Our Four Wheel Popup Camper Custom Build - Truck Camper Rig Tour! 

We are actually working on an updated camper tour and hoping to put that out soon! And we have been filming/vlogging our recent adventures and hope to our those out in the next few months! Stay tuned 😉

@@momentarylocals nice looking forward to them, appreciate your demeanor and simplicity. I am thinking of possibly getting a truck camper 😏even thought about selling home and going all in…..!!! It’s a crazy world though🙃

Thanks Rita! The thermal pack from FWC certainly helps with keeping the heat in (we discuss this in our latest tour video, don’t recall if we mention it in this one). However, when it’s windy, it does make for an bad night sleep, because of the noise and rattling. Luckily, we’ve only experienced this on two occasions!

The best boy!

@@momentarylocals this reminds me of an old Onion bit. 🤣 www.theonion.com/nations-dog-owners-demand-to-know-whos-a-good-boy-1819565849 Henry is no doubt a good boy, and handsome as well.

Thanks for the feedback! The setup you mentioned is our ideal rig too. We toured an owner's flatbed Grandby at the NorCal FWC rally and it does allow for more room to move around the interior. Especially with the side door.

You can't go wrong. We've been very happy so far.

Good luck with your search. They are great campers.

Thanks Fredy!

Thank you good sir. Your's isn't so bad either.

Hey Kyle, thanks for the comment and good luck on the build. To answer your questions: 1) I'm honestly on the fence with the WeBoost. I'm not convinced the booster is worth the cost. But I do have to commend them on their customer support. I received a defective power cable with the kit and they sent a replacement free and fast. Also, during this trip the antenna hardware failed at the spring. Again, they sent an entire replacement antenna kit with new fasteners. Last thing I'll say about it, the kind of camping we do it usually very "off grid." This means there is generally no cell signal to boost. And in these cases the WeBoost is useless. But that's not their fault. 2) The thermal pack attaches to the camper via hook & look strips that were installed during FWC's manufacturing process. It was as easy as lining up the window opening and attaching the hook & loop. Took all of 5 minutes to "install." It makes a big difference not only in temperature but sound as well. 3) Unfortunately, I did not take any video during the build, however, I will have a write-up on our blog with progress pictures. Be sure to subscribe at momentarylocals.com for updates.

Thanks Knobbies!

Thanks for the tip. I'll check them out.

Hi Greg, thanks for subscribing. We purchased the camper second hand and the roll-over couch was an option selected by the previous owner. It was installed at the factory during manufacturing. While it's convenient for storage and interior seating, we've never used the roll-over function. I don't see when we would use it to be honest.

Thanks for the comment Mike. I added Air Lift airbags to the rear which really helps. I thought about helper springs but haven't needed them yet.

Thanks for your positive comments Felix. Henri is very content to sleep all day on his couch and mosey outside when the need arises.

Thank you! I added Air Lift airbags to the rear which helps a lot. Plus, I use them to level out the rig when parked. So far so good.

Thanks. Safe travels.

Air lift airbags

We don’t actually, just a shovel and sometimes we get lucky and find a good pit toilet 😆

haha cool cool thanks for the reply!@@momentarylocals

I am wondering the same concerning costs involved, so I can know how realistic of a goal such a thing might be for me.

Hi Daryl, thank you for the comment. We are using a Renogy 100 Watts 12 Volts Monocrystalline panel on the roof. The camper came pre-wired for solar so all I needed to do was attach the panel and plug it into the SAE socket on the roof. We used Sikaflex 252 to attach the panel without drilling any holes. The 12v fridge is a non-branded version from an Amazon seller. The price was right at 1/4 the cost of a Dometic. It gets cold but the thermostat accuracy is garbage. I need to set it to 22F to get it down to 35F. Our mattress is stock and came with the camper. While it is more comfortable than a sleeping pad, it's a little too firm for my taste. We plan on adding a 2-3" memory foam mattress topper.

@@momentarylocals I sure appreciate all the info. Obviously I'm impressed with your set-up. :-)

It's a cheap pump I picked up on Amazon: amzn.to/2Y3qEz0. Works well enough but is very loud. I will, eventually, upgrade to a nicer pump when I remodel the camper. I hardwired it to the electrical system with an in-line fuse. I'll post a video about the water system if requested. Stay tuned!

