd.Gary MorrisseyVancouver Canada Area & Other AreasToll Free Phone: 866-553-9758E-mail: fwcc@shaw.caWebsite: www.fourwheelcampers.ca* Please Call for Appointment Before Visiting Their Showroom

INTERNATIONAL DEALERS AVAILABLE AS WELL.

FACTORY & CORPORATE OFFICE LOCATION:Four Wheel Campers109 Pioneer Avenue, Woodland, CA 95776Phone: 530-666-1442Fax: 530-666-1486E-mail: customerservice@fourwh.comCorporate Office Hours are:Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pmService Department is Open Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

 

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Mid-sized models:

FLEET POP-UP (REGULAR 6′ BED) - Base Model Price: $17,395.00
SWIFT POP-UP (SHORTER 5.0′ BED) - Base Model Price: $17,395.00

Note from FWC website: PRICE INCREASES COMING DECEMBER 1ST, 2017: We will be having a price increase on our camper Dec. 1st, 2017. If you are thinking of placing a new camper order sooner, rather than later, get your deposit in before Dec. 1st to beat the price increase. We have 2 "Open House" dealer events happening right now (Bow, NH and Atlanta, GA). Check our "Show Date" page for more details. Note: Current production times are running approx. 8 - 9 weeks, but will likely increase due to the rush of orders we will have prior to the Dec. 1st price increase. Happy Camping !


Here is a quick list of basics things FWC would recommend looking at.

USED CAMPER CHECK LIST — BASIC THINGS TO LOOK FOR:

Check to make sure all of the roof screws are tight, if not hand tighten them and re-seal them with a dab of marine grade silicone once you get the camper home. Note: ALL of the newer FWC’s have a one piece, no seam, no screw roof, so you won’t have to worry about re-sealing the roof attachment screws on new Four Wheel Campers.

Check to make sure the roof does not have any holes or tears in the exterior aluminum roof skin (from trees or misc. items poking through it over the years).

Check the soft sides (pop-up up portion) of the camper for unusual wear, tears, or large holes. If there are just small pin holes, those are pretty easy to seal up or patch if needed. Our service department sells patch kits as needed.

Check the inside of the camper roof (head liner) for rips or tears, stains from possible leaks, or for mold.

Check the front and back wooden folding panels (hinged panels that allow the roof to go up & down). Check to see that the rivets are intact and that the wood is not rotten or wet. Note: The newer FWC’s use a black composite folding lift panel in the front & rear of the campers.

Take a look at the aluminum skin all the way around the outside of the camper. Check for scrapes or punctures.

Check the exterior wooded camper base (usually it is painted grey) for any abnormalities.

Check the camper tie down eye nuts in the camper base (outside of camper) to see if they have been over-tightened or might be pulling away / pulling out / crooked or bent. If you do find a bent eye nut, don’t worry, it can usually be easily replaced. Note: the newer FWC’s use a 3 bolt, stainless steel tie down brackets on the camper base. You won’t have to worry about checking these for potential fatigue on the newest FWC’s.

Check the propane box and see if everything looks as it should. Not many things to go wrong with this.

If possible, have the seller turn on items inside & outside of the camper for you.

Example: see if the lights work, see if the furnace lights, see if the refrigerator lights, see if the water pump turns on, etc.

This might not always be possible, but it is always good to poke around and play with things in the camper for a few minutes if you have the opportunity.

Check to see if they have the keys for the rear camper door.

Check to see if the camper jacks look solid and not too bent.

Check to see if the awning cranks (or manually pulls) in & out properly.

Check to see if the roof vent opens and closes and does not have any cracks in the vent lid.

But the best thing to do is just spend a few minutes looking over the camper, sitting inside, and see if you feel comfortable.

Does it look like the owner of the camper has taken care or the camper ?

Or is it abused and beaten on ?

Has the seller made any attempt to clean the camper out and make it look presentable for the new buyer ?

Will the camper fit your truck properly?

Check the used camper camper fit guide here … “Used Camper Fit Guide“.

