The Official Unofficial Super Pacific X1 Camper Thread

Oh yeah i see that a lot. It is always nice when you can see things in person. All this online shopping is good for is to get an idea what you might like. Too bad they wouldn't let you rent it and give it a try.

 

Well thats a good reason not to climb up in it. Do you lose a lot of the bed space?

 

You don't really lose any bed space.

 

Oh I read that wrong, just assuming you like to take the camper off when needed instead of a more permanent setup.

 

Sup ya'll. I got my camper almost a year ago, and have spent probably 50 or so nights in it. I have kept the build minimal so it's easy for me to throw all the stuff in my house and use the bed empty (but mainly cause I don't have tools or knowledge on how to build the cool setup). I guess I wanted to throw out some thoughts to maybe help anyone browsing the thread as I did endlessly before buying. I mainly use my truck to camp, obviously, while surfing, climbing, split boarding, mountain biking, and rafting. Since I can't brag about a "cool" buildout, I can share my questionable knowledge about some things I've done that have helped with the minimal setup.

• power: I have a lil ecoflow river 2 with a solar panel. I don't think I've used the panel to charge it yet as I usually just toss it in the truck and charge off the cigarette outlet whenever I drive to the next spot but I would be great for long Baja or desert trips. I have very minimal electrical needs; for lighting, I use some Lucy string lights that can charge off solar or usb, a rechargeable lantern that moves where we need light, and our headlamps. String lights usually stay up for the duration of the trip with another set being used outside the camper for around the campsite. I think that's it for electrical needs (besides the diesel heater but that's another story) minus charging a phone or my battery pack I keep in the "upstairs" pouch
• Food storage: My little Yeti 45 is pretty great. I toss some ice in there and it lasts a couple days. It would be rad to have the fridge later on, but this works for 2 to 3 days which is the max I'm in one spot before moving and re-upping on ice/fresh foods. To be fair, I haven't done an extended Baja trip in a long time (way before having this truck camper) so that's where I see I'd want to upgrade. but the cooler doubles as a step to the bed or seat around the fire.
• Water: I have one of those collapsible sinks and a Nemo shower which doubles as sink water. I also got the boujee dometic jug with faucet which is nice for camp. Otherwise I like the collapsible cubes so when they are empty they don't take up space
• my little chairs pictured in the back L corner are so rad. I tested it out so I can sit in the chair with the bed still extended in position above and not hit the head which is nice. I also have a roll table, 2 burner camp stove, and the 10lb propane to cook outside. Makes for a quick camp setup.
• one reason I haven't done a buildout is it seems I have too many different uses. My main jam is surfing so I need space to store these annoying sized craft. I usually just lock boards in the bed (Same goes for snowboards) as it's nice they are small enough I can keep them oriented N/S and strap the bag to the wall to keep it mainly out of the way.I like to store them on the roof but I don't trust people so it has to be when it's remote. the roof still opens with 4 boards up there and a wet wetsuit/towels/other shit which is impressive. bike I throw on a hitch rack or in the bed if its just me going solo.
• the classic yellow top tubs: surf gear, climbing gear, bike stuff, split boarding equipment. all in the tub. versatile. I do love the SP packs for the side hatches but would kill for a mesh one that runs the full length to stuff a wet wetsuit or other larger clothing items in. my other "storage" is clipping backpacks to the side hatch filled with their intended gear (except climbing packs which are too heavy when filled). I've played with running cord in a zig zag to put longer object like ski poles/fly rods/ etc but usually stuff pops out.
• VRNCLR storage hammock. This is so nice to keep bedding off the floor. This and my chairs are key for easy camping.
• The biggest downside is I haven't been able how to make my diesel heater (HCalory) not throw a code. Seems the pipe is too long for airflow or something. The eco flow can power it but it shuts off after about 5 minutes saying there's too much pressure. Fixing this and I'd be set for better winter missions.

Anyways, maybe this helped someone. If not, sorry for the ramble. The SP has taken me on awesome trips: multiple surf trips, a big SouthWest climbing and snowboard combo trip in December (diesel heater downfall), numerous weekend outings, and I'm about to drive back from Alaska in it in about two weeks (took the ferry up back in January). Hope some of this info helps anyone new.

this setup was for a two week climbing/snowboard mission. I think I added another yellow tub of gear and not pictured is the table. I usually bungee the stove to the cook box and also run a strap from the bed stiffener to eyebolt to keep the stuff against the walls and not sloshing around. Clothes are in a backseat duffel until we do the camp gear shuffle and toss em in the bed.


camper popped with probably 75lbs of gear on it.

 

Conqueeftador, permanent builds are nice, but the flexibility for multi-use is even nicer IMO. I’ve had my AP a couple of years and still don’t have anything permanent installed. I just like being able to change things out.
Keep it up!