Yup! The only major physical "option" that was installed inside is the roll-over couch.

Thank you!

Rangers are the rust free,cheaper parts alternative to a tacoma,which is MASSIVELY over rated btw,

@@TheGhjgjgjgjgjg I have had both. Toyota's are far better. It doesn't matter if the parts cost more because you need to buy a lot less of them to keep them running.

@@westcoaster3763 I've had my Tacoma for almost 3 years daily driven 4x4 6 speed manual v6. It will need a clutch soon but still driving it daily babying it. All I've done in that three years is plugs, tires, oil changes, and changed fluids in everything except differentials

Good call Gavin. I didn't cover that in the video. The drawers are kept in place with a vertical bungee cord using an existing D-ring tie down at the bottom and a reinforced hole in the counter for the top. It's low tech but it works! For the gray water drain, I decided to drill a hole on the bottom/floor/lip of the camper rather than the wall. There is enough of an overhang to clear the bed of the truck. And I didn't have to worry about hitting a support beam in the wall. Where I drilled is all wood. If there is aluminum there, I got lucky!

Thanks for the comment. You’re right, the Ranger is pushing the 4.0L SOHC V6. We get between 12-14 MPG when loaded. I’m not light on the pedal either. 😉

Hi Bill! We answer many of these questions in our latest video :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OYiRCFh9Agw.html

Hey Carl, thanks for the feedback.

I'm sure a Hawk shell on an F150 is "doable." But one thing I've learned from other FWC owners is they wish they leveled up with their truck. The current iteration of our rig works but the more we do to it the weight increases which puts more stress on the truck. Right now we're just at the GVWR for the Ranger. I really have to consider weight with future modifications. We added Air Lift airbags to the rear prior to picking up the camper. That battery came with the camper btw. Good luck with you build! Sounds like you're already getting out there which is great.

They are stock starting with 2018 models and turn on individually at each strip by touch. They also dim and have a brightness memory. I've seen some people tint the lens on the strips in order to mellow out the white light.

According to FWC website (fourwheelcampers.com/model/fleet-model-pop-up-truck-camper-leader-mid-size-trucks/) as of today, the Fleet Shell starts at $15k, but depends on the options you add. We got ours used a few years back and paid around $11k. Let us know if you have any other questions we can help with 😊

The sides are pulled taut when popped up. I've noticed other pop-ups where there is excess material, possibly resulting in the issue you mentioned. It hasn't really been a problem for us. Before we had the thermal pack we camped along the north coast (California) on a windy night. There was some noise but not enough to keep us awake at night.

Thanks!

Just lucky I guess. After extensive research I knew I wanted a Four Wheel Pop-up Camper and the only one they make, that fits my truck configuration, is their Fleet model. We planned on picking up a new Fleet shell from the factory in Woodland, CA but found this year old "used" one just outside Sacramento, not too far from where we live. It was in stellar condition and, most importantly, the price was right. Before the purchase I had the FWC factory install the mounts and electrical connection to the Ranger. Picked up the camper the same day and the rest is history. It looks like you have a Frontier? This same model (FWC Fleet) would fit your rig. There's a Facebook group you can join for used Four Wheel Campers for sale. FWC's aren't the cheapest but they're the best in my opinion.

@@momentarylocals thanks so much!

Thanks for the comment Scott. The thermal pack was purchased directly from FWC. They just ask for the camper info (year, make, model) and then custom make it for your application. By the way, have you joined the Used Four Wheel Campers page on Facebook?

Thanks for the quick reply! I just looked at the Facebook page, thanks!

How long does it take to disconnect from the truck? Do you keep it on all the time?

I might have missed it but it was manufactured in 2018.

The cold hard truth is most, if not all, truck camper rigs are over their GVWR. Contrary to popular belief you can not legally increase your vehicle's GVWR with modifications. Our Ranger's rating is 5120 lbs (2322 kg), payload just over 1200 lbs. One of the best things about Four Wheel Pop-Up Campers is they are light. From the factory ours is only 900 lbs. Of course with modifications, gear, and passengers it weighs more than that. I have weighed the rig fully loaded and fueled before a trip. I won't share the numbers but you can guess where we ended up. Look on the driver side door frame for your GVWR. It's on the same plate as the tire pressure guide. That will give you your specific rating.