Tacoma Habitat AT

Does anyone own Adventure Trailer Tacoma Habitat set up. Please give us a review.

Thanks

 

From what I have seen on youtube it is awesome....

 

Only thing I worry about with these is the long term affects on the bed. They should have some type of bracing that ties into the bed to frame bolts. Friend has a flip pac, similar to this, and it's starting to separate and tweak the bed.

They look pretty sweet though, but I think they are really expensive.

 

I really want one. Does that count for anything? I've been planning a slide in, but the Habitat seems like the better way to go the more I think about it. Just have to convince the wife...

 

I have zero experience with them, but I know it's one of my long term goals.

 

I used to own a FlipPac and spent about 15 minutes crawling around the AT Habitat and opening and closing it. If it fits your needs, it's an awesome product and as far as I know the vendor is a straight-up company. However, it's a lot of money and weight ... though a bit lighter than some fiberglass shells plus rack plus conventional RTT. I'm not convinced that the rear opening doesn't have some drawbacks compared to the flip-forward design of the FlipPac. Larger footprint and more obstructed entry to the bed. James Baroud has published some sneak peeks of a FlipPac clone with a carbon fiber shell. Note that FRP, the FlipPac vendor, has ceased manufacture.

 

I actually want to see one in person for touch and feel. Longevity and rear hang are my concerns and of-course the expense too. If someone owns one Nor Cal, please let me know.

Thanks

 

Does anyone in the States make a "camper" that would take the place of the bed? Meaning remove the bed of your truck then bolt/attach a camper or overlanding setup of your choosing. I've seen companies in Australia that manufacture these, like this one: http://www.outbackcustoms.com.au/index.html

 

Mine should be completed and ready to install very soon. I live in the bay area if that's close enough you'd be welcome to check it out when I get it.

Four Wheel Camper's flatbed model might be what you're after. There's probably others too.

 

Please let me know when you take delivery. I'd love to check it out.

 

Will do

 

I too would LOVE to see one of these in person. I'm in Santa Cruz so no to far away. Please let me know if you'd be willing to show it

 

Yeah no problem. I actually have family in Santa Cruz so I'm down there quite often.

 

I just found these earlier today.

http://www.mainlineoverland.com/pages/norweld-aluminum-ute-canopy

 

I actually saw their flat bed build on a AC Tacoma a month ago. Matt Henwood from mainlineoverland was working with 4wheel popup campers in Woodland. It was impressive set up, but out of my price range. I was told roughly 35-40 k.
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I looked them up and according to their website they weigh only 340lbs

 

I'm working on something.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/iggys-1-taco.368214/page-18#post-13897497

 

That is pretty awesome.

 

Is this the same thing that Expedition Overland uses on their 3rd gen Taco?

And... do you get anything inside it standard? Or is it literally a shell with a RTT on top? Website makes it seem like it's the shell and they tout the "advantage" of the owners then being able to then customize it as if it was a blank ($8600) canvas...

http://adventuretrailers.com/campers/toyota-habitat/

Seems a little...expensive...

 

Oh excellent! Look forward to meeting you sometime. I currently have a VW Vanagon Syncro and am thinking of switching to a Tacoma so seeing your's would be a solid education on the possibility.