Greetings,
Currently shopping for Gen 2 Tacoma to pair with a FWC with LIGHT build out. The question: best to go with access cab (Fleet) or double cab (Swift)?
Access Cab (Fleet)
Pros:
1. 6' bed -- most usable camper space
Cons:
1. Least usable cab storage space
2. 100# heavier camper
Double Cab (Swift)
Pros:
1. Most usable cab storage space
2. 100# lighter camper
Cons:
1. 5' bed -- least usable camper space
Two of the biggest complaints I often hear about the Tacoma/FWC combo is 1) a lack of storage space and 2) the camper often meeting or exceeding the vehicle's carrying capacity. Doing a double cab build allows for substantially more back cab storage space, especially if removing the back seats an utilizing a storage platform, such as that made by Goose Gear:
https://www.goose-gear.com/products/toyota-tacoma-2nd-row-seat-delete-for-2nd-and-3rd-generations
This option reduces the living space of the camper by about 1'. In my mind, the camper will mostly be used by 1-2 people for sleeping, and cooking during inclement weather. I'm thinking we could work with the shorter 5' bed.
In doing a minimal build to keep weight down, I can also see the advantage of going with a lighter camper, hence the double cab + Swift.
Any insight here from those who have wrestled with the same issue?
Thanks!
Currently shopping for Gen 2 Tacoma to pair with a FWC with LIGHT build out. The question: best to go with access cab (Fleet) or double cab (Swift)?
Access Cab (Fleet)
Pros:
1. 6' bed -- most usable camper space
Cons:
1. Least usable cab storage space
2. 100# heavier camper
Double Cab (Swift)
Pros:
1. Most usable cab storage space
2. 100# lighter camper
Cons:
1. 5' bed -- least usable camper space
Two of the biggest complaints I often hear about the Tacoma/FWC combo is 1) a lack of storage space and 2) the camper often meeting or exceeding the vehicle's carrying capacity. Doing a double cab build allows for substantially more back cab storage space, especially if removing the back seats an utilizing a storage platform, such as that made by Goose Gear:
https://www.goose-gear.com/products/toyota-tacoma-2nd-row-seat-delete-for-2nd-and-3rd-generations
This option reduces the living space of the camper by about 1'. In my mind, the camper will mostly be used by 1-2 people for sleeping, and cooking during inclement weather. I'm thinking we could work with the shorter 5' bed.
In doing a minimal build to keep weight down, I can also see the advantage of going with a lighter camper, hence the double cab + Swift.
Any insight here from those who have wrestled with the same issue?
Thanks!