If we were looking to buy a used camper for someone on our staff, we would probably look at the following items above, and then just sit inside the camper for a few minutes and ask ourselves things like … “Will I be comfortable camping in this camper? Does it look nice inside ? Is it clean, or just dirty & gross?”

Or, when you are sitting in the camper, are you telling yourself … “Hey, this camper is pretty nice. It is clean. It looks to be well taken care of. Yes, I would probably be very happy & comfortable camping in this camper!”.

Give it the “Feel Good Test”

Happy Camping from all of us on the Four Wheel Staff!

 

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Sometimes I wish I had one of those...


I’m just a peasant with a rtt.

 

I'm not a huge fan of those...partly because it's a new, untested product. With such a large investment and the desire to use the camper as a living space, I prefer the FWC's. Tried and true, local and nationwide support and manufactured specifically for off-road use. I'm sure there is a market for other, lightweight campers. Just not for me.

 

Same here!

 

Maybe my next build (I hope there isn’t another one) I’ll look into those. Won’t work on my current setup.

 

2012-2016, 2011 and 2010 General Owner's Manual

 

I thought the same until I googled it trying to get more info.

Should have waited. All the info is here now.

 

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$5000 investment only on gofast campers. Considering price of an equivalent RTT hard top and a topper or rack to accommodate. They are priced well so long as they live up to the hype I don’t see why they should sell since AT Overland sells a Habitat for $8600-8800 that weighs 300-350 lbs which is about a 100 lbs. I think the Habitat would sell better if it opened like the Flippac and price point is off?

Surprised more people don’t run a Palomino Real lite soft side. 1100-1600 pounds dry, nicer finished interior and half the price. Also more convenient to load and unload due to tie down system I was told from someone who switched between the two.

Love to run a FWC but at $17,000 base price which is $21,500 cdn.... I would probably go with Palomino... not as unique or custom but.

 

At some point in my life I'll get one, but definitely not in my budget right now. Does anyone know if the Swift will sit flush in my long bed and still let me retain my swingout?

 

They actually just did this. I’ll try to find a link to the post for you

 

2018 Fleet model with solar panel, extra batteries & indoor shower upgrades on my 2006 Tacoma

 

I just ordered the Topper EZ lift with camper package for $2k. Will post pics & reviews once it's installed. https://www.topperezlift.com/

 

I paid $2500 for a very lightly used 2013 Palomino / Forest River REAL-LITE. 1050 lbs dry. You don't have to unmake the bed to put the pop up down!!! You could buy another 2'nd Gen with those savings.

 

We are running a 18 FWC Swift shell model on our 17 Taco. We've use the FWC campers in the past and absolutely love them. Weight is king on these small truck/camper setups so we are running the light weight shell model and using a portable ARB fridge unit inside. We found on our old VW Syncro camper that we rarely used the built in water system or cook stove so not having a kitchen built in works great for us, we would rather have the space and weight savings. We do most all cooking outside the camper but have the option to cook inside if needed with the portable stove. We use light weight backpacking gear when in the camper to save space and weight. We have the propane furnace in ours (a must for us as it keeps us toasty warm), dual batteries, arctic pack liner (keeps the inside warmer) rear steps and yakima roof rack tracks on the roof (will carry kayaks on some trips). I'm in the process of adding 240W of solar now.

Here's a few pic of the camper on the truck. I'm running medium dakar springs in the back with air bags and Daystar cradles...truck drives great with the camper on the back. The upper bed slides out into a queen but we usually just sleep on it in the smaller configuration. The canvas on the FWC is also top notch, it's a vinyl material that holds up extremely well and is 100% waterproof, couple that with the one piece aluminum roof and it’s a four seasons camper. We have camped in our past FWC Raven camper in some torrential down pours without a drop ever making it into the camper.

Check out the Wander The West site, tons of FWC info there!

More info on our camper and truck setup in my build thread here: CLICK HERE




















The ARB Compressor fridge fits perfectly on the drivers side shelf.



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If you can't afford a camper that fits your Tacoma, don't do this. Yes, those are 1 inch ratchet straps around the body covered with foam pipe insulation securing the camper to the bed. I was next to this monstrosity on the highway just before a high wind area.

 

Hold my beer I got this...