 

What version did you get of the VRNCLR storage hammock? I only see GFC listed on their site. Did all the hardware work with the SP? Seems like this would be really nice to have a dedicated space for bedding storage.

 

FWIW for anyone on the fence, a minimal build like mine is pretty easy. The 8020 goes together with just an allen wrench and then some thin plywood for walls (and thicker for the top). The only hard part was anchoring to the side of the truck which took a couple L brackets from Homedepot that I had to drill through to get the hole in the right place. Nice thing with 8020 is pieces come cut to desired lengths and you can easily remove the whole thing. I leave mine in place almost all the time now.

Mainly built it because I wanted a fridge, which I also leave mounted in the cabinet and running all the time. You do need a bigger power source to run the fridge full time. Mine (Dometic 45) uses 10-15 amp hours a day. But its super nice to have with cold beers available all the time.

 

I just looked it up, I got the v2 option, which is what Tom recommended. It fits great! I clipped the built in D-ring type things on the front corner posts and then got some small D rings for the rivnuts. You could also just wrap some cord wherever you want and clip. It comes with corner carabiners. And yes! I love it for bedding, I can fit a double sleeping bag, two normal size pillows (on the softer side), and like 2/3 other blankets. I end up stuffing it pretty full.

This is sweet! I think if I'm going to do anything it'd be a lengthwise box that could fit surfboards/snowboards to then better organize my yellow lid tubs on top. Thanks for the info! Did you get your 80/20 pre-cut?

 

So I've had this old Westfalia forever but when I sit down and look at what it's going to take to make it plausible for long trips...well it's going to be expensive and probably take a couple years to do the work (probably more if I want to change it over to 4wd), in the imaginary space I don't currently have to do the work in. SP has caught my eye as an alternative.

But, being honest - I can't shake the idea that even a modestly equipped camping setup is still going to drive like a top heavy box truck. I've seen a few people say they don't notice it's on there but...well, maybe you don't notice, but I don't believe I wouldn't. Does anyone actually disagree with that take? Or is the Tacoma already such a bloated, wallowing, two and a half ton pig that a 365 pound camper tacked on top really doesn't affect the driving dynamic much? Everywhere I want to go is far away, if this kinda sucks to drive with (and also equals 14 MPG highway), maybe it's not the way...

 

Yeah I ordered them precut. I guess that was the other hard part, measuring and planning out the design and cuts with the minor overhangs and variances in the bed. It isn't as square as it appears. I had to cut two pieces and inch shorter than ordered. And the cabinet sits 3" inboard of the bedside not right against it. Which worked out great because I can store my kitchen utensils and other odds and ends in pouches hanging off the rivnuts between camper and bed side.

I love this cabinet for storage (food and water jugs plus fridge). I mounted the fridge flush with the cabinet top so I can use it as a sleeping platform when stealth camping when I can't deploy the tent.

 

I have heady duty OME leaf springs and 650lb coils in the front. I’ve never really thought to myself that it was too heavy. I feel like it drives pretty good really. Of course that’s a matter of opinion though. MPGs suck which I knew going into this. I don’t calculate my MPGs but the 35s don’t help. I really enjoy the camper.

 

I've put 75,000 miles on the truck since I got my SP. Lots of forest roads and jeep roads but obviously most of that was highway miles. I don't notice it at all on the highway. And not really on forest roads either. Seriously. The only time I notice it is on abrupt vertical bumps like tall speed bumps or going down ledges. Then the rear suspension can bottom out unless I'm going real slow. You might notice it if you're into rock crawling. But day to day driving, if you think you notice it you probably just need to chill out a bit.

I track my mileage tank by tank. It dropped 0.5 mpg after getting the SP.

 

Any recommendations on a roof rack? DIY or pre made is fine but low profile.

Starting to plan out my solar and going with hard panels.

 

You probably will have space on a roof rack for like 1 panel. Have you though about puting it on the top of the camper? That's where I have 2

 

I have leaf springs in the back to account for the extra weight(650lbs I think). I don’t notice the SP too much. Don’t really off-road on gnarly trails though mostly just forest roads.

Gas mileage isn’t too bad, especially if you keep it under 65mph.

 

Sorry didn’t word it right, I want a roof rack for the top of the SP.

 

Another member posted this I think but this is how I did mine from 80/20



Worked really well. You would need t-slot hardware though

 

Sweet! That’s what I was looking for and that’s not a bad price.

 

Yea that's a solid simple setup, I dig it. I've done a build out with wood in my old F150 but it sounds easier cause I could always adjust cuts if they didn't fit, but I guess that's what hacksaws are for. Ah that little gap makes sense, I thought you could maybe use the little lip that runs along for a piece of 80/20 but sounds like it'd be annoying to get right (for me). Sweet!