I'm torn between these two options, between being a realist about my time and skills to build out a Shell myself, and between some of the less than desirable interior features that come with the Camper.
FWC has many fantastic things going for it, but the lack of interior modularity, their battery and refrigerator options (for slide-ins), the materials and quality of their cabinetry, their cushion fabric, and counter laminate color pallet, leaves much to be desired.
Why are Battleborn lithium batteries only available on the Flatbed?
Why is under bed storage only available on the Flatbed?
Why isn't there a floor plan that supports the vastly more efficient Dometic or ARB ice chest style refrigerator/freezer?
Why isn't a 20 gallon water tank, water heater, and outdoor shower available as options on the shell?
And the interior color pallet (walls, cushions, counters, floors) is super dated. Go to the Adventure Van Expo and check out the interiors of the Sprinter builds. There is a stark contrast.
The modular design and clean cabinetry of Scout Campers should give FWC some competition. I hope FWC takes notice. But IMO, it's too early to buy a Scout Camper. They'll be working through v1.0 challenges for a bit (no cross ventilating windows in the sleeping area and no ceiling exhaust fans....? Wuh?!) https://www.scoutcampers.com/aboutscoutcampers
If you have pictures of your Shell build out, please send my way.
Cheers
FWC has many fantastic things going for it, but the lack of interior modularity, their battery and refrigerator options (for slide-ins), the materials and quality of their cabinetry, their cushion fabric, and counter laminate color pallet, leaves much to be desired.
Why are Battleborn lithium batteries only available on the Flatbed?
Why is under bed storage only available on the Flatbed?
Why isn't there a floor plan that supports the vastly more efficient Dometic or ARB ice chest style refrigerator/freezer?
Why isn't a 20 gallon water tank, water heater, and outdoor shower available as options on the shell?
And the interior color pallet (walls, cushions, counters, floors) is super dated. Go to the Adventure Van Expo and check out the interiors of the Sprinter builds. There is a stark contrast.
The modular design and clean cabinetry of Scout Campers should give FWC some competition. I hope FWC takes notice. But IMO, it's too early to buy a Scout Camper. They'll be working through v1.0 challenges for a bit (no cross ventilating windows in the sleeping area and no ceiling exhaust fans....? Wuh?!) https://www.scoutcampers.com/aboutscoutcampers
If you have pictures of your Shell build out, please send my way.
Cheers