New to WTW but excited about all the good information here. I have a 2005 Toyota Tundra 4x4 SR5 Double Cab. I'm looking for a lightweight pop-up truck camper for 4-season use here in Montana and around the west. I'm planning to use it for climbing, skiing, and hunting road trips. Some of these trips will include extensive travel on rough gravel roads, two tracks, and tight USFS roads. The majority of the time I will be solo or with one other person. I am currently looking at the ATC Ocelot and FWC Hawk campers but am open to other suggestions. I will likely buy an outfitted/equipped model not a shell A few questions for pop-up owners out there:
- Opinions on a 2005 Tundra as a camper truck?
- What truck modifications do you recommend (air bags, shocks, sway bar, tires, brake upgrades, etc.)?
- Thoughts on the ATC Ocelot vs FWC Hawk?
- What camper are you running on your 2005 Tundra?
- Most of the FWC/ATC optional features like a furnace, solar panels, fridge, etc. are priced very high IMO. Which optional items are cheaper to install myself? For example, I have heard that it is easy to install my own 150W solar panel and much cheaper, any other items like this? Anything I definitely don't want to do myself?
- What optional accessories do you consider mandatory?
- Is it worth buying a $700 furnace or can I get away with a Mr.Buddy heater tied into a propane tank?
- One battery or two?