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Just got home from work and found some extremely disheartening into. My garage header is only about 6’10 or 82”. I have about 10” of clearance above the truck and I don’t think that’s enough. Totally bummed

Hey RicoV that's awesome of you to offer! I may have to take you up on that! That would free up a little extra for me for sure. I live on the NW side but actually am working at the fire station near Vail currently. Would love to check out your set up sometime!

Also I spoke directly with someone at FWC. He said the internal mounting system will work on the shorter 5' bed, but made it clear that it's a pain in the ass due to lack of room. But it sound's doable. I explained that I plan on putting the camper on several days before a trip and don't expect...

Trying to answer as many questions as I can still, one of them being how much insurance will be. Here's an article from Truck Camper Magazine with 190 different answers on insurance. I've finding this very frustrating. Everything from it's already covered as cargo, to a $15 rider, to my quote...

Thanks for the input. AT Overland has a Fleet in stock so not exactly the same but should be close enough to get a feel.

Thanks for checking that for me. Hopefully I can make it home to check soon

I'm also trying not to finance anything that can be added later. This includes mechanical camper jacks. Am I crazy for this? I feel like I'll want it on the truck for the first few months at least. (if it fits in my garage which after searching the forum I think it will). Can 4-6 people lift the...

yeah it's a good deal, but they don't see it as an RV loan, just as an auto refinance. Similar to a home equity loan I suppose. Which you would think would be a much cheaper rate than loaning the full value of a used vehicle but whatever works. So I won't get my truck title this month like I...

can anyone tell me how tall above the cab the truck will sit? I need to figure out what I'm gonna do about my garage. I'm praying it will fit but need to think of a plan B

So had another big delopment. Talked to my lender and they claim they can get me the loan against the value of my truck for 1.74-2.99% depending on the duration. So if that’s true I’ll go ahead and order. Just gotta hit up AT overland and climb inside one and make sure I’ll be happy in it. But...

Thanks for the explanation Longhorn1 good to know!

I think I pay tax either way. But I’m sure CA sales tax is higher. Either way I’ll keep this thread updated

Okay this thread has helped me tremendously. Thanks everyone who chimed in. Even just forcing myself to type it out and articulate my thoughts helped. Watching some vids and checking the measurements, I don’t think the added 10” of length is worth going Fleet over the proper sized Swift. Not...

Yes they are

Can anyone else clarify to me that you can use the internal mounts on a shortbed Tacoma with a Swift? I really dislike the look of the visible mounts. FWC website says they are required but most of their pictures don’t show them. I think they look awful and it’s enough for me to not even...

I'll give them a call on Monday to see what they have to say. Good to know there are other option. I like your idea about the fridge and cooler. If I get a camper that has a fridge I will do just that, use the fridge for food, ice chest for drinks. Something about grabbing a cold beer out of an...

Thanks for the reply I'll check your build out. Sounds like a pretty sweet setup. Especially the fridge inside the camper. And yes I'm aware of the used camper thread here. I check it daily, as well as SearchTempest within 1500 miles, as well as Google Alerts. No luck yet. I don't have cash in...

Thanks for all the great responses everyone. I'm trying to find that balance between convenience and function. And that line seems to be forever changing. I feel I can go without a fridge and was planning on mounting an ARB fridge inside the cab of my truck. Then I can move it around the...

Thanks for the advice. That’s really good advice. The problem is I know myself too well. Despite the free time I’ll neber get around to doing any upgrades. Especially on a $16,000 Camper. I’d be too afraid to mess something up. My pop up doesn’t have a shower so I have had to improvise there. I...

Typically with these things I just find a lightly used model for a good price. But this is the first time I've ever felt like that's impossible. The chances of me finding what I want for a price I can afford close enough to see in person seems impossible. I don't even know what a used one is...

A little background on me and my current situation. I have a 2014 Tacoma double cab short (5 foot) bed and a 2006 Fleetwood pop-up camper. I love that little camper and use it year round. I thought it would be all I needed but I'm growing tired of some aspects of it. First the towing. I'm not...