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I have timbrens on my 2007 tacoma and a fwc. The truck drove like they weren't there for two months before I got the fwc. And it rides fairly smooth (considering the extra weight) with the fwc. No bottoming out. In fact.. with the fwc loaded and ready for a trip (about 1000 lbs) it settles...

Maybe we need to also figure how comparatively insulated the roof is. That's science for ya... pull up a rock to answer a question and you find a nest full of new questions. And again, many thanks for your efforts.

I'd like to interject in the hopes of a real answer of why silicone is so evil? I've used it for years without complaints for aquariums and more recently my old ass fwc. The only complaint about it that I've heard so far is that it doesn't stick very well to already cured silicone. Which in my...

I have a base model 4cyl 2wd 2007 tacoma. Recently found a 1983 fwc fleet which in regards to size is kind of like a current day eagle that has a 7' base. Gets 21-23mpg without the camper. With the camper it gets 18-20mpg. The only addition to the truck are a pair of timbrens on the back...

Mojave joe "I have old Fleet that I've been patching up, and I can't seam to find the leaks. I think it's along the roof/wall seams." I got that '83 fleet I mentioned earlier in this thread shortly after that last post. I had the same problem with the top edge of the canvas getting damp every...

I road tripped to get mine. It was only one full days drive away, but I was seriously considering driving 2/3's across the country to buy one until the right one for me showed up closer. As luck would have it my girlfriend's best friend from childhood was currently living in the same area so...

I've recently been patching my old vinyl.. the conversation may be of use: http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/index.php?/topic/5113/ That patching material I've been using appears to stick extremely well. I'm about 3/4 the way through patching the whole thing. Which looks like it will be...

x2 ... as a fellow cheapskate I get alot of enjoyment out of watching others with the same mindset and more building experience and knowledge go at it.

We use 303 as a protectant and moisturizer for the vinyl, and this may help with the stiffness, but not sure how it will react with the cement. I guess we're going to find out. ;] 303 will be my next step when I am finished with the patches this coming weekend. So what do you use for the...

I recently bought a used '83 fleet model and mounted it to a 2007 standard cab/bed tacoma. It was quite a bit of work to make it happen but it went smoother than I expected. Meaning I actually pulled it off. First.. the 2nd gen tacomas have a composite "plastic" bed. Meaning you can't drill...

So far, I think I've had very good results with this product. I applied the roll I bought last weekend and for the most part it went on very well. The instructions say to clean with alcohol, allow to dry, cut appropriately sized piece from roll, round the corners, pull of backing and apply...

This stuff seems like a good option for me..? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RNY72M/ref=ox_ya_os_product In reading the reviews .. if it is strong enough to seal up the side of an above ground swimming pool.. one would think it could handle some pop-up vinyl. And 5 feet of it should be...

Cracks, holes and do-hickies? What was this thread about again? :rolleyes: btw.. what's wrong with Silicone II? other than being made by the evil dark side of GE? Until recently my experience and knowledge of silicone has only been related to making sure it is pure for aquarium fish...

GE brand "Silicone II" is what I got sitting here... bought from the local Lowes' Hardware. I have no idea what the difference between silicone oil and silicone rubber is.. ignorance IS NOT BLISS. Ignorance made me think that maybe silicone oil is a component of silicone rubber. Is this not...

I have an 83' fwc fleet that I bought recently. Been going through all of the work of cleaning her up and after scrubbing and cleaning the canvas up real nice.. all of the cracks and such in the canvas where folds and the like have become much more noticeable. I was planning on repairing them...

Oddly I haven't received any positive comments (or negative) from strangers yet, but looking forward to it. Although plenty from friends who knew I was buying one. There were a few who had doubts before but definitely understood why I got it once they saw it in person. Of course I've only had...

The web site is missing a whole lot more than that. With that said... A link to wanderthewest.com comes up quick if you do a web search on four wheel campers.

If you want to make money as an artist you have to realize that the main part of the job is one of marketing,.. sorry to be a downer. Can't help it.. I'm an artist. ;/ Actually it doesn't bother me any more. My day job of graphic design and general work at a small printer keeps my...

I recently did with my dad for my tacoma 2007 2wd 4banger. FWC guys were very helpful in emailing me photos and descriptions to go from. We decided to use 0.1875" thick 2.5" straps of steel 5 feet long. Real simple construction. Just had to measure where the holes for the bolts should be and...

I also recently purchased a FWC. 1983 fleet model. I've been looking since spring and was seriously considering a drive as far west as Denver to get one. I live in North Carolina. But I probably wasnt going to be able to save up the $2000+ that would be needed until this winter. To my...

Great read. Thinking of getting an old FWC presently, so your rebuild is pretty relevant. Thanks for sharing. And I certainly look forward to reading more about the latest fixes.

Four Wheel Pop-up Truck Camper - $1200 (SW Denver) http://denver.craigslist.org/rvs/2467791436.html Nine foot pop-up camper, has 3 way refrigerator with freezer, four burner stove with oven, electric and hand water pump, sleeps 4, gas furnace, toilet with holding tank, deep cycle battery, 9-foot...