Want to check out your Tacoma or Tundra FWC Setup

[nocean]

Hello,

My wife and I are thinking of hitting the road for a year and looking at getting a Tacoma or Tundra and a FWC setup. I have a pretty built 100 series now but its just not super livable in the long run especially in bad weather. I live in west Los Angeles area and wondering if anyone or multiple people would be willing to just let me check out the rigs and set ups to get an idea of livable space.

Thanks so much and look forward to hearing from you.

n

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Isn't there a FWC dealer in that area now?

 

[bill harr]

Ask over on WanderThe West. There are quite a few FWC owners down there. If you get to northern CA you could check out mine.

 

[djmase]

I don't have a FWC, but I do have a Tacoma with a Pop on it, I am in Ventura if you want to take a drive up the 1.
I also have a build thread going if you want to preview before taking a drive.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...on-Craigslist-quot-Tacoma-Camper-Build-djmase

 

[Desertdave]

Perhaps one of these trade show locations is within your reasonable driving distance. http://www.fourwh.com/support/popup-truck-camper-trade-show-dates/

or maybe a dealer visit SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA:
American RV Company 135 N. Aspan Avenue # 6, Azusa, CA 91702 Phone: (626) 513-4778 E-mail: rvsales@americanrvcompany.com Website: http://www.americanrvcompany.net

 

[MINO]

I don't have a FWC but I do have a 2012 Tundra with a 2013 Phoenix if you're interested in comparing.

We were in the same situation with our 80 series.

 

[nocean]

This is great info.

-There isn't a FWC dealer but I didn't know about the American RV Company, thanks for that bit of info.
-I will post up on Wander the West, I had glanced on that site but not signed up yet.
-The trade shows would be great, I'll put that on the calendar, maybe a little too far out but would be good to see regardless.

thanks

 

[nocean]

How come your wavering between the 80 and the camper? Anything I should be thinking about since you have both?

 

[nocean]

That might be cool, I'll PM you if we can make it towards you soon.

thanks

 

[MINO]

How come your wavering between the 80 and the camper? Anything I should be thinking about since you have both?

We started with a similar goal for a year on the road. We were working up plans for the 80 and found it just wasn't enough space for 2 people and our 2 cats. So we picked up the tundra and a camper.

We love and use both rigs. Different tools for different adventures.

The 80 is great for tighter trails and shorter trips. Easier to boondock with. Better on gas than the tundra.
Problem is having to move all the "stuff" so we can sleep inside it.

The tundra+camper is great for extended trips. Having water, shower, gas, fridge and more storage helps.
I get about 13mpg in summer. 11mpg in winter.

We nearly bought a FWC silver spur but we needed something a bit more custom.
We haven't taken off for our year trip yet. But the short trips we've been taking with it have been a nice temporary fix.

 

[Doc Foster]

http://www.americanrvcompany.net/Four-Wheel-Campers_c_77.html
Looks pretty close