After about 6 months of research and heavy thought about whether to buy a pop-up camper and then what options to include, we finally ordered a Fleet from FWC last weekend. The configuration:
- side dinette with the slate colored cushions
- flush mounted appliances
- furnace
- auxiliary battery system with the second battery
- LED lights, both interior and the flood lights in the rear
- roof lift assists
- fantastic Fan
- screen door
- mechanical jacks
- rear awning
- solar plug on the roof
- Silver Spur exterior
- 10’ Yakima tracks
The notable absentee in that list is the refrigerator. This was the hardest decision we had to make (and are still thinking about). We did not want to go with the 3-way due to the apparent need for level parking. We originally planned to go with the 2 way but developed concerns about their power consumption – it would force us into solar which is not always reliable in many of the places we want to go. So, in the end, we opted for the ice cooler. We understand that we may regret this choice but felt like it was worth a shot to see if we can make it work.
We will be adding solar but will probably hold off on doing it until we have a better understanding of our power requirements and know whether we will stay with the cooler or retrofit a 2 way fridge.
The only remaining big decision is whether to go with air bags or a custom springs (we have upgraded to D rated tires already). Leaning strongly toward the springs but want to do some additional research.
We would really like to thank everyone who posts on this forum. The information available here is invaluable for people like us who have no experience with off road camping. Starting in mid-April, I hope to start being a contributor to the knowledge bank rather than just asking questions.
Cheers!
steelhead
- side dinette with the slate colored cushions
- flush mounted appliances
- furnace
- auxiliary battery system with the second battery
- LED lights, both interior and the flood lights in the rear
- roof lift assists
- fantastic Fan
- screen door
- mechanical jacks
- rear awning
- solar plug on the roof
- Silver Spur exterior
- 10’ Yakima tracks
The notable absentee in that list is the refrigerator. This was the hardest decision we had to make (and are still thinking about). We did not want to go with the 3-way due to the apparent need for level parking. We originally planned to go with the 2 way but developed concerns about their power consumption – it would force us into solar which is not always reliable in many of the places we want to go. So, in the end, we opted for the ice cooler. We understand that we may regret this choice but felt like it was worth a shot to see if we can make it work.
We will be adding solar but will probably hold off on doing it until we have a better understanding of our power requirements and know whether we will stay with the cooler or retrofit a 2 way fridge.
The only remaining big decision is whether to go with air bags or a custom springs (we have upgraded to D rated tires already). Leaning strongly toward the springs but want to do some additional research.
We would really like to thank everyone who posts on this forum. The information available here is invaluable for people like us who have no experience with off road camping. Starting in mid-April, I hope to start being a contributor to the knowledge bank rather than just asking questions.
Cheers!
steelhead