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Going light We're on the same path Turk... same truck exactly and I'm looking at an Eagle Shell or Bobcat shell as best option and then equiping it very carefully. I think a furnace is probably a bigger priority for us than the fridge and that may be the only camper option we purchase aside...

Lift distance/weight A bunch of inventors you are!! While at this design problem, I'm looking for the lift distance and roof weight data.... this may vary (especially the weight) from model to model. However it would be useful to know. I know you guys must have the distance at least in order...

Brilliant! A lift system with mechanical advantage, light in weight... WELL DONE!!. I think it would be fairly simple to add to use of a device like this by constructing lightweight metal lift support frames at each end of the camper. This would replace the old system entirely leaving the camper...

What a beaut!! Thats such a nice looking combo. Makes me itch to go camping... and it's heading into a long cold Canadian Winter! I love to see a truck so well looked after.

Just wondering what camper you have and it's age.

Hb Ben Eh! and from Canada... many 'appy retoins.

Rick; Thanks for the thoughts and photo's. That really helps... I'm really interested in your re-engineering efforts. Hope you will share the triumphs and failures.... I say GO INVENTORS! Obviously the existing system works well, but perhaps has a few drawbacks.... hinges on thin plywood may...

I would imagine that the reason for the full width lift system is to spread out the wieght on the rear wall. I don't own a 4WC or ATC (yet) so I'm just trying to assess from pictures how it works and how it's constructed. The weight, I think is entirely supported by the two narrow ends of the...

I'm unsure of the exact dimensions of the upper bunk in the bobcat but I make it to be somewhere from 5'9 to 5'11 tall. At 5'11" that's only an inch shorter than I am. I'm wondering how many bobcat owners with the 48+ 28 bed actually sleep sideways rather than fore-aft as designed. If so, how...

I'm a fan of openning all the windows in our tent trailer on a nice day and laying on the bed reading. In our old truck camper, I liked to pull of the road at a nice viewpoint, stretch out for a bit and enjoy the view. After a day of hiking it's nice to stretch out in the sun for a nap. I laid...

Openning mechanisms cont'd Ok... I get it. The downside (from my unknowledgeable perspective) of the lift system at ATC and WTC is that the solid ends mean no end windows are possible. I would think especially in the door end, a window would be nice, as the door is kind of low. Well ya can't...

Eagle Shell vs Bobcat Shell: interior design = more flexibility?? The stepped design in the bobcat looks like it might leave more alternatives open for designing a floorplan. I'm kind of partial to trying to create a settee (SP?) layout rather than a fold out bench/couch. Looks like the Eagle...

Over-cab height Looking at Eagle Shell and Bobcat Shell photos on Taco trucks, it looks like the cab-over height is substantially greater on the Bobcat. I'm about to purchase a 2008 Tacoma Access Cab... Which one will sit higher and therefore have the greater wind resistance?

Keep ON Ben! Looking forward to that Bobcat plan, it's one of my two options.

4Wc Video Hello Len here you go (short, very primitive clip for you) :) [. Thanks Stan... that's great. So is system for ATC about the same?? Maybe I have to ask that in the other forum. Also curious about the fabric as it goes up and down, it must want to blow out as the lid collapses...

Well, let's all be honest. If you want to be going greener, you're better off with a small, efficent car (AWD if snow is encountered) and a good tent. Greener still a bicycle, and don't be breathing either :D Hey guys, I think we're all doing pretty good.... my previous camper was a big tank on...

Len, My truck is a 2004 2wd Nissan Frontier King Cab. It has a curb weight of 3240. The gvwr is 4700. The payload is 1312. When I weighed my truck with three people, gas, loaded it was 4400. The truck has airbags which helps and is a manual which helps too. Best, Allen. Quint So that means...

I own a 2004 Nissan Frontier 4cyl 2.4L 4x2. I got my ATC Bobcat shell in July and have been really happy with the combination. I put a couch and furnace in the Bobcat and have tried to keep it as light as possible. With cooler, food, water, people, gas, etc. My gvrw is about 4400. Quint: I...

Anybody done a video of how these campers pop up? I saw one at the Phoenix campers website but it looks like a different system. Opens from side to side rather than front to back. I've been trying to visualize it from the many photos but it's hard to tell. U tube??

I change my oil at 6,000 with synthetic vs 3,000 for non. I drive about 20k miles/year, cutting my oil changes from roughly 6/ year to 3. That has to be greener! Len, I have been using synthetic for 15 years and drive all of my vehicles to at least 300,000 miles. My understanding is that...

Oh, I assume you have been to Mt. Revelstoke National Park? VERY COOL! Mike Indeed and it' neighbour (my favorite of all the Mountain parks here... YOHO)

Wow... nice pix. We're about 80 Km (50 Miles?) north of the US border in the Okanagan Valley in BC. It's a ways from Spokane actually.

I'm not sure how close you are to the US border, but we will be in Tacoma, Washington for the Fall RV Show Oct. 3 - 8th if you might want to take a day to visit. We will have an Eagle Model there on display, but no shell model. I also have a new 20 minute DVD I can send you that beter covers...

The off-topic part is that I elected to pay a premium on my electric bill of about $7-15 per month to source 100% of my electricity from wind. That should cut my carbon footprint roughly in half, despite now having two trucks. I guess my point is that I tried to offset what I couldn't or...

as erod said we just upgraded to a v/6 only because of space with access cab,never had any problems with i-4 eng (2002) yes you do have to take it easy on hills,but it is a small price to pay for the bullet proof engine! i would suggest getting the stick shift if you get a i-4,more control of...